Debra Kissen, PhD

Debra Kissen, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and CEO of Light On Anxiety CBT Treatment Center. Kissen specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and related disorders, and is coauthor of The Panic Workbook for Teens, Rewire Your Anxious Brains for Teens, and Break Free from Intrusive Thoughts. Kissen also has a special interest in the principles of mindfulness and their application for anxiety disorders, and has presented her research on CBT and mindfulness-based treatments for anxiety and related disorders at regional and national conferences. Kissen is cochair of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America Public Education Committee, and was recipient of the 2020 Gratitude for Giving Spirit Award, and the 2018 Anxiety Depression Association of America Member of Distinction Award. Kissen often serves as a media psychologist, and strives to further the dissemination of empirically supported treatment (EST) information by offering simple to understand, practical tips and solutions to help mental health consumers move past stress and anxiety.