William Hathaway, Ph.D.
Bio
Dr. William Hathaway describes Regent as having provided the ideal setting for him to bring together several different strands of his life. At the completion of his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Bowling Green State University, while he did not know what shape his final career would take, he felt led by God to pursue multidisciplinary studies in other fields completing master’s degrees in both philosophy and theology.
His clinical training was fleshed out during seven years as an Air Force psychologist. Hathaway left active duty to complete a post-doctoral fellowship in clinical child psychology with Russell Barkley at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center ADHD clinic, the leading research clinic for ADHD. Following his fellowship, Hathaway joined Regent in its new Christian psychology program. Since then, Hathaway has enjoyed the responsibility and privilege of training future psychologists and counselors, calling Regent the ideal community of Christian scholars in which he can continue to pursue his passion for lifelong learning and Christian service. He has served as Regent’s Chief Academic Officer since 2021 and continues to contribute to the psychology programs on campus.
Not wanting a merely academic faith, Hathaway sought various opportunities to be involved in ministry during these years, finding service as a youth minister, Christian educator, and founding leader in a college ministry. He remained active in Christian education in his congregation and has served as an elder. He has also been active in professional service roles at the state and national levels.
Credentials
Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Clinical Child Psychology, University of Massachusetts Medical Center Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Bowling Green State University M.A. Clinical Psychology, Bowling Green State University M.A. Philosophy, Bowling Green State University, M.T.S. Theology, Regent University, B.A. Psychology/Philosophy of Religion, Taylor University
Licensure/Certification: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Publications
APA Policy Statements (Co-author with working groups/task forces):
Joint Board of Educational Affairs & Board of Professional Affairs Work Group (2015). "Professional psychologist competencies to serve a diverse public." Policy statement jointly adopted by APA's BEA & BPA.
Board of Educational Affairs Work Group (2013). "Preparing Professional Psychologists to Serve a Diverse Public. A core requirement in Doctoral Education and Training." Policy adopted by APA's BEA.
APA Presidential Working Group (2008). "Resolution on Religious, Religion-Based, and/or Religion-Derived Prejudice." American Psychologist, 63, 431-434.
APA Presidential Working Group (2008). "Resolution on Anti-Semitic and Anti-Jewish Prejudice." American Psychologist, 63, 434-436.
Book/Booklets/Book Chapters:
Hathaway, W.L. (Forthcoming). Religious and spiritual flourishing in children and adolescents. In. J. Webb (Ed.), Handbook of spirituality, health, and well-being: A Psychological perspective. Routledge.
Hathaway, W.L., & Yarhouse, M.A. (2021). The integration of psychology and Christianity. Intervarsity Press.
Hathaway, W.L. (2013). "Pathways toward graduate training in the clinical psychology of religion and spirituality: A spiritual competencies model." In K.I. Pargament (Ed.), APA Handbook of Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality: Vol. 2. An Applied Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, (pp. 635-650). American Psychological Association.
Hathaway, W.L., & Childers, J. (2013). "Clinical child assessment of religious/spiritual issues." In D.F. Walker & W. Hathaway, (Eds.). Spirituality oriented interventions in child and adolescent psychotherapy. (pp. 41-64). American Psychological Association.
Hathaway, W.L. (2011). "Ethical Guidelines for Using Spirituality Oriented Interventions." In Spiritually Oriented Interventions for Counseling and Psychotherapy. M. Leach , M. McMinn, & E. Worthington. (Eds). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association Press.
Hathaway, W.L., Dooley-Litfin, J., & Edwards, G. (2006). "Integrating the results of the evaluation: Ten clinical cases." In R. Barkley (Ed.), Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A handbook for diagnosis and treatment, (3rd). New York: Guilford Press.
Professional Articles:
Counted, V., Garzon, F., Hathaway, W., McKinzie, G., Stephens, R., & Francis, L.J. (2024). Missional psychotherapy: A Hermeneutic of mental health care in Christian counseling. Journal of Psychology & Christianity, 43 (2), 189-204.
Campbell, C. D., & Hathaway, W. (2021). Shaping the Playing Field: Integrated Professional Service Roles. The Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 40(1), 8–18.
Hathaway, W.L. (2021). Integration, Biblical Counseling, and Hermeneutics. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 49 (3), 257-267.
Wise, E., Bieschke, K.J., Forest, L., Cohen-Filipic, J., Hathaway, W.L. & Douce, L.A. (Forthcoming). "Psychology's proactive approach to conscience clause court cases and legislation." Training and Education in Professional Psychology.
Hathaway, W.L. (2014). "Trainer beliefs, multiculturalism, and the common good." Psychology of Sexual Orientation & Gender Diversity, 1, 98-101.
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations: American Association for the Advancement of Science American Psychological Association Division: 6: Behavioral Neuroscience & Comparative Psychology; 12: Clinical Psychology; 24: Theoretical & Philosophical Psychology; 36: Psychology of Religion; 53: Clinical Child Psychology American Scientific Affiliation Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies ABCT Spirituality & Religious Issues Special Interest Group Association for Psychological Science Christian Association of Psychological Studies International Society for Research on Emotions International Association for a Cognitive Science of Religion Society for Cognitive Neuroscience Professional Service
Appointments
Vice Chair and Member, Virginia Board of Psychology; Program Review Consultant and Site Visit Chair, American Psychological Association’s Commission on Accreditation; Past President of the Society for the Psychology of Religion & Spirituality, APA.