Dr. Benjamin Shapero is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Montgomery Country, MD. He grew up in Potomac, MD and received his doctoral degree in clinical psychology at Temple University in Philadelphia. He then received post-doctoral training at the Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School where he later became a staff psychologist. After 4 years of clinical work and research at Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School, he accepted a position at the National Institutes of Health. He continues to provide therapy in private practice as he is passionate about helping individuals overcome their challenges with anxiety, depression, and related disorders. Dr. Shapero’s practice focuses on treating children, adolescents, and adults. He specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach that is collaborative and individualized. Cognitive behavioral therapy is very effective at treating challenging life circumstances by focusing on the relationship between one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.