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Michael R. Bridges, PhD

Staff Therapist, University City Office
215-382-6680 ext. 3132

Dr. Michael R. Bridges is a licensed psychologist and Co-Director of Research for the Council for Relationships. He is also Director of the newly formed Emotion and Psychotherapy Research Center at CFR. Dr. Bridges received his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Wyoming and completed his internship at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital. Before coming to CFR, Dr. Bridges was an associate professor and Director of the Psychological Services Center at Temple University.

Dr. Bridges maintains a clinical practice for couples and individuals for issues related to depression, anxiety disorder, social phobia, couples caught in power struggles, and resolving grief and relational trauma. He is interested in working with people who are struggling with unresolved emotions related to hurtful relationships in their past such as divorce, betrayals in romantic relationships, or feelings that still linger from childhood related to abuse or neglect. These unresolved issues may later be revealed as difficulties with trust and intimacy, chronic resentment and mistrust, constantly brooding about the issues or even clinical depression. Dr. Bridges has written several professional journal articles and is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences.

Dr. Bridges can be reached at 215-382-6680 ext. 3132 or at drmbridges11@verizon.net.

What Becomes of the Brokenhearted? Therapists at Temple are studying how emotions can help people get past betrayal and other deep hurt. Philadelphia Inquirer, May 17, 2004.

Meet a Therapist: Dr. Michael Bridges - An interview featured in the Council for Relationships Fall 2006 Newsletter in which Dr. Bridges elaborates on his dual roles as psychotherapist and researcher at CFR.

Tip of the Week Article by Michael R. Bridges, PhD:

• How Do You Mend a Broken Heart?

Media Engagements by Michael R. Bridges, PhD:

• CBS 3 News - New State of Marriage
  Dr. Michael Bridges is interviewed about long-term marriages ending in divorce. 2/8/11

• NBC 10 News - Does How You Met Tell If Your Marriage Will Last?
  Michael Bridges, PhD, comments on a new study that says how you remember your first meeting could spell if your marriage be happily ever after or end in shambles. 6/8/10