David S. Watson

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About David S. Watson

Senior Psychotherapist (CBT, Trauma) & Executive Consultant in Applied Cognitive Sciences & Complex Systems Design, HMI ergonomics usability testing. I work at the intersection of cognitive and behavioral sciences, with a dual professional path developed over more than two decades: • Senior Psychotherapist, specialized in psychotraumatology, personality disorders, and brief therapies (CBT, clinical hypnosis, CRT) • Executive Consultant in applied Cognitive and behavioral Engineering, Human–Machine Interaction (HMI), and the design of complex socio-technical systems As a clinician, I focus on the treatment of severe PTSD, emotional dysregulation, anxiety and mood disorders, phobias, OCD, and personality disorders. Trained in CBT, medical support clinical hypnotherapy, Cognitive Remediation Therapy, and therapeutic mindfulness, I also accompany executives and leaders through psychological performance and resilience coaching. In parallel, as a cognitive systems consultant, I lead research and strategy in usability, cognitive ergonomics, and interaction design. I have conducted missions in Europe and Asia (Japan, China), working on advanced projects in smart cities, healthcare technologies, autonomous systems, and human-centered innovation. Core Expertise • Psychotrauma & Personality Disorders (CBT, Hypnotherapy, ABS (EMDR-like) methods, Gestalt, DBT and others) • Stress and conflict mgnt, Emotional Regulation, Executive Coaching, mindfulness • Cognitive Ergonomics, Usability Test, HMI, Human Factors in Complex Systems • User-Centered Design, Behavioral Analysis, Mission-Critical Interfaces Research & Academic Background Ph.D. Fellowship – Integrative Technologies & Therapies (Cognitive Neurosciences) Applied Research at Tokyo Tech, KMUTT, ESPCI ParisTech, CETC Shenzhen Institute for Smart Cities Guiding Principle / Whether treating the mind or designing systems for it, the mission remains the same: understand cognition, regulate behavior, and optimize human interaction.