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Queer Psychology with a punk attitude

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Queer Psychology with a punk attitude

About The Punk Psychologist

My Background

I am Dr. Dylan Richard (they/them; pronounced REE-shard) and I am a queer, kinky, nonbinary, polyamorous, neurodivergent licensed psychologist in Arizona and Mississippi!

I have my PhD in Counseling Psychology, completed my predoctoral internship in trauma/general mental health (At the Phoenix VA), and supervised postdoctoral experience in PTSD and Military Sexual Trauma.

What is a “Punk Psychologist”?

For me, being a Punk Psychologist is about taking the counter-culture values, aesthetic, and attitude of Punk Rock and applying it directly to the practice of Psychology. My approach starts with a philosophy that speaks to the misfits, the rebels, and the passionate advocates and grounds me in a set of values that push me for constant personal and professional growth. 

My Values as a Punk Psychologist

  • Individual Liberty: Individual autonomy should be not only respected, but celebrated. I keep this in mind in all aspects of my work, especially in my clinical care/trainings and research. 
  • Anti-Authoritarianism: While there's certain authoritarian bodies we must all obey (government, state licensing boards), I believe that authorities should be challenged, or else the status quo continues to oppress those of us from marginalized groups. 
  • Authenticity over conformity: I pride myself on the fact that I don't look like the stereotypical image of a psychologist and I strive to challenge the "norms" as often as possible, when needed.
  • Direct Action: "You don't throw flowers at a broken window to repair it", meaning that we have to take direct action to see actual, meaningful change. Silence and being a bystander leads to stagnation. 
  • Do-It-Yourself (DIY): I am no stranger to paving my own path, I've done it throughout majority of my career so far. 
  • Collectivism: What happens when someone falls down in the middle of a mosh? You stop, help them up, and make sure they are good! We aren't meant to operate in this world alone, despite what capitalist systems have us believe. I value community-driven, action-oriented research, intervention, and advocacy, because we don't exist in a vacuum. 

My Current Work

Teaching/Supervision

I currently serve as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology at The University of Southern Mississippi. I’m currently looking for a permanent academic position that would allow for research, teaching, supervision, and service. As a disclaimer, I do not speak for, or on behalf of, anyone other than myself and my views do not represent the views of anyone else. 


I primarily teach courses related to general psychology, psychology of gender, sexuality, psychological disorders, trauma, substance use/addiction recovery, counseling LGBTQIA2S+ clients, and supervision of psychology trainees. 

Research

Currently, I am not in a research-focused academic role. However, broadly, my research interests have two main branches: Resilience and Trauma

  • Resilience of Queer and Trans people 
  • Trauma and trauma recovery
  • Unconventional trauma healing (video games, table/top games, role playing, MMORPGs, etc)
  • Trauma pedagogy and trauma-informed classrooms
  • Kink-affirming interventions and best practices
  • Sex and kink as healing, especially after sexual trauma
  • Punk-values and Psychology 
  • Workplace issues and mental health
  • DBT and ACT interventions with queer and neurodivergent folks

If you are a student/researcher and interested in these areas, feel free to reach out to me via my email link below. I am open to discussing potential collaborations in the future. 

Clinical

I have my own private practice, The Punk Psychologist, LLC. If interested in working with me, feel free to check out the "Client Portal" link below, which will take you to my practice page, where you can book an appointment with me online! I am licensed in both Arizona and Mississippi and therefore can only see clients physically located in either of these locations. Stay tuned though, as more may be coming soon! 


Specialty Areas:

  • Trauma and PTSD (experience with combat, sexual, and complex trauma)
  • Personality Disorders (such as Borderline Personality Disorder and Narcissistic Personality Disorder)
  • Sexuality and Sexual Concerns (including exploring sexuality, paraphilias, compulsive sexual behaviors, and sexual dysfunction)
  • LGBTQIA2S+ Issues
  • ADHD
  • Work with kink/BDSM relationships, polyamory, non-monogamy, sex work, etc.


Theoretical Approach:

I mostly work from an eclectic and humanistic approach, which emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and “using the right tool for the job” in regards to specific therapy tools. I have traditional/specific training and I'm comfortable using the following approaches/tools:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT)
  • Prolonged Exposure for PTSD (PE)
  • Exposure and Written Exposure Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Sex Therapy (CBST)
  • Person-centered and Humanistic therapy approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Solution-focused therapy
  • Strength at Home (SAH)
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling

Consulting

I am always happy to discuss consulting opportunities, especially those related to my above areas of interest and experience. Consulting can include discussion of challenging cases, program evaluation, process improvement, or offering CEUs or other trainings/psychoeducation. Feel free to reach out via email so we can set up an initial meeting. My fee schedule is $150 for individuals (my therapy rate) and $250 for corporations/large group practices. My rate for Non-Profits are negotiate. 

Community Engagement

I believe, given the work that I do, that community involvement is vital to not only support the communities I am part of, but also to ensure that I am connected to the actual problems that my communities are facing. Historically, I have been involved both professionally and personally with many different projects. Currently, I am a member of the Phoenix boys of Leather, who exist to serve, support, and enrich the leather community, regardless of gender, sexuality, or appearance/ability. In addition to our personal work and connections, we also annually raise money for a local organization that serves folks from our communities. I also, serve as an APAGS LGBTQIA+ Mentor for psychology students looking for a Queer mentor as they continue in their programs. I have worked hard to make several professional connections within my local community as well. I am passionate about getting involved to help improve various aspects of our community, not only psychological, and I value guiding students to do the same. 

My Continued Education

As a life-long learner, I am always engaging in continued education (in addition to the CE's required to maintain my license). 


I am currently enrolled in an intensive training program that will result in certification as a Sex Coach and Sexologist. I am excited to begin this journey and can't wait to expand my current knowledge base and to offer a new perspective to my work. I do plan on offering Sex Coaching and consultations following certification. 

Connect with The Punk Psychologist

Below are some additional ways to connect with me.
Client Portal (Book Online!)Psychology Today ProfileInstagramEmail (for non-clinical contact)

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