David Burns, MD
@drdavidburns.bsky.social
Emeritus Stanford psychiatry professor, bestselling author (10M+ books sold), & host of the hit Feeling Good podcast (9M+ downloads). Pioneer of cognitive therapy. Creator of TEAM CBT and the Feeling Great app—crush feelings of depression & anxiety fast!
Coming soon! Powerful Procrastination Tools
Fasten your seat belts and get ready to learn 10 paradoxical tools to defeat procrastination!
Fasten your seat belts and get ready to learn 10 paradoxical tools to defeat procrastination!
Coming soon! Powerful Procrastination Tools
Fasten your seat belts and get ready to learn 10 paradoxical tools to defeat procrastination!
feelinggood.com
February 17, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Coming soon! Powerful Procrastination Tools
Fasten your seat belts and get ready to learn 10 paradoxical tools to defeat procrastination!
Fasten your seat belts and get ready to learn 10 paradoxical tools to defeat procrastination!
489: Meet Richard Lamb, Master TEAM CBT Teacher and Therapist
Today we talk with Richard Lam, one of the finest teachers of TEAM CBT, and a great therapist to boot. Today he discusses some new free self-help tools designed to help therapists and patients alike master key TEAM methods.
Today we talk with Richard Lam, one of the finest teachers of TEAM CBT, and a great therapist to boot. Today he discusses some new free self-help tools designed to help therapists and patients alike master key TEAM methods.
489: Meet Richard Lamb, Master TEAM CBT Teacher and Therapist
Today we talk with Richard Lam, one of the finest teachers of TEAM CBT, and a great therapist to boot. Today he discusses some new free self-help tools designed to help therapists and patients alike master key TEAM methods.
feelinggood.com
February 16, 2026 at 9:02 AM
489: Meet Richard Lamb, Master TEAM CBT Teacher and Therapist
Today we talk with Richard Lam, one of the finest teachers of TEAM CBT, and a great therapist to boot. Today he discusses some new free self-help tools designed to help therapists and patients alike master key TEAM methods.
Today we talk with Richard Lam, one of the finest teachers of TEAM CBT, and a great therapist to boot. Today he discusses some new free self-help tools designed to help therapists and patients alike master key TEAM methods.
Top Video #9
Dr. David Burns tells a tragic story from his early psychiatry training that set him on a radically new and different path.
Dr. David Burns tells a tragic story from his early psychiatry training that set him on a radically new and different path.
Top Video #9
Dr. David Burns tells a tragic story from his early psychiatry training that set him on a radically new and different path.
feelinggood.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Top Video #9
Dr. David Burns tells a tragic story from his early psychiatry training that set him on a radically new and different path.
Dr. David Burns tells a tragic story from his early psychiatry training that set him on a radically new and different path.
Honored as an Essential Read!
New research by Dr. Burns challenges the idea that healing trauma requires reliving the past. Chosen as an Essential Read by Psychology Today!
New research by Dr. Burns challenges the idea that healing trauma requires reliving the past. Chosen as an Essential Read by Psychology Today!
Honored as an Essential Read!
New research by Dr. Burns challenges the idea that healing trauma requires reliving the past. Chosen as an Essential Read by Psychology Today!
feelinggood.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Honored as an Essential Read!
New research by Dr. Burns challenges the idea that healing trauma requires reliving the past. Chosen as an Essential Read by Psychology Today!
New research by Dr. Burns challenges the idea that healing trauma requires reliving the past. Chosen as an Essential Read by Psychology Today!
488: Meet the Incredible Dr. David Antonuccio, Part 2 of 2
In part 2 of this inspiring conversation between Dr. David Antonuccio and Dr. David Burns, learn the true "back story" of honest versus deception in the marketing of pharmaceuticals for depression, smoking cessation, and more.
In part 2 of this inspiring conversation between Dr. David Antonuccio and Dr. David Burns, learn the true "back story" of honest versus deception in the marketing of pharmaceuticals for depression, smoking cessation, and more.
488: Meet the Incredible Dr. David Antonuccio, Part 2 of 2
In part 2 of this inspiring conversation between Dr. David Antonuccio and Dr. David Burns, learn the true "back story" of honest versus deception in the marketing of pharmaceuticals for depression, smoking cessation, and more.
feelinggood.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:02 AM
488: Meet the Incredible Dr. David Antonuccio, Part 2 of 2
In part 2 of this inspiring conversation between Dr. David Antonuccio and Dr. David Burns, learn the true "back story" of honest versus deception in the marketing of pharmaceuticals for depression, smoking cessation, and more.
In part 2 of this inspiring conversation between Dr. David Antonuccio and Dr. David Burns, learn the true "back story" of honest versus deception in the marketing of pharmaceuticals for depression, smoking cessation, and more.
Your Procrastination CURE
Let’s face it. We ALL procrastinate. And attempts to “help” nearly always backfire. Learn effective techniques at our free webinar on February 25!
Let’s face it. We ALL procrastinate. And attempts to “help” nearly always backfire. Learn effective techniques at our free webinar on February 25!
Your Procrastination CURE
Let’s face it. We ALL procrastinate. And attempts to “help” nearly always backfire. Learn effective techniques at our free webinar on February 25!
feelinggood.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Your Procrastination CURE
Let’s face it. We ALL procrastinate. And attempts to “help” nearly always backfire. Learn effective techniques at our free webinar on February 25!
Let’s face it. We ALL procrastinate. And attempts to “help” nearly always backfire. Learn effective techniques at our free webinar on February 25!
Top 10 Videos
Over the next 10 weeks, we'll be releasing one of our top Feeling Great videos each week. We're starting with #10: All-or-Nothing Thinking!
Over the next 10 weeks, we'll be releasing one of our top Feeling Great videos each week. We're starting with #10: All-or-Nothing Thinking!
Top 10 Videos
Over the next 10 weeks, we'll be releasing one of our top Feeling Great videos each week. We're starting with #10: All-or-Nothing Thinking!
feelinggood.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Top 10 Videos
Over the next 10 weeks, we'll be releasing one of our top Feeling Great videos each week. We're starting with #10: All-or-Nothing Thinking!
Over the next 10 weeks, we'll be releasing one of our top Feeling Great videos each week. We're starting with #10: All-or-Nothing Thinking!
The placebo effect UNPACKED
Check out how we were able to measure the placebo effect in a naturalistic study! The findings might blow your mind.
Check out how we were able to measure the placebo effect in a naturalistic study! The findings might blow your mind.
The placebo effect UNPACKED
Check out how we were able to measure the placebo effect in a naturalistic study! The findings might blow your mind.
feelinggood.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:18 PM
The placebo effect UNPACKED
Check out how we were able to measure the placebo effect in a naturalistic study! The findings might blow your mind.
Check out how we were able to measure the placebo effect in a naturalistic study! The findings might blow your mind.
487: Meet the Incredible Dr. David Antonuccio, Part 1 of 2
Dr. Carly Zankman, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and David focus on the sensitive and controversial question of if, when, and how therapists should disclose their feelings and experiences to patients.
Dr. Carly Zankman, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and David focus on the sensitive and controversial question of if, when, and how therapists should disclose their feelings and experiences to patients.
487: Meet the Incredible Dr. David Antonuccio, Part 1 of 2
Dr. Carly Zankman, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and David focus on the sensitive and controversial question of if, when, and how therapists should disclose their feelings and experiences to patients.
feelinggood.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:02 AM
487: Meet the Incredible Dr. David Antonuccio, Part 1 of 2
Dr. Carly Zankman, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and David focus on the sensitive and controversial question of if, when, and how therapists should disclose their feelings and experiences to patients.
Dr. Carly Zankman, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and David focus on the sensitive and controversial question of if, when, and how therapists should disclose their feelings and experiences to patients.
The Single-Session Cure!
In this powerful live TEAM CBT demo, Dr. Jill Levitt and Dr. David Burns work with a very unhappy but courageous young mother.
In this powerful live TEAM CBT demo, Dr. Jill Levitt and Dr. David Burns work with a very unhappy but courageous young mother.
The Single-Session Cure!
In this powerful live TEAM CBT demo, Dr. Jill Levitt and Dr. David Burns work with a very unhappy but courageous young mother.
feelinggood.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:06 PM
The Single-Session Cure!
In this powerful live TEAM CBT demo, Dr. Jill Levitt and Dr. David Burns work with a very unhappy but courageous young mother.
In this powerful live TEAM CBT demo, Dr. Jill Levitt and Dr. David Burns work with a very unhappy but courageous young mother.
486: Doctor, why won’t you ever tell me how you really feel?
Dr. Carly Zankman, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and David focus on the sensitive and controversial question of if, when, and how therapists should disclose their feelings and experiences to patients.
Dr. Carly Zankman, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and David focus on the sensitive and controversial question of if, when, and how therapists should disclose their feelings and experiences to patients.
486: Doctor, why won’t you ever tell me how you really feel?
Dr. Carly Zankman, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and David focus on the sensitive and controversial question of if, when, and how therapists should disclose their feelings and experiences to patients.
feelinggood.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:02 AM
486: Doctor, why won’t you ever tell me how you really feel?
Dr. Carly Zankman, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and David focus on the sensitive and controversial question of if, when, and how therapists should disclose their feelings and experiences to patients.
Dr. Carly Zankman, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and David focus on the sensitive and controversial question of if, when, and how therapists should disclose their feelings and experiences to patients.
Starting Next Week: Sign up for TEAM Certification!
Reminder: If you're a therapist, learn about this incredible opportunity to boost your TEAM CBT skills and have a blast at the same time!
Reminder: If you're a therapist, learn about this incredible opportunity to boost your TEAM CBT skills and have a blast at the same time!
Starting Next Week: Sign up for TEAM Certification!
Reminder: If you're a therapist, learn about this incredible opportunity to boost your TEAM CBT skills and have a blast at the same time!
feelinggood.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Starting Next Week: Sign up for TEAM Certification!
Reminder: If you're a therapist, learn about this incredible opportunity to boost your TEAM CBT skills and have a blast at the same time!
Reminder: If you're a therapist, learn about this incredible opportunity to boost your TEAM CBT skills and have a blast at the same time!
Why Criticism Can NEVER Hurt You!
Dr. David Burns and Dr. Carly Zankman explain why criticism can NEVER upset you--only your thoughts can upset you. Learn how to respond to criticism now!
Dr. David Burns and Dr. Carly Zankman explain why criticism can NEVER upset you--only your thoughts can upset you. Learn how to respond to criticism now!
Why Criticism Can NEVER Hurt You!
Dr. David Burns and Dr. Carly Zankman explain why criticism can NEVER upset you--only your thoughts can upset you. Learn how to respond to criticism now!
feelinggood.com
January 22, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Why Criticism Can NEVER Hurt You!
Dr. David Burns and Dr. Carly Zankman explain why criticism can NEVER upset you--only your thoughts can upset you. Learn how to respond to criticism now!
Dr. David Burns and Dr. Carly Zankman explain why criticism can NEVER upset you--only your thoughts can upset you. Learn how to respond to criticism now!
Check it out in Psychology Today!
What if the biggest driver of the antidepressant medication “effect” isn’t the drug, but your expectations?
What if the biggest driver of the antidepressant medication “effect” isn’t the drug, but your expectations?
Check it out in Psychology Today!
What if the biggest driver of the antidepressant medication “effect” isn’t the drug, but your expectations?
feelinggood.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Check it out in Psychology Today!
What if the biggest driver of the antidepressant medication “effect” isn’t the drug, but your expectations?
What if the biggest driver of the antidepressant medication “effect” isn’t the drug, but your expectations?
485: Ask David: Schizophrenia; OCD–What REALLY Works?
Dr. Matt May, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and David answer your questions about the causes and best treatments for schizophrenia and OCD.
Dr. Matt May, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and David answer your questions about the causes and best treatments for schizophrenia and OCD.
485: Ask David: Schizophrenia; OCD–What REALLY Works?
Dr. Matt May, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and David answer your questions about the causes and best treatments for schizophrenia and OCD.
feelinggood.com
January 19, 2026 at 9:02 AM
485: Ask David: Schizophrenia; OCD–What REALLY Works?
Dr. Matt May, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and David answer your questions about the causes and best treatments for schizophrenia and OCD.
Dr. Matt May, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and David answer your questions about the causes and best treatments for schizophrenia and OCD.
When Someone Refuses to Talk
Learn what to do when someone refuses to talk — when every effort to connect has been met with silence or resistance.
Learn what to do when someone refuses to talk — when every effort to connect has been met with silence or resistance.
When Someone Refuses to Talk
Learn what to do when someone refuses to talk — when every effort to connect has been met with silence or resistance.
feelinggood.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:33 PM
When Someone Refuses to Talk
Learn what to do when someone refuses to talk — when every effort to connect has been met with silence or resistance.
Learn what to do when someone refuses to talk — when every effort to connect has been met with silence or resistance.
484: Live Work with Madeleine, I’m Helpless! Part 3 of 3
In this dramatic, live session, Dr. David Burns and Dr. Jill Levitt present the follow-up work with Madeleine, a woman who was terrified when it dawned on her that her eldest daughter might be in grave danger.
In this dramatic, live session, Dr. David Burns and Dr. Jill Levitt present the follow-up work with Madeleine, a woman who was terrified when it dawned on her that her eldest daughter might be in grave danger.
484: Live Work with Madeleine, I’m Helpless! Part 3 of 3
In this dramatic, live session, Dr. David Burns and Dr. Jill Levitt present the follow-up work with Madeleine, a woman who was terrified when it dawned on her that her eldest daughter might be in grave danger.
feelinggood.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:01 AM
484: Live Work with Madeleine, I’m Helpless! Part 3 of 3
In this dramatic, live session, Dr. David Burns and Dr. Jill Levitt present the follow-up work with Madeleine, a woman who was terrified when it dawned on her that her eldest daughter might be in grave danger.
In this dramatic, live session, Dr. David Burns and Dr. Jill Levitt present the follow-up work with Madeleine, a woman who was terrified when it dawned on her that her eldest daughter might be in grave danger.
Do kids and teens benefit from TEAM?
Dr. David Burns explains how kids and teenagers can benefit from TEAM CBT tools, and how parents can help set kids up for a happy life!
Dr. David Burns explains how kids and teenagers can benefit from TEAM CBT tools, and how parents can help set kids up for a happy life!
Do kids and teens benefit from TEAM?
Dr. David Burns explains how kids and teenagers can benefit from TEAM CBT tools, and how parents can help set kids up for a happy life!
feelinggood.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Do kids and teens benefit from TEAM?
Dr. David Burns explains how kids and teenagers can benefit from TEAM CBT tools, and how parents can help set kids up for a happy life!
Dr. David Burns explains how kids and teenagers can benefit from TEAM CBT tools, and how parents can help set kids up for a happy life!
Do You REALLY Have a Mental Disorder?
While DSM diagnoses have benefits, they can also pathologize normal human emotions. Read more in Psychology Today!
While DSM diagnoses have benefits, they can also pathologize normal human emotions. Read more in Psychology Today!
Do You REALLY Have a Mental Disorder?
While DSM diagnoses have benefits, they can also pathologize normal human emotions. Read more in Psychology Today!
feelinggood.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Do You REALLY Have a Mental Disorder?
While DSM diagnoses have benefits, they can also pathologize normal human emotions. Read more in Psychology Today!
While DSM diagnoses have benefits, they can also pathologize normal human emotions. Read more in Psychology Today!
Watch TEAM Therapy Live
Watch a LIVE therapy demonstration on Friday, January 16! Led by Dr. David Burns and Dr. Jill Levitt. Don't miss this awesome free workshop!
Watch a LIVE therapy demonstration on Friday, January 16! Led by Dr. David Burns and Dr. Jill Levitt. Don't miss this awesome free workshop!
Watch TEAM Therapy Live
Watch a LIVE therapy demonstration on Friday, January 16! Led by Dr. David Burns and Dr. Jill Levitt. Don't miss this awesome free workshop!
feelinggood.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Watch TEAM Therapy Live
Watch a LIVE therapy demonstration on Friday, January 16! Led by Dr. David Burns and Dr. Jill Levitt. Don't miss this awesome free workshop!
Watch a LIVE therapy demonstration on Friday, January 16! Led by Dr. David Burns and Dr. Jill Levitt. Don't miss this awesome free workshop!
483: Live Work with Madeleine, I’m Helpless! Part 2 of 3
Today, we present the exciting conclusion of our live work with Madeleine, a loving mother gripped with terror because she senses that her eldest daughter may be in mortal danger during her year abroad.
Today, we present the exciting conclusion of our live work with Madeleine, a loving mother gripped with terror because she senses that her eldest daughter may be in mortal danger during her year abroad.
483: Live Work with Madeleine, I’m Helpless! Part 2 of 3
Today, we present the exciting conclusion of our live work with Madeleine, a loving mother gripped with terror because she senses that her eldest daughter may be in mortal danger during her year abroad.
feelinggood.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:02 AM
483: Live Work with Madeleine, I’m Helpless! Part 2 of 3
Today, we present the exciting conclusion of our live work with Madeleine, a loving mother gripped with terror because she senses that her eldest daughter may be in mortal danger during her year abroad.
Today, we present the exciting conclusion of our live work with Madeleine, a loving mother gripped with terror because she senses that her eldest daughter may be in mortal danger during her year abroad.
The power of intensive sessions
Most therapists meet weekly with their clients. But what if lasting change doesn’t depend on time—it depends on intensity?
Most therapists meet weekly with their clients. But what if lasting change doesn’t depend on time—it depends on intensity?
The power of intensive sessions
Most therapists meet weekly with their clients. But what if lasting change doesn’t depend on time—it depends on intensity?
feelinggood.com
January 1, 2026 at 1:09 PM
The power of intensive sessions
Most therapists meet weekly with their clients. But what if lasting change doesn’t depend on time—it depends on intensity?
Most therapists meet weekly with their clients. But what if lasting change doesn’t depend on time—it depends on intensity?
482: Live Work with Madeleine, I’m Helpless! Part 1 of 3
In this dramatic, live session, Dr. David Burns and Dr. Jill Levitt work with Madeleine, a woman who is terrified when it dawns on her that she cannot protect her vulnerable daughter who is away at college. You may also have felt panic over…
In this dramatic, live session, Dr. David Burns and Dr. Jill Levitt work with Madeleine, a woman who is terrified when it dawns on her that she cannot protect her vulnerable daughter who is away at college. You may also have felt panic over…
482: Live Work with Madeleine, I’m Helpless! Part 1 of 3
In this dramatic, live session, Dr. David Burns and Dr. Jill Levitt work with Madeleine, a woman who is terrified when it dawns on her that she cannot protect her vulnerable daughter who is away at college. You may also have felt panic over the fear that something terrible could happen to a loved one!
feelinggood.com
December 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
482: Live Work with Madeleine, I’m Helpless! Part 1 of 3
In this dramatic, live session, Dr. David Burns and Dr. Jill Levitt work with Madeleine, a woman who is terrified when it dawns on her that she cannot protect her vulnerable daughter who is away at college. You may also have felt panic over…
In this dramatic, live session, Dr. David Burns and Dr. Jill Levitt work with Madeleine, a woman who is terrified when it dawns on her that she cannot protect her vulnerable daughter who is away at college. You may also have felt panic over…
Transform Every Conversation
Would you like to improve your relationships with family and friends? We have a wonderful recording of our December webinar for you.
Would you like to improve your relationships with family and friends? We have a wonderful recording of our December webinar for you.
Transform Every Conversation
Would you like to improve your relationships with family and friends? We have a wonderful recording of our December webinar for you.
feelinggood.com
December 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Transform Every Conversation
Would you like to improve your relationships with family and friends? We have a wonderful recording of our December webinar for you.
Would you like to improve your relationships with family and friends? We have a wonderful recording of our December webinar for you.
See Amazing Live Therapy
On Friday, January 16, 2026, Dr. Jill Levitt and Dr. David Burns will do a LIVE therapy demonstration. Don't miss it!
On Friday, January 16, 2026, Dr. Jill Levitt and Dr. David Burns will do a LIVE therapy demonstration. Don't miss it!
See Amazing Live Therapy
On Friday, January 16, 2026, Dr. Jill Levitt and Dr. David Burns will do a LIVE therapy demonstration. Don't miss it!
feelinggood.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
See Amazing Live Therapy
On Friday, January 16, 2026, Dr. Jill Levitt and Dr. David Burns will do a LIVE therapy demonstration. Don't miss it!
On Friday, January 16, 2026, Dr. Jill Levitt and Dr. David Burns will do a LIVE therapy demonstration. Don't miss it!