Laird P. Bridgman
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| Born | Laird Patrick Bridgman |
| Citizenship | American |
| Education | Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology |
| Occupation | Clinical psychologist, professor, author, ordained minister |
| Employer | The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (Anaheim) |
| Organization | Lake Forest Psychological Services |
| Known for | Celebrate Recovery program development; cognitive behavioral therapy; public psychoeducation; Where To From Here? books |
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| Website | bridgmandocs.com |
Laird P. Bridgman is an American clinical psychologist, educator, author, ordained minister, and public speaker based in Lake Forest, California. He is a core faculty member in the Clinical Psy.D. Program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (Anaheim) and maintains a private practice at Lake Forest Psychological Services.[1] Bridgman is also the creator and host of the *Psychology4Everyday* YouTube channel and the author of the Where To From Here? recovery workbooks.
Early life and education
Bridgman grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia and went on to earn Master’s and Doctoral degrees (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology at Biola University. He also completed a postdoc Fellowship training in CBT with Aaron and Beck at The Beck Institute, Bala Cynwyd, PA. He is a certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) with the Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA), is a Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, and is an ordained minister with the Evangelical Church Alliance.[2][3][4]
Career
Bridgman is a practicing clinician in Orange County, California, where his work focuses on mood and anxiety disorders, relationship problems, and addiction recovery. He integrates evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with faith-informed perspectives when desired by clients.
He is a Full Professor and core faculty member of The Chicago School's Clinical PsyD program (Anaheim campus), where he teaches doctoral-level courses including CBT, Clinical Interviewing, Interventions 2, Psychodiagnostic Seminar and Psychotherapy Seminar, and a business class on building and running a private practice.[1] He serves as Chair for the program's Admissions Committee, and is past-chair for the College's Faculty Scholarship Support Committee and past co-chair for the Diversity Advisory Committee.
In the early 1990s, Bridgman collaborated on develping the foundational materials for Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based addiction recovery program for life's "hurts, habits, and hangups." Bridgman helped design its early structure and specialized tracks for survivors of sexual addiction and family members of addicts. These program materials have since been adapted and used in churches internationally.
Nonprofit and ministry work
Bridgman is the founder and executive director of Renewed Hope / RSA Ministries, a nonprofit Christian organization providing education, support, and recovery resources for individuals, families, and faith communities impacted by trauma, sexual abuse, and addiction. The ministry focuses on integrating psychological principles with faith-informed recovery frameworks, offering workshops, support groups, and psychoeducational materials for church communities in the United States and internationally.[5]
Renewed Hope is registered as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and as a nonprofit public benefit corporation in the State of California.[6][7]
Professional memberships
Bridgman is listed as a member or fellow of:
- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Faculty Directory[1]
- Psychology Today Therapist Directory[8]
- Employee Assistance Professionals Association] (EAPA)[2]
- Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies[3]
- Evangelical Church Alliance (Ordained Minister)[4]
Books
Bridgman is the author of Where To From Here?, a pair of companion 12-step recovery guides written to support individuals and groups in recovery. The books are designed to be used:
- by **groups**, with the Group Guide,
- by **individuals**, with the Individual Guide, or
- by **both together** for a deeper, more structured recovery process.
The workbooks have been used by recovery communities in both faith-based and non-faith contexts and are available through major book retailers.
- Bridgman, L. P. (1997). Where To From Here? A Guide for Groups Working the Twelve. ISBN 0965769828.[9]
- Bridgman, L. P. (2010). Where To From Here? Study Guide for Individuals Working the Twelve.[10]
Selected publications
- Bridgman, L. P., & Carter, J. D. (1989). Christianity and Psychoanalysis: Original Sin — Oedipal Or Pre-Oedipal? Journal of Psychology and Theology, 17(1).[11]
- Bridgman, L. P., & McQueen, W. M. Jr. (1987). Locus of Control and God’s General Revelation. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 15(2), 124–134.[12]
- Edwards, W. F., & Bridgman, L. P. (1993). Personality Variables and Response to Color. Perceptual and Motor Skills.[13]
- Carrico, T., Berger, S. E., & Bridgman, L. P. (2024). Spousal Coping Styles Effect on Successful Reintegration Following Service Member Deployment. American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research, 23(5). doi:10.34297/AJBSR.2024.23.003113.[14]
- Webster, A. M., Berger, S. E., & Bridgman, L. P. (2022). Specific Factors Influencing Child Custody Evaluations. Open Access Journal of Addiction & Psychology, 5(3). doi:10.33552/OAJAP.2022.04.000612.[15]
Media and public scholarship
Bridgman is the creator of *Psychology4Everyday*, a psychoeducational YouTube channel launched in 2023. His content focuses on translating clinical psychological principles into accessible tools for general audiences, addressing topics such as anger, trauma bonding, and relational dynamics.
Community and church involvement
Throughout his career, Bridgman has spoken at conferences, retreats, and faith-based recovery programs, including Celebrate Recovery leader training at Saddleback Church and the Care Conference at the Crystal Cathedral.
Areas of expertise
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Addiction and recovery
- Trauma and sexual abuse
- Anger and violence
- Faith-integrated psychotherapy
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Faculty Directory: Dr. Laird Bridgman". The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Find an EAP Member". Employee Assistance Professionals Association. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies". Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Evangelical Church Alliance — Member Directory". Evangelical Church Alliance. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ↑ "About RSA Ministries". RSA Ministries. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ↑ "Tax Exempt Organization Search". Internal Revenue Service. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ↑ "California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation — Business Search". California Secretary of State. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ↑ "Laird Bridgman, Psy.D." Psychology Today. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ↑ Bridgman, Laird Patrick (August 2010). Where To From Here? A Guide for Groups Working the Twelve. Black Hawk Canyon Publ. ISBN 978-0965769822.
- ↑ "Where To From Here? Study Guide for Individuals". Amazon. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ↑ Bridgman, Laird P.; Carter, John D. (1989). "Christianity and Psychoanalysis: Original Sin — Oedipal Or Pre-Oedipal?". Journal of Psychology and Theology. 17: 3–8. doi:10.1177/009164718901700101. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ↑ "Locus of Control and God's General Revelation". Silkworth.net. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ↑ Cerbus, George; Nichols, Robert C. (1963). "Personality variables and response to color". Psychological Bulletin. 60 (6): 566–575. doi:10.1037/h0048173. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ↑ Carrico, Tyan (2024). "Spousal Coping Styles Effect on Successful Reintegration Following Service Member Deployment". American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research. 23 (5): 556–571. doi:10.34297/AJBSR.2024.23.003113. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ↑ "Specific Factors Influencing Child Custody Evaluations". Open Access Journal of Addiction & Psychology. doi:10.33552/OAJAP.2022.04.000612. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
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