He is a cognitive and behavioral psychologist who specializes in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Widely recognized for developing one of the world’s most intensive pediatric programs for OCD, he is a pioneer in using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to treat children and teens with OCD and related anxiety disorders.

Dr. Bubrick has provided direct patient care, supervised psychiatric residents and trained child and adolescent psychiatrists and psychologists in the CBT treatment for anxiety disorders. He has led workshops on OCD and anxiety disorders, and in his role as a public lecturer he has presented at primary and secondary schools, academic medical centers, community health organizations and professional conferences. He also co-authored Overcoming Compulsive Hoarding, the first book ever written on the topic.

A dedicated advocate for children and their families, Dr. Bubrick is a significant public voice educating parents and teachers about the fear at the roots of anxiety — and how it’s effectively treated.

Experience

• Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Clinical Assistant Professor, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, NYU School of Medicine
• Founder and Clinical Director, New Jersey Campus, NYU Child Study Center
• Psychologist, Manhattan location, NYU Child Study Center
• Psychologist and Behavioral Consultant, Bio-Behavioral Institute (a psychological and psychiatric clinic at the forefront of evidence-based treatments), Great Neck, NY
• Licensed Psychologist, private practice, Montclair, NJ
• School psychologist, Guggenheim Elementary School, Port Washington, NY

Education

• PhD, Clinical and School Psychology, Hofstra University
• MA, Psychology, Hofstra University
• BA, Psychology, Boston University

She is a Professor of Pediatrics and Adjunct Professor of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

Board certified in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Dr. Breuner’s clinical interests include treating adolescent eating disorders and obesity, as well as sports and trauma related injuries in the child and adolescent. She utilizes holistic, mindfulness and integrative approaches such as biofeedback, yoga, and massage to manage these conditions. She serves as president of the Northwest Society of Adolescent Medicine and is a faculty member at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She is an active participant in the American Academy of Pediatrics and serves on the Committee for Adolescence and the PREP academic board review course for Adolescent Medicine.

Laura Kastner, Ph.D. received her doctorate in Psychology from University of Virginia. Currently a clinical professor in the department of psychology and the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at U.W., Dr. Kastner has also taught in pediatrics, adolescent medicine, and the medical school. The topics of her academic publications include adolescent sexuality, chronic illness, eating disorders, adolescent development, behavioral pediatrics and medical education. She has received awards including recognition as a “Best Doctor” of Seattle, “Distinguished Psychologist” from the Washington state American Psychological Association, and an “Angel Service Award” from the Thurston County Child Development Coalition.

Dr. Kastner is a frequent speaker at conferences, workshops and forums on adolescent development and family relationships. She is an author of five books written for parents about child development and parenting. Titles include The Launching Years: Strategies for parenting from senior year to college life, Getting to Calm: Strategies for parenting tweens and teens and Wise-Minded Parenting: 7 Essentials for raising tweens + teens (ParentMap, 2013). Her most recent book is entitled “Getting to Calm, The Early Years: Cool-headed strategies for raising happy, independent and caring 3- to 7- year olds” is her first book written for parents of young children. Dr. Kastner sees children, adolescents, couples and families in her clinical practice.

For the last 20 years, she’s worked extensively with youth and adolescents in both the criminal justice and public school systems. In addition to working for the Utah State Division of Youth Corrections, she served as an elementary school counselor and program coordinator for Utah school districts. There, she conducted students’ full psychological risk evaluations. In addition, Jenny managed an elementary program for students struggling with mental health issues while at school. Jenny’s vast experience includes working with children, adolescents and families dealing with school avoidance, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, Autism Spectrum disorders, behavioral issues and trauma and attachment based disorders. She is a primary therapist for Waypoint Academy, a therapeutic boarding school for boys challenged with severe anxiety. Jenny believes all adolescents have the capability and motivation to become the best version of themselves and loves watching them discover their potential.