Michael F. Hoyt, PhD (Yale 1976), is a psychologist based in Mill Valley, California. An internationally recognized teacher and supervisor, he has received numerous honours and awards. His publications include Some Stories Are Better than Others, The Present is a Gift, Brief Psychotherapies: Principles and Practices, The Handbook of Constructive Therapies, and Therapist Stories of Inspiration, Passion, and Renewal: What's Love Got to Do with It?.