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Patric Gagne is an American writer and former therapist holding a PhD in clinical psychology from the California Graduate Institute of The Chicago School, following undergraduate study at UCLA. Her doctoral research examined the relationship between sociopathy and anxiety, forming the basis of her New York Times bestselling 2024 memoir, Sociopath, published by Simon & Schuster. She has since become a leading public voice on sociopathic and antisocial personality disorders, writing a 2020 New York Times 'Modern Love' essay and appearing in extensive press coverage including The New York Times Magazine and The Guardian.
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| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Alumni of | B.A. University of California Los Angeles |
| Knows languages | english |
| Occupations | writer |
| Education | PhD, Clinical Psychology (California Graduate Institute) |
| Notable book | Sociopath: A Memoir (2024, Simon & Schuster) |
| Recognition | New York Times bestseller |
Last update on: September 18, 2026
Career
Gagne recognized her emotional detachment from a young age and confirmed her sociopathy diagnosis in college, going on to build a career as a therapist while researching the historically neglected disorder. Her memoir Sociopath chronicles her path from concealment to advocacy, and she continues to write and speak publicly to challenge misconceptions about sociopathy.
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