Sabine Wilhelm, Ph.D., is a Professor at Harvard Medical School (HMS), Donovan-Chien Family Professor in the Field of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, Chief of Psychology at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Director of the Center for Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders (CORD) at MGH, and Director of the Center for Digital Mental Health in Psychiatry at MGH.
Dr. Wilhelm is recognized as a leading researcher in obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (OCRD). Her recent research focuses on using cutting-edge technology to improve and personalize mental health care for a range of mental health concerns. She is currently working on the development and testing of smartphone-based treatments for OCD, depression, and body dysmorphic disorder. Her ultimate goal is to use technology-based interventions to enhance global access to high-quality mental health interventions.
Dr. Wilhelm has published 342 papers and chapters, as well as nine books. She has also given around 300 talks on these subjects, locally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Wilhelm has mentored more than 50 junior investigators in the field. She has been the principal investigator of numerous NIMH-and foundation funded clinical research grants investigating medication, cognitive-behavioral therapy, digital services, and other treatments for a range of psychiatric disorders in children and adults.
Dr. Wilhelm is the Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board of the International OCD Foundation. She serves on the Scientific Council for the Anxiety and Depression Association of America and the Tourette Syndrome Association Behavioral Science Consortium. She is the past president of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) and was an Associate Editor for the journals Depression and Anxiety and Behavior Therapy. Dr. Wilhelm currently serves on seven editorial boards. She was the Scientific Program Chair of the World Congress of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies held in Boston in June 2010. Additionally, Dr. Wilhelm is a fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. Dr. Wilhelm received many awards for her work, including the distinguished Aaron T. Beck Award from the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. She was also awarded the Peter K. Ranney Innovation Award from the World Medical Innovation Forum and she is the recipient of the 2023 NAMI Scientific Research Award.
Clinical Interests:
Treats:
Languages:
Mass General Psychiatry: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder & Related Disorders Program
185 Cambridge St.
Simches Research Center
Suite 2000
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-6766
Medical Education
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
Selected publications:
Peterson TJ, Sprich S, Wilhelm S (Eds.), The Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Springer. (2023).
Peterson TJ, Sprich S, Wilhelm S (Eds.), The Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Springer. (2016).
Peterson TJ, Sprich S, Wilhelm S (Eds.), The Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Springer. (2015).
Wilhelm S, Phillips KA, Steketee G. A cognitive behavioral treatment manual for body dysmorphic disorder. New York, Guilford Press (2013).
Woods D, Piacentini J, Chang S, Deckersbach T, Ginsburg G, Peterson A, Scahill L,Walkup J, Wilhelm S. Managing tourette syndrome: A behavioral intervention for children and adults: Therapist guide (Treatments that work). New York, NY: Oxford University Press (2008).
Woods D, Piacentini J, Chang S, Deckersbach T, Ginsburg G, Peterson A, Scahill L,Walkup J, Wilhelm S. Managing tourette syndrome: A behavioral intervention parent workbook (Treatments that work). New York, NY: Oxford University Press (2008).
Woods D, Piacentini J, Chang S, Deckersbach T, Ginsburg G, Peterson A, Scahill L, Walkup J, Wilhelm S. Managing tourette syndrome: A behavioral intervention adult workbook (Treatments that work). New York, NY: Oxford University Press (2008).
Wilhelm S, Steketee G. Cognitive therapy for obsessive compulsive disorder: A guide for professionals. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Press (2006).
Wilhelm S. Feeling good about the way you look: A program for overcoming body image problems. New York, NY: Guilford Press (2006).
