Jack A. Apsche

Biography

Dr. Jack A. Apsche has a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Speech, and English from the University of Pittsburgh, a master’s degree in Psychological Studies in Education from Temple University and a doctoral degree in Psychoeducational Process and Counseling Psychology from Temple University as well. In addition to serving as the program director for Walden University’s M.S. in Forensic Psychology program, Dr. Apsche currently directs the Apsche Center for Mode Deactivation Therapy at North Spring Behavioral Healthcare, which provides therapeutic programs for adolescents, promoting growth and self-responsibility. Through his work with children, Dr. Apsche pioneered mode deactivation therapy (MDT), an evidence-based psychotherapeutic technique that focuses on the interplay between trauma, personality factors, and belief systems in the development of behavior problems, such as aggression and sexual offenses. Dr. Apsche has served as a consultant for a wide range of school programs, healthcare systems, research facilities, and government programs worldwide, including conducting forensic evaluations of adolescent offenders and providing sentencing and treatment recommendations. He is founding editor of The International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy.

Research Interest

Psychology