Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Ken Goodman, LCSW, specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders and OCD.  He authored and produced The Anxiety Solution Series, a 12 hour  audio program, Break Free from Anxiety, a coloring self-help book, and The Emetophobia Manual, a self-help book for those who suffer from the fear of vomit. He conducts workshops at universities and organizations including USC, UCLA, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America's annual conference and the International OCD Foundation.  Ken earned his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from UCLA and treats children, teens, and adults in his practice in Los Angeles. Ken serves on the ADAA Board of Directors and is the board liaison to ADAA’s Public Education committee Ken has written several articles and has been featured in webinars and videos on the ADAA website. Ken has been an ADAA member since 2009. 

Jill M. Emanuele, PhD is Founder and Executive Director of Urban Yin Psychology, PLLC, based in New York City.  She previously served as Vice-President, Clinical Training and Senior Psychologist at the Child Mind Institute. She has a breadth of experience in the evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents, young adults, and adults with mood disorders, as well as the spectrum of psychiatric disorders, with a special focus on complex presentations. Dr. Emanuele has significant expertise in evidence-based treatments including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), radically open DBT, family therapy and mindfulness training.  Furthermore, she has experience in global work through clinical implementation initiatives.  Dr. Emanuele has extensive experience in supervising clinicians and trainees in multiple disciplines and has served in multiple administrative leadership roles.  Furthermore, she has significant experience in developing clinical training programs that serve youth.

Dr. Emanuele completed her undergraduate studies with degrees in Psychology and Music from the University of Richmond, and her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from George Mason University.  She completed her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship in child and adolescent psychology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center (LIJ; now Northwell Health) in New York City, and has worked in several hospital settings including LIJ-Hillside Hospital, Montefiore Medical Center, and Bronx Children’s Psychiatric Center (now New York City Children’s Center).  Dr. Emanuele has presented at academic medical centers, professional conferences, public and private schools, and community organizations on the topics of mindfulness, adolescent depression and suicide, adolescent self-injury, DBT, and adolescent borderline personality disorder, and co-authored book chapters on some of these important topics.  She also provides education through multiple forms of media including television, radio, internet, and podcasts.  

Dr. Emanuele has been a member of ADAA since 2003 and has served in multiple capacities including the Chair of the Clinical Track for the Career Development Leadership Program (CDLP), the Conference Committee, and the Membership Committee. Dr. Emanuele joined the ADAA Board in 2022.  She now serves as Secretary for the Board.