URI Berger Ph.D.

I specialize in treating anxiety across ages, from children to adults. My work integrates evidence-based approaches such as CBT, SPACE, and parent-focused interventions to reduce avoidance and foster coping skills. I help families break cycles of worry and accommodation, while empowering individuals to face fears with confidence. My approach blends structure with compassion, always respecting each client’s perspective and path toward resilience and independence.

My work is grounded in attachment theory, recognizing that secure relationships are the foundation for resilience and growth. With parents and children, I help strengthen bonds that foster safety, trust, and independence. In couples, I focus on patterns of connection and disconnection, guiding partners to repair ruptures, deepen intimacy, and create secure attachment bonds that sustain healthy, supportive relationships.

I specialize in supporting parents across developmental stages. For younger children, I use SPACE and other evidence-based methods to address anxiety, emotional struggles, and behavioral challenges. For parents of adult children, I focus on “failure to launch,” guiding families through patterns of dependence, conflict, and accommodation toward greater resilience, independence, and healthier relationships.

I have extensive experience using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD and related anxiety disorders. Trained at the Yale Child Study Center, I learned to apply ERP with both children and adults, tailoring exposures to reduce avoidance and build tolerance of uncertainty. My approach combines structured, evidence-based practice with compassion, helping clients face fears, resist compulsions, and regain a sense of freedom in daily life.

have specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), developed during my work at Einstein/Montefiore Hospital. There, I provided couples therapy focused on strengthening attachment bonds and breaking patterns of conflict and withdrawal. EFT creates safety for partners to express vulnerable emotions, rebuild trust, and foster deeper intimacy. My approach integrates this evidence-based model with warmth and structure to support lasting, secure relationships.

I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), gained through my postdoctoral work at the Yale Child Study Center and years of clinical practice. I use CBT to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and make practical changes that improve daily functioning. My approach balances structure with compassion, ensuring that clients feel supported while building the skills needed for lasting growth and resilience.

I have extensive experience using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD and related anxiety disorders. Trained at the Yale Child Study Center, I learned to apply ERP with both children and adults, tailoring exposures to reduce avoidance and build tolerance of uncertainty. My approach combines structured, evidence-based practice with compassion, helping clients face fears, resist compulsions, and regain a sense of freedom in daily life.