Jasper Smits, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. The main objective of his research program is to improve the treatment of anxiety disorders (e.g., social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder) and related problems (e.g., smoking, overeating, physical inactivity). Jasper has published over 150 articles, book chapters, and books.
Laura Lokers, LMSW is a licensed clinical social worker and worked in the University of Michigan's Department of Psychiatry, Anxiety Disorders Program for 10 years before co-founding the Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center of Ann Arbor. Ms. Lokers received her Master's degree from the University of Michigan School of Social Work in 2005 and has specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for a variety of anxiety, mood disorders and OCD. Ms.
Jami Socha, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist at the Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center of Ann Arbor where she specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders. Dr. Socha received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, and completed her internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan. Dr.
Dr. Bruce Riser is an R & D Pharmaceutical Leader / Biotech Founder, CEO/CSO and an expert in cardio-renal and fibrotic disease. After a career in pharmaceutical R&D and research in academic medicine, Dr. Riser founded BLR Bio. It's mission is to discover and develop first-in-class technology to diagnose, prevent and treat chronic disease and cancer, the two largest killers in the Western world.
Dr. Yip is a clinical psychologist, author, speaker, and a nationally recognized OCD, anxiety, and parenting expert. She developed the Family Systems Based Strategic CBT, and has treated severe OCD & anxiety disorders for almost two decades. She’s been featured in various media venues, and co-hosts the StressLess Life Podcast. In 2008, she found the Renewed Freedom Center – Los Angeles to provide the most advanced treatment for those suffering from OCD and anxiety disorders.
Dr. Kenneth E. Towbin, M.D., is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at the George Washington University School of Medicine and is the Chief of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Emotion and Development Branch in the Intramural Research Program at NIMH. Dr. Towbin has been with NIMH for 17 years. Dr.
