BRIAN P. MARX, PHD

Written Exposure Therapy (WET) is an evidence-based brief PTSD treatment approach that produces significant results in as few as five treatment sessions. Learn the first steps of this revolutionary treatment protocol.

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Brian P. Marx, Ph.D., is deputy director, Behavioral Science Division, National Center for PTSD and a professor of psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine. He is an expert in the assessment and treatment of PTSD. With Dr. Denise Sloan, he is the co-developer of Written Exposure Therapy (WET) and has spent the last 20 years conducting a systematic line of research which supports the development and efficacy of this treatment. Dr. Marx has published over 200 scientific articles and has received external funding for his work from numerous organizations including the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Department of Defense, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Marx is on the editorial board of several professional journals. He is a previous winner of the Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Science of Trauma Psychology from Division 56 of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Marx obtained his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Mississippi.


Speaker Disclosures:


Financial: Dr. Brian Marx has employment relationships with Boston University and the National Center for PTSD. He receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Marx receives grants from the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties with PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.


Non-financial: Dr. Brian Marx is a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, the Anxiety and Depression Association for America and the American Psychological Association. Dr. Marx is an Ad hoc reviewer and editor for several peer review journals, for a complete list contact PESI, Inc.