Paul Kiritsis, PsyD, MScMed, is a clinical psychologist, neurophysiology scientist, and bestselling author. He holds postgraduate qualifications across four disciplines: clinical neurophysiology (MScMed), clinical psychology (PsyD), history (MA), and English/professional writing and speech (Postgraduate Diploma). He is an alumnus of Sofia University (Palo Alto, USA), the University of Sydney (Australia), La Trobe University (Melbourne, Australia), and the University of Exeter (UK).
Dr. Kiritsis currently serves as Assistant Director of Psychological Testing at The Community Institute for Psychotherapy (CIP), Adjunct Professor of Psychological Assessment at the California Institute for Human Science, and as an assessment and clinical psychologist at Attentive Cognitive Mental Health (ACMH).
His clinical practice is broad and integrative, with specialization in neuropsychological and psychophysical assessment. He works across the lifespan, conducting evaluations for neurodevelopmental disorders in children and young adults, as well as neurodegenerative conditions in older populations. In recognition of his clinical contributions, he was featured in the 2023 Doctor’s Edition of The Best in California Magazine for excellence in medicine. He is also co-founding an interdisciplinary clinical practice, Neuro Institute and Therapy, scheduled to launch in 2026 in collaboration with colleague Jessica Jacobson.
Dr. Kiritsis is the author of eight books spanning mind–matter interaction, psychiatry, and clinical psychology, and has received twenty-five literary awards. Among these is the 2025 Montaigne Medal from the Eric Hoffer Award, which honors works that significantly advance or challenge contemporary thought. His ninth book, Shades of Aphrodite: In Search of the Golden Apple, is forthcoming in 2027.
An Australian native with strong ties to his Greek heritage, Dr. Kiritsis has engaged in diverse service and volunteer work. His contributions include providing psychoeducation and counseling to U.S. military veterans, participating in conservation efforts through the volunteer program at the Dujiangyan Panda Base in Chengdu, China, and serving as Vice President of the Greek Australian Cultural League in Melbourne, where he supports literary and cultural initiatives.
His scholarly and personal interests include neuropsychology, neurology, philosophy of mind, history, esotericism, and mythology. In his leisure time, he enjoys playing the keyboard, drawing, and maintaining an active lifestyle.