Academic Work

Below you will find a summary of my academic work. Please note that I am also available for - and frequently conduct - workshops, educational programs and seminars for schools, organizations, medical centers, etc. If you would like more information on the services I offer, please see the "Contact me" section of my site.

Publications

Original Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Schumpf, J. & Rego, S.A. (2009). Improve Sleep with Group CBT for Insomnia. Current Psychiatry, 8(4), 70.

Rego, S.A., Barlow, D.H., McCrady, B.S., Persons, J.B., Hildebrandt, T.B., & McHugh, R.K. (2009). Implementing Empirically Supported Treatments in "Real World" Clinical Settings: Your Questions Answered! The Behavior Therapist, 32(3), 52-58.

Maher, M.J., Rego, S.A., & Asnis, G.M. (2006). Sleep Disturbances in Patients with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Epidemiology, Impact, and Approaches to Management. CNS Drugs, 20(7), 567-590.

Rego, S.A., Muller, K.L., & Jacobson, C. (2005). 'Distracting' patients from anxiety. Current Psychiatry, 4(11), 2.

Rego, S.A. & Franklin, M.E. (2005). A Successful Application of Habit Reversal Training (HRT) In a Patient with Comorbid Trichotillomania and Dermatotillomania. Canadian Psychology, 46:2a, 79.

Rego, S.A. (2004). Results of the Professional Issues Committee Survey. Behavior Therapist, 27(7), 161.

Rego, S.A. (2004). Update from the Professional Issues Committee. Behavior Therapist, 27(5), 97.

Asnis, G.M., De La Garza, R., Rego, S.A., Henderson, M.A., & Reinus, J.F. (2004). Interferon for Hepatitis C Patients With Psychiatric Disorders. American Journal of Psychiatry, 161(12), 2332.

Sanderson, W.C. & Rego, S.A. (2000). Empirically supported treatment of panic disorder: Research, theory, and application of cognitive behavioral therapy. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 14(3), 219-244.

Sanderson, W.C. & Rego, S.A. (2000). Assessment and empirically supported psychological treatment of panic disorder and agoraphobia. Medscape Psychiatry. Available at: http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/350

Sanderson, W.C. & Rego, S.A. (2000). The movement towards evidence-based psychotherapies. Trends in Evidence-Based Neuropsychiatry, 2(5), 50-55.

Books

Rego, S.A. (in preparation). Treatment Plans and Interventions: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Guilford Press.

Chapters in books

Leahy, R.L. & Rego, S.A. (in press). Cognitive Restructuring. In William O’Donohue and Jane E. Fisher (Eds.). Core Principles of Cognitive Behavior Therapy. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Fishman, D.B., Rego, S.A., & Muller, K.L. (2010). The Conceptual Evolution of Behavior Therapy. In John Norcross, Gary VandenBos, and Don Freedheim (Eds.) History of Psychotherapy: Continuity and Change – 2^nd Edition. APA Press.

Rego, S.A., Muller, K.L., & Sanderson, W.C. (2009). Psychopathological Mechanisms Across Anxiety Disorders. In K. Salzinger and M. Serper (Eds.) Behavioral Mechanisms and Psychopathology: Advancing the Explanation of Its Nature, Cause, and Treatment. APA Press.

Rego, S.A. (2009). Culture and Anxiety disorders. In S. Eshun and R. Gurung (Eds.) Culture and Mental Health: Sociocultural Influences, Theory, and Practice. Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.

Muller, K.L., Rego, S.A., & Sanderson, W.C. (2008). Manualized Treatments in Psychotherapy. In L. L’Abate (Ed.) Towards a Science of Clinical Psychology: Laboratory Evaluations and Interventions. Nova Science Publishers, Inc.

Rego, S.A. & Muller, K.L. (2007). Panic attacks. In W.C. Sanderson and T.J. Bruce (Eds.). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders and Depression.

Sanderson, W.C. & Rego, S.A. (2002). Empirically supported treatment for panic disorder: Research, theory, and application of cognitive behavioral therapy. In R.L. Leahy & E.T. Dowd (Eds.), Clinical Advances in Cognitive Psychotherapy: Theory and Application. NY: Springer.

Sanderson, W.C. & Rego, S.A. (2001). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic Disorder: An Overview of Empirically Supported Treatment Strategies. In W.J. Lyddon and J.V. Jones (Eds.). Empirically-Supported Cognitive Therapies. New York: Springer Publishing Co.

Book reviews

Rego, S.A. (2011). Clinician's Guide to PTSD: A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach. Trauma Psychology Newsletter, 6(2), 8-9.

Rego, S.A. (2010). Psychologist, Heal Thyself: Perfecting the Art of Public Speaking. [Review of the book, Public speaking for psychologists: A lighthearted guide to research presentations, job talks, and other opportunities to embarrass yourself]. PsycCRITIQUES-Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books, 55 (No. 39), Article 3.

Rego, S.A. & Muller, K.L. (2009). Re-Thinking Cognitive Therapy: Make Way for Meta. [Review of the book, Metacognitive Therapy for Anxiety and Depression]. PsycCRITIQUES-Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books, 54 (No. 35), Article 2.

Rego, S.A. (2004). Cognitive Approaches to Obsessions and Compulsions: Theory, Assessment, and Treatment. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 18(4), 367-369.

Conference Presentations

Rego, S.A. (2012, April). Beating Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors: A Two-Pronged Approach" Workshop to be presented at the 32nd Annual Convention of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America in Arlington, Virginia, USA.

Rego, S.A. & Blackmore, M.A. (2012, April). Three Essential Pieces for Solving the Anxiety Puzzle" Workshop to be presented at the 32nd Annual Convention of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America in Arlington, Virginia, USA.

Rego, S.A. (Chair). Panel: Barlow, D.H., Fairburn, C., & Wilson, G.T. (2011, November). "When thinking changes your mind, that’s philosophy. When God changes your mind, that’s faith. When facts change your mind, that’s science" Panel presented at the 45th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Rego, S.A. (Chair). Panel: Antony, M.M., Dobson, K.S., Hofmann, S. G., & Wilson, G.T. (2011, November). "I know they “work” - but how do I do it? Strategies for integrating evidence-based treatments into your practice" Panel presented at the 45th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Rego, S.A. (Chair). Panel: Frost, R. & Steketee, G.S. (2011, November). "Animal Hoarding: Characteristics, Commonalities, and Clinical Challenges" Panel presented at the 45th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Siev, J. (Chair). Panel: Frost, R., Nock, M., Rego, S.A., Wilhelm, S., & Zeiss, A. (2011, November). "Careers in Clinical Psychology: Which Path Makes Sense for Me?" Panel presented at the 45th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Rego, S.A. (2011, July). "An Update on the Treatment of Body Focused Repetitive Disorders: HRT and Beyond." Workshop presented at the 18th Annual Conference of the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation. San Diego, California, USA.

Rego, S.A. (2011, June). "It’s an Anxious World! The Core CBT Interventions That You Should Know." Workshop presented at the 74th Annual Convention of the New York State Psychological Association.  New York, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. (2011, March). "The ABCs of ExRP for OCD." Workshop presented at the 31st Annual Conference of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

Rego, S.A. (2011, March). "Putting an End to Panic Disorder: The Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Way." Workshop presented at the 31st Annual Conference of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

Rego, S.A. (Chair). Panel: Barlow, D.H., Craske, M.G., & Greenberger, D. (2010, November). "Can We Get an Encore, Do You Want More (Lessons Learned From Treatment Failures)?" Panel presented at the 44th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. San Francisco, California, USA.

Rego, S.A. (2010, July). "Break free from Body Focused Repetitive Disorders Using Habit Reversal Training." Workshop presented at the 17th Annual Conference of the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation. Arlington, Virginia, USA.

Rego, S.A. (Chair). Panel: Abramowitz, J., Caballo, V., Chen, J., Huppert, J.D., & Robles, R. (2010, June). "Implementing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the Anxiety Disorders Around the World: Cultural Considerations and Challenges." Panel presented at the 6th World Congress of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Rego, S.A. (2010, March). "The “How To” of Habit Reversal Training (HRT) for Body-Focused Repetitive Disorders." Workshop presented at the 30th Annual Conference of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America. Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

Abramowitz, J. (Chair). Panel: Phillips, K., Stein, D., Lewis-Fernandez, R., Rego, S., Wilson, R., & Riemann, B. (2010, March). "DSM V: Its Impact on Practice and Research." Panel presented at the 30th Annual Conference of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America. Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

Rego, S.A. (Chair). Panel: Franklin, M.E., Shafran, R., & Wilson, G.T. (2009, November).  Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Clinical Practice: Strategies for Establishing and Maintaining an Evidence-Based Practice. Panel presented at the 43rd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. New York, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. (Chair). Panel: Hollon, S.D., & Wilson, G.T. (2009, November). Oops!... We Did It Again: More Lessons Learned From Treatment Failures. Panel presented at the 43rd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. New York, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. & Muller, K.L. (2009, March). Habit Reversal Therapy: An Evidence Based Treatment for Body-Focused Repetitive Disorders. Workshop presented at the 29th Annual Conference of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America. Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, USA.

Muller, K.L & Rego, S.A. (2009, March). An Insider’s Guide to Exposure Therapy for OCD. Workshop presented at the 29th Annual Conference of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America. Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, USA.

Rego, S.A. (Chair). Panel: Craske, M.G., Hollon, S.D., & Wilson, G.T. (2008, November). “Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda”: Lessons learned from treatment ‘failures’. Panel presented at the 42nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Orlando, Florida, USA.

Lau, A.W. (Moderator). Panel: Rego, S.A., Hsu, J., Iwamasa, G., & Tarlow, G. (2008, November). Issues in Professional Development: Keys to Establishing and Maintaining a Successful Career. Panel presented at the 42nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Orlando, Florida, USA.

Muller, K.L., Nagle, S., Mills, M.C., & Rego, S.A. (2008, November). Development and Implementation of an Integrated Weight Management Group. Poster presented at the 42nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Orlando, Florida, USA.

Fast, N. & Rego, S.A. (2008, November). An Application of CBT for Schizophrenia in an Asian-Born Outpatient with Limited Medication Response. Poster presented at the 42nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Orlando, Florida, USA.

Schultz, L.T. & Rego, S.A. (2008, November). Adjunctive CBT for Specific Phobia of Blood Injection Injury. Poster presented at the 42nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Orlando, Florida, USA.

Schumpf, J. & Rego, S.A. (2008, November). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I): Modifications and Outcomes for Outpatient Psychiatric Populations. Poster presented at the 42nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Orlando, Florida, USA.

Muller, K.L. & Rego, S.A. (2008, August). E/RP Exposed! An Insider’s Guide to Exposure Therapy for OCD. Workshop conducted at the 15th Annual Conference of the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation. Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Muller, K.L., Rego, S.A., Cohan, S.L., Fasulo, S.J., Harris, S.F., & Pressman, D.L. (2008, March). Development and Implementation of an “Adjunct” Cognitive Behavior Therapy Model. Poster presented at the 28th Annual Conference of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America. Savannah, Georgia, USA.

Rego, S.A. (Chair). Panel: Barlow, D.H., McCrady, B.S., Persons, J.B., & Hildebrandt, T.B. (2007, November). Implementing Empirically Supported Treatments in “Real World” Clinical Settings. Panel presented at the 41st Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Rego, S.A. & Muller, K.L. (2007, July). Birds of a Feather can be treated together: An Introduction to Habit Reversal Training for body-focused repetitive behaviors. Workshop conducted at the 14th Annual Conference of the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation. The Woodlands, Texas, USA.

Muller, K.L. & Rego, S.A. (2007, July). What is Exposure Treatment for OCD? A Psychoeducational Workshop for Sufferers, Family Members, and Providers. Workshop conducted at the 14th Annual Conference of the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation. The Woodlands, Texas, USA.

Rego, S.A. & Muller, K.L. (2007, May). Implementing a Stress Management Program in the Workplace. Workshop conducted at the 70th Annual Convention of the New York State Psychological Association. Albany, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. & Ryder, A.G. (2006, November). What went wrong? A partially successful translation of CBT for Compulsive Hoarding with a patient diagnosed with OCD and comorbid Dysthymia. Poster presented at the 40th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Harris, S.F. & Rego, S.A. (2006, November). CBT for Insomnia in a Russian-Born Patient with a Primary Psychotic Disorder. Poster presented at the 40th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Harding, O.R. & Rego, S.A. (2006, October). Use of the DSM's Not Otherwise Specified (NOS) Diagnostic Category. Poster presented at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. San Diego, California, USA.

Rego, S.A. & Muller, K.L. (2006, July). The A to Zzz's of Insomnia Treatment. Workshop conducted at the 13th Annual Conference of the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation. Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Muller, K.L. & Rego, S.A. (2006, July). The Basics of Exposure Therapy for OCD: A Psychoeducational Workshop for Sufferers, Family Members, and Providers. Workshop conducted at the 13th Annual Conference of the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation. Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Rego, S.A. & Muller, K.L. (2006, May). CBT for PTSD: Essential ingredients for an effective treatment. Workshop conducted at the 69th Annual Convention of the New York State Psychological Association. Lake Placid, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. & Muller, K.L. (2005, July). How to Find Help: A Map for the Mystified. Workshop conducted at the 12th Annual Conference of the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation. San Diego, California, USA.

Rego, S.A. & Franklin, M.E. (2005, June). A Successful Application of Habit Reversal Training (HRT) in a Patient with Comorbid Trichotillomania and Dermatotillomania. Poster presented at the 66th Annual Convention of the Canadian Psychological Association. Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Rego, S.A. & Muller, K.L. (2005, May). Out of the lab and into your practice: Evidence-based assessment and treatment of panic disorder and agoraphobia. Workshop conducted at the 68th Annual Convention of the New York State Psychological Association. Ellenville, New York, USA.

Riggs, D.S., Kalmanson, D., Rego, S., Volpicelli, J., & Foa, E.B. (2003, November). Mechanisms of Comorbidity in PTSD and Alcohol Dependence: Implications for Treatment. Paper presented at the 37th Annual Convention of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy. Boston, MA, USA.

Franklin, M.E., Keuthen, N.J., Furr, J.M., Anderson, E., Rego, S., & Foa, E.B. (2002, November). Trichotillomania and OCD: Monozygotic Twins or Distant Cousins? Paper presented at the 36th Annual Convention of Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy. Reno, Nevada, USA.

Rego, S.A. (2001, July). Treating Panic Disorder: An Exploration of the Impact of Cognitive Restructuring and Session Spacing. Poster presented at the 2001 World Congress of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Koch, W.J., Rego, S., Newth, S., & O'Neill, M. (2001, July). Empirically Supported Treatments in Internships and Applied Settings. Paper presented at the 2001 World Congress of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  

Rego, S.A. (1999, October). Designing and Implementing a Specialized Treatment Program Within a General Psychological Clinic. Paper presented at the Rutgers University Board of Trustees Advisory Committee Meeting. Winants Hall, Rutgers University, New Jersey.  

Pastor, J. & Rego, S.A. (1999, October). F.O.O.D. (Focus On Our Diversity): The Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of an Initiative to Explore Diversity Among Mental Health Professionals. Poster presented at the 5th Annual Student Alliance on Multicultural and Mental Health Issues Conference. Teachers College, Columbia University, New York.

Plenary Sessions, Keynote Addresses, and Grand Rounds

Rego, S.A. (2011, April). All for one and one for all: The core CBT strategies for treating anxiety. Grand Rounds, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. Bronx, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. (2010, September). Conquer insomnia with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: An Introduction to CBT-I. Grand Rounds, Department of Psychiatry, Interfaith Medical Center. Brooklyn, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. (2009, October). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Practical Approach for Managing Pain. Grand Rounds, Department of Psychiatry, Interfaith Medical Center. Brooklyn, New York, USA.

Iwamasa, G. & Rego, S.A. (2009, August). To Be or Not To Be: PhD/PsyD: Stereotypes Revisited. Plenary Session, 2009 Convention of the American Psychological Association. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Rego, S.A.  (2009, February). The Third Wave of Behavior Therapy. Grand Rounds, Department of Psychiatry, Interfaith Medical Center. Brooklyn, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. & Muller, K.L. (2008, October). Facilitating Change: Theory and Practice. Keynote address for the 2008 National Case Management week at the Care Management Company. Yonkers, NY, USA.

Rego, S.A.  (2008, February). Psychopathological mechanisms across anxiety disorders: Treatment implications. Grand Rounds, Department of Psychiatry, Interfaith Medical Center. Brooklyn, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. (2006, May). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the Anxiety Disorders: An Overview of the Major Treatment Strategies. Grand Rounds, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. Bronx, New York, USA.

Other Invited Presentations

Rego, S.A.  (2010, October). The 123's of CBT for Anxiety. Ackerman Institute for the Family. New York, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A.  (2010, October). Building Your CBT 'Tool Kit'. "Food for Thought" Program, Metropolitan Chapter of the New York State Society for Clinical Social Work. New York, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A.  (2009, November). Navigating the Internship Process. Colloquium for the Department of Psychology, Hofstra University. Hempstead, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. & Muller, K.L. (2008, May). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression. Presented at the 2008 Spring Symposium of The Henry and Lucy Moses Community Advisory Board “Understanding and Treating Depression in the Bronx.” Bronx, New York, USA

Rego, S.A.  (2008, February). Navigating the Internship Process. Colloquium for the Department of Psychology, Hofstra University. Hempstead, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. & Muller, K.L. (2007, November). The Challenges of Change in the Workplace. Workshop conducted at the 8^th Leadership Development Institute for Montefiore Medical Center. White Plains, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A.  (2007, April). CBT-I: An Evidence-Based Intervention for Insomnia. 50th anniversary Colloquium Series, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University. Bronx, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A.  (2007, March). Eliciting the Relaxation Response: An experiential lecture. Sleep Medicine Conference, Department of Neurology, Montefiore Medical Center. Bronx, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A.  (2006, December). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Insomnia. Sleep Medicine Conference, Department of Neurology, Montefiore Medical Center. Bronx, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. (2005, November). Insomnia: What it is and how it can be treated. Presented at the Presbyterian Senior Services - Caregivers Support Program. Bronx, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. & Maher, M. (2005, June). Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. PGY-1 Resident lecture. Bronx, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. (2004, June). Behavioral Cognitive Approaches to Managing Insomnia. Presented at the 2004 Academic Summit “Optimizing Patient Care and Managing Comorbid Disorders”. Bronx, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. (2004, June). Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Depression. Presented at the Symposium “Advances In The Treatment of Depression”. New York, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. (2004, April). Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia: Theory, Assessment, and Treatment. Guest lecture given in Cognitive Behavioral Assessment and Treatment Planning (Adult), Graduate Level Course, Department of Psychology, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Rego, S.A. (2003, December). Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Presented at the Symposium “New Insights Into PTSD”. New York, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. (2003, April). Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia: Theory, Assessment, and Treatment. Guest lecture given in Cognitive Behavioral Assessment and Treatment Planning (Adult), Graduate Level Course, Department of Psychology, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Rego, S.A. (1999, April). Behavior Management and Adolescents: Keys to Improving and Maintaining Positive Behavior. Workshop conducted at IEP Youth Services, Inc., Freehold, New Jersey.

Rego, S.A. (1998, October). Behavior Management and Adolescents: Dealing with Noncompliance. Workshop conducted at IEP Youth Services, Inc., Freehold, New Jersey.