A global reference in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a disciple of Aaron T. Beck, he earned his Ph.D. from Yale University and completed his postdoctoral fellowship under Beck himself at the University of Pennsylvania. He directs the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy in New York and serves as a Clinical Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College. Past president of the ABCT, the International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy, and the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, he developed Emotional Schema Therapy. Author and editor of over 30 books, he is the recipient of the Aaron T. Beck Award.

A global reference in developmental neuropsychology and President-Elect of the International Neuropsychological Society, she is a Full Professor at Université de Montréal—where she earned her Ph.D.—and directs the ABCs Developmental Neuropsychology Laboratory, in addition to leading the Brain and Development research axis at the Sainte-Justine Hospital Research Center. Her research focuses on the cognitive, social, and neural outcomes of pediatric traumatic brain injury, with over 200 published articles.

A global reference in process-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, he earned his Ph.D. at Philipps University of Marburg, where he currently serves as a professor, and is the Editor-in-Chief of Psychological Bulletin. He served as a consultant for the development of the DSM-5, received the Humboldt Research Award and the Aaron T. Beck Award, and is among the most highly cited researchers in the world. His research translates neuroscience findings into clinical skills; he has authored over 20 books and 500 peer-reviewed articles.

A global authority on attachment theory and emotional development, and creator of the concept of mentalization, he earned his Ph.D. at University College London—where he serves as a professor—and played a central role at the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families. His work integrates psychoanalysis, developmental psychology, and neuroscience, and he developed Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT), which is widely used in personality disorders and complex emotional conditions.

An international authority on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy education, she is a Professor of Psychiatry at Drexel University College of Medicine and collaborates with the Beck Institute. She plays a central role in the development of curricula and guidelines for CBT training and is the author of Combining CBT and Medication: An Evidence-Based Approach, bridging psychotherapeutic and pharmacological interventions.

An international authority on the development and training of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a pioneer in evidence-based digital interventions, he holds the Kolb Endowed Chair in Outpatient Psychiatry at the University of Louisville, where he also earned his Ph.D. Author of Learning Cognitive-Behavior Therapy and creator of the digital program Good Days Ahead, he has served as principal investigator in numerous clinical trials and is a founding member of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, bridging technology and clinical practice.

A psychologist and researcher working at the intersection of neuropsychology, psychiatry, and neuroscience, he is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), where he earned his Ph.D. in biochemical and molecular pharmacology. He integrates different levels of analysis of mental functioning and serves as president of the Brazilian Academy of Neuropsychology

A clinical psychologist, supervisor, and educator, he serves as director of the Institute for Evidence-Based Psychology (InPBE) and holds training in Applied Behavior Analysis and DBT. Holding a Master’s degree from PUC-SP and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of São Paulo (USP), he is dedicated to integrating psychological science with clinical practice and has held leadership positions in national scientific associations.

A psychologist who played a central role in introducing and establishing cognitive and behavioral therapies in Brazil and Latin America, he earned his Ph.D. and served in the Graduate Program in Psychology at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). Founder of the Brazilian Association for Psychotherapy and Behavioral Medicine and a pivotal figure in the Brazilian Federation of Cognitive Therapies, he served as president of the Latin American Association of Cognitive Psychotherapies.

A clinical psychologist, professor, and supervisor focusing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and science communication in mental health. He holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and earned his Ph.D. in Mental Health from the Ribeirão Preto Medical School at the University of São Paulo (USP)—integrating clinical practice, supervision, and teaching, with an emphasis on professional training and advancing access to reliable information on anxiety and emotional disorders.

A clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with over three decades of experience in relational psychodynamic therapy. She holds a Master’s degree from PUC-RS and earned her Ph.D. in Psychiatry from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). Director of Conexão Psi, she is dedicated to training psychotherapists and has authored over one hundred articles and book chapters at the intersection of psychodynamic psychotherapy and empirical evidence.

A psychiatrist graduated from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), with specialized training in CBT from the Beck Institute. Her work integrates psychiatric practice with advanced CBT training in collaboration with the Beck Institute, the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, and the International Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, combining pharmacological and psychological interventions.

A leading psychologist and researcher in the field of stress, she holds a Ph.D. from The George Washington University and completed postdoctoral research in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She has made decisive contributions to the understanding of stress and mental health in Brazil; author of over a hundred peer-reviewed articles and dozens of books, she has held leadership positions in the Brazilian Stress Association and the Brazilian Federation of Cognitive Therapies.

A neurologist holding a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Neurology from the University of São Paulo (USP), she is a professor at the University of São Paulo School of Medicine (FMUSP) and in the Department of Psychology at PUC-SP. Her practice focuses on cognitive neurology and aging, integrating neurology, neuropsychology, and cognitive sciences. She is a full member of the Brazilian Academy of Neurology and past president of the Brazilian Neuropsychological Society.

A clinical psychologist, professor, and trainer specializing in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies and mindfulness-based interventions. He holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from PUC-RS and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Psychology at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). He teaches at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, focusing on evidence-based strategies for managing emotional disorders and psychological regulation.

A clinical psychologist, professor, and supervisor with a distinguished background in Schema Therapy, certified by the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST). She works with adults, couples, and families, is a founding partner of the Brazilian Association of Schema Therapy, and has authored books in the field, playing a key role in expanding the approach across Brazil.

A clinical psychologist, professor, and supervisor who holds a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. from the University of São Paulo (USP), including a visiting doctoral fellowship at Boston University under the mentorship of Stefan G. Hofmann. She completed postdoctoral research with international training in behavioral therapy and is certified in Process-Based Cognitive Therapy, integrating clinical practice, supervision, and evidence-based education.

A psychoanalyst, professor, and author with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from PUC-SP and over two decades of university teaching experience. Author and co-editor of works exploring the intersection of time, subjectivity, and clinical practice, he is a member of the Psychoanalysis Support and Study Group at UERJ and works across training institutes.

A clinical psychologist, professor, and supervisor who graduated from PUC-SP and holds both a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. from the University of São Paulo (USP). She specializes in emergency psychology and psychological trauma management, leading training programs focused on crisis, disaster, and violence interventions. She has been seeing adults and couples in clinical practice since the 1980s and is co-editor of Transtorno de Estresse Pós-Traumático: Uma Neurose de Guerra em Tempos de Paz (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A War Neurosis in Peacetime).

A pedagogue and educational psychologist holding a Master’s degree, a Ph.D. in Developmental Disorders, and postdoctoral research in Human Development Sciences from Mackenzie Presbyterian University. Her research focuses on child learning, written language, and executive functions. She is a certified educational psychologist with the Brazilian Educational Psychology Association (ABPp), managing partner at Instituto Neurion, and a guest lecturer in graduate specialization courses (USP, Unifesp, Einstein).

A psychiatrist, researcher, and professor who graduated from the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), completed his residency at IPq-HC-FMUSP, and holds a Ph.D. in Sciences from the University of São Paulo (USP). He practices general and child and adolescent psychiatry, with specialized training in CBT and Schema Therapy. He serves as an Academic Editor for PLOS ONE, is a member of the WHO Global Clinical Practice Network, and has contributed to studies related to the ICD-11.

A psychologist, professor, and researcher with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from PUC-SP and postdoctoral research from Long Island University. With over three decades of experience in higher education, her research focuses on psychotherapy process and outcome, with an emphasis on psychopathology and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and she is a member of international networks such as the Society for Psychotherapy Research.

A psychologist with a Master’s degree from the Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM) and a Ph.D. candidate in Neurosciences and Behavior at the University of São Paulo (USP), he works at the intersection of psychological assessment, neuropsychology, and research. He is dedicated to assessment and rehabilitation, conducting research in psychometrics and epidemiology with a focus on validating cognition and personality instruments, affiliated with a research group at the USP Institute of Psychology (IP-USP).

A psychologist, professor, and researcher holding a Ph.D. from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), she is an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS). She has specialized training in CBT, Schema Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy, and serves as president of the Brazilian Federation of Cognitive Therapies, playing a central role in the advancement of cognitive therapies across the country.

A psychologist, professor, and supervisor who holds a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. from PUC-Campinas, with international training in CBT and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (Albert Ellis Institute). She is a professor at UNIFAAT and coordinates CETEPEA, focusing her work on behavior, stress, adolescence, and psychosomatic disorders.

Clinical psychologist, professor, and trainer specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), holding a Master’s degree in Human Cognition from PUC-RS. He was the first native Portuguese-speaking therapist recognized as a DBT trainer by Behavioral Tech and the Linehan Institute. He is a partner and director at DBT Brasil and participated in the technical review of DBT materials in Brazil.

Clinical psychologist, professor, and trainer holding a Master’s degree in Human Cognition and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Unisinos, along with training from Palo Alto University. She is the director of Instituto VilaELO, focusing on Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and child behavior management, and is board-certified by the Brazilian Federation of Cognitive Therapies.

Clinical psychologist, professor, and supervisor in CBT and Schema Therapy, practicing at the Institute of Psychiatry (IPq-HC-FMUSP), where she coordinates programs focused on eating disorders and impulsive behaviors (AMBULIM and AMITI). She is the author of several book chapters and the book Schema Therapy (Hogrefe), and coordinates a graduate specialization program in the field.

Psychologist, professor, and researcher holding a PhD in Clinical Psychology and a Tenured Doctorate (Livre-Docência) in Psychopathology from the University of São Paulo (USP), where she is an Associate Professor. Her work focuses on psychopathology, mental health, and social clinical psychology. She leads projects aimed at expanding access to mental health care and is the author of widely used books, research articles, and psychological assessment tools.

Clinical psychologist holding a Master’s degree in Mental Health from IPUB-UFRJ and specialized in CBT. His practice focuses on evidence-based interventions, with an emphasis on emotion regulation and mindfulness-based practices, integrating cognitive and contemplative approaches into mental health care.

Psychologist and speech-language pathologist holding a Master’s degree and a joint PhD (cotutelle) from UFRGS and the University of Montreal, alongside multiple postdoctoral fellowships. She is a professor and researcher at the UFMG School of Medicine, served as president of the Brazilian Society of Neuropsychology, and has authored extensive academic work, including assessment tools and intervention programs in neuropsychology.

Psychologist, professor, and researcher holding a Master’s degree, PhD, and Postdoctoral Fellowship in Developmental Disorders from Mackenzie Presbyterian University. She specializes in neuropsychological assessment and neurodevelopmental disorders, with a focus on the autism spectrum. She is a faculty member at the Santa Casa de São Paulo School of Medical Sciences and teaches in Neuropsychology graduate programs at HC-FMUSP and Unifesp.

Clinical psychologist, researcher, and lecturer holding a Master’s degree and a PhD from UFBA, where he is currently pursuing a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Medicine and Health. His practice and research focus on mood disorders, with an emphasis on treatment-resistant depression and bipolar disorder, as well as combined treatment models. He is trained in CBT, DBT, and Behavioral Activation, with extensive experience in hospital settings.

Psychologist, professor, and supervisor holding a Master’s degree and a PhD in Health Sciences from the São Paulo State Department of Health, as well as a Postdoctoral Fellowship from FMUSP. She has an established career in clinical and hospital neuropsychology, with over a decade of experience at HC-FMUSP, and currently focuses on training professionals at the graduate level.

Psychologist, professor, and clinical supervisor holding a Master’s degree from the University of São Paulo (USP), with decades of experience in higher education. His work draws on psychoanalysis, psychopathology, and phenomenological perspectives, focusing on bridging theory and practice, supervising clinical internships, and developing clinical reasoning.

Psychologist, professor, and researcher holding a PhD from UFRGS and a Master’s degree from PUC-RS, with a research fellowship in the United States. His practice and research focus on cognitive and contextual therapies, with an emphasis on DBT and Process-Based Therapy. He is a former president of the Brazilian Federation of Cognitive Therapies, the author and editor of multiple books, and serves as a clinical supervisor and consultant.

Clinical psychologist, professor, and supervisor holding a Master’s degree in Developmental Disorders from Mackenzie Presbyterian University and a specialization in Behavior Analysis from PUC-SP. Affiliated with IPq-HC-FMUSP, her practice focuses on impulse control disorders and behavioral addictions (gambling, impulsivity, ADHD), as well as developing digital technology projects applied to mental health.

Psychologist, professor, and researcher holding a Master’s degree and a PhD in Psychology from Unisinos. He practices as a psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapist and supervisor, as well as a specialist in psychological assessment. He is a co-owner of a clinical and training center and collaborates with a graduate program, integrating clinical practice, assessment, and technologies applied to psychotherapy.

Psychologist, neuropsychologist, and psychotherapist holding a PhD in Psychology from PUC-RS and a Postdoctoral Fellowship from IPUB-UFRJ. His work centers on evidence-based practice, integrating CBT, contextual behavioral therapies, and neuropsychology, with intensive training in DBT and a focus on complex clinical cases.

Clinical psychologist, professor, and clinical trainer holding a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and international recognition as a Peer-Reviewed ACT Trainer by the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS). A former president of ACBS Brazil, he trains healthcare professionals in Brazil and abroad, with an emphasis on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Psychologist and psychotherapist specialized in adult, child, and adolescent psychodynamic psychotherapy. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of São Paulo (USP) and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship focusing on primary processes and cognitive development. Her practice includes clinical work, teaching, and supervision, with an emphasis on psychotherapy outcome evaluation and projective testing.

Psychologist, professor, and researcher holding a PhD from FMUSP (with a visiting fellowship at Harvard) and a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neurosciences from Columbia University. She is an Assistant Professor at Rutgers University, where she directs a laboratory focused on cognitive aging and dementia, conducting research on Alzheimer's disease, cognitive reserve, and healthy aging. She is also the author of the book Longevidade Hoje.

Psychologist, professor, and researcher holding a Master’s degree and a PhD in Psychology (Human Cognition) from PUC-RS, including a visiting research fellowship at Université Laval. She practices in clinical and research settings, serves as a researcher at the Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, and is the co-founder of an initiative dedicated to neuropsychology.