In this workshop, Katie Fracalanza, PhD, explains the Intolerance of Uncertainty (IU) theory and how research based on IU informs therapy practices that can help calm worry and anxiety. Dr. Fracalanza describes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) approaches for improving high levels of worry and discusses how these principles may be implemented in day-to-day life. She highlights the effects of CBT strategies based on both research studies and observations from her clinical practice as a psychologist.

Dr. Katie Fracalanza is a licensed clinical psychologist, Clinical Associate Professor within Stanford University’s School of Medicine, and Clinic Director of the California Psychology Center. Her area of expertise is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based therapies (EBT) for worry, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and depression.