Laird
Bridgman
Laird Bridgman
- Campus: Anaheim, CA
- Department: Clinical Psychology
- Institution: The Chicago School
- Address: 2400 East Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA 92806
- Office Phone: 714-922-9629
Biography
Dr. Bridgman earned his doctorate from the APA accredited clinical psychology program at Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology at Biola University. A few years later in his career he completed a twelve month extramural fellowship at The Beck Institute where he learned CBT from Dr. Aaron T. Beck, Dr. Judith Beck and other Beck Institute staff. He is a Fellow in the Academy of Cognitive & Behavioral Therapies as well as a Certified Employee Assistance Professional.
In his clinical practice of over 30 years, Dr Bridgman has an extensive background in mood disorders, addiction and recovery issues, and has special expertise in working with recovery from compulsive sexual behaviors. His additional clinical specialties include depression and anxiety problems, relationship issues, executive coaching work, and personal growth work. He has served as adjunct faculty for over 25 years, teaching various graduate courses in psychology at numerous programs in Southern California. Additionally, Dr. Bridgman worked for 9 years at Integrated Behavioral Health, a specialty managed care company serving Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 employers and unions where he served as Director of Provider Services, Director of Employee Assistance Programming, Senior Account Representative, and Senior Care Manager. He is also a published author and provides a variety of professional training and public speaking services.
Education History
Degree Institution Year B.S., Psychology University Of Georgia , Athens, GA 1984 M.A., Clinical Psychology Biola University , La Mirada, CA 1986 Psy,D., Clinical Psychology Biola University , La Mirada, CA 1991 Professional Memberships
Role Organization Member Academy of Cognitive Therapy Member Employee Assistance Professionals Association Member American Psychological Association Presentations
Title Location Date One Case, Two Lenses: Psychodynamic and CBT, Bridgman & MacMillin Anaheim, CA 2025 Top 10 Benefits of EAP Services For Managers You Didn’t Know About. On-site EAP manager training for reatil store. Lake Forest, CA. 2023 Gender Identity and Psychotherap Anaheim, CA 2023 One Case, Two Lenses: Psychodynamic and CBT, Bridgman & MacMillin Anaheim, CA 2022 Grieving a Life Never Lived: The Devastation of Miscarriage Anaheim, CA 2021 Integrating Spirituality and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Inservice training to clinic staff, Counseling For A Cause Tupelo, MS 2021 Conceptualization and Treatment of Suicidality Through a CBT Lens. Annual International Summit - Institute on Violence and Trauma Online - Internationally 2020 Integration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Theology Newport Beach, CA 2020 Sexuality and Pornography - Inservice training to Counseling Center Staff Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, CA 2015 The Catholic View of Sexuality, Is it for today? San Franciscan Solana Catholic Church, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 2006 Sexuality in the Digital Age: Healing the Walking Wounded - 3 unit CEU Course Biola University, La Mirada, CA 2014 Community Involvement
Role Organization Host YouTube Community Service Channel - Psychology4Everyday (@psychology4everyday258) Host A Case that Changed Psychology Forever: CAPP vs Rank with Dr. Stephen Berger (https://youtu.be/iES9I9U1UJA?si=FxHQSXP9fCvccufZ) Host Psychologist Talks About the Least Discussed Topic in Sexuality - AMSCSA (https://youtu.be/B18rDOgTKTc?si=K0vjzsxtSlspr6IW) Host Modern psychoanalytic psychotherapy: A conversation with Dr Mark MacMillin (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAZvhLG25ZM&t=907s#:~:text=Modern%20psychoanalytic%20psychotherapy:%20A%20conversation%20with%20Dr%20Mark%20MacMillin) Host A psychologist reveals the true nature of trust: It’s NOT what you think it is (https://youtu.be/nuVb6BijYUE?si=fWA4Af94tmLj0ca2) Areas of Expertise
Area Expertise Clinical Psychology / Mental Health Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Mood Disorders Depression PTSD/Trauma Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Licenses
Licensed Psychologist , California Publications
Book Laird Bridgman, Psy.D. (2011). Where to From Here: A Guide for Individuals Working the Twelve Steps of RSA.. Lake Forest, CA: BlackHawk Canyon Publishers.
Laird Bridgman, Psy.D. (2010). Where to From Here: A Guide for Groups Working the Twelve Steps of RSA. Lake Forest, CA: BlackHawk Canyon Publishers.
Journal Lemesh, R., Bridgman, L.P., & Parekh, B. (2024). Attitudes of Healthcare Professionals Toward Smoking Cessation Among Inpatients.. American Journal of Biomed Sciences & Resources., 24 (3),
Carrico, T., Berger, S.E., & Bridgman, L.P. (2024). Spousal Coping Styles Effect on Successful Reintegration Following Service Member Deployment. American Journal Biomed Sciences & Resources, 23 (5),
Carrico, T., Berger, S. E., Bridgman, L.P. (2024). Compassion of Military Spouses for Their Spouses and From their Spouses: Reintegration Stress, Coping and Military Culture.. Novel Research in Sciences, ,
Webster, A.M., Berger, S.E., & Bridgman, L.P. (2022). Specific Factors Influencing Child Custody Evaluations. Open Access J Addict & Psychol, 5 (3),
Stevens, D.T., Edwards, K.J., Hunter, W.F., & Bridgman, L.P. (1993). An investigation of the color-affect hypothesis in Exner's comprehensive system. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 77 , 1347-1360.
Bridgman, L.P., & Carter, J.D. (1989). Christianity and psychoanalysis: Original sin, oedipal or preoedipal?. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 17 , 3-8.
Bridgman, L.P., & McQueen, W.M., Jr. (1987). The success of Alcoholics Anonymous: Locus of control and God's general revelation. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 15 , 224-231.
Media Exposure
Appearance Bridgman, L.P. (June 20, 1993). The Importance of Father. Featured guest on “The Caring Connection”. KPRZ Radio, San Marcos, CA.
Bridgman, L.P. (February 1, 1993). On Sexual Addiction. Featured guest on “LifeCare” radio show. KBRT Radio, Costa Mesa, CA.
Professional Skills
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Problems, Sexual Addiction, Substance Abuse