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 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 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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.