Emetophobia: Fear of Throwing Up. Interview with David Russ, PhD

Jun 23

A podcast from Edward H. Plimpton, PhD, SEP, Research Associate, Department of Psychology, Smith College and Integrated Behavioral Health Team, Northampton Area Pediatrics, Northampton, MA

“David Russ, PhD is a clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders and is a founding partner of the Carolinas Counseling Group in Charlotte, North Carolina. He and Christopher McCarthy created the audio program for children Turnaround: Turning Fear into Freedom which I have to be a very useful resource for anxious children. He and Anna S. Christie have written Emetophobia: Understanding and Treating Fear of Vomiting in Children and Adults . For the purposes of this podcast, Dr Russ e-book for children, Emetophobia: The Ultimate Kids' Guide available as a kindle book is a must have for parents and children. Emetophobia is a very common but understudied phobia. Dr Russ is one the leading authorities on the treatment of Emetophobia and he generously shares his wisdom about treating this condition in our discussion Links to Dr Russ and Emetophobia are listed below https://carolinascounseling.info/david https://emetophobia.net/”

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-anxious-child/id937022377?i=1000713144716

David Russ

Dr. David Russ is a licensed psychologist and President of Carolinas Counseling Group in Charlotte, North Carolina. He specializes in treating anxiety disorders, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), panic disorder, phobias, and emetophobia (fear of vomiting), using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

Dr. Russ earned his Ph.D. in Psychology from Georgia State University and has advanced training in OCD treatment from the Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI). He is also the co-creator of the Turnaround Program, a widely-used resource for helping children manage anxiety, and co-author of several books on emetophobia and anxiety treatment.

A member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) and the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), Dr. Russ is dedicated to helping individuals of all ages overcome anxiety and lead fulfilling lives. He provides both in-person and teletherapy services for clients in North Carolina.

Emetophobia: Fear of Throwing Up. Interview with David Russ, PhD

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