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Aaron T. Beck

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update Last updated: Mar 6, 2026
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Aaron T. Beck is the father of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the most widely practiced and empirically supported form of psychotherapy today. By identifying how cognitive distortions contribute to emotional distress, Beck provided a practical, structured framework for treating depression and anxiety. His work moved psychology away from abstract psychoanalysis toward measurable, goal-oriented interventions.

Today, his influence is felt in almost every clinical setting, as CBT remains the gold standard for treating a vast array of mental health conditions, making him the most practically relevant psychologist in history.

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