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Dr Steven Hollon is an internationally recognized clinical psychologist based at Vanderbilt University. His expertise lies in the prevention and treatment of depression and best practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Dr Hollon has published research in several of the world’s most prestigious academic journals including The LancetBritish Journal of Psychiatry and JAMA Psychiatry. He is a past president of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy and the Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology.

Education
PhD, Clinical PsychologyFlorida State University1977
MS, Clinical PsychologyFlorida State University1974
BA, PsychologyGeorge Washington University1971
15 Honors and Awards
Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences2021
Honoree
American Psychological Association2020
Distinguished Scientific Award for the Applications of Psychology
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance2020
Gerald L. Klerman Senior Investigator Award
Charlie Waller Memorial Trust2019
Patron
Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences2019
Honoree
Society for Research in Psychopathology2016
Joseph Zubin Award for Lifetime Contributions to the Understanding of Psychopathology
Vanderbilt University2012
Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching
American Psychological Association Division 12 (Clinical)2011
Florence Halpern Award for Distinguished Professional Contribution to Clinical Psychology
American Psychological Association Division 12 (Clinical)2010
Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Clinical Psychology
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies 2010
Outstanding Researcher Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy
Vanderbilt University2007
Alexander Heard Distinguished Service Professor Award
Aaron T. Beck Institute for Cognitive Studies2005
Award for Excellence in Research
Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology2003
Distinguished Scientist Award
American Psychological Association2002
George A. Miller Award for Outstanding Article
Academy of Cognitive Therapy2002
Aaron T. Beck Award for Research
4 Books
Book cover of "Assessment Strategies for Cognitive–Behavioral Interventions"
Book cover of "Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions: Theory, Research, and Procedures"
Book cover of "Behavior Therapy: Techniques and Empirical Findings"
Book cover of "New Directions in Cognitive Therapy: A Casebook"