Kathleen M. Rupertus, PsyD is a clinician at The Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center, a private out-patient practice she opened in 2005. Dr. Rupertus received her doctoral degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, a clinical psychology program recognized for its training in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). She has specialized in cognitive and behavioral treatments of anxiety disorders in children, adolescents, and adults for over 16 years. She is a professional member of the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation, The Anxiety Disorders Association of America, The Trichotillomania Learning Center, The American Psychological Association, and the Delaware Psychological Association. She has written many articles and is co-author of the book Loving Someone with OCD (New Harbinger, 2005).
Dr. Rupertus is dedicated to helping individuals who are living with an anxiety disorder, not only through the provision of clinical services, but also through community education and service. She presents regularly to professionals at several national scientific conferences. Within the community, she delivers psychoeducational presentations to area physicians and pediatrician’s offices, public and private school settings, and through the Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health. Dr. Rupertus has also appeared on several television programs discussing topics related to anxiety.