About the Author

Dr. Arocho is a clinical psychologist and Assistant Director of the Manhattan Center for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. He specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, insomnia, illness anxiety, and body-focused repetitive behaviors, including trichotillomania and skin picking. His clinical work incorporates evidence-based treatments such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), and Habit Reversal Training (HRT). Dr. Arocho earned his B.A. in Psychology and Anthropology from the College of William & Mary and his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fordham University, where his research focused on OCD and PTSD. He completed his predoctoral internship at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care and has worked in outpatient, inpatient, university counseling, forensic, and community mental health settings. He also serves as adjunct faculty for Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care's psychology internship program and is fluent in Spanish.

Articles by Justin Arocho, Ph.D.

Below are articles written by Justin Arocho, Ph.D. for the Manhattan Center for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy blog.