Bhupin Butaney, Ph.D.

Bhupin Butaney, Ph.D., completed his doctorate in Clinical Psychology at St. John's University and a masters in Education at Harvard University with coursework concentrated in Human Development & Psychology. In addition to his role as Associate Program Director, Dr. Butaney serves leadership roles in several professional organizations. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Society for Psychoanalytic Psychology and Psychoanalysis (Division 39/APA) and the Board of Directors for Psychologists in Independent Practice (Division 42/APA). He serves various roles within both divisions of APA, including the Advocacy Committee for Psychologists in Independent Practice (Division 42/APA), Psychoanalytic Specialty Council (PSC) within the Council of Specialties (Cos) in Professional Psychology, and is a Delegate Member of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP). He is the Chair of the Education & Training Committee (Division 39/APA), and current Past-president of Section IV (Division 39/APA).

Dr. Butaney is also active in scholarship. He has published and presented on a variety of topics related to professional resilience, psychoanalytic/psychodynamic psychology, mindfulness, wellbeing, and supervision. His research interests also include psychotherapy process and outcomes, clinical mindfulness, and the role of envy in clinical practice. Dr. Butaney maintains a part-time private practice in Scottsdale, AZ.