Albert Ellis

Albert Ellis, born on September twenty-seventh, nineteen thirteen, was a pioneering American psychologist and psychotherapist renowned for founding rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). He earned both his MA and PhD degrees in clinical psychology from Columbia University, showcasing his commitment to the field. His expertise was further recognized when he became certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP).

In addition to his therapeutic contributions, Ellis established the Albert Ellis Institute in New York City, where he served as President. His work is widely regarded as instrumental in the cognitive revolution within psychotherapy, positioning him as an early advocate and developer of cognitive-behavioral therapies.

According to a professional survey conducted in nineteen eighty-two among American and Canadian psychologists, Ellis was ranked as the second most influential psychotherapist in history, following Carl Rogers and preceding Sigmund Freud. His impact on modern psychotherapy has been described by Psychology Today as unparalleled, stating that no individual, not even Freud himself, has influenced the field to such a degree.