In the Media

Dr. Rey Junco is a psychologist, researcher, and published author whose work explores the intersection of technology, psychology, and human behavior. His research and commentary have appeared in national publications, including The New York Times, The Atlantic, WIRED, and NPR. Explore his media appearances, published articles, and academic affiliations below.

Harvard University & University of Oxford

From 2012 to 2018, Dr. Junco held a series of research roles at Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society — including Fellow, Faculty Associate, Mentor, Affiliate, and Senior Researcher. During his affiliation with Harvard, he continued conducting his own research exploring the intersection of technology, psychology, and human behavior.

Former Fellow, Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, Harvard University (2012–2018)

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Visiting Faculty, Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford (Summer Doctoral Programme, Balliol College — Summers 2015 & 2016)

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Explore Dr. Junco’s published research on technology, psychology, education, and human behavior.

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Featured In

The Atlantic — “Beyond ‘Screen Time’: What Minecraft Teaches Kids”

In this article for The Atlantic, Dr. Junco explores how video games like Minecraft can encourage creativity, problem-solving, and learning, challenging the idea that all screen time has the same impact on young people.

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WIRED — “Yik Yak and Online Anonymity Are Good for College Students”

Writing for WIRED, Dr. Junco examines the role of anonymity in online communities and how digital platforms can influence self-expression, social interaction, and communication among college students.

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The New York Times — “Technology and the College Generation”

Dr. Junco’s research was featured in The New York Times in an exploration of how technology and social media influence communication, learning, and everyday experiences among college students.

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Media Coverage Citing Dr. Junco’s Research

Dr. Junco’s research has been cited in national publications covering technology, social media, education, and human behavior.

Published Op-Eds & Commentary

In addition to his research, Dr. Junco has authored articles exploring digital ethics, online behavior, social media, and the impact of technology on young people and education.

VentureBeat: Why Facebook’s User Manipulation Research Study Is Ethically Troubling (2014)
Huffington Post: The Internet Never Forgets: Parenting the Facebook Generation (2013, co-authored with Claire McCarthy)
NBC Latino: Don’t Trust Facebook With Your Children (2012)
NBC Latino: Giving Students iPads Does Not Lead to Better Learning Outcomes (2012)

On the Air

NPR’s Tell Me More

From 2012 to 2015, Dr. Junco was a recurring guest on NPR’s nationally syndicated Tell Me More, discussing technology’s effects on youth, education, online privacy, and digital behavior across more than a dozen segments.

Three appearances are featured below — selected because they connect most directly to the themes clients bring into this practice: family and technology dynamics, the psychological aftermath of collective trauma, and burnout in high-achieving adults.

Additional Tell Me More segments are included below as further reading.

“Keeping Up With Kids’ Online Privacy” (2013)

“Youth are much savvier about their online privacy than most adults give them credit for.”

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“Boston Bombing Sparks Firestorm Of Internet Hate” (2013)

“I think right after a traumatic event is a perfect time for the trolls to come out.”

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“Digital To-Do Lists Are Fine, But What Really Motivates Us” (2014)

“The motivation has to come from you. I don’t think an app is going to make a difference.”

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More NPR Appearances & Further Reading

Michel Martin Goes #BeyondFerguson (2014)
More Black, Latino Teens Say They’re Online Almost Constantly (2015)
7 Stories You Should Have Paid More Attention To In 2014 (Audio available)
Join The Education Conversation With Tell Me More (2012) (Audio available)
In Europe And America, New Internet Rules Up For Debate (2014) (Audio available)
Latino Immigrants Find A Better Life In U.S., Poll Says (2014) (Audio available)
Can Twitter Boost Literacy? (2013) (Audio available)
Student Facebook Use Might Affect Future Success (2013) (Audio available)
Finding Learning Tools In Digital Footprints (2013) (Audio available)
Can Online Anonymity Be A Good Thing? (2013) (Audio available)
Protecting Kids’ Digital Privacy (2012) (Audio available)

Media & Press Inquiries

Dr. Junco is available for media commentary on trauma, technology’s impact on mental health, and related topics. For interview requests, speaking engagements, or press inquiries, please reach out below.

I cannot emphasize enough how kind, caring and compassionate Dr. Junco is. He is also incredibly gifted in his abilities to help others. I was initially seeking a trauma therapist for EMDR treatment, Dr. Junco suggested ART instead. He explained how it works, and we discussed how it sounds too good to be true. I was skeptical at our first session but trusted Dr. Junco's recommendation. It was an oddly calm experience considering the memories I was working with, and I left the session feeling lighter. Right away I noticed positive changes. The greatest was how sudden noise would startle me. At first, I was expecting to be startled but I did not have the full-blown fight or flight response. It was only a feeling of anticipation of that feeling. After a week or two, things recalibrated and I hardly notice sudden noises any longer. This alone has greatly improved quality of life. Looking forward to processing the rest.

J C

Dr. Junco guided me through my first experience with ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy). He made me feel comfortable sharing my trauma and led a very calming therapy session. He is one of the kindest and most compassionate people I have ever met. I was skeptical of this process; however, I have made tremendous progress overcoming my phobia since the appointment. Immediately after the session, I felt a weight lifted off of my shoulders, and I continue to realize new progress now (a month later). I will go back to Dr. Junco if another issue arises in a heartbeat, and I cannot recommend him enough! Thank you!!

I was referred to Dr. Junco for Accelerated Resolution Therapy by my Therapist after years of struggling with my phobia with no significant progress. My phobia was impacting my daily life. I was very skeptical about this therapy because I read it can take as little as one session to work. I literally felt it was too good to be true. Dr. Junco was very validating about my skepticism and took the time to answer all of my questions before my appointment. After my appointment, I started noticing small changes that I now realize are big life changes. I believe this therapy has truly changed my life. I will be returning to Dr. Junco in the future to work on other areas in my life. Truly amazing!!

O S

This was my first experience with ART. Dr Junco was so pleasant and immediately made me feel at ease. His room was nicely designed and the lighting was peaceful. I was in a bit of a panic that day given a collection of events that had occurred the day before. I was amazed at how Dr Junco was able to calm me down within minutes with this technique. I worked in an incident that occurred when I was a child. It was a belief around the religion I was raised in. Though I hadn’t been in the religion for over 2 decades there was a sense of guilt that I carried for being inactive in it for all of these years. After just one session with Dr Junco I feel so much freedom around this incident. It feels as if it’s now a shadow I’m aware of that I’m completely at peace with. I’m so grateful for the work Dr Junko does. I strongly recommend him to anyone who feels stuck either by trauma or belief systems that hold them back. Why carry emotional weight when you can be free of it? The sooner you let it go, the better.

J P