Rob Dobrenski

Rob Dobrenski is working in New YorkCity as a licensed clinical psychologist. In addition to his clinical work, he is the published author of the short story "Shrinks Get it Wrong Sometimes" and the book Crazy: Notes on and Off the Couch (Lyons Press, June 2011), writer of the blog ShrinkTalk.Net and he co-hosts two weekly radio programs, Here's What to Think and Attention Crash.

Psychology

Education

Dobrenski graduated with a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Toledo in 2001 and completed his post doctorate work at Cornell Med Center.

Professional career

Dobrenski began his internship working with women at risk for self-harm and suicide. He also worked at an elderly care facility. He then joined a private practice, but when it was discovered that he was writing about his personal life, semi-fictional clients (based on actual clients who's identifying characteristics were changed to protect their identity) and his colleagues, he was given the option to leave if he wanted to continue writing, or stop writing and stay. After separating from his former colleagues he opened his own private practice. He specializes in mood and anxiety disorders.