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Douglas Rait is a Clinical Professor at Stanford University in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. His primary areas of focus include couples family therapy, child and adolescent mental health, individual coping with stress and illness, and health technology innovation. Dr. Rait serves as the Director of Team Learning Design at the Stanford Mussallem Center Biodesign. He also leads the Couples Family Therapy Clinic and previously directed the Stanford Advanced Psychotherapy Program. Throughout his career, he has been deeply involved in family-systems training in medical education and the development of digital applications within behavioral sciences. Dr. Rait's research involves exploring how family contexts influence health and illness and the effects of technology on family relationships. He has received several awards for excellence in teaching, including Outstanding Professor Year honors from the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium multiple times. His extensive experience includes leadership roles in various therapy programs and academic appointments.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Teaching and leading clinical programs in psychiatry.
Stanford Mussallem Center Biodesign • Stanford, California
Directing educational innovations in medical design.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Leading clinical services and therapy for couples and families.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Overseeing advanced training for psychotherapy practitioners.
VA Palo Alto Health Care System • Palo Alto, California
Leading family therapy services for veterans.
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