David Langer, Ph.D., ABPP, is on the faculty of the Department of Psychology at Suffolk University, where he serves
as the Director of Clinical Training for the clinical doctoral program and the Director of the CHOICES Lab. He
received his Ph.D. from University of California – Los Angeles in 2009, completed his postdoctoral fellowship at
Harvard University, and served as the clinical director and co-director of research of the Child Program at Boston
University’s Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders for several years before joining the faculty at Suffolk
University. Dr. Langer’s research focuses on personalizing treatments for youth psychotherapy through the active
involvement of caregivers and youth to plan treatments that are responsive to family values, preferences, and
goals. Dr. Langer’s research has a long history of federal and foundation funding, and his work has been published
in prestigious peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and international research conferences. Dr. Langer
values his continued engagement in direct clinical work, maintaining a small private practice, and is highly
committed to service. He currently serves on the Research Facilitation Committee of ABCT, is on the Board of
Directors of the American Board of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology and has served as Treasurer for SCCAP
since 2017.