David D. Burns

About the Author

David D. Burns, MD, is a pioneering psychiatrist and author renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). A graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine, he has served as Adjunct Clinical Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences there, and previously as Visiting Professor at the Harvard Medical School. With over four decades of clinical experience, Burns has helped millions worldwide overcome depression, anxiety, and other emotional challenges through his accessible, evidence-based approaches. His seminal works, Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy and Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety, have sold more than four million copies and transformed how people understand and treat mental health issues, emphasizing practical tools for self-improvement and emotional resilience.