Dr Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist with a global following, best known for her work with social anxiety. She has helped millions calm their anxiety and become their more authentic selves. She is the author of the immensely popular book How To Be Yourself: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety.

Dr Hendriksen serves on the board of Boston University's Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD). She was also the founding host of the podcast The Savvy Psychologist. During her time in the host’s chair, the podcast was downloaded 15 million times and reached number three on the overall iTunes chart. The podcast was also named Best New Podcast on iTunes.

Dr Hendriksen regularly features in the mainstream media, including outlets such as New York Magazine; The Guardian; Harvard Business Review; Scientific American; O, The Oprah Magazine and many more.

She gained her PhD at University of California, Los Angeles and completed her training at Harvard Medical School.