Aileen McCabe-Maucher

Dr. Aileen McCabe-Maucher is a licensed psychotherapist, longtime university professor, and author who has spent more than twenty-five years helping people heal, write, and reconnect with their own inner wisdom. She brings together deep clinical expertise, academic rigor, and a genuinely human way of speaking that helps readers feel seen, supported, and understood.

Aileen has taught thousands of students in social work and psychology, supported clients through grief, trauma, and major life transitions, and coached writers who feel called to share their stories and spiritual insights with the world. Her work is evidence informed, practical, and grounded in compassion. She believes that healing and creativity unfold in small, honest moments when people feel safe enough to pause, breathe, and listen to themselves.

Her first book ,The Inner Peace Diet, was published by Penguin in 2008, and her growing collection of books and journals is designed to help readers calm the nervous system, honor their experiences, and rediscover the parts of themselves that carry clarity, peace, and purpose. As both clinician and mentor, she is committed to making complex emotional and spiritual concepts feel accessible and deeply grounding.

Outside of her professional work, Aileen loves spending time with her daughter, being near the ocean, and exploring new creative projects and places. She believes that every person has a story worth telling and that healing becomes more possible when we feel genuinely supported along the way.