Stephen White is an American author, well-known for his psychological thrillers, particularly the Dr. Alan Gregory series. Born in 1951 in Long Island, New York, White spent his formative years in New York, New Jersey, and Southern California. He attended the University of California campuses in Irvine and Los Angeles, majoring in creative writing before graduating from Berkeley in 1972.
Before becoming a novelist, White was a clinical psychologist, earning his PhD from the University of Colorado in 1979. He became recognized as an authority on the psychological effects of marital disruption, with his research appearing in various professional journals and books. His expertise in this field is often reflected in the intricate plots and complex characters found in his novels.
White's career as a psychologist was not limited to private practice. He also worked at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and The Children's Hospital in Denver, where he specialized in pediatric cancer patients. It was during this time that he formed a professional relationship with fellow author Jonathan Kellerman, who, like White, was a pediatric psychologist. This connection highlights White's standing in his field and his dedication to using his professional knowledge to create compelling and believable characters and storylines in his novels.