What's New?

Fearful Flying Webinar - Overcome the Fear of Flying

Thu, 22 May 2025 08:22:14 -0400

Here's a webinar about the fear of flying, recorded June 18, 2025.

Interview with the New York Times

Tue, 4 Feb 2025 19:59:52 -0500

I was interviewed by the New York Times, on February 4, 2025, on the topic of panic and alcohol.

Anxiety Sensitivity - what you need to know

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:13:30 -0500

What is anxiety sensitivity? How can understanding it help you work with fears and phobias? Carl Robbins tells us all about it.

Class for Fearful Fliers

Fri, 1 Nov 2024 19:30:53 -0400

Ready to overcome the fear of flying and regain your freedom to travel? I will have another online class for fearful fliers beginning in January of 2025.

Dealing with Panic Attacks

Sun, 9 Jun 2024 12:49:35 -0400

On May 22, 2024, I was interviewed by Dr. Shrradha Sidhwani of the RAY Foundation in India. The topic was "Dealing with Panic Attacks".

Workshop for mental health professionals

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:44:43 -0400

Earlier this year I completed a video class for psychotherapists who want to learn more about the treatment of panic and worry. The class is hosted by Asadis, a Canadian firm which produces continuing education materials for mental health professionals. The class is available here: https://asadis.net/en/course/deconstructing-panic-and-worry/

Fearful Flyers Class, May, 2023

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:04:29 -0400

Ready to overcome the fear of flying and regain your freedom to travel? Here's an effective way to do it.

Fun podcast about anxiety disorders

Sat, 2 Apr 2022 12:21:26 -0400

This week I had the pleasure of being interviewed on the podcast, “Everything You Want to Know About Therapy *but were too afraid to ask “, hosted by Chicago psychologists Jennifer Trivelli and Jessica Strang. We had a lively conversation about fears, phobias, and anxiety disorders, and also some personal observations about how I became a psychologist. Give it a listen!

Webinar about handling panic attacks

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:26:00 -0400

Here's my webinar, hosted by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.

Washington Post story on Panic Attacks

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 09:55:26 -0400

Here's a good story, including interview with me, about panic attacks.

Psychology Today Blog!

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:09:53 -0500

I started a blog on Psychology Today. I plan to publish monthly. Please come check out the first one.

Award for The Worry Trick!

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:43:12 -0500

The Worry Trick has been honored by the folks at Choosingtherapy.com, with inclusion in their list of 14 best books for social anxiety. Check out the full list, it's distinguished company!

Self Help for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:00:24 -0400

On August 12, 2020, I sat for a conversation with Drew Linsalata, host of The Anxious Truth podcast. You can hear it here.

My breakfast with Margo - a conversation about coping!

Tue, 1 Sep 2020 10:21:51 -0400

On Friday, Sept. 4, I sat down for a conversation with Dr. Margo Jacquot. Our topic: How to Outsmart Your Anxious Brain and Break the Anxiety Cycle. Here's the recording.

Free Anxiety Webinar!

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 16:23:51 -0500

On January 23, 2020, I sat for an interview with Neal Sideman, of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. We discussed my new book, Outsmart Your Anxious Brain, and covered a variety of techniques to help people overcome panic, anxiety, worry, and phobias. Here it is.

The Anxiety Trick and the Path to Recovery

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 11:32:06 -0400

Here's an article of mine that recently appeared in a British psychotherapy blog.

A Review of Fear of Flying Workbook

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 19:10:36 -0500

All the way from New Zealand! The review is on page 102 of the New Zealand Psychology Journal.

Interview with Marie Manuchehri about worry

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 19:19:59 -0500

This podcast was recorded Nov. 2, 2017.

Here's an interview - "How to Worry Less"

Sun, 22 Oct 2017 14:07:24 -0400

Originally broadcast on Tuesday, October 24.

Fear of Flying Interview!

Thu, 5 Oct 2017 10:51:28 -0400

Dr. Carbonell discusses his program for fearful fliers, and his new Fear of Flying Workbook.

Conversation about worry!

Fri, 31 Mar 2017 09:21:15 -0400

Recently I had a great conversation with Allison Micco, of the Don't Freak Out! Podcast, on the topic of chronic worry. Give it a listen!

Podcast Interview about Worry

Wed, 4 Jan 2017 19:19:34 -0500

Shortly after Thanksgiving, I sat for this interview and discussion with Dr. Chris Quarto on the topic of worry and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Give it a listen!

Self Help Guide for Nervous Sweating

Sat, 3 Dec 2016 09:59:51 -0500

Are you troubled by nervous sweating that occurs when you have to talk with people, maybe in a meeting or a party? I've written a self help guide for this problem, based on the methods I use with clients who seek help for it. It's now available as a pdf download.See this article for details.

Radio Interview about The Worry Trick

Thu, 4 Aug 2016 23:11:21 -0400

Here's my interview with Dr. Michelle Skeen, host of Relationships Radio 2.0

The Worry Trick is now available in audio format!

Sun, 3 Jul 2016 20:09:22 -0400

My new book, The Worry Trick, is now available in both paperback and audio book versions. The audio book is available here as an immediate download.

Here's the recording of my "How to Worry Less" webinar!

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 13:06:14 -0400

This webinar was originally hosted by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America on April 12, 2016.

Interview about Panic & Anxiety

Tue, 6 May 2014 09:43:16 -0400

Here's an interview I gave to Bill Maxwell, of Chicago3Media, on May 5, 2014.

Investigation of Phobia "Expert" Wins Award

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:14:34 -0400

WGN-TV News won a "Silver Dome" Award from the Illinois Broadcasters Association for their investigative report, "Man Claiming to Cure Phobias exposed by WGN News". The award, for Best Hard News, was given to producer Marsha Bartel and reporter Mark Suppelsa on June 15.

Overcome OCD: Recovery tips for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 14:09:22 -0500

Overcome OCD: What You Need to Know. Tips from an expert for overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Does Fear of Driving limit you? How to get back on the road.

Sun, 9 Jan 2011 09:39:41 -0500

Does fear of driving complicate your life? Phobia doctor offers helpful tips for overcoming driving phobia, and a free chapter from his book.

Anxiety Scams on the Internet? Let the Buyer Beware!

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:14:39 -0500

Anxiety scams seem common on the Internet. Here's how to separate the help from the hype.

Hear Dr. Carbonell discuss tips for panic attacks.

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:12:42 -0400

This is an interview on British radio from June, 2010, in which Dr. Carbonell discusses various coping tips for people with panic attacks.

Exposure Therapy for Fears and Phobias

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:40:26 -0400

Exposure therapy is the most effective treatment for anxiety disorders. You might already know that. How does it overcome anxiety? Learn how.

Specific Phobias: Common and Treatable

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:51:36 -0400

What are specific phobias? What causes them? What is the cure?

Overcome Trichotillomania: An End to Compulsive Hair Pulling

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 17:15:31 -0500

10 million Americans suffer, in shame and secrecy, with the compulsive hairpulling known as trichotillomania. Learn how to overcome this problem!

A breathing exercise that calms panic attacks.

Sun, 3 Jan 2010 12:19:35 -0500

Troubled by Panic Attacks? Can't get a deep breath? Here's a breathing exercise that restores comfortable breathing, and calms panic attacks.

The Power of Positive Thinking Is Probably Overrated!

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:58:52 -0500

There's been a lot of recent psychological research which suggests that trying too hard to "correct" your thoughts, or striving to replace negative thoughts with positive, may actually work against your efforts at anxiety management. This is why I generally favor methods that work with, rather than against, your worrisome thoughts, such as the use of worry periods. Time Magazine reported on one recent study this summer. Here's the link.