Meet Our Staff

Meet Dennis Greenberger, Ph.D.

Dennis Greenberger, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist practicing in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Greenberger is the Founder and Director of the Anxiety and Depression Center. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine where he teaches cognitive therapy to psychiatric residents.

Dr. Greenberger was trained and mentored by Aaron T. Beck, M.D. the father of cognitive therapy and Judy Beck, Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania, Center for Cognitive Therapy and the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy. Dr. Greenberger is a member of the Association for the Advancement of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, the OC Foundation (Obsessive - Compulsive Foundation), the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, the International Association of Cognitive Therapy and is a Founding Fellow and serves on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.

Dr. Greenberger is the co- author, with Christine Padesky, Ph.D., of Mind Over Mood and the Clinicians Guide To Mind Over Mood. Mind Over Mood was awarded the “Most Influential Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Book” by the prestigious British Association of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. Mind Over Mood has been translated into 19 languages and is one of the most widely read cognitive therapy books written.

Dr. Greenberger oversees the clinical activities at the Anxiety and Depression Center. He meets regularly with each clinician and is involved in treatment planning and ongoing consultation. All of the center’s clinicians are experienced, compassionate and highly trained cognitive therapists.

In order to schedule an appointment please call (949) 222-2848.

Meet Perry Passaro, Ph.D.

Perry Passaro, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and a licensed educational psychologist. He has expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and the application of CBT in working with children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Passaro is a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Dr. Passaro is also available to perform psychoeducational evaluations. Dr. Passaro has worked in public education for over 20 years primarily as a school psychologist. He has taught at the university level and has lectured about CBT to psychiatric residents. Dr. Passaro integrates newer findings from CBT research regarding eastern wisdom teachings (mindfulness and acceptance) into traditional CBT. Dr. Greenberger and Dr. Passaro work collaboratively in all aspects of treatment at the Anxiety and Depression Treatment Center.

Meet Janine Schroth, Ph.D.

Dr. Schroth earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of California at Santa Barbara.  She received a Master Degree and a Ph.D. in Psychology from UCLA. Dr. Schroth has been licensed as a psychologist since 1982.  She has been practicing cognitive/behavioral therapy since that time and has experience treating people with a wide range of psychological problems.

Meet Shanna Farmer, M.F.T.

Shanna Farmer, MFT, is a Licensed Marriage, Family and Child Therapist. Shanna has extensive experience providing cognitive behavioral therapy to children, adolescents and adults. She is a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. She is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress, and is a Diplomate with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. Shanna has extensive experience consulting and providing special education counseling services in public schools. In addition to depressive and anxiety disorders with adults and children Shanna is experienced in working with children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Autism/Aspergers Disorders, Communication Disorders and Learning Disorders. These disorders often co-exist with anxiety and depressive disorders. Shanna specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy with children adolescents and adults and has a particular interest in cognitive behavioral play therapy with young children.

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