Author Name

In the old days we used to get more referrals, because people had insurance that paid for therapy. Now they belong to HMOs, and we can only be affiliated with a few HMOs.

Author : Albert Ellis

I think the future of psychotherapy and psychology is in the school system. We need to teach every child how to rarely seriously disturb himself or herself and how to overcome disturbance when it occurs.

Author : Albert Ellis

Freud had a gene for inefficiency, and I think I have a gene for efficiency.

Author : Albert Ellis

I’m very happy. I like my work and the various aspects of it-going around the world, teaching the gospel according to St. Albert.

Author : Albert Ellis

People don’t just get upset. They contribute to their upsetness.

Author : Albert Ellis

If something is irrational, that means it won’t work. It’s usually unrealistic.

Author : Albert Ellis

The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do not blame them on your mother, the ecology, or the president. You realize that you control your own destiny.

Author : Albert Ellis

I get people to truly accept themselves unconditionally, whether or not their therapist or anyone loves them.

Author : Albert Ellis

People got insights into what was bothering them, but they hardly did a damn thing to change.

Author : Albert Ellis

By not caring too much about what people think, I’m able to think for myself and propagate ideas which are very often unpopular. And I succeed.

Author : Albert Ellis