Frank M Dattilio, Ph.D., Abpp, PhD

Frank M. Dattilio, Ph.D., ABPP, maintains a dual faculty appointment in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is a licensed psychologist in the states of PA, NJ, NY and DE and is listed in the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. Dr. Dattilio is board certified in both clinical psychology and behavioral psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) and received a...See more

Frank M. Dattilio, Ph.D., ABPP, maintains a dual faculty appointment in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is a licensed psychologist in the states of PA, NJ, NY and DE and is listed in the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. Dr. Dattilio is board certified in both clinical psychology and behavioral psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) and received a Certificate of Training in Forensic Psychology through the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has been a visiting faculty member at several major universities and medical schools throughout the world. Dr. Dattilio is the recipient of numerous awards, including the award for Distinguished Psychologist by the American Psychological Association's Division 29 and the award for Distinguished Contributions to the Science and Profession of Psychology by the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. He is also an inductee of the prestegious College of Physicians of Philadelphia for his many contributions to medicine and science, and is the recent recipient of the 2005 AABT award for "Outstanding Contribution by an Individual for Clinical Activities." He was recently selected to receive the 2007 Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology and Humankind by the Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychology. Dr. Dattilio has more than 200 professional publications and 14 books in the areas of anxiety disorders, forensic and clinical psychology, and marital and family discord. He has also presented extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Africa, Europe, South America, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Cuba, and the West Indies on both cognitive-behavior therapy and forensic issues. To date, his works have been translated into more than 23 languages. Dr. Dattilio is co-author of the books, "Crime and Mental Illness" (2007), "Practical Approaches to Forensic Testimony" (in progress); "Mental Health Experts: Roles and Qualificatons for Court" (2002); "Cognitive Therapy with Couples "(1990) and "Panic Disorder: Assessment &Treatment Through a Wide Angle Lens" (2000); "The Family Psychotherapy Treatment Planner" (2000), "The Family Therapy Homework Planner" (2000); co-editor of "Comprehensive Casebook of Cognitive Therapy" (1992); "Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies in Crisis Intervention" (1994); (2nd ed., 2000); (3rd ed., 2007); "Cognitive Therapy with Children and Adolescents: A Casebook for Clinical Practice" (1995); (2nd ed., 2003); and editor of "Case Studies in Couples and Family Therapy: Systemic and Cognitive Perspectives" (1998). He has also filmed several professional videotapes and audiotapes including the popular series "Five Approaches to Linda" (Lehigh University Media, 1996) and remains on the editorial board of a number of national and international refereed journals, including the "New England Journal of Medicine". Dr.Dattilio's areas of expertise are in couple and family problems, forensic psychological evaluations, and the treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders. See less