- David F. Tolin
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David F. Tolin, Ph.D., is an American clinical psychologist.[1]
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History
Dr. Tolin was born in Washington State and attended the University of Washington.[2] He later received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Arkansas. He is board certified in clinical psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology.[3] In 2000 Dr. Tolin founded the Anxiety Disorders Center at the Institute of Living, where he continues to serve as Director.[4] He is also Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine.[5]
Academic Contributions
Dr. Tolin is an expert on cognitive behavioral therapy. He has published more than 100 scientific journal articles related to anxiety disorders, cognitive behavioral therapy, and related topics.[6] He serves as a principal investigator for the National Institutes of Health,[7] and has been a member of their scientific review committees. Dr. Tolin is a leading expert in the area of hoarding disorder (also known as compulsive hoarding).[8] He has been an outspoken advocate against the use of torture by psychologists in the war on terror.[9]
Dr. Tolin has published three books: Face Your Fears: A Proven Plan to Beat Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, and Obsessions,[10] Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving, and Hoarding,[11] and Treating Trichotillomania: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Hairpulling and Related Problems.[12]
Popular Media
Dr. Tolin was the host of the 2010 VH1 television series The OCD Project.[13] Previously, he was the original psychologist on the A&E series Hoarders.[14] Dr. Tolin has also made numerous appearances on programs such as The Oprah Winfrey Show[15][16][17] and The Dr. Oz Show.[18][19]
References
- ^ [1] Institute of Living
- ^ [2] Sharecare.org
- ^ [3] American Board of Professional Psychology
- ^ [4] Institute of Living
- ^ [5] Yale University School of medicine
- ^ [6] Dr. David Tolin web page
- ^ [7] NIH RePORTER
- ^ [8] PubMed
- ^ [9] Newswise
- ^ [10] Amazon.com
- ^ [11] Amazon.com
- ^ [12] Amazon.com
- ^ [13] VH1.com
- ^ [14] A&E
- ^ [15] Oprah.com
- ^ [16] Oprah.com
- ^ [17] Oprah.com
- ^ [18] Doctoroz.com
- ^ [19] Doctoroz.com
External links
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