Mind On Mental Health

Change How You Relate to Anxiety - Not How You Feel

In this episode, Andy Dean, LCSW, is once again interviewed by his friend and colleague Pete Maclearie, LCSW, Site Director at Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health’s Eatontown location. Andy talks about how he helps clients change the way they relate to their anxiety when it shows up — instead of trying to make it disappear. Andy shares some of his favorite analogies for understanding anxiety treatment and explains why waiting for motivation to strike can sometimes make things worse. If you’ve ever wondered how to approach anxiety in a more workable, compassionate way, this episode is for you.
 
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The Two Therapies I Trust Most for Treating Anxiety Disorders

When it comes to treating anxiety disorders, not all therapies are created equal. In this episode, Andy Dean, LCSW, is interviewed by his friend and colleague Pete Maclearie, LCSW, Site Director at Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health’s Eatontown location. talks about why ACT and ERP have earned a permanent spot in his toolkit — and how they’ve changed the way he works with clients. Expect practical insights, a few personal stories, and a clear explanation of what makes these approaches so powerful.
 
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The Two Therapies I Trust Most for Treating Anxiety Disorders

Mistakes I Made in My Anxiety Disorder Recovery (and How You Can Avoid Them)

In this episode, Andy Dean, LCSW, opens up about his personal journey through anxiety recovery — the well-intentioned strategies that backfired, and the lessons he learned the hard way. Interviewed by his friend and colleague Pete Maclearie, LCSW, Site Director at Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health’s Eatontown location. Andy shares what actually helped him move forward and what he wishes he’d known back then. If you’ve ever tried to “fix” your anxiety only to make it worse, this candid conversation will help you take a kinder, more effective approach to recovery.
 
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Mistakes I Made in My Anxiety Disorder Recovery (and How You Can Avoid Them)

The Hidden Toll: Trauma and Stress in First Responders

In this episode of the Mind on Mental Health Podcast, Dr. Michael Bizzarro — Clinical Director of Treatment Services at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health — dives into the daily trauma and high-stakes stress that First Responders face, and how it can take a serious toll on their mental health. He also shares common missteps clinicians make when working with this unique population, and why he feels a deep sense of purpose and gratitude in serving those who serve others.
 
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