Charles di Cagno [center] with Dr. Manuel Zane at the 30th anniversary of the White Plains Hospital Phobia Clinic.
Public Speaking, Acting, Social Anxiety
Charles di Cagno
Over three decades of experience helping people overcome public speaking anxiety and social phobia.
Charles di Cagno was Director of Social Phobia and Public Speaking Anxiety at The White Plains Hospital Phobia Clinic for twenty-one years, where he trained directly under its founder, Dr. Manuel Zane (Your Phobia).
He taught regularly at the Open Center in Manhattan, and is an active theater producer, writer, director, and acting instructor who studied drama with the late Stella Adler — whose former students include Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro.
- B.A. in Speech, University of Hawaii
- M.S., Pace University
- CTM / Mentor, Toastmasters International
- Graduate of Dale Carnegie Public Speaking Program
- 21 years directing the White Plains Hospital Phobia Clinic
I am convinced that with the right attitude and proper guidance, you too can make the same advances I have.
Most importantly, Charles understands the problem firsthand, having suffered with public speaking anxiety for many years himself before seeking therapy.
Kyra Smith
Kyra Smith has deep understanding of brain function, having spent 10 years in neurophysiology and electroneurodiagnostics at the Neurological Institute of Columbia NY Presbyterian — earning her REEGT, REPT, and RCNIM certifications. She was a certified phobia therapist at White Plains Hospital's Phobia Clinic, and instructor at Zenspeak for the past 15 years. Known for her compassion, insight and zest. she understands firsthand the challenges you face — having battled her own public speaking demons to arrive at a place where she can now help others conquer theirs.