Exploring the intersection of science¹, technology², and the art³ of therapy.
¹ science: How does therapy work in general? What does an individualized, experiential, and evidence-oriented approach to therapy look like?
² technology: How can ancient techniques — like meditation, plant medicine, and rituals — as well as novel technologies — like psychedelics, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality — impact our emotional wellness?
³ art: How can therapists and others artfully apply this knowledge to facilitate increased connection, meaning, and wellness? How does how we see ourselves, philosophically and spiritually, intersect with the above?
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Hi, I’m Brad Dolin. I’ve worked on software development, machine learning, data science, and artificial intelligence. Now I’m a therapist.
This blog is a personal experiment. By writing about things I’m interested in, I hope to clarify my thoughts, share my learning, get critical and thought-provoking feedback, and connect with others who have similar interests. I’ll try to post something about once a month.
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In my previous life, I was a technologist. At Stanford, I studied Symbolic Systems — the interdisciplinary study of computer science, logic, linguistics, cognitive psychology, and philosophy of mind — with a concentration in artificial intelligence (AI). In my tech career, I did Fulbright research on evolution-inspired AI, developed software, and implemented machine learning approaches at health technology startups.
Now, as a therapist, my twenty years of experience in science and technology continue to inform my curiosity. I believe that warmth, humor, and empathy are therapeutic complements to skepticism, rationality, and data-oriented inquiry. At the Feeling Good Institute, I practice an evidence-based therapy called TEAM-CBT that draws from cognitive-behavioral therapy and other methods, continuously integrates client feedback, and focuses on client-directed goals in a deep and practical way.
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist 128342; Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor 10426
Please feel free to email me at brad@therapy.science
If you’d like to schedule a consultation for therapy, you can do so via my profile at the Feeling Good Institute