Psychologist, Author, Media Expert

“All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.”
~ Havelock Ellis, Psychologist

About Dr. Serani

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Dr. Deborah Serani is a psychologist, professor and an award-winning author. A go-to media expert on psychological issues, her interviews can be found at ABC News, The Associated Press, CNN, Newsday, The New York Times, USA Today - and radio programs like CBS and NPR, just to name a few.

Dr. Serani is a TEDx speaker, an Editorial Board Member of MedPage Today, writes for Psychology Today and has worked as a technical advisor for the NBC television show Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

A licensed psychologist in practice over 35 years in New York, Dr. Serani specializes in depression, trauma, and peripartum disorders. She is also a senior adjunct professor at Adelphi University, teaching graduate courses in diagnosis and treatment.

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Author Events

  • In-Person School Author Readings
  • Virtual School Author Visits
  • Book Club Visits
  • Meet The Author Panel Presentations
  • Writing Expert Conferences

Keynote and Professional Speaking

  • National, International Conferences
  • Research Based Content
  • Keynote or Panel Speaker
  • Presented at Over 100 Venues
  • Published Academic Articles

Television, Radio, Podcast, and Print

  • Psychology Expert
  • Breaking & Developing News Commentary
  • Health and Wellness Segment Guest
  • Quotable Sound Bites
  • Interviews Virtual or In-Person

Recent Book

Image of Dr Deborah Serani's book, Living With Depression, second edition, a comprehensive approach to living – and living well – with depression.

The second edition of the award-winning Living with Depression will help readers learn about new forms of depression, treatments, and resources. This fully-updated book offers a comprehensive approach to living – and living well – with depression.

See all of Dr. Serani's books here.