Steve Andreas

Professional Life

Steven Andreas is a pioneer in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). Andreas changed his name from John O. Stevens, and entered the field of psychology in the early 1960’s. His father, Barry Stevens, was a Gestalt therapist and writer. Andreas began his professional career as a chemist and graduated from Brandeis University, where he was mentored by Abraham Maslow. He graduated with an MA in psychology before he began teaching at Diablo Valley College in California. In 1967, Andreas became interested in the Gestalt technique and began his illustrious editing career. He edited several books relating to Gestalt Therapy and eventually shifted his focus to the field of Neuro-Linguistic Programming.

In 1967, Andreas and his wife Connierae created Real People Press, a publishing company which aims to enhance and distribute works on psychology and self-improvement. Neuro-Linguistic Programming of Colorado was founded several years later to further the research and training of the field. Now known as NLP Comprehensive, the company has changed ownership, however, Andreas maintains active in it through training, speaking, and publishing.

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In July, 2010 Steve Andreas presented Help with Negative Self Talk, a GoodTherapy.org Web Conference available to clinicians for CE credits.

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