Diana Fosha, Ph.D.

Profile of Diana Fosha, Ph.D.

Diana Fosha, Ph.D., is an influential figure in the field of psychotherapy, recognized for her creation of AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) and her leadership as the director of the AEDP Institute. Her transformational approach focuses on deep emotional healing and the treatment of attachment trauma in adult patients.

Contributions and Career AEDP Institute:

As the founder and director of the AEDP Institute, Diana Fosha has established an internationally renowned school specializing in training psychotherapists in a transformational approach. Teaching and Lectures: She has taught at prestigious institutions such as New York University and St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Medical Centers. Additionally, she has been a faculty member in doctoral programs in Clinical Psychology at the Derner Institute for Advanced Psychological Studies and at the City University of New York.

Research and Publications:

Dr. Fosha has dedicated herself to consolidating the scientific basis of healing-oriented therapy, integrating attachment, emotion, and transformation. She is the author of numerous articles and books, including "The Transforming Power of Affect: A Model for Accelerated Change" and "The Healing Power of Emotion: Affective Neuroscience, Development, and Clinical Practice".Writing Style and Legacy Diana Fosha is praised for her powerful, poetic, and evocative writing style, which captures the spirit of AEDP. Phrases like "undoing aloneness" and "existing in the heart and mind of the other" reflect her focus on emotional connection and deep transformation in therapy.

Recognition and Legacy

Described by experts like James Grotstein and David Malan, Diana Fosha is known as a "fighter for intimacy" and "the Winnicott of experiential dynamic psychotherapy". Her work has left an indelible mark on the field of psychotherapy, inspiring generations of professionals to embrace emotional transformation in their clinical practice.