Dr. Gregory Popcak

Dr. Gregory K. Popcak, founder and executive director of the Pastoral Solutions Institute, is a nationally recognized expert in Catholic pastoral counseling, especially in the areas of affective disorders and marriage and family problems. He has degrees in psychology and theology as well as a Master’s degree in clinical social work and a Ph.D. in human services with a specialization in pastoral counseling. He is the author of seven popular books integrating the faith with counseling psychology and has contributed many chapters to books on such topics as home schooling, mixed-faith marriages, the priest-abuse scandal, and a textbook on family therapy. He has hosted two television series for EWTN. Together with his wife, Lisa, Dr. Popcak hosted the daily, nationally-syndicated Catholic radio broadcast, Heart Mind & Strength. He presently serves as the Senior Clinician for the Catholic telephone counseling practice which provides over 4000 hrs/yr of ongoing, Catholic tele-counseling services to Catholic couples, families, and individuals around the world.