Hello...

Welcome to my website! My name is Dr. Simon Rego. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Board Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology, Certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy by the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies, a Fellow of the American Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology, and a Diplomate and  Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.  I am also on the Board of Directors of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America and the Editor of the Trauma Psychology Newsletter, a membership publication of the Division of Trauma Psychology (Division 56), of the American Psychological Association. Click here for more information on the Division of Trauma Psychology.

My expertise is in the assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders, such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Specific Phobias. I also treat mood disorders, such as Depression and Bipolar Disorder, as well as sleep disorders (e.g., insomnia, nightmares), and all of the body-focused repetitive disorders (e.g., trichotillomania, compulsive skin picking, nail biting, etc.).

Goals:

I want this website to be a place where you can come to learn more about the field of clinical psychology, some of the more commonly diagnosed mental health disorders, the different types of therapists that you can turn to for help with your problems, and the various evidence-based treatments that are available for help with these disorders (along with summaries of the latest research findings on treatments). I will also provide you with book recommendations and other resources (e.g., links, videos, conferences, web links) that you might find helpful. And of course, you'll also be able to find out more about who I am and what I've been up to!

I hope you find this site useful! If there is something you believe I could add (or edit!), please do not hesitate to contact me!

Best wishes,

Dr. Simon A. Rego


News:

  • In May/June 2012, I was quoted in the article, "Be Fearless" by Sandra Gordon of Weight Watchers. Click here to read it.
     

  • In May 2012, I was quoted in the article, "Psychotherapy: When Is It Over?" by Tom Gray of Achieve Solutions. Click here to read it.
     

  • In May 2012, I was quoted in the article, "How Stress Affects Major Depression" on RealAge. Click here to read it.
     

  • In May 2012, I was quoted in the article, "Environmental stress adds up, so learn to say 'Ahhh...'" by Jan Sheehan of USA WEEKEND Magazine. Click here to read it.
     

  • In May 2012, I was quoted in the article, "8 Ways to Get Over a Bad Day" by Bethany Heitman of Cosmopolitan. Click here to read it.
     

  • In April 2012, I was quoted in the article, "San Francisco Giants Baseball Player Aubrey Huff Takes Leave for Anxiety" by Mikaela Conley of ABC News. Click here to read it.
     

  • In April 2012, I was quoted in the article, "Wallower, bottler or yeller? Understanding your anger style" by Camille Noe Pagan of MSNBC.com. Click here to read it.
     

  • In April 2012, I conducted the workshop, "Beating Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors: A Two-Pronged Approach" at the 32nd Annual Convention of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America in Arlington, Virginia, USA. Click here for more information about the convention.
     

  • In April 2012, I conducted the workshop, "Three Essential Pieces for Solving the Anxiety Puzzle" at the 32nd Annual Convention of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America in Arlington, Virginia, USA. Click here for more information about the convention.
     

  • In March 2012, I was quoted in the article, "Cognitive Behavior Therapy" by Jessica Gross of YouBeauty. Click here to read it.
     

  • In March 2012, I was quoted in the article, "Soldier's Alleged Kandahar Killing Spree: Were Warning Signs Missed?" by Dan Childs of ABC News. Click here to read it.
     

  • In March 2012, I was quoted in the article, "U.S. Army Suicides Rising Sharply" by by Steven Reinberg of HealthDay. Click here to read it.
     

  • In March 2012, I was quoted in the article, "Narcotic Painkillers Another Threat to Traumatized War Vets" by Steven Reinberg of HealthDay. Click here to read it.
     

  • In February 2012, I was quoted in the article, "Learn to be Assertive and Love it!" by Elizabeth DeVita-Raeburn of Health magazine. Click here to read it.
     

  • On February 6, 2012, I appeared in the story, "The Emotional Stress of Being a Fan" on Fox 47 News. Click here to watch a portion of it.
     

  • On February 2, 2012, I was interviewed on the topic of "Superbowl Anxieties" on Fox News. Click here to watch it and here to see a online article based on it.
     

  • In January 2012, I was Certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy by the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies. Click here for more information on the CACBT.
     

  • In January 2012, I was quoted in the article, "Why We Troll" by Mat Honan of Gizmodo.com. Click here to read it.
     

  • In December 2011, I was quoted in the article, "How to Make New Year's Resolutions That You'll Actually Follow" by Patricia Quigley of U.S. News & World Report. Click here to read it.
     

  • In December 2011, I was quoted in the article, "The rise of hoarding" by Sophie Robehmed of BBC News Magazine. Click here to read it.
     

  • In December 2011, I was quoted in the article, "Stress and Anxiety: A common holiday fear" by Kai Colvin of WhereismyDoctor.com. Click here to read it.
     

  • In December 2011, I was quoted in the article, "Peace Offering" by Olga Norstrom of Better Homes & Gardens Magazine. Click here to read it.
     

  • In December 2011, I was quoted in the article, "Empathy: How It Changes Your Friendships, Job and Life" by Elizabeth DeVita-Raeburn of Self Magazine. Click here to read it.
     

  • In November 2011, I was quoted in the article, "Red State, Blue State: 10 Tips for Feuding Families" by Anne Harding of Health.com. Click here to read it.
     

  • In November 2011, I was quoted in the article, "Midlife grad students" by Kirsten Weir of gradPSYCH Magazine. Click here to read it.
     

  • In November 2011, I was quoted in the article, "Money Trouble? 14 Depression-Fighting Tips" by Anne Harding of Health.com. Click here to read it.
     

  • In November 2011, I was quoted in the article, "Handling Holiday Stress" in The Right Track magazine. Click here to read it.
     

  • In November 2011, I chaired the panel, "When thinking changes your mind, that’s philosophy. When God changes your mind, that’s faith. When facts change your mind, that’s science" at the 45th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
     

  • In November 2011, I chaired the panel, "I know they “work” - but how do I do it? Strategies for integrating evidence-based treatments into your practice" at the 45th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
     

  • In November 2011, I chaired the panel, "Animal Hoarding: Characteristics, Commonalities, and Clinical Challenges" at the 45th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
     

  • In November 2011, I was a panelist on, "Careers in Clinical Psychology: Which Path Makes Sense for Me?" at the 45th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
     

  • On Sunday, November 6, 2011, I led the workshop, "It’s an Anxious World! The Three Core CBT Interventions for Anxiety Disorders That Every Clinician Should Know" at the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy in New York City, New York, USA.
     

  • In October 2011, I was quoted in the article, "Mental Health Checklist: How to gather important info about your family history" by Dorothy Foltz-Gray, a reporter from Spry. Click here to read it.
     

  • On October 17, 2011, I was interviewed on the topic of "Coping with stress in harsh economic times" by Bob Lee from BronxNet's weekly live television program OPEN. Click here to watch it.
     

  • On September 9, 2011, I was interviewed on the topic of "9/11 Anxiety" on Fox News. Click here to watch it.
     

  • In September 2011, I was quoted in the article, "How to help a friend through a breakup" by Selena Dehne, a reporter from Fabulous Living. Click here to read it.
     

  • In September 2011, I was quoted in the article, "No promotion yet? Maybe you're not the boss' favorite" by Eve Tahmincioglu, a reporter from MSNBC.com. Click here to read it.
     

  • In September 2011, I participated on the Question & Answer: Internship Director Panel at the 21st Annual Peter Lincoln Internship Fair at Columbia University Teachers College. Click here for more information on about the internship fair.
     

  • In August 2011, I was quoted in the article, "Avoid Business Travel Stress" by Charles Passy, a reporter from Achieve Solutions. Click here to read it.
     

  • In August 2011, I was quoted in the article, "Anxious? How to Stop Tension in Its Tracks" from Woman’s World Magazine. Click here to read it.
     

  • In August 2011, I was quoted in the article, "How a Fat Wallet Makes You Spend More" by Charles Passy, a reporter from SmartMoney Magazine. Click here to read it.
     

  • In August 2011, I was quoted in the article, "Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy" by Kimberly Holland, a reporter from HelpForDepression.com. Click here to read it.
     

  • In July 2011, I was credited as a contributor to the book, "Your Mental Health Questions Answered" by J. Lucy Boyd. Click here to get it.
     

  • In July 2011, I conducted a workshop called, "An Update on the Treatment of Body Focused Repetitive Disorders: HRT and Beyond" at the 18th Annual Conference of the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation. San Diego, California, USA. Click here for more information about the conference.
     

  • In July 2011, I was quoted in the article, "When Flirting Goes Wrong" by Jenna Goudreau, a reporter from Forbes. Click here to read it.
     

  • In July 2011, I was quoted in the article, "Thirst for career happiness is bumming us out" by Eve Tahmincioglu, a reporter from MSNBC.com. Click here to read it.
     

  • In July 2011, I was quoted in the article, "10 Depression Symptoms to Watch For" by Wyatt Myers, a reporter from Everyday Health. Click here to read it.
     


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