Avidan Milevsky, PhD, LCPC, has over 20 years of experience specializing in the broad application of cognitive-behavioral interventions for multiple client difficulties. He is an associate professor of psychology at Ariel University in Israel and psychotherapist at Wellspring Counseling in Towson, MD.

His clinical research has produced over 100 conference presentations, more than 20 papers in peer-reviewed journals, and six books including Will I Ever be Happy Again, Understanding Adolescents for the Helping Professional, and Sibling Issues in Therapy. He has lectured to audiences in the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, and the Middle-East on various topics including cognitive-behavioral interventions for individual and family issues, parenting, sibling relationships, and the intersection between spirituality and mental health.

Dr. Milevsky has been interviewed by national media about his work including stories in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Associated Press, Real Simple, and Allure magazine. Additionally, Dr. Milevsky is a columnist for Psychology Today and The Huffington Post on well-being issues. He has been a guest expert on TV and radio including an appearance on Public Radio International’s “The Takeaway.”

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial:  Avidan Milevsky has an employment relationship with Wellspring Counseling. Towson, MD.  He is an associate professor of Psychology at Ariel University in Israel. He is the executive director of The Center for Mental Health in Israel.  Dr. Milevsky receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Avidan Milevsky is a member of the American Psychological Association.