Daniel J. Siegel

Dr. Daniel J. Siegel is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and an internationally acclaimed author in the field of interpersonal neurobiology. He has devoted his career to exploring how human connections and mindfulness practices physically shape the architecture of the brain.

He is best known for his highly influential parenting books, including The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline, both co-authored with Tina Payne Bryson. These works translate complex neuroscience into practical, compassionate strategies for raising emotionally intelligent and resilient children.

Dr. Siegel’s pioneering integration of brain science and psychotherapy has transformed clinical practice and parenting paradigms worldwide. As the executive director of the Mindsight Institute, he continues to educate professionals and laypeople on achieving mental health through integrated brain function.