Craig Springer, PhD

Craig Springer, PhD is a clinical psychologist licensed in New Jersey (35SI00449700) and New York (016741), authorized for interjurisdictional telepsychology through PSYPACT (APIT #10118). He is credentialed by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists and holds Level 3 certification in TEAM‑CBT. 

Dr. Springer is the Co‑Owner and Co‑Founder of the Good Life Center for Mental Health in New Jersey and serves on the Allied Health Professional Staff at Morristown Medical Center. His practice provides evidence‑based care for adults, with specialized focus in anxiety, depression, trauma‑related concerns, relationship difficulties, procrastination, and perinatal mental health.

Previously, Dr. Springer served as Director of the Center for Psychological Services at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University, overseeing ten doctoral training clinics. He also served as Co‑Director of the New Jersey Coordination Center for Child Abuse and Neglect Forensic Evaluation and Treatment and earlier was a Supervising Psychologist at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, where he helped develop and research Game‑Based Cognitive‑Behavioral Therapy (GB‑CBT) for child trauma. 

Recognitions

Dr. Springer has been named New Jersey’s Favorite Kids’ Doc (2020–2022) and Top Doctor by NJTopDocs (2020–2025). 

Education

• PhD, Clinical Psychology (2004) – Fairleigh Dickinson University
• MA, General Theoretical Psychology (2002) – Fairleigh Dickinson University
• BA, Psychology (summa cum laude) – New York University 

Treatment Approach

Dr. Springer delivers collaborative, goal‑focused psychotherapy rooted in CBT, TEAM‑CBT, mindfulness, ACT, and trauma‑informed modalities, with additional training in perinatal mental health. Care plans are data‑informed, skills‑based, and tailored for sustainable change. 

Publications & Scholarship (Selected, Peer‑Reviewed)

Below is a consolidated list of Dr. Springer’s book, peer‑reviewed articles, chapters, and selected scholarly outputs found on publisher and academic indexes. Titles link to source records; DOIs are provided where available.

Book

• Springer, C. I., & Misurell, J. R. (2015). Game‑Based Cognitive‑Behavioral Therapy for Child Sexual Abuse: An Innovative Treatment Approach. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company. (428 pp.) DOI/ISBN: 9780826123367. 

Journal Articles

1. Misurell, J. R., Springer, C., & Tryon, W. W. (2011). Game‑Based Cognitive‑Behavioral Therapy (GB‑CBT) Group Program for Children Who Have Experienced Sexual Abuse: A Preliminary Investigation. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 20(1), 14–36. https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2011.540000. 

2. Springer, C., Misurell, J. R., & Hiller, A. (2012). Game‑Based Cognitive‑Behavioral Therapy (GB‑CBT) Group Program for Children Who Have Experienced Sexual Abuse: A Three‑Month Follow‑Up Investigation. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 21(6), 646–664. https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2012.722592. 

3. Springer, C., & Misurell, J. R. (2012). Game‑Based Cognitive‑Behavioral Therapy Individual Model for Child Sexual Abuse. International Journal of Play Therapy, 21(4), 188–201. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0030197. 

4. Springer, C., & Misurell, J. R. (2010). Game‑Based Cognitive‑Behavioral Therapy (GB‑CBT): An Innovative Group Treatment Program for Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused. Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma, 3(3), 163–180. https://doi.org/10.1080/19361521.2010.491506. 

5. Misurell, J. R., & Springer, C. (2013). Developing Culturally Responsive Evidence‑Based Practice: A Game‑Based Group Therapy Program for Child Sexual Abuse (CSA). Journal of Child and Family Studies, 22(1), 137–149. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826‑011‑9560‑2. 

6. Liotta, L., Springer, C., Misurell, J. R., Block‑Lerner, J., & Brandwein, D. (2015). Group Treatment for Child Sexual Abuse: Treatment Referral and Therapeutic Outcomes. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 24(3), 217–237. https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2015.1006747. 

7. Springer, C. I., Colorado, G., & Misurell, J. R. (2015). Structured Therapeutic Games for Nonoffending Caregivers of Children Who Have Experienced Sexual Abuse. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 24(4), 412–428. https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2015.1022295. 

8. Misurell, J., Springer, C., Acosta, L., Liotta, L., & Kranzler, A. (2014). Game‑Based Cognitive‑Behavioral Therapy Individual Model (GB‑CBT‑IM) for Child Sexual Abuse: A Preliminary Outcome Study. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 6(3), 250–258. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0033411. 

9. Hiller, A., Springer, C., Misurell, J., Kranzler, A., & Rizvi, S. (2016; online 2014). Predictors of Group Treatment Outcomes for Child Sexual Abuse: An Investigation of the Role of Demographic and Abuse Characteristics. Child Abuse Review, 25(2), 102–114. https://doi.org/10.1002/car.2343. 

Book Chapter

• Springer, C., Misurell, J., Kranzler, A., Liotta, L., & Gillham, J. (2014). Resilience Interventions for Youth. In A. C. Parks & S. M. Schueller (Eds.), Wiley‑Blackwell Handbook of Positive Psychological Interventions (pp. 310–326). Wiley‑Blackwell. 

Media & Professional Articles (Selected)

• Author page & parenting article(s) at Motherly.

Clinical Interests & Specialties

• Anxiety disorders, depression, OCD‑related concerns, trauma/post‑traumatic stress, relationship challenges, decision‑making and procrastination, and perinatal mental health (advanced training). 
• Evidence‑based methods: CBT, TEAM‑CBT (Level 3), mindfulness, ACT, and trauma‑informed care. 

Credentials & Affiliations

• Licensure: NJ 35SI00449700; NY 016741. PSYPACT APIT #10118. 
• National Register of Health Service Psychologists (credentialed). 
• Allied Health Professional Staff, Morristown Medical Center; listed in Atlantic Health directory. 
• Professional listings: APA Psychologist Locator; Psychology Today profile. 

Appointments & Telehealth

Dr. Springer provides in‑person care in Short Hills & Morristown and telepsychology via PSYPACT to eligible states. Out‑of‑network receipts are available for reimbursement. 

FAQ

Is Craig Springer, PhD, a PSYPACT psychologist? Yes—he holds an Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT #10118).

What issues does Dr. Springer treat? Anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD‑related concerns, relationship challenges, procrastination/decision‑making, and perinatal mental health. 

Does Dr. Springer accept insurance? He is out‑of‑network and provides a receipt you can submit for reimbursement. 

What recognitions has he received? New Jersey’s Favorite Kids’ Doc (2020–2022) and NJTopDocs Top Doctor (2020–2025). 

What is PSYPACT?