Peggy Papp, LCSW, is a senior faculty member of the Ackerman Institute for the Family, and founder and Director of Ackerman's Depression and Gender Project.

In this project, a model was created that recognized the role gender plays in depression. A multi-dimensional treatment approach is practiced that takes into account the biological, psychological, cultural and inter-personal aspects of depression. The family is seen as an essential part of the recovery and is involved in the treatment process.

Ms. Papp, an internationally renowned therapist, is the author of numerous articles and books on family therapy including: The Process of Change, considered a classic in the field, co-author of the landmark book, The Invisible Web: Gender Patterns in Family Relationships, and editor of Couples on the Faultline: New Directions for Therapists. Her publications have been translated into many languages. She has presented extensively in the United States, Europe, South America, China and Israel. She is recognized for her many innovative contributions to family therapy including family sculpting and the use of themes and belief systems.

Ms. Papp has received many honors and awards for her work. She was the recipient of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy's Lifetime Achievement Award and the University of Utah Distinguished Alumni Award. She has been honored by the American Family Therapy Academy for her pioneering work on The Women's Project for Family Therapy.

In addition to her Ackerman affiliation, Ms. Papp has a private practice in family therapy in New York City.

ppapp@ackerman.org

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