Lucinda Bassett is the bestselling author of five books and the creator of the internationally acclaimed program Attacking Anxiety and Depression. Her program has been used by Harvard, Columbia, and Johns Hopkins, as well as healthcare professionals, treatment facilities, and millions of people around the world, to address anxiety, depression, and trauma.

An acclaimed national speaker and trusted voice on emotional wellness and personal empowerment, Lucinda brings insight and practical skills to conversations about anxiety, depression, and trauma. She has shared her message with organizations including AT&T, the LPGA, McDonald’s, American Airlines, and the AIDS Foundation.

A sought-after media expert, Lucinda has appeared on hundreds of national television and radio programs, including Oprah, The View, and CNN. Her expertise has also been featured in Cosmopolitan, Psychology Today, Family Circle, SUCCESS, the Los Angeles Times, and The Boston Globe.

Lucinda’s understanding of anxiety is rooted in her own life. Growing up with a violent, alcoholic father and experiencing sexual abuse by a family member, she struggled with intense fear, panic, and depression from an early age. Her recovery became the foundation of her life’s work, a journey she explores candidly in her new book. It also inspired her to help others understand their anxiety, overwhelming emotions, and fears of abandonment or losing control – and learn how to channel those feelings into positive change.

Her personal journey has continued to shape her message of resilience and renewal. After the unexpected loss of her husband, the father of her children, and business partner to suicide, Lucinda navigated profound grief and its impact on her family and company. Drawing on her own experience and the skills she teaches, she deepened her understanding of healing, hope, and the importance of a strong support system. She continued writing books, creating products, offering various methods of life coaching, Breathwork, and corporate programs, building a new chapter in her life, reinforcing her belief that the qualities that make us anxious can also become sources of strength. Simply put, what makes you anxious makes you stronger.

Through her candid, inspiring story and practical methods for reframing the personality traits associated with anxiety, Lucinda shows how those same qualities can help us become more calm, more confident, empowered, and motivated. She encourages people to view anxious moments as opportunities to practice new skills, gain insight, and grow. At the heart of her approach is the belief that anxiety can become a source of personal power – our own superpower.

Originally published in 1996, her bestselling book From Panic to Power returns in a new, fully revised and updated second edition, featuring 80 percent new material, from HarperCollins in January 2027. Drawing on decades of experience, Lucinda brings her distinctive voice and transformational approach to a new generation facing an anxious world filled with uncertainty and change. She offers practical skills, reassuring guidance, and a safe place to land.