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Simon A. Rego, PsyD, ABPP, ACT

Board Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Psychology

Fellow, American Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology

Diplomate and Fellow, Academy of Cognitive Therapy

Director of Clinical Training, American Institute for Cognitive Therapy.

Associate Director,
Cognitive Therapy Center of Long Island

Adjunct Clinical Supervisor, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University

Adjunct Clinical Supervisor, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University.

Consultant,
Sleep Wake Disorders Center, Department of Neurology, Montefiore Medical Center

Consultant,
Institutional Review Board, Biomedical Research Alliance of New York

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, a Fellow of the American Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology, and a Diplomate and Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. My expertise is in the assessment and treatment of anxiety (e.g., Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, etc.), mood (e.g., Depression, Bipolar), sleep (e.g., Insomnia), and body focused repetitive disorders (e.g., trichotillomania, compulsive skin picking, nail biting, etc.).

Goals:

I plan to make this website a place where people can come to learn more about the field of clinical psychology and some of the better psychological resources that are available for treating psychiatric disorders. In particular, I will focus on:

Describing clinical psychology and the different types of therapists
Describing evidence-based psychological treatments (treatments that have been tested by researchers)
Summarizing the latest research findings on different psychological disorders
Offering book recommendations - for both clinicians and patients
Providing links to other useful sites

News:

In November 2010, I will be chairing the panel, "Can We Get an Encore, Do You Want More (Lessons Learned From Treatment Failures)?" at the 44th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. San Francisco, California, USA. Click here for more information about the convention.
In September 2010, I was quoted in the article, "Is it time to break up with your therapist?" by Deborah Wiig, a reporter from Moodletter.com. Click here to read it.
In August 2010, I appeared on Cityscape with host George Bodarky, on the National Public Radio affiliate station, WFUV 90.7 FM in NYC, discussing the rising bed bug infestation of New York City as part of their "Pests in the City" episode. Click here to listen to it on iTunes. (I am on from 8:00-9:30).
In August 2010, I was accepted into the Cambridge Who’s Who among Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs.
In August 2010, I appeared on News Talk 650 CKOM's John Gormley Live, discussing the miners trapped in a Chilean mine since August 5th. Click here to listen to it. (I am on from 19:47 to 27:17).
In August 2010, I was quoted in the article "Trapped Chilean Miners Face Psychological Challenges" by Kim Carollo, a reporter from ABC News. Click here to read it.
In August 2010, I appeared on KFWB-CBS Radio-LA's Afternoon News with Maggie McKay & Michael Shappee discussing internet romance.
In August 2010, I was quoted in the article "Web Connection Raises Chances of Romance" by Amanda Gardner, a reporter for HealthDay. Click here to read it.
In August 2010, I was quoted in the article "Did you hear? Grunting helps tennis pros add power" by Robert Cribb, a reporter for the Toronto Star. Click here to read it.
In July 2010, I conducted a workshop ("Break free from Body Focused Repetitive Disorders Using Habit Reversal Training") at the 17th Annual Conference of the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation in Arlington, Virginia. Click here for a copy of the conference program.
In July 2010, I was quoted in the article, "How to have less stress on vacation - Planning can make a difference." by Deborah Wiig, a reporter from Moodletter.com. Click here to read it.
In June 2010, I was quoted in the article "Dating again? Reflect, floss and lose the nose hair" by Robert Cribb, a reporter for the Toronto Star. Click here to read it.
In June 2010, I chaired the panel, "Implementing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the Anxiety Disorders Around the World: Cultural Considerations and Challenges" at the 6th World Congress of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (WCBCT) in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Click here for more information on the WCBCT.
In June 2010, I was quoted in the article, "You just don’t understand! How to connect when there’s a mood or anxiety disorder in the family." by Deborah Wiig, a reporter from Moodletter.com. Click here to read it.
In May 2010, I was quoted in an article called, "Doctor-Recommended Tips for Anxiety" by Dorothy Foltz-Gray, a reporter for Lifescript. Click here to read it.
In May 2010, I was quoted in an article called, "How to Get Motivated to Exercise: Tips From Personal Trainers" in My Family Doctor. Click here to read it.
In May 2010, I was quoted in an article called, "Are You at Risk for Depression?" by Wyatt Myers, a reporter for Everyday Health. Click here to read it.
In April 2010, I was quoted in an article called, "Helping Employees Cool It" by Kathryn Tyler, a reporter for HR Magazine. Click here to read it.
In April 2010, I was quoted in an article called, "Getting to the Roots of Anxiety" by Marie Suszynski, a reporter for Everyday Health. Click here to read it.
In April 2010, I was quoted in an article called, "What Is Anticipatory Anxiety?" by Marie Suszynski, a reporter for Everyday Health. Click here to read it.
In March 2010, I was interviewed on the topic of compulsive hoarding by Marcelina Hardy, a reporter for LoveToKnow.com. Click here to read it.
In March 2010, I was quoted in the article "When 'sorry' is harder than the hardest word" by Robert Cribb, a reporter for the Toronto Star. Click here to read it.
In March 2010, I was on a panel ("DSM V: Its Impact on Practice and Research") and conducted a workshop ("The “How-To” of Habit Reversal Training (HRT) for Body-Focused Repetitive Disorders") at the 30th Annual Conference of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America in Baltimore, Maryland. Click here for a copy of the conference program.
In February 2010, I was quoted in the article "10 Easy Ways to Gain More Confidence" by Brie Gatchalian, a reporter for SheKnows.com. Click here to read it.
In February 2010, I was quoted in the article "Beating the Winter Blues" by Anna Kathagnarath, a reporter for The University Daily Kansan. Click here to read it.
In January 2010, I was quoted in the article "Upside of the Recession" by Ginny Graves, a reporter for Family Circle Magazine. Click here to read it.
As of January 4, 2010 I will be in a new position: Director of Clinical Training at the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy. Click here for more information on the AICT!
In November 2009 I was quoted in the article "Soothing Anger-Management Techniques" by Christopher Steiner, a reporter for Forbes. Click here to read it.
In October 2009 I was quoted in the article "Seeking Help for Health's Sake" by Camille Noe Pagán, a reporter for Arthritis Today. Click here to read it.
In the October 2009 issue of All You Magazine I am credited at the end of the article "I Conquered My Greatest Fear" by Melissa Fiorenza. Click here to read it.
In September 2009, I was quoted in the article "Combat Exposure Tied to Chronic High Blood Pressure" by Ed Edelson, a reporter for HealthDay. Click here to read it.
In September 2009, I was quoted in the article "Trauma From Iraq Could Alter Veterans' Brains" by Steven Reinberg, a reporter for HealthDay. Click here to read it.
In September 2009, I was interviewed for an article on "Cyberchondria" by Norine Dworkin-McDaniel, a reporter from Family Circle Magazine. The article will be coming out later this year.

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