Dr. Jonathan Kaplan - Therapist

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Jonathan Kaplan, Ph.D.

In 1991, I earned a B.A. in Asian Studies (Japanese) from Tufts University. Before becoming a therapist, I spent a few years working in law and later earned both my M.A. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from UCLA.

As a clinical psychologist, I specialize in:

I’ve also been active as a professor, writer, and clinical supervisor. In 2010, I wrote my first book, Urban Mindfulness: Cultivating Peace, Presence, and Purpose in the Middle of It All. This book provides practical tips for stress relief based on the difficulties and opportunities available to those of us who live and work in the city. In addition, I have written a couple self-help quizzes on emotional health for O., The Oprah Magazine. Over the years, I have been interviewed on the topic of mindfulness by NPR, SiriusXM Radio, PBS, WGN, BBC, MSNBC, and local radio stations across the country. I also teach a popular, semester-long course, Mindfulness and Meditation in Psychology, at The New School for Public Engagement. I have presented my work to professional audiences as well (including a Grand Rounds talk at Montefiore Medical Center on the historical origins of mindfulness) and led trainings at Amazon Web Services, CUNY, NYU, Bellevue Hostpital, and elsewhere.  

In 2014, I co-authored a book on love and relationships from the perspective of modern behavioral analysis, entitled ACT and RFT in Relationships: Helping Clients Deepen Intimacy and Maintain Healthy Commitments Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Relational Frame Theory. This book is written for professional therapists interested in helping couples strengthen their relationships.  

Buddhism

Since 1999, I have been meditating regularly and frequently incorporate it into psychotherapy. Several years ago, I became interested in Buddhism and started practicing meditation within the modern vipassana tradition. My participation in retreats led by Jack Kornfield, Tara Brach, Sharon Salzberg, Bikkhu Analayo, and others has led to personal insights and deepened my understanding of the ameliorative properties of mindfulness. Gratefully, I have been invited to share my perspectives through talks at The Interdependence Project, NY Insight, and the Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science.   

ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Here is a selected list of some additional credentials, awards, positions, and accomplishments.  For a more detailed list, you can view my entire resume here:  Dr. Kaplan CV  

Diplomate, Academy of Cognitive Therapy

Teaching mindful alligator breathing to children

Teaching mindful alligator breathing to children

Early Career Award, American Psychological Association, for “impressive contributions to the profession and helping students learn more about the mind-body connection”

President, NYC Association for Contextual Behavioral Science

Founding Fellow, New York City Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association

Adjunct Professor, The New School for Public Engagement

Visiting Faculty, Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science