Press & Media Inquiries
Dr. Debra Kissen & her Light on Anxiety team are passionate about enhancing the dissemination of high quality, consumer friendly, mental health information and therefore enjoys her role as a media psychologist. Dr. Kissen & her Light on Anxiety team are available for ongoing press and media inquiries on evidenced based practice (EBP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety, depression and related disorders.
See below for a sample of articles Dr. Kissen and her Light on Anxiety Team have contributed to.
To discuss future speaking engagements, call (312) 508-3645 or send us a message.
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Dr. Kissen Explores The Benefits of “Walk and Talk” Therapy
“If I have somebody experiencing mild, moderate, even severe depression, they’re coming in and...
In a pandemic year, walk and talk therapy is helping some Chicago residents get exercise and receive counseling
Dr. Kissen Offers Insight on This Year’s “Holiday Blues”
"When severe distress begins to impair functioning, and symptoms become more frequent than...
Therapists Predict How The Holidays Will Affect Our Mental Health
Dr. Kissen offers tips on coping with election stress
“When we avoid exploring our fear, it’s like watching a scary movie with our hands over our...
Dr. Ioffe Highlights Benefits of ERP Through Telehealth Sessions
Take a look at this article on mental health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, recently...
Dr. Kissen Offers Advice For Overcoming Mental Exhaustion
Dr. Kissen was recently featured in wtop's article about how to work through mental exhaustion in...
Tips for Overcoming Mental Exhaustion | WTOP
Dr. Kissen offers tips on how to manage financial stress
Hear some quick, practical tips from two certified financial planners from BDF LCC in Chicago on...
Financial Stress Due to COVID-19 - Learn Stress-Relieving Tips from Anxiety & Financial Experts
Dr. Kissen offers suggestions on stress reducing activities you can practice at home
"Getting out of your head and into your senses (in this case, your sense of touch) can bring you...
Experts Agree That Baking Is One of the Best Things You Can Do to Relieve Stress Right Now
Tips and Strategies for Families to Manage Coronavirus Anxiety
ADAA members Ken Goodman, LCSW, Debra Kissen, PhD, MHSA and David H....
Dr. Kissen Explores New Mediums To Practice Mindfulness
"Mindfulness is really about fully engaging in whatever anchor you choose, one could mindfully wash...
Here's why 'Animal Crossing' is great for your mental health right now
Dr. Kissen Gives Tips on Managing Eating Habits Under Stress
“When you’re about to be eaten by a lion, and you either need to fight or take flight, it’s...
How to Manage Stress Eating (or Not Eating)
Dr. Kissen Offers Advice For Balancing Coronavirus Social Media Consumption
"We can't put our heads in the sand and pretend this is not happening, because that's not healthy...
Dr. Kissen and Other ADAA Members Offer Advice on Coronavirus Anxiety
In the past few days Coronavirus anxiety has risen to a new high....
Tips For Managing Corona Virus Anxiety Part 2
Dr. Kissen Offers Help For Keeping Coronavirus Anxiety in Perspective
Coronavirus anxiety is still very much alive in the United States and abroad. In this clip Dr....
Coronavirus anxiety reports up, doctors say; encourage public to stay calm, keep perspective on COVID-19
Dr. Kissen Offers Help on Managing Coronavirus Anxiety
The novel coronavirus is making everyone anxious. But there are ways to cope....
How to Manage Your Coronavirus Anxiety
Dr. Kissen Discusses How to Figure Out if Therapy is Working for You
“In the movies, it seems like therapy is just talking and the point of it is to talk....
How to Survive Coronavirus Anxiety & Other Life Stressors
Dr. Kissen, CEO of Light on Anxiety CBT Treatment Center of Chicago, offers tips & tools to...
Dr. Kissen Discusses How CBT Can Help Treat BFRB’s Such As Skin Picking and Trichotillomania
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Dr. Kissen explores the possible benefits of “Adult Dorms”
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Millennials Are Lonely. Can ‘Adult Dorms’ Fill the Void?
Dr. Kissen shares tips on how to keep your life balanced during the holidays
Your Holiday Survival Guide
Dr. Kissen shares insight on why we connect with our favorite fictional characters
Why Do Some People Get So Attached to Fictional Characters? We Asked an Expert
Dr. Kissen offers help on navigating the stress of the holidays
Pick your top two or three predicted stressors and have one or two action steps to help mitigate...
Opinion: Not all feel jolly for the holiday season
Dr. Kissen offers tips on how to have a healthy morning ritual with your phone
There’s nothing wrong necessarily with starting your day with your phone and your emails, but it...
Checking Your Phone When You First Wake Up Doesn’t Have To Be Bad
Anxiety takes many surprising forms but the good news is it is super treatable
If The New iPhone Design Makes You Uncomfortable, There’s A Psychological Reason Why
How To Manage Extreme Anxiety
Dr. Kissen, CEO, Light on Anxiety CBT Treatment Center, discusses tips on how to treat anxiety...
Mindfulness to Beat End of Summer Anxiety
How To Stop August Anxiety Before It Even Begins
How “Fragilizing” Is Harming Your Relationships
Dr. Kissen, Executive Director of Light on Anxiety CBT Treatment Center offer tips to help move...
How "Fragilizing" Is Harming Your Relationships
You Need Not White Knuckle Your Way Through Life. High Functioning Anxiety Can Be Treated With CBT.
Dr. Kissen, Executive Director of Light on Anxiety CBT Treatment Center, describes what high...
When Anxiety Steals Your Joy—Even If You're Functioning Fine | Bottom Line Inc
This Too Shall Pass: How Your Phone and Other Common Technology Can Assist You In Moving Past A Panic Attack
Dr. Kissen, Executive Director of Light on Anxiety CBT Treatment Center, describes how technology...
Fight, flight and phones: How photos in my camera roll get me through panic attacks
Social Anxiety and How It Relates to Fearing Social Awkwardness
Dr. Kissen, Executive Director of Light on Anxiety CBT Treatment Center, describes how to move...
Quick Tips to Combat Stigma Around Mental Health
In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, here are some tips and tricks for combatting the...
Dr. Kissen Debunks Common Anxiety Myths #MythBusters
ADAA Member Experts Debunk Common Anxiety Myths #MythBusters
How Technology Can Assist In Meeting Your Mental Health Goals
Dr. Kissen, Executive Director of Light on Anxiety CBT Treatment Center how technology can assist...
Mental Health Spotlight: Debra Kissen, PhD, MHSA, Executive Director at Light on Anxiety - Thrive Global
Anxiety is NOT Your Enemy
Dr. Kissen, Executive Director of Light on Anxiety CBT Treatment Center, describes what anxiety...
Anxiety is a Necessary Precursor for Success - Thrive Global
What is High Functioning Anxiety?
Dr. Kissen, Executive Director of Light on Anxiety CBT Treatment Center, describes what high...
Here’s How To Tell If You’re In A “Funk,” Or If You’re Dealing With High-Functioning Depression
Calming Teen Panic Attacks
Calming Teen Panic Attacks Guest: Debra Kissen, Clinical Psychologist, Executive Director of Light...
Dr. Kendall speaks about her research on psychosocial treatment for juvenile offenders
Dr. Kendall's research shows juvenile offenders who received a unique two-week psychosocial...
Dr Kissen Offer Tips to Help Your Teen Move Past Anxiety
Three Ways to Support Teen Mental Health
Dr. Kissen Shares on How To Get Over Your Fear Of Working Out In Front Of Others
"It's vulnerable,"Debra Kissen, PhD, clinical director of Light on Anxiety says....
How To Get Over Your Fear Of Working Out In Front Of Others
Do I have “normal anxiety” or an Anxiety Disorder?
What Clues Suggest You’re More Likely to Suffer From Anxiety? | Patient Advice | US News
WGN presents: Wellness Wednesday with Dr. Debra Kissen
Dr. Debra Kissen joins WGN to discuss the Madden shooting and how teens today learn to cope with...
Wellness Wednesday with Dr. Kissen, Mollie Rehner, Dr. Lars Dingman and Favorite Lunchroom Snacks | Full Show (Aug 29th)
New Mental Health Newsletter: Coping
I am thrilled to be a part of this important initiative! Send me your questions by signing up for...
Dr. Kissen Shares on How Exercise Can Improve Your Mental Health
"While exercise isn't the 'full solution' for any mental health problems, it's definitely an...
Dr Kissen offers help and tips to manage anxiety and depression associated with financial stress
Debra Kissen, PhD, a member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, says that because...
Why Being Broke Is Actually Depressing
Debra Kissen, PhD, a member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, says that because stress is associated with situations where your survival or safety feels at risk, not having enough to survive on is definitely something that would trigger a stressful response in your body. And feeling stressed over a consistent period of time can be overwhelming and increase your risk for depression.
Dr. Kissen offers tips to move past anxiety, depression and social isolation to the WGN audience
Dr. Kissen offers tips to move past anxiety, depression and social isolation to the WGN audience....
FOMO for the Summer, The Life of Anthony Bourdain is Celebrated, The Future of the Democratic Party | Full Show (June 27th)
Tonight on The Patti Vasquez Show with Andrea Darlas - Are you feeling the FOMO this Summer? Dr. Debra Kissen helps listeners understand and handle their "Fear Of Missing Out" whether it be through social media or life itself.
Dr. Kissen Offers Helpful Tips On All Things Panic
In honor of Mental Health Month, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America held a...
Dr. Kissen offers tips on how to help move past test anxiety
What To Do If You Get Anxious AF During A Test
Do you blank out during tests and interviews?
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Dr. Kissen Shares Tips on How to Overcome Shyness at Parties and at Work
Shy people might seem like completely different people in front of family and close friends....
How to Overcome Shyness at Parties and at Work | Reader's Digest
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Tips and help to move past shyness and social anxiety
Just because someone isn’t talking much doesn’t mean they’re shy, adds Debra Kissen, PhD,...
How to Overcome Shyness at Parties and at Work | Reader's Digest
Just because someone isn’t talking much doesn’t mean they’re shy, adds Debra Kissen, PhD, MHSA, clinical director of Light on Anxiety Treatment Center. Some people just choose their words more carefully. Shyness, on the other hand, is more closely related to social anxiety.
Dr. Kissen on WGN’s Pretty Late with Patti Vasquez
This past Thursday Night on WGN's Pretty Late with Patti Vasquez! Dr....
Why Grief Over Celebrity Deaths Like Anthony Bourdain’s Feel So Painful
It's always shocking when celebrities pass away, but Debra Kissen, PhD, a member of the Anxiety...
Dr. Kissen chimes in: Is Kanye West Glamorizing Mental Illness In His Latest Album?
Debra Kissen, PhD, a member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, says...
Is Kanye West Glamorizing Mental Illness In His Latest Album?
On his latest album, Kanye raps about bipolar disorder and calls it a "superpower" — but is that helpful?
Dr. Kissen offer tips to help teens move past anxiety
Kids are feeling more anxiety these days, especially in elite public high schools....
How Stress and Anxiety Are Hurting Children
Kids are feeling more anxiety these days, especially in elite public high schools. That’s according to a recent series by the Chicago Tribune and Pioneer Press. We discuss childhood anxiety and some treatments.
Seeing Through the Cloud if High-Functioning Anxiety
Seeing Through the Cloud of High-Functioning Anxiety
Debra Kissen, PhD, co-chair of the public education committee for the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, says of high-functioning anxiety that, “Many people are walking around with extremely high levels of anxiety that are near meeting the criteria for anxiety disorders, but they’re white-knuckling their way through it.”
