Marc Weintraub, Ph.D.

Dr. Marc Weintraub is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA. He is a clinical psychologist with a broad interest in the course, risk factors, and psychosocial treatment of mood and psychotic disorders. Dr. Weintraub’s research currently focuses on methods to improve the efficacy of psychosocial treatments for mood and psychotic disorders. Dr. Weintraub has developed a transdiagnostic cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for youth at high risk for mood and psychotic disorders, and his research is examining how a mobile application (app) can improve the acceptability and adherence to the treatment. Dr. Weintraub and his research team are also launching a study of CBT as an adjunct for psilocybin treatment in the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults. Dr. Weintraub’s research is funded by numerous research grants, including funding from the National Institute of Mental Health, American Psychological Foundation, and Friends of Semel. He has authored and co-authored numerous published papers and book chapters and has presented at national and international scientific meetings.

Dr. Weintraub received his Bachelor of Arts in psychology and social welfare at the University of California, Berkeley. He received his Doctoral Degree in clinical psychology at the University of Miami and completed his clinical internship at the UCLA Semel Institute. He then became an AIM for Mental Health postdoctoral fellow at the UCLA Semel Institute before joining the faculty at UCLA. In addition to conducting research, Dr. Weintraub has clinical expertise in the diagnostic assessment and psychosocial treatment of adolescents and adults with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Weintraub is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and the recipient of several awards, including the American Psychological Association (APA) Dissertation Award, University of Miami Academic Excellence, Leadership & Service Award, and Rod Gillis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching.