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Dan Tomasulo | Counseling Psychologist & Author
Dan Tomasulo is a counseling psychologist, author, and professor with over two decades of experience in positive psychology and mental health. As Academic Director at the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, Teachers College, Columbia University, he has dedicated his career to alleviating depression through evidence-based practices that emphasize human strengths. Holding a PhD in psychology, an MFA in writing, and a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Tomasulo combines academic rigor with creative expression to help individuals cultivate hope and resilience. His work as a Review Editor for Frontiers in Psychology and his recognition as a top-ten online influencer on depression by Sharecare underscore his expertise.Through TEDx talks, international conferences, and bestselling books like The Positivity Effect and Learned Hopefulness, he has reached global audiences seeking practical tools for transforming anxiety into optimism. Dr. Tomasulo's approach prioritizes character strengths and mindfulness, empowering clients to lead meaningful lives. His innovative methods have been featured in Psychology Today, on podcasts, and in academic institutions worldwide. While not currently accepting new therapy patients, he continues to share his knowledge through speaking engagements, online courses, and written works designed to make positive psychology accessible to all.
Services
Counseling Psychology
Positive Psychology Workshops
Mental Health Books
TEDx Speaking Engagements
Online Courses
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in positive psychology research and practice
- Our team includes a Columbia University faculty member with three advanced degrees
- We provide evidence-based tools validated by academic institutions
- Our work has been recognized by Sharecare as top-ten online depression resources
- We combine clinical expertise with creative approaches to mental wellness
What people say
Top-ten online influencer on depression
Best go-to book on hope
Transform anxiety into optimism
Engaging TEDx presentations
Evidence-based practical tools
Services
Counseling Psychology
Dr. Tomasulo provides evidence-based counseling psychology services focused on depression alleviation and resilience building. While not currently accepting new patients, his approach combines positive psychology principles with traditional therapeutic techniques. Clients benefit from his dual expertise in clinical practice and academic research, gaining practical tools to transform anxiety into optimism through structured interventions.
Positive Psychology Workshops
Interactive workshops teach character strength identification and application for personal growth. Participants learn evidence-based practices to cultivate hope, mindfulness, and emotional resilience. These programs draw from Dr. Tomasulo's academic work at Columbia University and his experience presenting at international psychology conferences, offering actionable strategies for daily life improvement.
Mental Health Books
Bestselling books like The Positivity Effect and Learned Hopefulness translate complex psychological concepts into practical tools. Each publication offers science-backed strategies for overcoming depression through hope cultivation. Readers gain access to structured exercises developed through academic research and field-tested in clinical settings, with endorsements from leading psychologists and authors.
TEDx Speaking Engagements
Dr. Tomasulo delivers keynote presentations on hope psychology and mental wellness at global events. His TEDx talks and conference appearances share research findings through engaging narratives. Audiences receive actionable insights based on 20+ years of clinical experience and academic study, presented with the storytelling expertise gained from his MFA in writing.
Online Courses
Structured learning programs teach positive psychology applications through accessible digital formats. Courses cover topics like strength-based therapy and anxiety transformation techniques. Developed by a Columbia University faculty member, these programs offer flexible access to research-backed methods for improving mental wellness, with materials informed by decades of academic and clinical experience.
People
Dan Tomasulo
Counseling Psychologist & Author
Dr. Tomasulo holds a PhD in psychology, an MFA in writing, and a Master of Applied Positive Psychology. As Academic Director at Columbia University's Spirituality Mind Body Institute, he has spent 20+ years researching hope psychology. His work has earned recognition from Sharecare and features in Psychology Today.
Questions
What areas of psychology does Dr. Tomasulo specialize in?
Dr. Tomasulo specializes in positive psychology and depression alleviation, focusing on character strengths and hope cultivation through evidence-based practices.
Is Dr. Tomasulo currently accepting therapy patients?
No, Dr. Tomasulo is not accepting new therapy patients at this time but offers mental health resources through books and online courses.
What books has Dr. Tomasulo written?
Dr. Tomasulo has written The Positivity Effect and Learned Hopefulness, both focusing on transforming anxiety into optimism using positive psychology principles.
Where can I find Dr. Tomasulo's speaking engagements?
Dr. Tomasulo's TEDx talks and conference presentations are available online, with new events listed on his official website calendar.
What academic credentials does Dr. Tomasulo hold?
Dr. Tomasulo holds a PhD in psychology, an MFA in writing, and a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.
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