Robert Lancer, Psy.D Email & Phone Number

Dr. Robert Lancer specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders. As well, we offer Skillshop programs to educate adolescents, adults, and their families.

Dr. Robert Lancer founded the New York Center for OCD and Related Anxiety Disorders (NYOCD.com) in 2005. He has worked with school-aged adolescents and children for over a decade. As such, Dr. Lancer understands the need to treat each person as an individual, providing treatment that both builds on people’s strengths and bolsters their deficiencies. With this in mind, Dr. Lancer has created strategies to not only treat OCD and Anxiety disorders, but also to empower youth through Skillshops that focus on developing confidence, resilience, emotional intelligence, and positive mindset. As a New York State Licensed Psychologist, he successfully uses cognitive and behavioral therapy to treat OCD, anxiety, and depression. He has also conducted extensive research on the powerful influence exercise has on the effects of OCD, anxiety, and depression, publishing one of the first pilot research studies on the topic in 2007 in the ABCT Journal. During his research, he found overwhelming conclusive evidence that aerobic exercise can have a substantial impact on the decrease of OCD symptoms, anxiety, and depression.Dr. Lancer is a recognized expert in his field and has spoken nationally and internationally on the topics of OCD, anxiety, and depression at various mental health conventions. Most recently, he has keynoted for the group Aspire (Nassau County School Social Workers). He is currently working on the final manuscript for his highly anticipated book, Rise WIthin: Overcoming Anxiety and Fear.

Doctorate, Psychology

Bachelor'S Degree, Finance