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 — studying the intersection of technology, psychology, and human behavior.
Visiting Faculty, Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford (Summer Doctoral Programme, Balliol College — Summers 2015 & 2016)
Why this matters to you as a client: His teaching and research at Oxford reflect a level of academic rigor rarely found paired with hands-on clinical practice — you’re working with someone who studies the “why” behind human behavior at the highest level, not just the “how” of treating it.
Marie Claire — “The Gambling Industry’s Newest Bet? Women”
Dr. Junco was consulted on the risks of gambling platforms courting women through influencers and reality TV, and on the industry’s lack of accountability.
“There isn’t any good regulation around this and therefore can present a risk for those prone to such addictions. I absolutely think that platforms should be better stewards of public health. Do I have hope that they will? Absolutely not.”
Why this matters to you as a client: This is the same clear-eyed, no-spin expertise Dr. Junco brings into session — naming a risk honestly rather than reassuring you it isn’t there, whether the subject is a gambling habit or another compulsive behavior pattern shaped by modern media.
Real Simple — “Why Your Inner Critic Is Louder Than Your Inner Cheerleader—and How to Turn That Around”
Dr. Junco was consulted on why self-critical thoughts can feel so powerful and how the brain’s natural threat-detection system can contribute to a louder inner critic.
“We are hard-wired to avoid threats.”
Why this matters to you as a client: Dr. Junco brings an understanding of how the nervous system and threat responses shape the way we think about ourselves — helping clients recognize what’s happening beneath self-critical thoughts rather than simply accepting those thoughts as truth.
Additional Media Coverage
Dr. Junco has also cited coverage or contributions involving The New York Times, CNN, The Atlantic, WIRED, NBC, VentureBeat, USA Today, and Bloomberg.
One piece we were able to verify is a 2020 political-demographics explainer, “Super Tuesday Results Show How Latino Voters, Moderate Democrats and Trump Supporters Are Shaping the Election,” co-authored with two other researchers through The Conversation and syndicated by outlets including CNN and the New York Daily News. While this is legitimate national media coverage, its focus on voter demographics makes it less relevant to the clinical and mental health focus of this page.
For the remaining outlets, direct article links are needed before adding specific features or quotes. Once provided, the most clinically relevant coverage can be incorporated here using verified quotes and context.
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.
“Youth are much savvier about their online privacy than most adults give them credit for.”Why this matters to you as a client: If you’re a parent navigating your child’s digital life, Dr. Junco’s research-backed perspective — that teens often manage their online boundaries more thoughtfully than we assume — reflects the same nuanced, non-alarmist approach he brings to family and technology-related concerns in session. Listen or Read on NPR → (Audio available)
“I think right after a traumatic event is a perfect time for the trolls to come out.”Why this matters to you as a client: Dr. Junco’s research into how people behave online in the aftermath of collective trauma — and why anonymity can bring out the worst in some and genuine connection in others — speaks directly to his clinical understanding of how trauma ripples outward, online and off. Read on NPR → (Audio available)
“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.”
Why this matters to you as a client: If you’ve tried to productivity-app your way out of burnout, this is the same insight Dr. Junco brings to high-achieving clients: real, sustainable change comes from the inside, not from another tool.
More NPR Appearances & Further Reading
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.
