Lou Cozolino, Ph.D., Chloe Drulis, and Carly Samuelson

Dr. Lou Cozolino practices psychotherapy and consulting psychology in Beverly Hills, California. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from UCLA and an M.T.S. from Harvard University. He has been a professor at Pepperdine since 1986 and lectures around the world on psychotherapy, neuroscience, trauma, and attachment. With more than 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist and coach, Lou works with adults, adolescents, and families as they face a wide variety of life’s challenges. He is the author of The Neuroscience of Human Relationships, The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy, The Development of a Therapist, The Social Neuroscience of Education, The Making of a Therapist, The Pocket Guide to Neuroscience for Clinicians, Why Therapy Works, Timeless, and Attachment-Based Teaching. He is also an editor of the Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology.

Chloe Drulis is a founding member and writer at Cozolino & Co. In her work as a play therapist, she developed an interest in the impact of executive functioning on personal and educational outcomes. Her passion for the neurobiology of maximizing human potential served as the basis for further exploration of the many ways that executive functioning can be applied to education, career development, and interpersonal relationships. Chloe is a contributing author of Interpersonal Neurobiology and Clinical Practice. She holds a bachelor’s degree from USC and is currently a graduate student of clinical psychology at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles.

Carly Samuelson is a freelance writer who specializes in Interpersonal Neurobiology. She holds a master’s degree in psychology from Pepperdine University and is a founding member and contributor of the online psychology platform Dr. Cozolino & Co. Her writing can also be found in published works such as Interpersonal Neurobiology and Clinical Practice. Her main areas of interest include executive functioning and identity in the age of technology. Prior to her career in psychology, Carly studied journalism and worked as a writer and producer of television.