Dustin Weissman, PsyD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Dr. Weissman Psychology in Westlake Village, CA. Dr. Weissman facilitates therapy from a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapeutic Model, utilizing Solutions-Focused techniques and Reality Therapy. He treats patients with problematic internet use, internet addictions, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, failure to launch, men’s issues, and life transitions. He also provides executive coaching.
Dr. Weissman is the President of the California Psychological Association (CPA). He is also the Past President of the Ventura County Psychological Association (VCPA) and a Past Chair and current Member-at-Large of CPA’s Division VI Media, Technology, and Communication. He serves as the Chief Clinical Officer of Cybele Health, ensuring that their AI is done ethically and legally.
His dissertation, titled Impacts of Playing Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs) on Individuals' Subjective Sense of Feeling Connected with Others, has over 9,400 downloads globally in 128 countries across six continents. Dr. Weissman has been featured in many articles and podcasts as an expert on screen time and internet addiction. He has given numerous workshops and training sessions at schools, treatment centers, conferences, and conventions on a variety of topics, including anxiety, balancing school and life, and internet addiction-related themes. He is the owner of the well-renowned tutoring company, Conejo Valley Tutoring. Dr. Weissman hosts a free podcast titled CyberSense Power Up Podcast, which addresses various components related to technology and screen use. It is available on many platforms, including Spotify, Apple, and Google Podcasts.