Written Exposure Therapy: A Brief Treatment Approach for PTSD

Denise M. Sloan, PhD earned her PhD in clinical psychology from Case Western Reserve University. She is the Associate Director of the Behavioral Science Division, National Center for PTSD and a Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine. She is an expert on psychosocial interventions for traumatic stress disorders and has a specific interest in efficient treatments for PTSD.  Dr. Sloan conducted a long line of studies that led to the development of Written Exposure Therapy. Since developing the treatment, she has conducted several studies examining its efficacy. This work has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. Dr. Sloan has published over 100 journal articles and has co-edited two books. She serves as Editor-in-Chief of Behavior Therapy and is a consulting editor for six scientific journals.