The Solipsist Sleeps

Andrew Barber has a Doctorate in Psychology, Masters in Guidance and Counseling, and Bachelors in Art. He has had successful and prosperous careers as a Research Psychologist, Counselor/Therapist, and Academician. He has extensive skill in several disciplines to include Psychotherapy (every age from four to eighty-four), Teaching (every level from first grade through graduate school), Scientific Research (basic, clinical, and applied), Test and Evaluation (military systems), Human Factors Engineering, Defense Industry Consulting, Counselor Supervision, Program Management, and Executive Administration. He has numerous technical publications to his credit (over thirty), has conducted high-level briefings, and has presented research papers at professional conferences. After honorably completing his military service as an Airborne Infantryman with the 82nd Airborne Division, he enrolled in college as an art student, earning his Bachelor Degree and becoming a Certified Teacher. Then he worked as a Caseworker and Counselor during which he completed his Master Degree. His knowledge of experimental design and statistics, and his investigation and work with adolescent runaways landed him into the field of psychological research. While working as a Military Scientist and Statistician, he obtained his Doctorate Degree, progressing to the level of Senior Research Psychologist. Eventually he became a Consultant to the Defense Industry, providing expertise in the areas of human behavior and performance; ergonomics and man-machine systems; military tactics and doctrine; research methodology, experimentation, data reduction and analysis; and technical proposal writing. He held security clearances up to Top Secret/NATO Secret. Dr. Barber then returned to academia and counseling, setting up his clinical practice. He became a Professor of Counseling, Psychology, Religion, and other subjects and was recruited to serve as the Campus Chair for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at a nationwide university. After two years, he was promoted to Director of Academic Affairs for two major campuses. His next position was Director of Clinical Support Services at a Community Health Center, where he served as resident Psychotherapist and Director of Mental Health and Health Education operations for three clinics including the Opportunity Center for the Homeless. Later he became the Lead Therapist and Program Manager for adult units at a large Psychiatric Hospital. He was soon promoted to Program Director, where he was in charge of the Addictions (rehabilitation) Unit, the Psychiatric Intensive Care/Rapid Crisis Stabilization Unit, and the Pain Management Program. He also served as the Director of the Department of Intake and Assessment Services, an executive position. Dr. Barber maintained a private practice in Counseling and Consulting for 25 years, taught workshops and classes, and mentored professionals, interns, and students in the areas of psychotherapy and faith-based counseling. He served as a Clinical Consultant for the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) and was a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) and the American Counseling Association (ACA). Andrew Barber maintains a consulting practice and is an author, speaker, publisher, and Christian apologist.