Dr. Knabb’s research interests cover a wide range of topics, including marriage and family dynamics, psychological assessment, attachment theory, transdiagnostic constructs and interventions, mindfulness-based therapies, the psychology of religion and spirituality, and Christian meditative and contemplative practices. He has authored several influential books, including:

• Faith-Based ACT for Christian Clients: An Integrative Treatment Approach (Second Edition)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Christian Clients: A Faith-Based Workbook (Second Edition)
• Contemplative Prayer for Christians with Chronic Worry: An Eight-Week Program

Additionally, Dr. Knabb has co-developed various measures for use in Christian psychology research, such as the Christian Worldview Scale, Communion with God Scale, Christian Contentment Scale, and Christian Gratitude Scale.

Among Dr. Knabb’s many publications, his most notable work is Christian Meditation in Clinical Practice: A Four-Step Model and Workbook for Therapists and Clients, published in 2021. This book presents a model integrating a biblical worldview with contemporary clinical psychology research.

In addition to his roles as an educator and psychotherapist, Dr. Knabb is the Editor of the Journal of Psychology and Christianity. His research and writings have been featured in numerous academic journals, textbooks, and workbooks over the past decade.

Dr. Knabb is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology, a professional organization dedicated to advancing the field of clinical psychology.

He resides in Southern California with his wife and two children.

For more information, visit Dr. Knabb’s website at joshuaknabb.com.

You can also listen to his weekly podcast, The Christian Psychologist: Mental Health for the 21st Century.