Albert Ellis was a prominent American psychologist who developed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) in 1955.
He held advanced degrees in clinical psychology from Columbia University and was certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology.
Ellis founded and led the Albert Ellis Institute in New York City for many years.
He is recognized as a pioneer in the cognitive revolution in psychotherapy and the founder of cognitive-behavioral therapies.
A 1982 professional survey ranked Ellis as the second most influential psychotherapist in history, after Carl Rogers and ahead of Sigmund Freud.
His work has had a lasting impact on the field of psychology and psychotherapy.
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