Nathaniel Branden holds a Ph.D. in psychology with a background in philosophy. He lives in the Los Angeles, California area where is a psychotherapist, he also offers consulting, workshops, conferences and seminars for business clients in the area of self-esteem and it's application to modern business.

Dr Nathaniel Branden is a pioneer in the field of "the psychology of self-esteem," which he began working in over 35 years ago. As a pioneer in the field he introduced everyone to the importance of self-esteem to general health being. He is considered by many to be the father of "the psychology of self-esteem."

Nathaniel Branden's wrote numerous books, in his impressive career he wrote over 19 books that have been translated into dozens of languages, combined with more than 4 million copies sold. Dr in 1969 Nathaniel Brandon published his classic masterpiece "The Psychology of Self-Esteem", the 32ns anniversary print was published in spring of 2001. Since then he published numerous other books, articles and other works in the area of self esteem. More recently, Nathaniel Branden has published the following books. In 1998 "A Woman's Self-Esteem", "Self-Esteem at Work" and Self-Esteem Every Day. In 1997 The Art of Living Consciously, in 1996 Taking Responsibility and in 1994 "The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem".

Dr. Branden and his wife Devers live in Los Angeles, California; Devers is also a practicing clinician at the Branden Institute and co-leads seminars and workshops with Dr. Branden.

In addition to conducting psychotherapy and self esteem training sessions in person, Nathaniel and Devers Branden also consult worldwide with clients via the telephone.