Psychologist · NYC, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont & The Berkshires
Internationally recognized expert in mindfulness & wellbeing
Dr. John Christopher Is A Licensed Psychologist in New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Bozeman, montana, And an Internationally Recognized Expert In Mindfulness And Well-Being. He offers therapy and executive mindfulness coaching for professional burnout to clients and organizations in the US and worldwide. His clinical expertise includes mind-body medicine and body-centered therapies. For over thirty years, Dr. Christopher has assisted corporations, health care professionals, and the general public in cultivating self-care, well-being, and preventing burnout.
Integrative Psychotherapy for Meaning, Well-Being, and Personal Growth
John Christopher, PhD, is a licensed psychologist providing psychotherapy, consultation and coaching to adults in New York City, Massachusetts, and The Berkshires. With a distinguished academic background and decades of clinical experience, Dr. Christopher offers thoughtful, depth-oriented therapy for individuals seeking emotional clarity, psychological well-being, and a more meaningful engagement with life. His work integrates contemporary clinical psychology with cultural, developmental, and philosophical perspectives, supporting clients who want therapy that is reflective, rigorous, and personally transformative.
Therapy with Dr. Christopher
Clients often seek Dr. Christopher when they want more than symptom management—when they want a psychologist who can engage thoughtfully with complex emotional, moral, and existential dimensions of life. He works closely with each client to understand the root cause of their suffering as well as their concerns within the broader context of their values, relationships, culture, and life history. The goal of therapy is not only relief from distress, but greater integration, clarity, and psychological resilience.
Therapy may be helpful for individuals experiencing:
Anxiety, stress, and emotional overload
Depression and loss of meaning
Life transitions, identity questions, and personal change
Existential concerns and values conflicts
Challenges related to purpose, direction, and well-being
A desire for deeper self-understanding and growth
Areas of Psychological Expertise
Dr. Christopher’s clinical work is informed by extensive scholarship and training across several areas of psychology, including:
Health Psychology – supporting psychological well-being and resilience
Cultural Psychology – understanding how culture, meaning systems, and worldview shape experience
Developmental Psychology – addressing psychological growth across adulthood
Theoretical & Philosophical Psychology – exploring the deeper assumptions underlying well-being, morality, and psychotherapy
This interdisciplinary foundation allows Dr. Christopher to work effectively with reflective, intellectually engaged clients, including professionals, academics, clinicians, and individuals navigating complex life questions.
Academic & Professional Background
Before entering private practice full-time, John Christopher, PhD held faculty appointments at:
Dartmouth College
University of Washington
Montana State University
University of Guam
In 2012 and 2013, Dr. Christopher was a Fulbright Scholar in India and served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Delhi, where he taught and conducted cross-cultural research.
He is:
A Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA)
A past President of the Society of Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology (a division of the APA)
A Fellow of the Mind & Life Institute
Dr. Christopher was also a founding member of the Mind & Life Institute’s Ethics, Education, and Human Development Project, contributing to the development of educational approaches inspired by the Dalai Lama’s vision of ethics and human flourishing.
Scholarly Contributions
Dr. Christopher is the author of more than 60 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His scholarship addresses:
Psychological well-being and human flourishing
Moral development and ethical life
Cultural and philosophical foundations of psychotherapy
Theoretical assumptions shaping psychological practice
This scholarly work informs his clinical practice, offering clients therapy that is deeply informed, ethically grounded, and intellectually coherent.
Psychology Services in NYC, Massachusetts & The Berkshires
Dr. Christopher provides psychotherapy for adults in:
New York City and New York State– serving individuals seeking an experienced NYC psychologist
Massachusetts – including urban and rural communities
The Berkshires – offering psychological services attuned to the unique pace, values, and lifestyle of the region
Clients in The Berkshires often appreciate a therapeutic approach that supports reflection, balance, and integration, particularly during life transitions or periods of reassessment.
Depending on location and licensing regulations, sessions may be offered in person or via secure telehealth.
About John Christopher, PhD
Dr. Christopher brings together the perspectives of clinician, scholar, and educator. His work reflects a long-standing commitment to understanding how people can live well—psychologically, ethically, and culturally—in a complex and changing world.
Contact & Consultation
If you are seeking a psychologist in New York City, Massachusetts, or The Berkshires, and are interested in depth-oriented, integrative psychotherapy, you are welcome to reach out for a confidential consultation.
In addition to being licensed in New Mexico, Montana, Vermont, and New Hampshire (inactive), John is a National Registrant of Health Service Psychologists and has a Certificate of Professional Qualification from the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards. Dr. John Christopher provides personal one-on-one counseling, psychotherapy, coaching, and consultation in his office located in the Berkshires, video conferencing for Montana residents or worldwide via virtual therapy or telephone. John Christopher, Ph.D, also provides mindfulness-based coaching to individuals and offers Mindfulness Practice Routines and meditations for the general public on YouTube. You can visit Dr. John Christopher on Psychology Today and on his personal website.
John Christopher is a member of PSYPACT: ADVANCING THE INTERJURISDICTIONAL PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY®