VIDEOS

When it comes to treating anxiety disorders, not all therapies are created equal. In this episode, Andy Dean, LCSW, is interviewed by his friend and colleague Pete Maclearie, LCSW, Site Director at Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health’s Eatontown location. talks about why ACT and ERP have earned a permanent spot in his toolkit — and how they’ve changed the way he works with clients. Expect practical insights, a few personal stories, and a clear explanation of what makes these approaches so powerful.

In this episode, Andy Dean, LCSW, opens up about his personal journey through anxiety recovery — the well-intentioned strategies that backfired, and the lessons he learned the hard way. Interviewed by his friend and colleague Pete Maclearie, LCSW, Site Director at Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health’s Eatontown location. Andy shares what actually helped him move forward and what he wishes he’d known back then. If you’ve ever tried to “fix” your anxiety only to make it worse, this candid conversation will help you take a kinder, more effective approach to recovery.

Anxiety loves to make you feel like something is wrong with you. That's why it serves you up weird, gross or disturbing thoughts to get lost in.

This is how I explain the cycle of anxiety (and how to treat it) to my patients.

Mental compulsions and reassurance can be super difficult to detect! In this video, we break down how invisible compulsions can be reinforcing anxiety and OCD.

If you've been in a situation where anxiety has landed you in the Emergency Room, this video is for you.

If you've tried every skill in an attempt to get rid of anxiety, this video is for you.