This keynote presentation and panel discussion were presented online by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) on October 5, 2023. This forum brings together four leading experts, 3 of them representing the National Social Anxiety Center (NSAC), to provide their clinical and research perspectives on the interaction between sex and anxiety, including social anxiety.
This webinar discusses sexual anxiety and interventions for the most frequently encountered sexual dysfunction in women and men. Presenters interweave research and treatment with real-world examples, interventions, techniques, and strategies. This forum will discuss sexual anxiety in relationships as well as the ethics of integrating sexual health discussions in care.
Keynote: Anxiety Disorders and Impact on Sexual Behaviors
Featuring:
Andrew Rosen, PhD, ABPP, FAACP; representing NSAC South Florida (The Center for the Treatment of Anxiety and Mood Disorders). Andrew is an NSAC Board Member, and is Co-Chair of the joint ADAA-NSAC Social Anxiety Special Interest Group. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). He is also a Clinical Fellow of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) and a Diplomate and Fellow in the American Academy of Clinical Psychology (FAACP). Andrew is a Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor at FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. He is the cofounder of the Children’s Center for Psychiatry, Psychology, and Related Services. Andrew founded the Center for Treatment of Anxiety and Mood Disorders in Delray Beach, Florida, where he continues to serve as Director and to work as a board-certified, licensed psychologist providing in-person and telehealth treatment options. He authored HOCD: Everything You Didn’t Know – A Primer for Understanding & Overcoming Homosexual Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
During this keynote presentation, Dr. Rosen discusses the relationship between social anxiety, other anxiety disorders and sexual dysfunction. He explores the reasons clinicians rarely inquire about a patient’s sexual functioning when meeting with patients who present with anxiety problems. The session reviews types of sexual problems that can arise in the context of various anxiety disorders. Evidence-based treatment methods are thoroughly discussed, providing insights into effectively addressing sexual dysfunction in individuals experiencing anxiety disorders.
Panel Discussion
Featuring:
Andrew Rosen, PhD, ABPP, FAACP; representing NSAC South Florida (The Center for the Treatment of Anxiety and Mood Disorders). Andrew is an NSAC Board Member, and is Co-Chair of the joint ADAA-NSAC Social Anxiety Special Interest Group. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). He is also a Clinical Fellow of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) and a Diplomate and Fellow in the American Academy of Clinical Psychology (FAACP). Andrew is a Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor at FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. He is the cofounder of the Children’s Center for Psychiatry, Psychology, and Related Services. Andrew founded the Center for Treatment of Anxiety and Mood Disorders in Delray Beach, Florida, where he continues to serve as Director and to work as a board-certified, licensed psychologist providing in-person and telehealth treatment options. He authored HOCD: Everything You Didn’t Know – A Primer for Understanding & Overcoming Homosexual Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Chamin Ajjan, LCSW, A-CBT, CST; representing NSAC Brooklyn (Chamin Ajjan Psychotherapy). Chamin is an NSAC Board Member, and is the NSAC Marketing Coordinator. Chamin Ajjan, LCSW, A-CBT, CST is the CEO and Clinical Director of Chamin Ajjan Psychotherapy. She completed graduate school at Columbia University School of Social Work, and has received intensive postgraduate training at The Modern Institute for Sex Therapy. She is also the author of the award winning book: Seeking Soulmate: Ditch The Dating Game and Find Real Connection. Chamin is a Diplomate in CBT by the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies Diplomate, and a Certified Sex Therapist through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). She is a graduate school level instructor of CBT courses at Boston University School of Social Work.
Larry Cohen, LICSW, A-CBT; representing NSAC District of Columbia (Social Anxiety Help). Larry is an NSAC Board Member, and is the Cochair and cofounder of NSAC. Larry is certified as a Diplomate in CBT through the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, which has also conferred on him the status of Fellow for having “made sustained outstanding contributions to the field of cognitive therapy.” He founded and directs the Social Anxiety Help clinic in Washington, DC where, since 1990, he has served well over 1,000 persons with social anxiety in individual CBT, as well as in 100 20-week social anxiety CBT groups. Larry authored NSAC’s article on Male Sexual Performance Anxiety.
Debra Mollen, PhD. Debra is a professor in the Counseling Psychology graduate programs at Texas Woman’s University. She is a Certified Sexuality Educator with the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). Her research centers on sexuality, reproductive justice, multiculturalism, and training and professional issues. Debra is an Associate Editor for Psychology of Women Quarterly and a co-Chair for the forthcoming APA Guidelines for Sex-Positive Practice: Sex & Reproduction in Professional Psychology. In 2020, Debra was named the Woman of the Year by American Psychological Association (APA) Division 17 Section for the Advancement of Women. In 2022, she was named a Distinguished Leader for Women in Psychology by the APA’s Committee on Women in Psychology. She is a Fellow in APA Divisions 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology) and 35 (Psychology of Women).
NOTICE:
Our workshops and webinars are offered as an educational resource for
mental health professionals who are already familiar with cognitive and behavioral therapies.
These resources alone do not suffice as adequate training
to conduct cognitive and behavioral therapies
for those with social anxiety and related problems.