David F. Tolin
American psychologist
David F. Tolin (born August 7, 1968) is an American clinical psychologist.
History
Born in Washington state, Tolin graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle with a bachelor's degree in psychology in 1990. He earned a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Arkansas. Tolin is board-certified in clinical psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology.
In 2000, Tolin founded the Anxiety Disorders Center at the Institute of Living, where he continues to serve as director. He is also an adjunct professor of psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine.
In 2014, Tolin served as president of the Society of Clinical Psychology, a division of the American Psychological Association. In 2020–2021, Tolin served as president of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies.
Academic contributions
Tolin is an expert on cognitive behavioral therapy. He has published more than 200 scientific journal articles related to anxiety disorders, cognitive behavioral therapy, and related topics.
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