Amy Przeworski

Dr. Amy Przeworski is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Case Western Reserve University, specializing in anxiety disorders and family dynamics. Her research focuses on the maintenance and treatment of anxiety across the lifespan, emphasizing cognitive, behavioral, and interpersonal factors. She leads a laboratory investigating family interactions in pediatric anxiety, questionnaire-based studies on interpersonal dynamics, and developing novel treatments for children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Przeworski advises graduate students Katie Jacoby, Anastasia Rose, and Julie Origlio. She is affiliated with the Anxiety Disorders Lab at Mather Memorial Building and maintains an active research blog on Psychology Today and The Huffington Post. Her work has been featured in prominent media outlets including Livescience.com, MSNBC, and Marie Claire.

Her research interests include cognitive-behavioral interventions, family-based therapies, and the intersection of cultural factors with mental health. Dr. Przeworski’s lab employs multimethod assessments integrating subjective experience, cognitive performance, and neurophysiological data. She has contributed to systematic reviews on LGBTQ+ mental health, Latinx youth depression treatments, and ethical issues in conversion therapy. Dr. Przeworski also explores the application of emerging technologies in clinical practice, including ecological momentary interventions and palmtop-assisted therapies.

• Key Research Areas: Anxiety disorders, cognitive-behavioral therapy, family systems, pediatric mental health, LGBTQ+ psychology
• Notable Contributions: Contrast Avoidance Model synthesis, family-based OCD treatments for young children
• Lab Resources: Anxiety Disorders Lab, ORCID Profile