Dr. Cory Reich, Ph.D.

Author, Educator, Coach, and Therapist

Dr. Cory Reich received his Ph.D. in Child Studies and Human Development from the University of Maryland where he was honored as a Graduate Fellow and earned his Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Maryland. His professional experience includes 25 years in the treatment industry serving in Private Practice, Life and Corporate Coach, the Director of Clinical Services for a 12 Step Clinically Driven Wilderness Program for youth and young adults.

The Phoenix Recovery & Counseling Centers - Executive Clinical Director

Dr. Reich’s educational goals and aspirations were guided by his interest in understanding the human condition and identifying those aspects of both internal and external factors which contribute to living a whole and abundant life. Dr. Reich never felt compelled by what causes sickness and disease, but rather what contributes to wholeness and optimum health and wellness. As a result, his educational pursuits characterized both clinical and didactic processes from some of the top schools in their respective disciplines.

Building upon his educational purpose that was driven by a meaning based orientation, Dr. Reich continues to approach his efforts in working with populations oriented towards strengths rather than weaknesses. Working in the helping profession in some capacity for 30 years, Dr. Reich is a cofounder of the Institute for Addiction Study which was created with the intent to provide instructional material providing understanding and support to those affected by addiction. Dr. Reich has also worked in the capacity of chief editor and writer of a mental health internet site Therapy Insider specifically dedicated to the mental, behavioral, and substance abuse industry.

Dr. Reich has co-authored two books on addiction and continues to exert his influence in purpose driven populations striving to realize the dream of wholeness and meaning fulfillment.

Dr. Reich has also co-authored two books on addiction that continue to convey his passion in the area of mental wellness as a contributor/editor of Therapy Insider; focusing on therapeutic change through a meaning based orientation. Today, he continues his practice in Sandy, UT.