Meet Our Staff
We specialize in treating adults, teens, and kids with psychological, behavioral, and neurobiological conditions; including OCD, panic, depression, anxiety, hoarding, trichotillomania, & others.
Steven J. Seay, Ph.D.
Clinical Director
Dr. Steven Seay is a licensed psychologist and the Clinical Director of the Center for Psychological & Behavioral Science in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He provides evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), including exposure and response prevention (ERP), for children and adults.
Dr. Seay specializes in treating anxiety disorders, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He also has expertise in treating mood disorders, providing couples therapy, and facilitating health behavior changes.
Dr. Seay’s training includes working with prominent clinician and researcher C. Alec Pollard at the Anxiety Disorders Center of Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute. He co-authored a book chapter, “Pathogenesis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder,” in the Textbook of Anxiety Disorders.
Dr. Seay earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology (minor in Chemistry) from the University of Miami and dual doctoral degrees in Clinical Science and Neuroscience from Indiana University. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at the Indiana University School of Medicine. His diverse clinical experience includes work in various outpatient and inpatient settings, such as the Adult Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic at Indiana University Hospital, the Indianapolis VA Hospital, and Larue Carter State Hospital.
Dr. Seay’s research has focused on the role of decision-making processes in OCD and the contribution of learning processes to the development and maintenance of OCD.
To learn more about Dr. Seay, visit his blog at steveseay.com.
Assistant Clinical Director, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, JD, MEd
Sara specializes in helping adolescents and adults overcome anxiety disorders, OCD, and depression. Her approach is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and she integrates person-centered and interpersonal process therapy to create a personalized experience for each client. She fosters a safe and collaborative environment where individuals feel comfortable exploring their challenges, working together to develop practical strategies for managing symptoms and achieving lasting positive change.
In addition to her work with individuals, Sara is trained in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) treatment. This evidence-based approach empowers parents of children with anxiety and OCD by teaching them how to reduce accommodations that may inadvertently reinforce anxious behaviors, fostering positive changes at home.
Sara’s background as a lawyer provides her with a unique understanding of the stress and emotional demands of high-pressure careers. She is passionate about supporting professionals navigating the mental health challenges that often accompany such environments, helping them regain balance and control, whether they are experiencing burnout or feeling overwhelmed.
To learn more about Sara, visit her individual practice page at Palm Beach Gardens Therapy.