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Dr Jesse Wright is one of the world’s foremost experts on best practice CBT. A psychiatry professor and director of the University of Louisville Depression Center, he has written no less than seven highly acclaimed books on CBT. These include Getting Your Life Back and Learning Cognitive-behavior Therapy which is used as a standard text in training programs globally. Dr Wright is lauded for his research and development of computer-aided psychotherapy programs including Computer-Assisted CBT. He is a past president of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.

Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Clinical PsychopharmacologyUniversity of Louisville1986
Medical Doctor (MD)Thomas Jefferson University1969
Bachelor of Arts (BA), PsychologyJuniata College1965
5 Honors and Awards
Aaron T. Beck Institute for Cognitive Studies2014
Award for Excellence
University of Louisville2010
Distinguished Educator of the Year
British Medical Association2009
Mental Health Book of the Year (Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Severe Mental Illness)
The American College of Psychiatrists2003
Fellow
Academy of Cognitive Therapy1996
Founding President
6 Books
Book cover of "A Stream to Follow"
Book cover of "Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Severe Mental Illness"
Book cover of "High-yield Cognitive-behavior Therapy for Brief Sessions"
Book cover of "Learning Cognitive-behavior Therapy"
Book cover of "Getting Your Life Back"
Book cover of "Breaking Free from Depression"
Courses featuring Jesse Wright
Foundational CBTSALE

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 Anxiety DisordersSALE

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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CBT for TraumaSALE

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 DepressionSALE

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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