Dr. Boynton is a licensed clinical psychologist, author, and evaluator with a deep commitment to helping people better understand themselves and one another. His work spans developmental disorders, trauma, mood and personality disorders, autism, and other behavioral health issues. Over the course of his career, he has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in both clinical and forensic settings, earning a reputation for making complex mental health concepts accessible and practical. With thousands of psychological evaluations completed for private clients, child welfare agencies, schools, and vocational programs across Texas, Dr. Boynton is recognized as a trusted voice in psychological assessment and intervention.
Author of 11 Books, including:
Managing Bipolar Disorder: A Comprehensive Guide to Symptom Control and Daily Functioning
The Gift of Bipolar
Why Can’t I Just Shower?: ADHD, Executive Dysfunction & the Hygiene Struggle
Beyond Cravings: Understanding and Treating Pica: A Clinical and Practical Guide to Pica Behavior
When not writing or working, Dr. Boynton enjoys:
Road trips and exploring new places
Riding motorcycles
Time with family
Finding connections between science, compassion, and human behavior
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Dr. Dan Boynton, Ph.D.
Dr. Boynton is a licensed clinical psychologist, author, and evaluator with a deep commitment to helping people better understand themselves and one another. His work spans developmental disorders, trauma, mood and personality disorders, autism, and other behavioral health issues. Over the course of his career, he has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in both clinical and forensic settings,...
A 72-Hour Guide to Making a Hoarded Home Safer Without Losing Your Mind or the Relationship
Written by a psychologist who has reviewed tens of thousands of adult protective services cases and stood in more hoarded doorways than most people will see in a lifetime, The Hoarding Action Plan gives you a calm, practical way to make a dangerous home safer when it feels overwhelming.
Choose Wisely, Free Your Time, and Reclaim the Life You Actually Want
You only get about 4,000 weekends in a lifetime. By the time you’re 40, half of them are gone.
And when you subtract the obligations you don’t care about, the parties you never wanted to attend, the hours lost to TV, and the endless social expectations, how many weekends are truly yours?
Let It Go is about two things: doing the math on how...
Real-Life Solutions and Support for Parents, Teachers, Caregivers, and Caseworkers
Understanding ODD Today: Real-Life Solutions and Support for Parents, Teachers, Caregivers, and Caseworkers Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is one of the most challenging childhood diagnoses, but help is here. Understanding ODD Today combines the research with real-world solutions for parents, teachers, caregivers, and professionals who want...
