Dr. Simon Rego is a licensed clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based psychological treatments. He is currently Chief of Psychology and Director of Psychology Training at Montefiore Medical Center and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York.

Dr. Rego is Board Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology, Certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy by the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies, and Certified as a Cognitive Therapy Trainer/Consultant by the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, and a Clinical Fellow of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.

Dr. Rego is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. He is also a Founding Member of the New York City Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association, and was the Founding President of the Cognitive Therapy Special Interest Group of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies.

Dr. Rego's specialties include the assessment and treatment of anxiety, stress, and obsessive-compulsive related disorders (Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Phobias), as well as depression, insomnia, and body focused repetitive behaviors (compulsive hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, etc.) using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and/or other evidence-based psychological treatments.

Dr. Rego has authored numerous journal articles and book chapters (see below), completed his first book ("Treatment Plans and Interventions for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder") in 2016, a second book ("The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach") in 2018, and a third book ('The CBT Workbook for Mental Health") in 2021. His fourth book ("Advances in Psychotherapy: Evidence Based Practice - Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia") is due out in 2024.

Dr. Rego is currently an Editorial Board Member of the American Journal of Psychotherapy, Cognitive & Behavioral Practice, and the Journal of Psychiatry, Psychology & Psychotherapy. He is a former Editor of Advances in Cognitive Therapy, a joint publication of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and the International Association of Cognitive Psychotherapy as well as Trauma Psychology News, a publication of the Division of Trauma Psychology (Division 56) of the American Psychological Association.

Dr. Rego frequently gives workshops and presentations on his areas of expertise and also does a great deal of work with the media, being featured as an expert on television (CNN, CBS, ABC, MSNBC, Fox News, etc.), radio (NPR, 1010 WINS, WCBS, Radio France Internationale, etc.), print (e.g., NY Times, Newsday, Toronto Star, USA Today, BBC News, USA WEEKEND, etc.), and on the web (WebMD, HealthDay, MSN, Financial Times of London, Reader's Digest, etc.).

ORIGINAL PUBLICATIONS IN PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS

Wongtangman, K., Azimaraghi, O., Freda, J., Ganz-Lord, F., Shamamian, P., Bastien, A., Mirhaji, P., Himes, C.P., Rupp, S., Green-Lorenzen, S., Smith, R.V., Medrano, E.M., Anand, P., Rego, S., Velji, S., & Eikermann, M. (2022). Incidence and predictors of case cancellation within 24 h in patients scheduled for elective surgical procedures. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 83, 110987.

Sadeh-Sharvit, S., Rego, S.A., Jefroykin, S., Peretz, G., & Kupershmidt, T. (2022). A Comparison Between Clinical Guidelines and Real-World Treatment Data in Examining the Use of Session Summaries: Retrospective Study. JMIR Formative Research, 6(8).

Siber-Sanderowitz, S., Limowski, A. R., Gallo, L., Schneider, M., Pimentel, S., Mueller, S., Rego, S., & Alpert, J. (2022). Mobilizing a psychiatric crisis response to COVID-19 for NYC hospital workers: Lessons learned from the mental health front lines. General hospital psychiatry, 74, 141-143.

Bailin, A., Burton, S., Rego, S.A., Alpert, J.E.., & Pimentel, S. (2021). Integrating Advocacy for Disadvantaged Children and Families into Evidence-Based Care during COVID-19: Clinical Vignettes. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 28(4): 701–715.

Rego, S.A. & Alpert, J.E. (2021). A Vote for the Full Ticket. Bipolar Disorders, 23(1), 88-89.

Rego, S.A. & Alpert, J.E. (2020). Stretching Beyond the Evidence Base. Bipolar Disorders, 22(4), 418-19.

Siegel, K. & Rego, S.A. (2020). Sharing Care in a New Era of Integrated Healthcare. EC Psychology and Psychiatry, 9 (3), 1-2.

Woods, A.P, Stults, C.B., Terry, R.L., & Rego, S.A. (2017). Strengths and Limitations of Internet-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Treatments for Anxiety Disorders. Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy, 13(3), 271-283.

Tuvia, T. & Rego, S. (2017). Five sessions of in vivo exposure therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder: A case report. European Psychiatry, 41 Supplement, S727.

Rego, S.A. (2015). Essential Arnie. The Behavior Therapist, 38(3), 78-79.

Rogojanski, J., & Rego, S.A. (2013). Advances and Controversies in the Application of a Modified Version of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder. Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy, 9(3), 337-346.

Lazarus, A.A. & Rego, S.A. (2013). What Really Matters. The Behavior Therapist. 36(3), 67-69.

Brady, V., Taylor, V., & Rego, S.A. (2012). Science at the Heart of Psychotherapy: A Review of Three Evidence Based Treatments. Einstein Journal of Biology and Medicine, 28(1), 25-32. 

Schumpf, J. & Rego, S.A. (2009). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I): Modifications and Outcomes. Current Psychiatry, 8(4), 70.

Rego, S.A., Barlow, D.H., McCrady, B.S., Persons, J.B., Hildebrandt, T.B., & McHugh, R.K. (2009). Implementing Empirically Supported Treatments in "Real World" Clinical Settings: Your Questions Answered! The Behavior Therapist, 32(3), 52-58.

Maher, M.J., Rego, S.A., & Asnis, G.M. (2006). Sleep Disturbances in Patients with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Epidemiology, Impact, and Approaches to Management. CNS Drugs, 20(7), 567-590.

Rego, S.A., Muller, K.L., & Jacobson, C. (2005). ‘Distracting’ patients from anxiety. Current Psychiatry, 4(11), 2.

Rego, S.A. & Franklin, M.E. (2005). A Successful Application of Habit Reversal Training (HRT) In a Patient with Comorbid Trichotillomania and Dermatotillomania. Canadian Psychology, 46:2a, 79.

Rego, S.A. (2004). Results of the Professional Issues Committee Survey. The Behavior Therapist, 27(7), 161.

Rego, S.A. (2004). Update from the Professional Issues Committee. The Behavior Therapist, 27(5), 98.

Asnis, G.M., De La Garza, R., Rego, S.A., Henderson, M.A., & Reinus, J.F. (2004). Interferon for Hepatitis C Patients with Psychiatric Disorders. American Journal of Psychiatry, 161(12), 2332.

Sanderson, W.C. & Rego, S.A. (2000). Empirically supported treatment of panic disorder: Research, theory, and application of cognitive behavioral therapy. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 14(3), 219-244.

Sanderson, W.C. & Rego, S.A. (2000). Assessment and empirically supported psychological treatment of panic disorder and agoraphobia. Medscape Psychiatry. Available at: http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/350

Sanderson, W.C. & Rego, S.A. (2000). The movement towards evidence-based psychotherapies. Trends in Evidence-Based Neuropsychiatry, 2(5), 50-55.

BOOKS

Rego, S.A. (in press). Advances in Psychotherapy: Evidence-Based Practice – Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia. Hogrefe Press.

Rego, S.A. & Fader, S. (2023). Jak pielęgnować poczucie spokoju i pewności siebie. Praktyczny poradnik (Polish Edition of The CBT Workbook for Mental Health). Vital.

Rego, S.A. & Fader, S. (2023). Werkboek mentale gezondheid (Dutch Edition of The CBT Workbook for Mental Health). Nieuwezijds

Rego, S.A. & Fader, S. (2022). Когнитивно-поведенческая терапия для психического здоровья. Рабочая тетрадь. Научно обоснованные упражнения для преобразования негативных мыслей и управления своим благополучием Саймон Рего, Сара Фейдер (Russian Edition of The CBT Workbook for Mental Health). Вильямс.

Rego, S.A. & Fader, S. (2021). The CBT Workbook for Mental Health. Rockridge Press.

Rego, S.A. & Fader, S. (2021). 十步驱散抑郁：认知行为疗法 (Simplified Chinese Edition of The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach). Taiwan Strait Publishing House.

Rego, S.A. & Fader, S. (2020). книга Выйти из депрессии за 10 шагов. Когнитивно-поведенческий подход, Саймон Рего, Сара Фейдер (Russian Edition of The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach). Издательство Диалектика.

Rego, S.A. & Fader, S. (2019). Uwolnij sie od depresji: Program 10 kroków (Polish Edition of The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach). Gdańskie Wydawnictwo Psychologiczne / GWP.

Rego, S.A. & Fader, S. (2019). Das 10-Schritte-Programm gegen Depression: Ein verhaltenstherapeutischer Ansatz (German Edition of The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach) MVG Moderne Vlgs. Ges.

Rego, S.A. & Fader, S. (2018). The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach. Althea Press.

Rego, S.A. (2016). Treatment Plans and Interventions: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Guilford Press.

BOOK CHAPTERS

Leahy, R.L. & Rego, S.A. (2012). Cognitive Restructuring. In William O’Donohue and Jane E. Fisher (Eds.). Core Principles of Cognitive Behavior Therapy. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Fishman, D.B., Rego, S.A., & Muller, K.L. (2010). The Conceptual Evolution of Behavior Therapy. In John Norcross, Gary VandenBos, and Don Freedheim (Eds.) History of Psychotherapy – 2nd Edition. APA Press.

Rego, S.A., Muller, K.L., & Sanderson, W.C. (2009). Psychopathological Mechanisms Across Anxiety Disorders. In K. Salzinger and M. Serper (Eds.) Behavioral Mechanisms for Behavioral Disorders and Their Treatment. APA Press.

Rego, S.A. (2009). Culture and Anxiety disorders. In S. Eshun and R. Gurung (Eds.) Culture and Mental Health: Sociocultural Influences, Theory, and Practice. Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.

Muller, K.L., Rego, S.A., & Sanderson, W.C. (2008). Manualized Treatments in Psychotherapy. In L. L’Abate (Ed.) Towards a Science of Clinical Psychology: Laboratory Evaluations and Interventions. Nova Science Publishers, Inc.

Rego, S.A. & Muller, K.L. (2007). Panic attacks. In W.C. Sanderson and T.J. Bruce (Eds.). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders and Depression. Available at: http://www.drsanderson.com/book.htm

Sanderson, W.C. & Rego, S.A. (2002). Empirically supported treatment for panic disorder: Research, theory, and application of cognitive behavioral therapy. In R.L. Leahy & E.T. Dowd (Eds.), Clinical Advances in Cognitive Psychotherapy: Theory and Application (pp. 211-239). NY: Springer.

Sanderson, W.C. & Rego, S.A. (2001). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic Disorder: An Overview of Empirically Supported Treatment Strategies. In W.J. Lyddon and J.V. Jones (Eds.). Empirically-Supported Cognitive Therapies: Current and Future Applications (pp. 88-117). New York: Springer Publishing Co.

BOOK REVIEWS

Khedari, V. & Rego, S.A. (2020). Let’s Broaden Our Minds: Making the Case for Mindfulness Skills for Trauma. [Review of the book, Mindfulness Skills for Trauma and PTSD by R.G. Turow]. Trauma Psychology News, 15(3), 4-6.

Rego, S.A. (2012). Put On Your Thinking Cap! [Review of the book, Cognitive Therapy by K.S. Dobson]. PsycCRITIQUES, 57(28), Article 2.

Rego, S.A. (2011). Clinician's Guide to PTSD: A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach. Trauma Psychology Newsletter. Trauma Psychology News, 6(2), 8-9.

Rego, S.A. (2010). Psychologist, Heal Thyself: Perfecting the Art of Public Speaking. [Review of the book Public Speaking for Psychologists: A Lighthearted Guide to Research Presentations, Job Talks, and Other Opportunities to Embarrass Yourself by D.B. Feldman and P.J. Silvia]. PsycCRITIQUES, 55 (No. 39), Article 3.

Rego, S.A. & Muller, K.L. (2009). Re-Thinking Cognitive Therapy: Make Way for Meta. [Review of the book Metacognitive Therapy for Anxiety and Depression by A. Wells]. PsycCRITIQUES, 54 (No. 35), Article 2.

Rego, S.A. (2004). A review of Cognitive Approaches to Obsessions and Compulsions: Theory, Assessment, and Treatment by Randy Frost and Gail Steketee. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 18(4), 367-369.