Dr. Debra Kissen
ADHD and Autism
Chicago, IL
11 years experience female
Locations
Light on Anxiety Treatment Center of Chicago
Chicago, IL
My office hours
Tuesday: Closed
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Insurances accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Chicago Anxiety Management Associates
chicago, IL
About
Bio
Dr. Kissen is the Clinical Director of the Light on Anxiety Treatment Center. Dr. Kissen has a special interest in the principles of mindfulness and their application for anxiety disorders. Mindfulness based treatment for anxiety entails noting that which is uncomfortable, and then allowing these thoughts and sensations to pass, without clinging to them or attempting to eliminate them. Mindfulness can be contrasted to our normal reactions to that which is uncomfortable, where we try to eliminate or run from frightening material. Dr. Kissen works with clients to learn to mindfully observe all thoughts and sensations, whether they are labeled as “good” or “bad”. Dr. Kissen has presented her research on mindfulness-based treatments at regional and national conferences.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
ADHD and Autism
Clinical Psychology
Licenses
United States: Illinois
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
13 Answers
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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11 years experience ADHD and Autism
Cardiac anxiety: Always important to first check symptoms with your primary care physician or a cardiologist. If no physical causes for the sensations can be determine ... Read More
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11 years experience ADHD and Autism
Anxiety disorder : It is inevitable to experience some moments of feeling on edge and overwhelmed. But when does stress shift from being adaptive to being crippling? I ... Read More
A 38-year-old member asked:
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11 years experience ADHD and Autism
Diet and exercise: Not sure what you mean by "growth and development" but there is nothing more effective you can do for your longevity and quality life ( as well as to ... Read More
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HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kissen is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kissen is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Thank you so much Dr. Kissen, for your time and help! :)
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Texas
Graduated 2010MD
Residency
Anxiety Treatment Center
Completed 2010
Affiliations
Anxiety & Depression Assocs
Association For Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)
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