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Dr. Rex Gatto

Rex P. Gatto, Ph.D. founder and president of Gatto Associates, LLC (GA).  Dr. Gatto’s practice has been dedicated to helping people in the workplace to enhance productivity through a better understanding of themselves.  He has done extensive research in the area of individual working, thinking, personality, leadership, teamwork and communication styles and their impact on the working environment.  As a behavioral scientist and counselor he has devoted his energies to helping all levels of business people: CEO’s, vice presidents, managers and professionals to have an enriched work life.  Dr. Gatto consults on matters of organizational effectiveness, conducts training programs and also conducts one-on-one and team coaching.

Dr. Gatto holds an Undergraduate and Master’s Degree in Education from Duquesne University, a Master’s of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Norwich University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania Certifications as an Educator and Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction.  Dr. Gatto is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified as a: National Certified Counselor (NCC), Cognitive Therapist and Anxiety Specialist, Hypno-therapist, and a Nationally Certified Psychologist.

He has written five books: A Practical Guide to Effective Presentation, Controlling Stress in the Workplace, Teamwork Through Flexible Leadership, Reflections from the Workplace, Mentoring process for CPA/CA and Smart MANAGERS  F A Q Guide and SEE Saw Syndrome-work life balance.  The books are based on his years of experience working with business people throughout the United States and Canada.  He has written training manuals and developed assessment instruments specifically for people within the workplace.  The list of training manuals include: Leadership Development, Effective Presentation, Stress Management, Communication, Team Building, Support Staff Development, Meeting Leadership, Supervisory and Management Development, Problem Solving, Employee Assessment, Creativity and Positive Influence.

In the area of employee assessment he has developed 360˚inventories on Interpersonal Working Associations and Leadership Profile Assessment, and self-reporting assessments for: Communication, Leadership, Followership, Learning Styles, Motivation, Self Esteem, Listening Skills, Mentoring Profile, Motivation, Stress, Teamwork and Identifying your Associates Profile.

As a business consultant and lecturer, he has presented to business people throughout the United States and Canada.  He has presented for many professional organizations and received an outstanding speaker letter from the American Society of Training and Development acclaiming him as a dynamic and thought-provoking speaker.  He has developed customized training workshops for many corporate 500 companies, CPA firms, hospitals, small businesses, universities and colleges, and has trained and facilitated all positional levels of business people.  As a change interventionist, he has written and presented for business teams, corporations and helped people achieve an enriched, productive, and enjoyable work life.

Dr. Gatto is a member of the American Psychological Association, Academy for Cognitive Therapist, Pennsylvania Psychological Association, Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Inc., American Counseling Association, Pennsylvania Counseling Association, and American Society for Training and Development, and National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists. 

You may find Dr. Gatto's website at http://www.rexgatto.com  

Dr. Gatto has a discussion forum on our website.  If you would like to ask him a question, please visit http://www.nacbt.org/CBT-discussions/sf2k_v34_06/default.asp