James D. Herbert, Ph.D.,
is a clinical psychologist
specializing in cognitive-behavior
therapy (including newer mindfulness
and acceptance-based models of
behavior therapy), mood and anxiety
disorders, the distinction between
science and pseudoscience in
psychology and related fields, and
the promotion of evidence-based
practice in mental health. He is
Professor of Psychology and Director
of the Anxiety Treatment and
Research Program at Drexel
University, where he also serves as
Associate Dean of the College of
Arts and Sciences. He also served
for several years as Director of
Clinical Training of Drexel’s Ph.D.
Program in Clinical Psychology. He
has received numerous professional
honors and awards. He is a Fellow of
the Academy of Cognitive Therapy as
well as the Commission for
Scientific Medicine and Mental
Health, and is active in several
professional organizations. He
currently serves as Associate Editor
of two professional psychology
journals.
