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Dr Art Nezu is known the world over as the co-developer of Problem-Solving Therapy – recently revised and renamed Emotion-Centered Problem-Solving Therapy. At Drexel University, he is co-director of the Nezu Stress and Coping Lab, distinguished university professor of psychological and brain sciences, professor of medicine, and professor of community health and prevention. Dr Nezu has been a psychologist for over 40 years and is a past president of the ABCT. He has written hundreds of journal articles and edited prestigious journals.

Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Clinical PsychologyState University of New York at Stony Brook1979
Master of Arts (MA), Clinical Psychology State University of New York at Stony Brook1976
Bachelor of Arts (BA), PsychologyState University of New York at Stony Brook1974
19 Honors and Awards
Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies2018
Pioneer of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
Society of Clinical Psychology (Division 12), American Psychological Association2015
Florence Halpern Award for Distinguished Contributions to the Profession of Clinical Psychology
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine2019
Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa
American Board of Professional Psychology2017
Distinguished Service to the Profession of Psychology
Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies2015
Fellow
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine2014
Honorary Doctoral Degree
American Board of Professional Psychology2013
Annual Dissertation Award for Research in Diversity created and named in his honor
American Academy of Clinical Health Psychology2013
Fellow
Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine2010
Anthony M. Solomon, M.D. Lecturer in Clinical Neuropsychology
National Academies of Practice2008
Distinguished Scholar/Practitioner of Psychology
American Academy of Clinical Psychology2008
Fellow
Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies2004
Outstanding Service to ABCT
World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies1998
Outstanding Contributions to Behavior Therapy
Association for Psychological Science1996
Fellow
Society of Behavioral Medicine1996
Fellow
Hahnemann University1996
Distinguished Faculty Award for Outstanding Research
American Psychological Association, Division 38 (Health Psychology)1994
Fellow
American Psychological Association Division 12 (Clinical)1991
Fellow
Fairleigh Dickinson University1982
Board of Trustees Award for Outstanding Research
18 Books
Book cover of "Emotion-Centered Problem-Solving Therapy: Treatment Guidelines"
Book cover of "Problem-Solving Therapy: A Treatment Manual"
Book cover of "Problem-Solving Therapy: A Positive Approach to Clinical Intervention"
Book cover of "Solving Life's Problems: A 5-Step Guide to Enhanced Well-Being"
Book cover of "The Oxford Handbook of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies"
Book cover of "Handbook of Psychology, Health Psychology"
Book cover of "Encyclopedia of Cognitive Behavior Therapy"
Book cover of "Problem-Solving Therapy for Depression: Theory, Research, and Clinical Guidelines"
Book cover of "Cognitive-Behavioral Case Formulation and Treatment Design: A Problem-Solving Approach"
Book cover of "Evidence-Based Outcome Research: A Practical Guide to Conducting Randomized Controlled Trials for Psychosocial Interventions "
Book cover of "Specialty Competencies in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology"
Book cover of "Encyclopedia of Cognitive Behavior Therapy"
Book cover of "Improving the Long-Term Management of Obesity: Theory, Research, and Clinical Guidelines"
Book cover of "Handbook of Psychology, Health Psychology"
Book cover of "Practitioner's Guide to Empirically-Based Measures of Depression"
Book cover of "Awakening Self-Esteem: Spiritual and Psychological Techniques to Enhance Your Well-Being"
Book cover of "Clinical Decision Making in Behavior Therapy: A Problem Solving Perspective"
Book cover of "Helping Cancer Patients Cope: A Problem-Solving Approach"
Courses featuring Arthur Nezu
Foundational CBT

Foundational CBT

Learn CBT step by step with clear, practical training you can apply right away. This foundational course builds your confidence and clinical skill - so you can deliver structured, evidence-based therapy with clarity and care, while integrating third-wave strategies like mindfulness and emotion regulation.

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CBT for Depression

CBT for Depression

Build practical skills and clinical confidence in evidence-based CBT for depression. This course goes beyond general training to give you specialized tools to break through hopelessness, low motivation, and stuck patterns - helping clients re-engage with life and move toward lasting, meaningful change.

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CBT for Trauma

CBT for Trauma

Learn evidence-based CBT for trauma and PTSD from leading trauma experts. This course helps you integrate cognitive and exposure-based strategies into a flexible, compassionate approach - so you can meet clients where they are and support meaningful recovery, even in the face of dissociation, flashbacks, or overwhelming distress.

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CBT for Anxiety Disorders

CBT for Anxiety Disorders

Guided by world-leading experts in anxiety treatment, learn how to treat anxiety disorders with evidence-based CBT. Go beyond general skills and target the specific patterns that maintain anxiety- like avoidance, worry, and safety behaviours - so you can help clients build confidence and move forward with real progress.

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