Jill A. Stoddard

Jill Stoddard is a psychologist, author, and educator specializing in evidence-based psychological approaches to personal growth. She has authored three books, including "The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner’s Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy," "Be Mighty: A Woman’s Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance," and "Imposter No More: Overcome Self-doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career." Her work blends clinical expertise with accessible writing, appearing in publications such as Psychology Today, Scary Mommy, and Thrive Global.

As a TEDx speaker and co-host of the "Psychologists Off the Clock" podcast, Stoddard translates complex psychological concepts into practical tools for everyday life. Her focus spans mindfulness, anxiety management, and professional self-doubt, grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles. An award-winning teacher and peer-reviewed ACT trainer, she holds a PhD from Boston University, earned in 2007.

Beyond her professional achievements, Stoddard resides in Newburyport, Massachusetts, with her family and their French Bulldog. She continues to contribute to media outlets as an expert commentator while maintaining an active role in psychology education and public discourse.
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 The Big Book of ACT Metaphors 2014
2 Be Mighty 2020
3 Imposter No More 2023