For Immediate Release
Greenwich, CT
October 25, 2025
Anxiety Institute, a clinical treatment center specializing in anxiety, OCD, and related disorders in adolescents and young adults, announces that its clinical team has completed comprehensive training in the Unified Protocol (UP)—a transdiagnostic, evidence-based treatment approach that addresses complex emotional disorders.
The Unified Protocol, supported by more than 70 clinical trials, offers a practical framework that helps clients change their relationship with emotions by addressing shared maintaining mechanisms across anxiety, OCD, depression, and related conditions. Unlike traditional approaches that target a single diagnosis, the UP provides a unifying treatment model that helps clients respond to strong emotions in ways that align with their values and life goals.
“This training represents a significant enhancement to our clinical capacity,” said Dina Nunziato, Chief Clinical Director. “The Unified Protocol is especially valuable for clients who present with overlapping symptoms that cut across diagnostic categories—which describes many of the adolescents and young adults we serve.”
Proven Outcomes
Research demonstrates that the UP:
- Reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression
- Decreases functional impairment
- Increases adaptive emotion regulation strategies
- Provides lasting change across a range of diagnoses
Integrated Approach
Anxiety Institute’s clinical team is now equipped to deliver all eight UP modules, helping clients build emotional awareness, flexibility, and willingness to experience emotions fully. The UP integrates seamlessly with the center’s core evidence-based approaches—Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—providing clinicians with an additional tool for personalized treatment.
“We remain committed to the evidence-based treatments that have delivered consistent results for our clients,” said Rebecca Berman, Clinical Director. “The Unified Protocol enhances our ability to provide even more tailored, effective care for the complex cases families trust us with.”
About Anxiety Institute
Anxiety Institute is the only clinical treatment center specializing in acute anxiety disorders that uses advanced, proven techniques while nurturing the patient in their local home environment. Utilizing the most up-to-date, evidence-based treatments, our outpatient services focus on treating teens and young adults, while coaching their parents. Anxiety Instituted is located in New Jersey, Connecticut and Virginia. To learn more, visit anxietyinstitute.com.
Media Contact:
Birgitta Johnson
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