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Dr. Dan Boynton, Ph.D.

Dr. Dan Boynton, Ph.D.

About the Author

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, 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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Scrollsnacking: Why We Scroll, How the Body Stays Engaged, and How to Use It Without Losing Time

Why do you keep scrolling even when you’re not enjoying it?
And why does it feel so hard to stop, even when nothing in the feed really matters?

Scrollsnacking offers a calm, human explanation for a behavior almost everyone recognizes but rarely understands.

This book introduces two simple ideas that change the conversation entirely: ...

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Impostor Syndrome: Why Capable People Feel Like Frauds and How to Break the Cycle

Impostor Syndrome: Why Capable People Feel Like Frauds and How to Break the Cycle is not a pep talk, and it is not another “just be more confident” book. If you function well on the outside but live with the private fear that someone will eventually realize you are not as capable as they think, this book names what is happening and shows you how...

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Why Can’t I Just Answer the Text?: ADHD, Social Overwhelm, and the Reply Shame Cycle (Why Can’t I Just...)

Why Can’t I Just Answer the Text?
ADHD, Social Overwhelm, and the Reply Shame Cycle

You saw the message.
You meant to reply.
Now it’s been hours. Or days. And somehow, answering feels harder than ignoring it.

If texting feels simple for everyone else but emotionally exhausting for you, this book was written for you.

Why Can’t I Just Answer the...

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