Aaron T. Beck
Aaron Temkin Beck was an influential American psychiatrist and professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
He is considered the father of cognitive therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), developing pioneering methods for treating depression and anxiety disorders.
Beck created widely-used self-report measures like the Beck Depression Inventory.
In 1994, he co-founded the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy with his daughter.
Beck published extensively, authoring over 600 journal articles and 25 books.
His work significantly impacted the field of psychotherapy, earning him recognition as one of the most influential psychotherapists in history.
Beck's research also inspired other prominent psychologists, including Martin Seligman.
