Dr. Christine A. Padesky, PhD

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Christine Padesky is a leading cognitive behavior therapy innovator, lecturer and consultant to therapists worldwide Along with Kathleen Mooney, PhD, Dr. Padesky is co-founder of the Center for Cognitive Therapy in Huntington Beach, California and co-creator of Strengths-Based CBT. She is a visiting Professor at the University of East London. Her clear, organized and compelling presentations integrate theory, empiricism, creativity, and practical skills. Her awards include the Aaron T. Beck Award for her enduring contributions to the field from the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and the Distinguished Contribution to Psychology award from the California Psychological Association. She has authored seven books including Mind Over Mood, The Clinician’s Guide to CBT Using Mind Over Mood, and Collaborative Case Conceptualization. Her co-edited book on Socratic dialogue in psychotherapy will be released in March, 2023 by Oxford University Press. She produces audio and video therapist training materials available from the Digital Padesky Store on her website padesky.com and brief clinical tips available on her YouTube channel.