Alicia F. Lieberman

About the Author

Alicia F. Lieberman, PhD, is a renowned clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst specializing in infant and early childhood mental health. With over four decades of experience, she has dedicated her career to understanding and addressing the emotional needs of young children and their families, particularly in the context of stress, trauma, and attachment disruptions. As a professor emerita at the University of California, San Francisco, and director of the Child and Adolescent Trauma Program at San Francisco General Hospital, Lieberman has influenced countless professionals through her innovative approaches to psychotherapy. Her work emphasizes the critical role of early relationships in shaping emotional development, offering practical insights for parents, therapists, and educators to foster resilience and secure bonds from the earliest stages of life.