Bio of Dr. Anne-Renée Testa
America's Psychologist & Relationship Coach
Media Expert / Author / Renowned Psychologist / Relationship Coach / Corporate Lecturer
For the past 20 years, thousands of people with low or no self-esteem have employed the help of psychologist and relationship coach Dr. Anne-Renée Testa to build their confidence and strengthen their personal interactions. Dr. Testa is an advocate of women’s issues, including eliminating domestic violence, verbal abuse and bullying by romantic partners. Through her work, Dr. Testa instills the notion that positive thinking and constructive action are powerful tools and the keys to finding the love they desire and deserve.
Author
In her new book, “The Bully in Your Relationship” (August 2007 - McGraw-Hill), Dr. Testa guides and encourages readers every step of the way as they gain the courage to stop emotional abuse – also known as bullying -- in their intimate relationships. Dr. Testa teaches readers how to identify various types of bullies (controlling, sexual, passive-aggressive, silent, etc.) and how to take back control of their life.
Dr. Testa teaches her clients her “ART Method” for dealing with bullies: A – Acknowledge the problem; R – Reassess your options and T – Take action and “do it scared.” Dr. Testa doesn’t blindly offer advice on emotional abuse – she has experienced it and overcome it in her own life and believes that with coaching, others can overcome the bullies in their lives too.
Dr. Testa’s first book, “Glass Houses” (St. Martin’s Press), raised eyebrows as it explored President Clinton’s infidelity and the hypocrisy of several members of Congress.
Media Expert
A frequent guest on FOX NEWS CHANNEL, NBC’s “Today Show,” Court TV, MSNBC, Maury Povich, Montel Williams and several other national television programs, Dr. Testa also produced and hosted 400 episodes of her own cable television talk show “Turning Point.”
Corporate Lecturer
Dr. Testa conducts seminars covering issues ranging from the boardroom to the bedroom. Past corporate lectures have included The New York Times, Chase Manhattan Bank, Xerox and Pfizer.
Organizations & Boards
Dr. Testa is a member of a wide variety of organizations and boards including:
The American Psychological Association; National Association of Television Arts & Sciences; American Federation of Television & Radio Artists; American Women in Radio and Television; National Association of Women Business Owners; National Association of Female Executives; PSI Chi, the National Psychology Honor Society; and the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Educators (AASECT).
Dr. Testa serves on the board of the Columbia University Club of New York.
Credentials
Dr. Testa graduated cum laude from Marymount Manhattan College with a B.S. in Psychology where she has served as an Adjunct Professor; earned a Masters Degree in Psychology from Columbia University; and a Ph.D. from LaSalle University.
Personal
Dr. Testa grew up in Bronx, New York. Through drive and self-determination, Dr. Testa has completed seven New York City Marathons and is a strong advocate for physical fitness being the foundation of emotional well-being.
