Maor Katz
Who They Are
Dr. Maor Katz is a psychiatrist who completed his medical training at the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical School in Jerusalem. He trained extensively with David Burns at Stanford University and now serves on the adjunct faculty at Stanford University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. In 2013, he founded the Feeling Good Institute, a center dedicated to helping therapists become more effective through training in TEAM-CBT.
Key Contributions
- Founded the Feeling Good Institute: Established a major training center for TEAM-CBT with worldwide reach, based in Mountain View, California
- Co-authored Deliberate Practice of TEAM-CBT: Created a practical guide to structured skill-building for therapists, emphasizing behavioral rehearsal and feedback
- Published research on resilience and mood disorders: Has numerous publications in depression, anxiety, and resilience
- Systematized deliberate practice methods in TEAM-CBT: Bridged Burns’ clinical insights with evidence-based training methodology
Influence on Integrative Practice
Katz represents the translator role between foundational innovation (Burns) and implementation at scale. His emphasis on deliberate practice as the training method has influenced how TEAM-CBT is taught worldwide, moving beyond passive lecture-based training to active skill rehearsal with feedback.
Sources
- 2026-04-20-deliberate-practice-team-cbt — Katz, M., Christensen, M. J., Vaz, A., & Rousmaniere, T. (2023). Deliberate Practice of TEAM-CBT. SpringerBriefs in Psychology.