Michael Ballard Ph.D.

MICHAEL BALLARD, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker, and author. His TEDx talk, "Why Is It So Hard to Apologize?", has been viewed more than 500,000 times.

Dr. Ballard's practical and compassionate approach is shaped by both professional training and personal experience. Having faced many of the struggles he writes about in his own life, he brings a rare combination of clinical insight and hard-won honesty to his writing. Dr. Ballard's goal is to help people understand their situation, take responsibility for what they can change, and build healthier patterns.

Dr. Ballard is a Certified Anger Management Specialist and relationship coach with more than 20 years and 25,000 hours of clinical experience helping men, couples, and families navigate anger, conflict, and relationship breakdown. He writes about relationships, personal growth, and what it takes to become a stronger, healthier man.

He lives with his wife and children near Denver, Colorado.