Dr. Thomas W. Hull has worked in the field of psychology, social work and counseling for the past 30 years. He is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Social Worker and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. He has Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Masters Degree in Social Agency Counseling, a clinical endorsement and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology. He research background is in the area of optimism, pessimism and hopelessness depression. He has taught at the university and college level for 27 years, including many years in administration. As part of his work at the college level, he started the student mental health counseling program and assisted in creating/implementing the behavioral intervention team. In the psychological field, he created/managed a crisis stabilization program, along with providing training in this area throughout Ohio. He continues to provide training in assessment, counseling, intervention and ethics. Currently, he is the Clinical Director of a juvenile treatment program and a psychologist working in private practice.