Albert ellis biography
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Albert ellis biography
Albert Ellis
American psychologist (1913–2007)
For other people named Albert Ellis, see Albert Ellis (disambiguation).
Albert Ellis | |
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| Born | (1913-09-27)September 27, 1913 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | July 24, 2007(2007-07-24) (aged 93) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Baruch College (BA) Columbia University (MA, PhD) |
| Known for | Formulating and developing rational emotive behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Clinical psychology, philosophy, and psychotherapy |
Albert Ellis (September 27, 1913 – July 24, 2007) was an American psychologist and psychotherapist who founded rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT).
He held MA and PhD degrees in clinical psychology from Columbia University, and was certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). He also founded, and was the President of, the New York City-based Albert Ellis Institute.[1] He is generally