Michael W. Otto, Ph.D. was born and raised in New Mexico. After getting his doctorate at the University of New Mexico he moved to the East Coast where he is now Professor of Psychology at Boston University. He is a federally funded investigator of strategies to improve treatment outcome for anxiety, mood, and substance use disorders, with over 500 publications spanning his research interests. Dr. Otto has over two decades of clinical and research experience at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and has served as President of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, and President of Division 12 of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Otto has received the APA Society of Clinical Psychology award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Clinical Psychology, the Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award from the American Psychological Association for Mentoring, and the Toy Caldwell-Colbert Award for Distinguished Educator in Clinical Psychology. A central professional role has been to teach new therapists the science and art of helping people find successful strategies for desired change. Most recently, he has turned his attention to writing treatment manuals and books, including the following books:

* Otto, M.W. & Smits, J A. J. (2024). Enhancing Treatment Benefits with Exercise: Interventions for Mood, Anxiety, Cognition, and Resilience (Client Workbook, 2nd Edition). New York: Oxford University Press.

* Smits, J. A. J., Powers, M. B., & Otto, M.W. (2019) Personalized Exposure Therapy: A Person-Centered Transdiagnostic Approach. New York: Oxford University Press. *Hofmann & Otto (2008). Cognitive behavior therapy for social anxiety disorder: Evidence-based and disorder-specific treatment techniques. New York: Routledge.

* Safren, S. A., Sprich, S., Perlman, C., & Otto, M. W. (2017). Mastering your adult ADHD (Workbook: 2nd Edition). New York: Oxford University Press.

* Smits, J. A. J., Otto, M. W., Powers, M. B., & Baird, S. O. (Eds.) (2018). Anxiety sensitivity: A clinical guide to assessment and treatment. San Diego, CA: Academic PressOtto et al. (2008). Living with bipolar disorder. New York: Oxford University Press.

* Otto et al. (2008). Managing bipolar disorder: A cognitive-behavioral approach (Therapist guide). New York: Oxford University Press.

* Otto & Pollack (2009). Stopping anxiety medication, 2nd Edition (Therapist guide). New York: Oxford University Press.

* Smits & Otto (2009). Exercise for mood and anxiety disorders (Therapist guide). New York: Oxford University Press.

* Otto et al. (2011). 10-Minute CBT: Integrating cognitive-behavioral strategies into your practice. New York: Oxford University Press.

* Otto, M. W. & Smits, J. A. J. (2011). Exercise for mood and anxiety: Proven strategies for overcoming depression and enhancing well being. New York: Oxford University Press.

These works direct readers to the central elements of change, to help readers and/or their therapists direct their efforts toward clinical success.

Jasper Smits received his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin (UT) and completed a fellowship at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital. He is a licensed psychologist and Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at UT. At UT, he directs a clinic and lab focusing on the treatment of anxiety and related problems. His research has been federally funded and resulted in over 200 publications. His books listed here aim to assist clinicians and individuals in achieving success in behavior change.

For more information:

http://www.utexas.edu/cola/depts/psychology/faculty/smitsja1