Diane R. Gehart, PhD

Diane Gehart, PhD, LMFT is a best-selling author, having authored over 12 books for professional and general audiences, including Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy, Theory and Treatment Planning in Counseling and Psychotherapy, Mindfulness and Acceptance in Couple and Family Therapy, and Mindfulness for Chocolate Lovers: A Lighthearted Way to Stress Less and Savor More Each Day. An award-winning educator who has supervised therapists for nearly three decades, she is a Professor in the Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling Programs at California State University, Northridge. Her research has been featured in newspapers, radio shows, and television worldwide, and She maintains an active private practice in the Los Angeles area.