Roberta Gilbert, MD

Dr. Gilbert is a psychiatrist whose primary interest is in Bowen family systems theory and its applications for individuals, families, organizational leaders, and therapists. 

Dr. Gilbert attended medical school and completed her specialty training in psychiatry at State University of New York at Buffalo. Her postgraduate training included two years in the Family Program of the Menninger Clinic and at the Postgraduate Program at the Georgetown University Family Center, 1982-1987. 

She joined the faculty of the Bowen Center in 1988, serving as a presenter and supervisor. She has also been an editorial consultant for Family Systems, published by the Bowen Center. She has served on Program Committee and the Family Systems editorial board. She presented regularly at the Clinical Conference Series. 

In addition to her psychiatric practice, Dr. Gilbert provides leadership training for clergy and other leaders of organizations in Virginia. 

Her books include Extraordinary Relationships: A New Way of Thinking About Human Interaction, Connecting With Our Children: Guiding Principles for Parents, Extraordinary Leadership, The Eight Concepts of Bowen Theory, and The Cornerstone Concept. 

She resides in Pompano Beach, FL, where she is writing a new book while presenting and working with a Bowen interest group. She also works with leaders in a phone and web-based practice.

Contact information: rgilbert09@gmail.com