Debra Kissen, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and CEO of Light On Anxiety CBT Treatment Center. Kissen specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and related disorders, and is coauthor of The Panic Workbook for Teens, Rewire Your Anxious Brains for Teens, and Break Free from Intrusive Thoughts. Kissen also has a special interest in the principles of mindfulness and their application for anxiety disorders, and has presented her research on CBT and mindfulness-based treatments for anxiety and related disorders at regional and national conferences. Kissen is cochair of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America Public Education Committee, and was recipient of the 2020 Gratitude for Giving Spirit Award, and the 2018 Anxiety Depression Association of America Member of Distinction Award. Kissen often serves as a media psychologist, and strives to further the dissemination of empirically supported treatment (EST) information by offering simple to understand, practical tips and solutions to help mental health consumers move past stress and anxiety.
Micah Ioffe, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders across the life span, with a particular interest and specialized training in the treatment of selective mutism, OCD, and body-focused repetitive behaviors. Ioffe is a member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), and the Selective Mutism Association. She is coauthor of Rewire Your Anxious Brains for Teens and Break Free from Intrusive Thoughts. Ioffe utilizes empirically supported approaches in her work with clients, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Ioffe has authored multiple research publications and presented her research on parent-adolescent communication and its influences on anxiety and related disorders at regional and national conferences.
Hannah Romain, LCSW, is a therapist and clinical supervisor in Chicago, IL, specializing in the treatment of anxiety and related disorders across the life span. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan and a member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Romain specializes in the use of evidence-based practices including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP) for the treatment of anxiety and related disorders including OCD, panic, specific phobias, and body-focused repetitive behaviors. In her practice, she works to harness client's innate abilities with empirically supported treatments to promote empowered and authentic living.