Ann Steffen, PhD, ABPP

Ann Steffen, PhD, ABPP, When it comes to supporting brain health and cognitive vitality in aging clients, Dr. Ann Steffen is the expert you want to learn from. With over 30 years of experience, she has trained thousands of health professionals, combining cutting-edge research with practical, real-world strategies that you can apply immediately.

Dr. Steffen’s extensive background includes a PhD in clinical psychology from Indiana University-Bloomington, advanced training in interdisciplinary geriatric care at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, and a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical Geropsychology at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Currently, Dr. Steffen is a professor of psychology at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where she has shaped the next generation of clinicians as the director of Gerontology programs and clinical training for the university’s APA-approved doctoral program in clinical psychology. As a faculty clinician at UM-St. Louis Community Psychological Service, she continues to provide hands-on expertise in supporting aging clients and their families.

Dr. Steffen holds dual board certifications in Behavioral & Cognitive Psychology and Geropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), a testament to her unmatched credentials. She is also the lead author of Treating Later Life Depression: A Cognitive Behavioral Approach, a go-to resource for clinicians from Oxford University Press’ Treatments That Work Series.

When you attend this course, you’ll learn directly from a nationally recognized leader who combines research-backed insights with practical strategies to help you transform the way you support your clients. Dr. Steffen’s proven expertise will leave you equipped to address cognitive concerns, empower aging clients, and enhance outcomes in your practice.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Ann Steffen has an employment relationship with the University of Missouri-St. Louis and receives royalties as a published author. She receives a speaking honorarium with TZKSeminars, Inc. and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Ann Steffen is an Ad hoc reviewer for several peer review journals, for a complete list contact PESI, Inc. She is a member of the Alzheimer's Association.