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Mark Travers, Ph.D.
PsychologistAbout Mark
Mark Travers, Ph.D., is an American psychologist specializing in relationships, happiness, personality, and human motivation. He received his B.A. in psychology, magna cum laude, from Cornell University, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder, where he trained under leading researchers in judgment, decision-making, and behavioral science.
His academic research has been published in peer-reviewed journals and has been cited widely in the scientific literature. His work has been covered by The New York Times and The New Yorker, among other major publications.
Mark writes regularly for Forbes, Psychology Today, and CNBC, where his work focuses on translating relationship science and psychology research into practical, accessible insights. His articles have garnered hundreds of millions of views across these various outlets.
Mark is the founder of Therapytips.org, where he helps match new clients with the right therapist on the team. Request a session or get matched here.
Recent articles authored by Mark
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2 Unexpected Signs Of Emotional Intelligence
Sometimes, a knack for overthinking can be a blessing in disguise — especially in terms of emotional intelligence.
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2 Ways That Men Love Differently
Psychological research has demystified the differences between men’s and women’s approaches to romantic relationships.
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The 3 Strongest Predictors Of Relationship Health
A relationship, like a plant, fades when its needs are ignored or smothered instead of carefully balanced.
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3 Ways ‘Healthy Selfishness’ Can Improve Your Relationships
Contrary to popular belief, a little bit of selfishness could be just what your relationships need — here’s why.
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3 Signs A Partner Is Highly Committed
Three behaviors that, if present in a romantic relationship, signal high levels of commitment, according to research.
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2 Ways Giving Advice Can Backfire
No matter how well-intentioned your advice is, sometimes, it’ll still land the wrong way — here’s why.
