Dr. Linda Sapadin
psychologist, personal coach, author, and media guest
is known for her sharp insights and exceptional ability
to provide timely yet timeless advice.
Her specialty is helping people:
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build competence
enrich relationships and
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overcome self-defeating patterns of behavior.
MEDIA EXPERIENCE:
Because of her outstanding communication skills, Dr. Sapadin has been a frequent guest on national and local television and radio. She has appeared on The Today Show, National Public Radio, The God Squad, Voice of America and a host of other programs. She is also frequently quoted in newspapers such as The New York Times, USA Today, Newsday, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times.
Reporters seek out her expertise for articles on a variety of psychological and relationship topics. Her work has been featured in Psychology Today, Men’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Self, First, Ladies’ Home Journal, Prevention, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, Men’s Health, All You, Lifetime TV.com, WedMD.com and many other print and on-line publications.
Dr. Sapadin is a warm, engaging speaker, known for the richness and originality of her ideas. Her expertise has been utilized by business and educational organizations, including the Smithsonian, the American Psychological Association, Learning Annex, Hofstra University, International Development Research Council.
PUBLICATIONS:
Dr. Sapadin is the author of the following self-help books, published in the United States, Japan, Korea and Australia.
Now I Get It! Totally Sensational Advice for Living and Loving© is a collection of 62 of her inspiring, empowering and entertaining columns. Outskirts Press, 2007, Inkstone Press, 2008 in Australia.
Master Your Fears: How to Triumph Over Your Worries and Get On With Your Life© John Wiley, 2004, also published in Korea.
It’s about Time! The 6 Styles of Procrastination and How to Overcome Them© (Viking/Penguin, 1996, also published in Japanese) with Jack Maguire.
Beat Procrastination and Make the Grade: The 6 Styles of Procrastination and How Students Can Overcome Them© (Penguin, 1999) with Jack Maguire
101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life: Chapter Title: Overcoming Resistance: What’s Stopping You?© (Self-Growth, Inc. 2006).
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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Ph.D. - Psychology, Graduate and University Center – City University of New York, New York City, NY, 1986
M.A. - Psychology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
B.A. – Psychology, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
Psychotherapy: Working with individuals, couples and families.
Success Coaching: Working with individuals on career and personal development.
Biofeedback and Stress Reduction Center: Treating patients with stress-related symptoms using computer-aided biofeedback and behavioral techniques.
Hofstra University: Developing and teaching courses on - Conflict Resolution, Overcoming Procrastination, Dysfunctional Families, Stress Reduction, Relationship Skills, Dream Analysis.
Center for Women And Achievement: Psychotherapy and training with women and assertiveness issues.
Bureau of Child Guidance, NYC: School Psychologist: Testing, evaluation and psychotherapy with children and families.
INTERNSHIPS/TRAINING PROGRAMS
American Biotec- Computerized Biofeedback for stress reduction and treatment of panic, anxiety, anger disorders.
Nassau Psychological Services Institute – Anger management for adolescents; Treating breast cancer patients; Treating borderline personality disorders; Child and adolescent therapy.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Brief therapy; Adult development; Behavioral medicine; Men’s therapy issues.
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