Ellyn Bader

About Ellyn Bader

Dr. Ellyn Bader co-founded The Couples Institute in Menlo Park, California, in 1984 with her husband, Dr. Peter Pearson. Together they directed The Couples Institute until Pete retired as a licensed psychologist in 2018 and Ellyn became the sole director. Ellyn is considered by many to be the preeminent expert in couples therapy training. Her powerful presentations always combine theory with practical insights. She has trained therapists throughout the United States as well as in Europe, Russia, Asia, South America, and Australia. Ellyn and Peter are the authors of Tell Me No Lies. This book tells how to face the truth and build a loving marriage. They also wrote In Quest of the Mythical Mate, a textbook for couples therapists that has been reprinted by the publisher over 20 times. This book introduced the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy and won the Clark Vincent Award from the California Association of Marital & Family Therapists for its outstanding contribution to the field of marital therapy. When In Quest of the Mythical Mate was first published in 1988, the theory of couples going through stages with predictable challenges and opportunities for growth was a new one. Since then it has been widely accepted, and the Bader-Pearson Developmental Model continues to grow and incorporate new aspects of couples therapy. As a psychologist practicing in Silicon Valley, Ellyn has worked with many CEOs, startup founders, and small business owners, helping them better understand and overcome the unique challenges of managing a business and marriage simultaneously and successfully. Her professional experience of working closely with countless entrepreneurial couples, and her personal experience of being married to her business partner have cultivated a profound interest in entrepreneurial couples. Ellyn has been featured on over 50 radio shows and on television including \"The Today Show\" and \"CBS Early Morning News\".

Experience

1. Joint Sponsor with the Milton Erickson Foundation of Phoenix, Arizona

   The Couples Institute

   Jan 1995 — Present

Education

• Michigan State University

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Clinical Psychology

  1969 — 1972

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

  1966 — 1969

• California School of Professional Psychology

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Clinical / Community Psychology

  1973 — 1976

Skills

• Psychiatry
• Family Therapy
• Treatment
• Therapists
• Mental Health
• Public Speaking
• Mental Health Counseling
• Psychotherapy
• Psychology
• Crisis Intervention
• Life Transitions
• Clinical Supervision
• Group Therapy
• Program Development
• Mindfulness
• Personal Development
• Adolescents
• Couples Counseling
• Adults
• Psychological Assessment
• Motivational Interviewing
• Cbt
• Clinical Research
• Emotional Intelligence
• Counseling Psychology
• Stress
• Google Groups