Simon A. Rego
Simon A. Rego is an American clinical psychologist, academic, and healthcare leader known for his work in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), digital mental health, and the dissemination of evidence-based psychotherapy. He is Chief of Psychology and Director of Technology, Analytics, and Digital Transformation in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Montefiore Medical Center, Director of the OCD and Anxiety Program at Montefiore–Einstein Psychiatry Associates, and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.[1]
He is Board Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology and is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, and the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies.[1]
Education
Rego completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. He later earned a Master of Arts degree in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York and a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University.[1]
He completed his clinical psychology internship at the University of British Columbia Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and subsequently completed postdoctoral training at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania under the direction of Edna B. Foa.[1]
Career
Rego's work has focused on the implementation and dissemination of evidence-based psychotherapies, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, across clinical and health system settings.[1] At Montefiore Medical Center, he also leads initiatives in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences related to digital tools, data analytics, and technology-enabled care in mental health services,[1] and directs the OCD and Anxiety Program at Montefiore–Einstein Psychiatry Associates.[2]
Prior to his current leadership roles, Rego served as Director of Psychology Training at Montefiore Medical Center, overseeing the institution’s APA-accredited psychology internship program and founding its Postdoctoral Residency Program in Health Service Psychology. Rego's additional roles at Montefiore Medical Center have included Clinical and Research Coordinator for the Anxiety and Depression Clinic, Attending Psychologist in the Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Division, and Director of Quality Management and Development at University Behavioral Associates.[1]
Academic work
Rego has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed publications on anxiety disorders, obsessive–compulsive disorder, digital mental health, and the application of cognitive behavioral therapy in clinical practice. His work has appeared in journals including Scientific Reports, Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, and Journal of Clinical Anesthesia.[3][1]
He has served on the editorial boards of journals including American Journal of Psychotherapy and Cognitive and Behavioral Practice.[1]
He has chaired and moderated panels at national conferences on topics including cognitive behavioral therapy, digital mental health, psychotherapy dissemination, and leadership.[1]
Books
Rego is the author and co-author of five books on cognitive behavioral therapy and mental health. His works include:
- The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook for Leaders (with Julian Barling; 2026), published by New Harbinger Publications.[4]
- Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia (2025), part of the Advances in Psychotherapy series published by Hogrefe.[5]
- The CBT Workbook for Mental Health (with Sarah Fader; 2021).[6]
- The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook (2018).[7]
- Treatment Plans and Interventions: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (2016), published by Guilford Press.[8]
Two of his books have been translated internationally, including editions in Chinese, Polish, Dutch, Russian, and German.[1]
Professional service
Rego has held leadership roles in national professional organizations, including serving on the Board of Directors of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.[1] He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies.[1]
Media
Rego has served as a media commentator on mental health topics including anxiety, stress, sleep, and emotional regulation. He has been featured in Business Insider, where he discussed cognitive behavioral strategies for managing worry,[9] and CNN, including coverage on techniques to reduce nighttime rumination and racing thoughts.[10]
He has also been cited in multiple ABC News articles addressing stress, behavior, and emotional regulation.[11][12][13]
In addition to print media, Rego has appeared in broadcast and digital media discussing mental health and psychological well-being, including segments on CNBC.[14]
Awards and recognition
Rego has received national recognition for his contributions to clinical psychology, training, and advocacy. His awards include the Member of Distinction Award from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, the Jerilyn Ross Clinician Advocate Award, and the Virginia Staudt Sexton Award for Distinguished Early Career Psychologists from the New York State Psychological Association.[1]
External links
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- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 "Simon Rego, Psy.D." Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "Montefiore-Einstein Psychiatry Associates". Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ Bahar, L.; Rego, S. A.; Sadeh-Sharvit, S. (2024). "Detecting climate anxiety in therapy through natural language processing". Scientific Reports. 14 (1): 25976. Bibcode:2024NatSR..1425976B. doi:10.1038/s41598-024-75269-5. PMC 11522639 Check
|pmc=value (help). PMID 39472482 Check|pmid=value (help). - ↑ "The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook for Leaders". New Harbinger Publications. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia". Hogrefe. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "The CBT Workbook for Mental Health". Penguin Random House. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook". Penguin Random House. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "Treatment Plans and Interventions: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder". Guilford Press. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "Try a 'worry window' if your anxiety is getting in the way of productivity". Business Insider. March 2026. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "How to stop your mind racing at night". CNN. 20 November 2025. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "When People Can't Stop Praying". ABC News. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "Does Stress Make Us 'Creatures of Habit'?". ABC News. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "What Kind of Angry Are You?". ABC News. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "Dealing with the mental health fallout of the coronavirus". CNBC. 8 May 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
