Michael J. Mahoney (psychologist)

Michael J. Mahoney (1946 – 2006) was an American psychologist who was one of the founders of cognitive behavioral therapy and one of the leading contributors to constructivist psychotherapy.

He received his Ph.D. in psychology at Stanford University in 1972 and taught at Pennsylvania State University and the University of North Texas.

He was a consultant to the United States Olympic Committee.

In 1981, he was featured in a full page New York Times article titled Two Theories That Never Met Move Toward a Convergence."

He received a Fulbright Award in 1984.

Among his most influential books were Cognition and Behavior Modification and Constructive Psychotherapy: Theory and Practice.