Ahron Friedberg

Ahron Friedberg, M.D., is a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, author, and Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience, his work brings psychoanalytic insight to everyday challenges, including love, happiness, resilience, leadership, workplace relationships, and aging. Through his books, poetry, scholarship, and clinical perspective, Dr. Friedberg explores how people understand themselves and build meaningful connections.

His books include Towards Happiness, which combines clinical cases and practical guidance on fulfillment in work, love, family, and personal growth; Faces of Love, a collection of psychoanalytic case studies; and Everyday Leadership, offering guidance and case studies for leadership in real-world settings. Other works address psychotherapy, personal change, wellness for young people, and psychological distress and resilience during the pandemic. His poetry explores themes such as connection, longing, love, loss, and memory.

Dr. Friedberg has published more than 20 papers on psychotherapy, resilience, happiness, love, and leadership. The Towards Happiness platform shares his insights with readers seeking greater balance and fulfillment across the different dimensions of life.