J. Timothy Davis PhD

Dr. J. Timothy Davis is a clinical psychologist who has spent thirty years helping families through their hardest moments, with a special focus on challenging boys. He earned his PhD in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his clinical training at Harvard Medical School, then served on the Harvard Medical School faculty for twenty-five years. He began his faculty career as fellow at Harvard's renowned Study of Adult Development, the longest-running study of human flourishing ever conducted, where he researched how boys grow into thriving men.

A father of three, Dr. Davis brings decades in the therapy room and deep research into male development to Challenging Boys. For parents worn down by the meltdowns and the defiance, he explains what's really driving the behavior and offers a proven plan to stay calm and connected while teaching your son the skills to face life's challenges with resilience.