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David Tolin, PhD, ABPP

Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry, Yale Department of Psychiatry; Director, Anxiety Disorders Center, The Institute of Living

Biography

David Tolin, Ph.D., ABPP is the Founder and Director of the Anxiety Disorders Center at the Institute of Living, and an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine.

He is the Past-President of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, the Past-President of the Clinical Psychology Division of the American Psychological Association, and a principal investigator for the National Institutes of Health. He received the Awards for Distinguished Contribution to the Science of Psychology, Distinguished Contribution to the Practice of Psychology, and Lifetime Contribution to Psychology from the Connecticut Psychological Association.

With an h index of 101, Dr. Tolin is the author of over 200 scientific journal articles, as well as several books, including Doing CBT: A Comprehensive Guide to Working with Behaviors, Thoughts, and Emotions, Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving, and Hoarding and Face Your Fears: A Proven Plan to Beat Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, and Obsessions.

Dr. Tolin has been featured on the reality TV series Hoarders and The OCD Project, and has been a recurring guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Education & Training

  • Psychology Internship
    VA Medical Center, Boston (1997)
  • PhD
    University of Arkansas (1996)
  • BA
    University of Washington (1990)

Honors & Recognition

AwardAwarding OrganizationDate
PresidentAssociation for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies2020
FellowAssociation for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies2015
PresidentSociety of Clinical Psychology (Division 12, American Psychological Association)2014
Award for Outstanding Lifetime Contribution to PsychologyConnecticut Psychological Association2014
Award for Distinguished Contribution to the Practice of PsychologyConnecticut Psychological Association2011
Self-Help Book of Merit AwardAssociation for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies2011
Self-Help Book of Merit AwardAssociation for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies2010
FellowAmerican Psychological Association Division 12 (Clinical Psychology)2010
Board Certified in Clinical PsychologyAmerican Board of Professional Psychology2007
FellowAmerican Academy of Clinical Psychology2007
Top Cited Article 2007-2011Behaviour Research and Therapy2007
Award for Distinguished Contribution to the Science of PsychologyConnecticut Psychological Association2006
New Investigator PrizeHartford Hospital2005
Early Career Award, Anxiety Disorders Special Interest GroupAssociation for Advancement of Behavior Therapy2004
Clinical Research Loan Repayment AwardNational Institutes of Health2003
FellowCouncil for Scientific Medicine and Mental Health2003
Appointed MemberSociety for Research in Psychopathology1999
Lynn Waite Dunlap Award for Outstanding Graduate ResearchUniversity of Arkansas1994