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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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Psychologist: A Sneaky Habit That Cuts You Off From Your Gut Instinct
Ignoring your instincts will dull them, but this habit will kill them.
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Psychologist: 1 Habit All Intelligent People Swear By
Most of us dump this habit the moment we’re out of school. The ones who stick with it benefit exponentially.
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Psychologist: Only This 1 Habit Can Break Your Validation Addiction
Seeking approval can turn into an addiction. Only one habit can protect you from it.
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Psychologist: This Is The Fastest Way Out Of A Negative Thought Spiral
You can never think your way out of a thought trap, the solution lies somewhere else.
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Psychologist: This Habit Is The Biggest Motivation Killer For Adults
Seeking external validation is costing you more than you know, and the first thing to go is your sense of autonomy.
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Psychologist: This Is The Rarest Type Of Intelligence
Here’s why integrative intelligence is so hard to come by, and usually doesn’t register on intelligence tests.
