My Mission
To instill a sense of hope and selfhood for
times of transition
About
Psychologist, Professor, Speaker, Author
Dr. Dan Tomasulo is a counseling psychologist, speaker, author of several books on positive psychology and mental health, and professor. He is the Academic Director and core faculty at the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, Teachers College, Columbia University.
He speaks about alleviating depression with positive psychology and hope all over the world.
Dr. Tomasulo holds a PhD in psychology, an MFA in writing, and a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. He was formerly the Director of the New York City Certification in Positive Psychology for the New York Open Center. He is also a Review Editor for Frontiers in Psychology special section Positive Psychology.
Sharecare honors Dr. Tomasulo as a top-ten online influencer on depression.
His new book, The Positivity Effect, was recently released.
Speaking
Dr. Tomasulo has given talks in on the TEDx stage, at the International Positive Psychology Conference, and at the Wholebeing Institute, among others—spreading the word about the power of optimism and hope by relying on our strengths.
While traditional psychology focuses on our weaknesses, positive psychology centers our strengths, enabling us to cultivate our best selves so we can lead meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Therapy Practice
Dr. Tomasulo is not taking any new patients at this time. However, you can find a therapist on Psychology Today’s directory of highly qualified professionals.
Books
The Positivity Effect
a #1 New Release on Amazon
“This book teaches you how to change the anxiety of transformation into the transformation of anxiety. Using the best of what science offers, Dan Tomasulo gives us the tools to grow in the healthiest way possible.”
Learned Hopefulness,
a #1 New Release on Amazon
“The perfect recipe for fulfillment, joy, peace, and expansion of awareness.”
“This is the best go-to book on how to use hope to relieve your depression.”