Dr. Rodney Goodyear

About Dr. Rodney Goodyear

Dr. Rodney Goodyear is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Redlands and one of the most influential scholars in the history of clinical supervision research. Over a career spanning five decades, his work has examined how supervision works, what distinguishes effective supervisors, and how training environments shape the development of competent and ethical clinicians. He received the APA Distinguished Career Award for Education and Training in recognition of his lifetime contributions.

Dr. Goodyear has authored and edited major texts in supervision and counselor education, and his conceptual models have become foundational references in training programs worldwide. He has examined supervision from multiple angles — including the supervisor-trainee relationship, the impact of theory on supervisory practice, and the cultural dimensions of clinical training. His influence extends across counseling psychology, clinical psychology, and marriage and family therapy.