Dennis Greenberger, Christine A. Padesky

Dennis Greenberger, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, is the founder and Director of the Anxiety and Depression Center in Newport Beach, California. He is a past president and Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, and has practiced cognitive-behavioral therapy for more than 30 years.

Christine A. Padesky, Ph.D. is a leading cognitive therapy innovator, provides workshops and consultation to therapists worldwide (www.padesky.com) and develops audio CD & DVD therapist training materials. Along with Kathleen Mooney, Ph.D., Dr. Padesky is co-founder of the Center for Cognitive Therapy in Huntington Beach, California and co-creator of Strengths-Based CBT.

Dr. Padesky is considered one of the leading CBT presenters in the world, appreciated for her depth of knowledge, compassion, and good-humored warmth. She has presented over 450 workshops to more than 50,000 professionals throughout North and South America, Europe, and Asia, as well as 25 workshops with cognitive therapy’s founder, Aaron T. Beck, M.D. Her clear, organized and compelling presentations, integrate theory, empiricism, creativity, practical skills, and audience interaction.