Dr. Bruce Riser is an R & D Pharmaceutical Leader / Biotech Founder, CEO/CSO and an expert in cardio-renal and fibrotic disease. After a career in pharmaceutical R&D and research in academic medicine, Dr. Riser founded BLR Bio.  It's mission is to discover and develop first-in-class technology to diagnose, prevent and treat chronic disease and cancer, the two largest killers in the Western world.

Dr. Yip is a clinical psychologist, author, speaker, and a nationally recognized OCD, anxiety, and parenting expert. She developed the Family Systems Based Strategic CBT, and has treated severe OCD & anxiety disorders for almost two decades. She’s been featured in various media venues, and co-hosts the StressLess Life Podcast. In 2008, she found the Renewed Freedom Center – Los Angeles to provide the most advanced treatment for those suffering from OCD and anxiety disorders.

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Dr. Kenneth E. Towbin, M.D., is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at the George Washington University School of Medicine and is the Chief of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Emotion and Development Branch in the Intramural Research Program at NIMH. Dr. Towbin has been with NIMH for 17 years. Dr.

Ms. Joan Kaylor, MSEd, LPC, DCEP, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor with extensive clinical expertise in the treatment of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trichotillomania, and PTSD.

Andrea Umbach, Psy.D., ABPP, is a licensed psychologist and founding partner at BASE Cognitive Behavioral (www.findyourbase.com) in Charlotte, NC. She is board certified in Behavioral & Cognitive Psychology. Dr. Umbach enjoys working with adults, teens, and kids 12+ in both individual and group formats as well as provides trainings, presentations, and consultations. She is the author of "Conquer Your Fears & Phobias for Teens,” a unique resource for teens (and adults) to better understand the cycle of anxiety and how to overcome it.