AABST Leadership

Honorary President
Cloé Madanes
Cloé Madanes is a world-renowned systemic thinker, teacher of psychotherapy, and one of the originators of the strategic approach to family therapy. She has authored five books that are classics in the field, won several awards for distinguished contribution to psychology, lectured and given numerous keynote addresses nationally and internationally, and has counseled outstanding individuals from all walks of life, from presidents of Fortune 500 companies to senators, artists, and bestselling authors.

Executive President
Chad Hybarger
Chad Hybarger is a brief strategic therapist, professor of family therapy, and a promoter of Italian brief strategic therapy in the US. He has written journal articles, presented at international conferences, and specilaizes in the treatment of difficult cases involving anorexia, violence, and oppositional defiance.

Emeritus Founder
Giorgio Nardone
Giorgio Nardone is the leading brief strategic therapist, perhaps in the world. Author of numerous books, journal articles, he has appeared several times on television for his pioneering work in psychotherapy. Dr. Nardone's innovative contributions to effective and effficient therapy have revolutionized the field, making brief strategic therapy the new gold standard of care.

Emeritus Founder
Wendel Ray
Wendel Ray is an eminent American figure in family therapy. Internationally recognized as an expert in constructivist theory, Dr. Ray is a professor of family therapy, the former director of the Mental Research Institute, and a dedicated researcher. He is the prolific author of numerous journal articles and books. Dr. Ray is currently the Director of the Don Jackson Archive.