Michael Hollander
About the Author
Michael Hollander, PhD, is a renowned clinical psychologist and leading expert on self-injury and adolescent mental health, with over three decades of experience in the field. He serves as the director of training at McLean Hospital's 3East DBT program and is an assistant professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School. Drawing from his extensive clinical practice and research, Hollander has dedicated his career to understanding the complex emotional worlds of teens struggling with self-harm, offering compassionate, evidence-based strategies to support recovery and resilience. His groundbreaking work has empowered countless families, clinicians, and young people to navigate the challenges of self-injury with hope and effective tools, making mental health resources more accessible and stigma-free.
