Ann M. Steffen

Dr. Ann M. Steffen is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), where she has dedicated her career to teaching, research, clinical supervision, and direct services for older adults and family caregivers. She currently serves as Director of Gerontology Programs and Director of Clinical Training for UMSL's APA-approved doctoral program in clinical psychology, while maintaining clinical duties at the UM-St. Louis Community Psychological Service.

Her research and clinical expertise focuses on geropsychology, particularly the adaptation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for later-life depression. She develops personalized interventions addressing comorbid conditions including chronic pain, sleep disorders, brain health issues, and family caregiving responsibilities among aging populations. Her work emphasizes modifying core therapeutic strategies like behavioral activation and cognitive reappraisal for age-specific challenges.

Dr. Steffen's professional recognition includes dual board certification:

• Behavioral & Cognitive Psychology (ABPP)
• Geropsychology (ABPP)

As Director of Clinical Training, she supervises doctoral students in evidence-based geropsychological practice. Her recent co-authored book 'Treating Later-Life Depression: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Approach' (Oxford University Press) represents significant contributions to clinical guidelines, reflecting international advances in treating depression across diverse aging contexts including outpatient mental health and integrated care settings.