David D. Burns, M.D. is an Adjunct Clinical Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He was also a pioneer in the development of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) before developing TEAM-CBT, addressing the shortcomings he found in working with clients who didn’t respond to CBT quickly.

His best-selling book, Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy has sold over 4 million copies in the United States and many more around the world. It has also been rated the most frequently recommended self-help book on depression, according to a recent national survey of mental health professionals.

Dr. Burns has received a number of awards throughout his career, including the A.E. Bennett Award for his research on brain chemistry, the Distinguished Contribution to Psychology through the Media Award, the Outstanding Contributions Award from the National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists, and 3-time Teacher of the Year Award at Stanford University School of Medicine.