Dr. Xavier Amador is an internationally sought-after speaker, clinical psychologist, professor at Columbia University’s Teachers College in New York City and author of eight books, including the national best seller I’m Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help!

Previously, Dr. Amador was a professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University, College of Physicians & Surgeons; on the board of directors of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI); director of research at NAMI; and the director of psychology at the New York State Psychiatric Institute.

In addition to his books, Dr. Amador has published more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific papers and many other publications that have been translated into more than 20 languages. Dr. Amador was co-chair of the last text revision of the schizophrenia and related disorders section of the DSM IV-TR (often referred to as the “Psychiatrists’ Bible”).

Dr. Amador has been a consultant to numerous companies and government agencies, including the National Institute of Health, and has been a regular contributor and guest on numerous television news programs and was recently featured in the upcoming PBS series, This Emotional Life (airing January 4-6). His forensic cases include the Unabomber, PFC Lynndie England, Elizabeth Smart kidnapping and Zacarias Moussaoui trials. Dr. Amador has more than 25 years experience working with adults, families and couples. He lives in New York.

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