Jerilyn Ross (December 20, 1946, in the Bronx, New York – January 7, 2010, at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C.) was an American psychotherapist, phobia expert, and mental health activist.

Jerilyn Ross, a pioneer and visionary leader in the field of mental illness, died January 7, 2010 in Washington, D.C., of neuroendocrine cancer. She was 63. In 1979 she was among a small group of patients and doctors who founded ADAA.

Jerilyn Ross, MA, LICSW, was one of the nation’s leading experts on anxiety disorders. An active psychotherapist, patient advocate, and author, Jerilyn was president and CEO of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) until her death in January 2010.

Jan 21, 2010 · Jerilyn Ross, a therapist who helped hundreds of people overcome their worst anxieties and who became one of the country’s most visible and effective advocates for those with mental health...

The Ross Center was established by visionary anxiety specialist Jerilyn Ross, whose own struggle with mental illness inspired her to create a world-class mental health center for others whose lives have been disrupted by anxiety and depression.

Jan 25, 2010 · Jerilyn Ross, 63, Dies: A Therapist Who Overcame Her Own Anxiety. by William Van Ornum, Ph.D. on January 25, 2010 2:11 pm. There is a touching story in the news about Dr. Jeriyn Ross, a therapist who was especially helpful to those who had phobias, especially phobias involving the fear of heights.

consumer as the focus, Jerilyn wanted the power of science to improve the lives of those who lived with an anxiety disorder. Leading ADAA Jerilyn Ross was a tireless advocate for science and training, treatment and education. For nearly 25 years she was a passionate spokesperson for ADAA at Congressional hearings, in the White House,

Aug 13, 2016 · Jerilyn Ross, president and CEO of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America from 1986 to 2010, dedicated her life to advocating for those struggling with mental illness. Ross was cured of her fear of heights after meeting with a psychotherapist.

Triumph Over Fear combines Jerilyn Ross’s firsthand account of overcoming her own disabling phobia with inspiring case histories of recovery from other forms of anxiety, including panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder; an post-traumatic stress disorder.

May 1, 1995 · Triumph Over Fear combines Jerilyn Ross's firsthand account of overcoming her own disabling phobia with inspiring case histories of recovery from other forms of anxiety, including panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder; an post-traumatic stress disorder.