Diana Fosha

About the Author

Diana Fosha, PhD, is a renowned clinical psychologist and the developer of Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), a transformative model that harnesses the healing power of emotions to foster deep, accelerated change in therapy. With a career spanning decades, she has revolutionized psychotherapy by emphasizing the role of affect in promoting resilience and relational depth. Fosha is a faculty member at New York University's postdoctoral program in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy, where she trains clinicians worldwide. Her groundbreaking work integrates neuroscience, attachment theory, and experiential techniques to help individuals overcome trauma and unlock their innate potential for joy and connection. Through her writings and teachings, Fosha continues to inspire a more emotionally attuned approach to mental health.