ALDO R. PUCCI, Psy.D., DCBT, CNHP, is president of the National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists (http://www.nacbt.org) and founder of the Rational Living Therapy Institute (http://www.rational-living-therapy.org). Dr. Pucci, who was originally trained in CBT by acclaimed psychiatrist Dr. Maxie C. Maultsby, Jr., developed the very systematic, comprehensive cognitive-behavioral approach known as Rational Living Therapy. Dr. Pucci has trained thousands of mental health professionals throughout the USA in his technique. In fact, Rational Living Therapy is the main therapeutic technique for the national adolescent treatment program, VisionQuest, as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention smoking cessation program.
Dr. Pucci is the author of many articles and two books, The Client's Guide to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Feel the Way You Want to Feel…No Matter What! He has been interviewed for articles in many publications, including the Oprah Magazine and Money Magazine. Dr. Pucci served on Dr. Albert Ellis' advisory board in the past and currently serves as an honorary member of the Editorial Board for the Albert Ellis Tribute Book Series.
Dr. Pucci obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from West Liberty State College, a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology at Radford University, and completed his graduate training at Virginia Tech, California Southern, and Graduate Theological Foundation, where he obtained his Doctorate of Psychology. He holds a Diplomate in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and is a Certified Medical Hypnotherapist as well as a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. Dr. Pucci is also a Certified Natural Health Professional pursuing a second doctorate in Naturopathy.