Joseph Burgo is a clinical psychologist in private practice and the author of both self-help books and novels. His essays have appeared in the New York Times The Atlantic and other major publications; a recognized expert on narcissism, he is frequently quoted in USA Today, Glamour, the Huffington Post and other major news o.... more
Joseph Burgo is a clinical psychologist in private practice and the author of both self-help books and novels. His essays have appeared in the New York Times The Atlantic and other major publications; a recognized expert on narcissism, he is frequently quoted in USA Today, Glamour, the Huffington Post and other major news outlets. He writes a blog on the topic of “Shame” for Psychology Today and discusses personality development issues on his website After Psychotherapy.
Joseph Burgo's Projects
A Grim Light Rising
Young Devianna must flee her village before anyone discovers she is Vacillian, a freak of nature who... more
Grim: Dark Fairy Tales for the Psychologically Minded
From the author of VACILLIAN and THE LIGHTS OF BARBRIN, these three novella-length tales probe psych... more