Haha, my kind of therapist. RIP
Albert Ellis was a pioneer radical cognitive psychologist who changed the terrain of the mental health landscape for fifty years. As of a few years ago he was still active at his Institute in New York City, teaching and supervising and providing therapy in evening walk-in groups for five bucks a whack. A cranky, skeptical, profane and much beloved guy.
A great man, for those of us who know at least a little about cognitive therapy. He will very much be missed.
RIP.