Marsha M. Linehan
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Marsha M. Linehan (born May 5, 1943) is an American psychologist and author. She is the creator of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a type of psychotherapy that combines cognitive restructuring with acceptance, mindfulness, and shaping.
Marsha M. Linehan | |
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Born | (1943-05-05) May 5, 1943 (age 80) Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States |
Alma mater | Loyola University Chicago |
Occupation(s) | Creator of dialectical behavior therapy, psychologist, professor, author |
Children | 1 |
Website | Marsha Linehan |
Linehan is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology, Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle and Director of the Behavioral Research and Therapy Clinics.[1] Her primary research is in borderline personality disorder, the application of behavioral models to suicidal behaviors, and drug abuse. Allen Frances, in the foreword for Linehan's book Building a Life Worth Living, said Linehan is one of the two most influential "clinical innovators" in mental health, the other being Aaron Beck.