Dr. Anna Urbaniak graduated with a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She completed her internship at Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System. Dr. Anna specializes in exposure and response prevention (ERP) treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), prolonged exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), as well as treatment for body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs, such as trichotillomania (hairpulling), excoriation (skin-picking)). She is Telebehavioral Health Institute (TBHI) Certified. Dr. Anna is greatly passionate about providing evidence-based treatments for various anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, specific phobia, as well as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and insomnia. In her practice, Dr. Anna modifies and combines treatments to the needs of individuals she is working with. She often utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness components in her sessions (as well as humor when appropriate). Dr. Anna heavily emphasizes on the importance of building a strong collaborative relationship and trust as she recognizes the difficult nature of what some of the treatments may entail. Lastly, as an immigrant, Dr. Anna offers a unique perspective and a supportive environment for discussing diversity and immigration issues. Dr. Anna has spoken at several organizations and conferences, including the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders, Inc. and the New Jersey Psychological Association. She has also appeared as a guest on the podcast “Psychology America” with Dr. Alexandra Miller