Dr. Robin Zasio, Psy. D., LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has been working in the field of mental health for the past 18 years and has extensive experience in utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure and Ritual Prevention techniques while working in inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs. Dr. Zasio began working specifically with OCD and anxiety related disorders 10 years ago at which point her specialization began. After developing a private practice, she became co-owner of The Anxiety Treatment Center of Northern California. In 2005 she developed The Anxiety Treatment Center, Inc. and more recently The Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center, both located in Sacramento, CA which she currently owns and directs. Dr. Zasio has a private practice providing individual, group and family therapy services, in addition to supervising interns who are learning to treat anxiety conditions. She is also the owner of two local residential mental health recovery homes which were created in 1990. Dr. Zasio was the President of the Sacramento Valley Psychological Association from 2003-2005. She currently remains on the board as Past President and MCEP Chair. Dr. Zasio also serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation, and is also on the advisory board for the Sacramento Chapter of the National Alliance of the Mentally Ill. She is a member of the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation, California Psychological Association, American Psychological association, Trichotillomania Learning Center, and Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies.


Services
Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program (IOP)
Indivdiual Therapy
Group Therapy
Family Therapy
Areas of Expertise
We use Exposure and Ritual Prevention (ERP) techniques, which are based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). While this outcome can be enhanced with the implementation of medications, we have found that many people benefit from therapy alone. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has two components. First, it helps to change thinking patterns (cognitions) that have prevented individuals from overcoming their fears. And second, the behavioral component helps individuals to slowly come in contact with their fears. This is done through Exposure and Ritual Prevention Therapy (ERP) and is designed to systematically desensitize one to their fears. This treatment is exceptionally effective and produces remarkable results, allowing individuals to learn that they can successfully face their fears. Repeatedly facing one's fears and learning to manage the uncomfortable feelings and thoughts associated with these fears allows the anxiety to gradually fade away. Situations in which the fears may have caused anxiety that was paralyzing can become manageable. The person learns he can choose to "flee" or "fight", and what was once a "flight" response may become nothing more than an acknowledgement of the fear.

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