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Rachel Schwartz, PhD

Associate Research Psychologist

Rachel Schwartz, PhD, is an Associate Research Psychologist at Rogers Behavioral Health. Dr. Schwartz’s research focuses on improving the efficacy and accessibility of treatments for anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders, particularly treatment refractory forms. Much of Dr. Schwartz’s research has centered on treatment outcome prediction and expanding access to care through digital interventions. 

Prior to joining Rogers, Dr. Schwartz earned her BA in Psychology and Classics from Brown University and worked as a research fellow at the Center for OCD & Related Disorders at Massachusetts General Hospital. She obtained her MA in Psychology and PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, which included completing her predoctoral internship at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. Dr. Schwartz completed postdoctoral training at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania.

In addition to her research background, Dr. Schwartz is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in cognitive-behavioral treatments for anxiety, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. In her free time, she enjoys playing the ukulele, drums, and board games.