Joel N. Fishbein, Ph.D.

About Me

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I am currently a postdoctoral psychology fellow at the VA San Diego, and am studying pain and its treatment. Previously, I completed my clinical psychology doctorate in Dr. Joanna Arch's lab at the University of Colorado Boulder, and my predoctoral internship at the University of California San Diego.

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My Research

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My research addresses a few central questions:

• How can we improve psychotherapy and other treatments for chronic pain?

• Why do psychotherapies work differently for different people?

• What are the mechanisms of psychotherapies? In other words, how do they help people to make meaningful changes in their lives?

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My Clinical Work

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As a clinician, I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness-based approaches. My work with each of my clients is a collaboration. I tailor my approach with each client to their preferences and circumstances. I have trained at the VA, the University of Colorado Anschutz, and UC San Diego.