Dr. Debra Kissen’s work is shaped by lived experience. Before becoming a clinical psychologist—and before founding Light On Anxiety—she lived through an undiagnosed panic disorder at a time when she didn’t know panic was one of the most treatable mental health conditions. That experience taught her how confusing, isolating, and overwhelming anxiety can feel, especially when care is fragmented, explanations are unclear, or people are left believing something is “wrong” with them.

That personal journey informed every decision behind the Light On Anxiety model. Rather than offering piecemeal care, Light On Anxiety was intentionally designed as a comprehensive, outpatient, one-stop shop for anxiety treatment. Clients receive clear diagnosis, evidence-based therapy, medication management when appropriate, and practical education that helps them understand what’s happening in their brain and body—without jargon, stigma, or shame.