Thomas R. Lynch Phd

About the Author

Dr. Thomas R. Lynch, PhD, is a renowned clinical psychologist and leading innovator in psychotherapy, best known for developing Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT), a groundbreaking approach tailored to treat disorders of overcontrol such as chronic depression, anxiety, anorexia nervosa, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. With over three decades of experience in research and clinical practice, Lynch has held prestigious positions at institutions like the University of Southampton and Duke University, where he has trained thousands of clinicians worldwide. His work challenges traditional views of emotional dysregulation by emphasizing the adaptive value of social signaling and flexibility, offering hope to those trapped in rigid patterns of perfectionism and isolation. Through his accessible writings and practical tools, Lynch empowers individuals and therapists to foster openness, connection, and emotional balance in an increasingly overcontrolled world.