Joel Minden, PhD

Why Joel scores 61

• ModerateUses ERPNames ERP as the foundation of his OCD treatment; little detail on how it is done.
• ModerateFocus on OCDHas specialized in OCD since 2015, alongside anxiety, depression and other concerns.
• LimitedOCD-specific trainingDiplomate of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies; no OCD-specific training such as BTTI found.
• ModerateHow much they share publiclyOwn practice website, a CBT self-help book and a podcast; limited OCD-specific detail.
• ModerateWork at OCD programsListed in the International OCD Foundation directory.

Each area is rated on public evidence: Excellent, Strong, Moderate, Limited or Not found.

Background

Current role

Founder, Chico Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy (in person in Chico, online in CA, DC and NY)

Education

PhD, Clinical Psychology, DePaul University (2004)

Training

Diplomate and Certified CBT Therapist, Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies

Approaches

Exposure and response prevention (ERP) · Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) · Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)

Experience

Lecturer, Department of Psychology, California State University, Chico (24 years)

Highlights

Author, Show Your Anxiety Who's Boss · Writes the CBT and Me blog for Psychology Today · Talks about anxiety, OCD and depression on the Think Act Be podcast · Also licensed in Washington, D.C. and New York · Adults only

Telehealth

CA, DC, NY

License

Licensed Psychologist, California (PSY27859)