Linda B. Welsh, Ed.D., is Co-Director of The Anxiety and Agoraphobia Treatment Center. An Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Temple University, Dr. Welsh has a broad background in psychology and more than 25 years specializing in anxiety disorders. She is a senior supervisor, training psychotherapists and doctoral students. Dr. Welsh has written a book entitled Chronic Illness and the Family: A Guide to Living Everyday, which addresses the emotional and practical impact of chronic illness on family members. In addition to her role at the Center, she is also actively involved in dealing with grief and loss issues through her work in critical incident response management.