Laura Skriner

Dr. Laura Skriner is a compassionate psychologist dedicated to assisting children, adolescents, and young adults in achieving their personal goals and adopting meaningful changes in their lives. As a licensed clinical psychologist at The Center for Stress, Anxiety, and Mood, Dr. Skriner specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), addressing various challenges such as anxiety disorders (including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Phobias), Selective Mutism, depression, school attendance issues, trauma, and emotion dysregulation. With significant expertise in Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP), she often incorporates mindfulness-based techniques within her therapeutic practice. CBT, in Dr. Skriner’s approach, aims to enhance functioning by reshaping clients' thoughts and behaviors in response to distressing emotions and situations, emphasizing an active participation in sessions. With over 11 years of experience in clinical psychology, Dr. Skriner has worked at esteemed institutions including the University of Pennsylvania, New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, Brown University Medical School, Rutgers University Youth Anxiety and Depression Clinic, Bellevue Hospital, Child Mind Institute, and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, showcasing her extensive knowledge and commitment to her field.