Jeffrey E. E. Young

  • Jeffrey E. Young is an American psychologist renowned for developing schema therapy.

  • He founded the Schema Therapy Institute after studying at Yale University and the University of Pennsylvania, where he completed postdoctoral work with Aaron T. Beck.

  • Young has authored numerous books on cognitive behavioral therapy and schema therapy, with his most famous works being "Schema Therapy" for professionals and "Reinventing Your Life" for the general public.

  • His approach combines elements of cognitive therapy, behavior therapy, object relations, and gestalt therapy into a unified model.

  • Young's work has significantly influenced the field of psychotherapy, particularly in treating personality disorders and chronic psychological problems.

Books by Jeffrey E. E. Young