Jerry Bubrick

I had the privilege to get to know Jerry over the years professionally in my role at Rogers Behavioral Health. He always was kind and compassionate in his work at Child Mind and it was a pleasure to collaborate with him between our two organizations. His sense of humor and humble personality always appreciated. My deepest sympathies to his family and colleagues at Child Mind. He made a lasting impact on all those who were able to know him.

Sincerely,
Rick Ramsay

I was deeply saddened when I heard the news. I don´t think I can capture the respect and appreciation I have for Dr. Bubrick in one simple post, but I will try my best. It is coming up on a year that my daughter´s world was turned upside down. The worst part about it, is that none of us knew why, including her. She was in a dark place and as a mom it killed me knowing that nothing I was doing was pulling her out. Countless hours were spent researching and trying to find answers. On one of my many sleepless nights, I stumbled upon an article/paper he wrote and for the first time I felt some clarity. When I showed it to my daughter both her and I burst into tears. For the first time in a long time we both could "breathe." She finally felt a glimmer of hope because someone finally understood what was going on in her head. My daughter begged me to please set up an appointment, and I did. Dr. Bubrick´s approach was witty, humorous, gentle yet assertive. He had the perfect combination to connect with my daughter and help her understand her condition. He gave her the tools and made sure she was going to be okay. Tears are falling as I write this because I hope he knew how much I appreciated him and how thankful and grateful I am that he accepted my daughter as a patient. He brought her back to life. Unfortunately, I don´t have the heart to share this news with my daughter yet. I know this will rock her to the core. But, I know she would feel the same sentiment. So I just want to say...thank you.

While our paths crossed briefly, Dr. Bubrick had such a long-lasting influence on our family. His wisdom and knowledge were outstanding. We will be forever grateful for his help when we were in a home crisis. He took the time to call us on his way home after work on a Friday night to provide us with a reference. How reassuring it was to us to hear that he would reach out to this person should something like this happen to one of his daughters. Sending thoughts to his loved ones. I am so sorry for your loss.

My family is deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Bubrick's passing. I can only imagine how many lives are better - richer and healthier - for having crossed paths with him. He gave my son, who was suffering from debilitating OCD, the tools to live a full, happy life--and I know my son's story is one of countless others. I hope Dr. Bubrick's family finds comfort in knowing that he was a hero to many.

We were incredibly sad and stunned to hear the news. We only worked with Jerry a little bit, but were looking to attend the intensive this summer potentially. He made such an impact! I came across one of his research papers in the dark hours of the night a few years back. I was struggling and scared of some of the OCD tendencies my son was exemplifying. His paper quickly put me at ease, knowing I was not alone. The work also gave me hope. We reached out quickly thereafter for some virtual appointments and fell in love with his style and comforted by his experience. My son got better but then still has episodes. We started looking at other programs closer to where we lived, but my heart always came back to Jerry and the Child Mind Institute. I just felt he truly understood what my son and us as parents were going through. He also had a great knack of calming my own anxieties and making us laugh. He will truly be missed and forever changed our lives and the direction for my son.

Lisa, Dave and Zander

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My son, Simeon, and I were deeply saddened to hear about Jerry's passing.

My son was suffering from severely debilitating OCD when I found Child Mind Institute and the OCD intensive program established and led by Jerry.

We live in Finland. At the time there was practically no expertise on the disorder here, and we had all but lost hope. Already after the very first video assessment call with Jerry though, I was reassured that if we could get into the program, Simeon WOULD recover!

We were so lucky. We secured the aid needed to be able to come to New York to work with Jerry and his wonderful team and clinician Nardo. Really, it was like a dream come true!

Jerry was wonderful!

He was kind, welcoming, helpful and very, very funny- hilariously funny but also wonderfully wry. Both myself and Simeon remember his warm smile and rolicking humour. He made my son feel like a human being again, not a case. He felt seen and heard, as did I. Both of us were encouraged and filled with hope.

Best of all, after three intensive weeks dedicated to working with Jerry and Nardo, Simeon was SO MUCH BETTER!

Jerry continued to work with Simeon long distance over Skype and then to have regular check-ins until last year.

We are eternally grateful and so lucky to have made his acquaintance and been in his care. We will miss him greatly.

May his memory and legacy be a blessing!

Liisa and Simeon

"When Jerry made my Dad laugh I knew he was different than other doctors." Our middle schooler spoke as a young teenager in a speech almost 15 years ago, about how CMI had helped her get her feet back under her when overwhelming panic and anxiety kept her out of school almost a year. Jerry was clear, intensive, focused, funny, reassuring to parents, supportive of a smart kid tied in a few knots. He helped her find the courage to loosen a few of them and get back on her path. I won't forget what it took to find him that year, and how much his work became the bedrock of what lay ahead for our kid and our family. Our deep condolences to his family, colleagues, friends. May his work live on through all the patients he helped, the practitioners he trained and the colleagues and staff he worked with. May his memory be a blessing to all who mourn him, now and in years to come.

My wife and I were shocked and heartbroken at the tragic news of Jerry's passing. He holds a special place in our family. Ten years ago, he brought his brilliance and compassion to our son, who was suffering from debilitating OCD. He worked closely with him, including visiting our home to do hands-on exposure therapy. As busy as he was, Dr. Bubrick was always available for a panicked parent phone call. We wish you, his family, love and strength.
Jolie and Jerome Kapelus

It has been more than a decade since Dr. Bubrick worked with our son and yet, like a family member rarely seen but always loved, he has remained present in our heart. May his memory be forever a blessing for his family and all of us whose lives he touched.

It´s hard to find the words to express how grateful and lucky I am for having worked closely with Jerry all these years. When I met him at the start of my training on 2018 I remember being so impressed by his knowledge and inspired by his passion to his work that I decided right then and there I wanted to specialize in OCD too - and I wanted him to train me. He agreed without hesitation - Jerry loved to teach and train, or as he would put it "shape young minds" - and from there we embarked on the most fulfilling supervisor/supervisee relationships I´ve ever had. But Jerry was much more than a supervisor to me. He was a mentor too, and then a friend. I could always trust him to give me good professional advice and guidance that always served my best interests. He was dedicated to helping me meet my goals, he listened to concerns, always made time for my questions, and was patient and kind in his feedback. He trusted me too. We would often spend our supervision time sharing ideas about how to grow the OCD service - he had so many ideas, and was so excited by them. In fact, I´d keep a notepad titled "Jerry´s ideas" and he would sometimes ask me to "be his scribe" while he rattled them off. He was truly brilliant and unique. He always knew the right thing to say. I still find myself at times asking "what would Jerry do?" In moments where I miss his guidance the most. I will cherish Jerry´s teachings and memory forever and will never forget him or take for granted how much he has helped me get to where I am today. I hope to continue making him proud.
Warmly
Josefina Toso

Very saddened to hear of Dr. Bubrick´s passing. Jerry had a big part in helping our child, and by extension our whole family, in working through things that seemed so difficult and insurmountable at the time. His dry sense of humor helped us laugh at ourselves and see there could be funny and light moments even when doing the hard work. His reassurances that he knew his suggestions would work, that he had experience in helping exactly these kinds of problems, and even that we had permission to dislike him for the "homework", gave us a sense of confidence in him and in the therapy itself. What he did will continue to have impact, in the ripple effects he created by helping people see they could find a way through their struggles. His memory will be for a blessing, and we pray that his family will find comfort. .

Dr. Bubrick provided care for our daughter in person during the height of the pandemic when she developed OCD and there were very few other options. He was instrumental in educating us as parents and helping our daughter find the tools and strategies to start to manage her OCD as well as facilitated us finding a great team to support her after the intensive program. We are very sad to hear that he passed away so young and will keep his family in our thoughts. We are very grateful for the help he provided us.

Jerry was a wonderful colleague and mentor. He was very caring, irreverent, funny, bright, and giving. I'm so grateful that I had the chance to work with him. May his daughters and the rest of his family be comforted among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. I will miss him.

My heart fell hard this afternoon when I read the announcement about the passing of Dr. Jerry Bubrick. He help my son in a very meaningful and dramatic way. He always had time for him and knew how to communicate in language of comedy and sarcasm that really worked for my teenage son. I was always be grateful. It has been several years since my son has had to spend time with Dr. Bubrick, but we still quote Dr. Bubrick and think about how he would advise us to approach a situation. Dr. Bubrick is very much a part of our life and I will remember him forever. My deepest condolences to his family. I am so sorry for your loss. Your father, son, brother, uncle was one of kind and made a major impact on so many people. Rest in Peace.

Our deepest condolences to the Bubrick family. Dr. Bubrick was a life saver for my son and our family. At a time when we were lost and in despair, he as there for us all. Know that his impact on so many families is profound and generational in its longevity. Bless you Dr Bubrick, you will be missed.

Dr. Bubrick was a special man, so gifted in his field. His expertise in OCD was outstanding. And he had the personality to lift a child up and forward with a sense of humor. I will be forever grateful how Dr. Bubrick helped my child. My deepest condolences to his family. My he rest in eternal peace

The second I saw the email that Dr. Jerry Bubrick passed my heart instantly dropped. Not only was Jerry immense help to me during the past 7 years of my life during times of struggling but he was someone I felt comfortable speaking too. He sparked my interest in the field of psychology, and truly was someone I could always reach out to. As I´m writing this with immense grief, I wanted to take the time to share thoughts about Jerry. He never failed to uplift my spirit during a visit where I was sad or stressed. His talents not only as a psychologist but as a caring person, who could light up a room with his funny and loveable personality were what made him truly special. I cannot thank Dr. Bubrick enough for helping me during struggling times of anxiety. May he rest in peace, you will be heavily missed by me, the rest of his patients, family and CMI community.

What an immeasurable loss. Dr. Bubrick helped me as a teenager struggling with OCD. I remember his levity, humor, and advocacy that helped me get through a really difficult time. May his memory be a blessing, it already is for me.

What an unimaginable loss this is. Dr. Bubrick helped me through the toughest time that I have ever experienced. He gave me hope for a better future and helped me heal. I am beyond grateful for his support and contributions to the field of Children´s Mental Health. To his family and loved ones I send my deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers. May his memory be a blessing.

Jerry was a great supervisor and college. He helped me with my career immensely. He was irreverent, caring, and bright. I'm sad that I won't see him again in this world. May his daughters and other loved ones be comforted among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. I thank G-d for the chance I had to work with and know Dr. Bubrick.

I remember my first meeting with Dr. Bubrick. At the end, I felt for the first time, someone understood my son and would be able to help. I asked Dr. Bubrick if I could give him a hug when I left. I'll never forget his surprise and discomfort at this request. lol. He went on to treat my son for years and give him tools he uses to this day to cope with his anxiety. You were a treasure Dr. Bubrick. Rest easy my friend.

It is unbearable to get an email today from CMI telling us Dr. Bubrick passed away. Our whole family is in shock because he not only impacted our lives so deeply but clearly everyone that knew him personally or professionally loved him as we did. Every message I have read mirrors all the wonderful things we felt for Dr. Bubrick - his endless kindness, his riotously dry humor, his incredible wisdom and experience, his deep desire to help everyone - just to name a few. We often tell funny Dr. Bubrick stories all these years later and we always always use his tools (and have saved some V bucks). We, like so many other families, owe him a debt of gratitude that can never truly be repaid. We always felt like the luckiest people to have connected with him so many years ago. Knowing he was there for us was a huge reassurance in life. With us too, every session included a relatable story to his daughters that put us at ease and showed us how much he understood that nothing matters more than our children. He was the best dad and the best clinician and we cannot express how sad we are that he left this world far too early. His love and care will live on in all the patients and people whose lives he profoundly changed for the better.

I will never forget the first time I met Jerry. He forever changed our lives. He was a mentor to me and always generous with his time. He often spoke so highly of his daughters, whom my heart goes out to now. Jerry was an angel on earth who got his wings far too soon. Heather Senst

Dr Bubrick will always be in our hearts. He was the first clinician to understand our son. His gentle but precise guidance, along with his keen understanding of neurodivergent children, helped us navigate a very challenging path. I think the world of him and will always remember him. Peace to his loved ones.

I wanted to express my deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Bubrick. He treated my son and we will be forever grateful for his deep empathy, expertise, and care. He was an amazing doctor and quite a special person. I'm just heartbroken.

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Jerry. He was one of those rare docs who did really care about his patients and went over and above. In recent years, Dr. Jerry´s appts with my son consisted of meeting him at Starbucks to start the session ordering coffee and walking back to the office. We first met Dr. Jerry at nyu where he was formerly and when he told us that he was leaving to help start childmind I told him that we would go with him wherever he went and so we did. My favorite memory of him working with my son was when he told me to bring a bag of cheesy orange Doritos to the next session which I did and he sat eating them with my son and then I saw them leave the office to go to the bathroom - without first washing their hands from the messy chips! That´s cbt! Dr. Jerry - I will miss your calmness and I thank you for coming into our lives. You have been taken from the community and your family way too soon. We will miss you a lot. Please know how much you mattered in the life of so many-
Beth R.

Jerry Bubrick was a blessing to our family. Our high school son had stopped going outside our apartment, and was spending most of his time in his bedroom with the door closed. Jerry came to our apartment to work with him, and by the time our son´s first semester of college started, he was able to leave our apartment and walk 14 city blocks to campus. We anticipated that our son would continue to see Jerry from time to time; Jerry´s sudden death was almost incomprehensible. When I think about Jerry I remember his everpresent smile, his generousity, his patience, his laughter, and his quiet confidence that over time our son would thrive. Jerry´s death is a great loss to his therapeutic community, his patients, his friends, and most of all his family. Jerry was loved by many, and will be missed by many. He left this world much too soon.

Memories with my love Jerry.

Very dedicated professional. Would come to our apartment for sessions. Was always very encouraging. Had an infectiously jolly demeanor. Seemed to care very deeply about other people.

I wanted to share a few pictures of our life together. I wish I could share so many more with you.

A wonderful and excellent professional has died way too early. I was devastated to hear the news. My condolences to his beautiful family . I worked with Jerry on some cases together over the years and it was always a pleasure, informative and helpful. He will be missed . May his memory be a blessing.

Jerry was my partner and best friend for the last 3.5 years. We had an amazing connection and really enjoyed each other's company. I will miss our inside jokes and little innuendos that we shared together. My children Griffin, Lily and Archer also shared a bond with Jerry and lost someone very special as well as my family whom he spent many family vacations with. My life is forever changed at his sudden and senseless death as well as the world with everyone that he helped. He left a huge hole in everyone's heart that knew him.

Dr. Bubrick was extremely helpful and comforting to us with parenting. His calm, judgment free insight got us through some tough times. His humor, patience and kindness will never be forgotten. We are so deeply sorry for this loss. Love Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer.

Cherished memories with Jerry. I loved his laugh and his giant heart. Rest in peace and love dear friend.

My daughter was a current patient of Jerry´s for over 6 years. He was a brilliant therapist and an amazing human being full of wit and humor. He had a natural way of connecting with my daughter. He helped her tremendously through her struggles and it was life changing for her. To say we were lucky to have worked with him is an understatement. We will miss seeing him every week. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones especially his daughters who he spoke so fondly of. We wish you peace at this very difficult time.
Krista & Greg Marzuk

I first met Jerry when I was 10 years old and accompanying my older sister to her initial session at Child Mind Institute in 2010. As he spoke with my sister and mom, Jerry noticed me quietly studying the clock on his wall, which had all the numbers jumbled together at the bottom. With a smile, he said, "Cool, isn´t it? I like it too". I´m not sure why this small interaction stuck so clearly in my memory all these years, but it was my first time experiencing Jerry´s knack for making everybody in a room feel included. Although I didn´t really understand what was going on at the time, I remember being fascinated by Jerry´s ability to quickly identify my sister´s OCD and how he made us all feel at ease with his humor and kindness.

When I joined the CMI team 12 years later as an intake coordinator, I was beyond impressed by Jerry´s desire to help as many families as possible, always willing to squeeze a patient in or offer a brief phone call. I marveled at his knowledge and approach to treatment, and knew each new family I scheduled with him would soon feel like a weight was lifted from their shoulders.

Given his countless number of patients over the years and the brief time my sister worked with him, I hadn´t expected Jerry to remember my family when I mentioned my sister was a former patient, but of course he proved me wrong. Jerry´s expertise was only part of what made him such a great clinician. He was generous, compassionate, and deeply dedicated to his patients, even over a decade after treating them. He truly cared about making a difference in his patients´ lives, and he did so a thousand times over.

To Maya, Gabby, and the entire Bubrick family, I am so sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing.

Jerry was an extraordinary teacher and clinician- I feel incredibly lucky to have known him as both. Each year, he ran a didactic series at CMI for all the clinical trainees to teach them how to treat phobias and always encouraged the support staff to join in. While working as a staff associate, Jerry found out that I was afraid of bananas and asked if I wanted to volunteer as his "patient" for the series. I said yes, and am so grateful that I did. Jerry nicknamed our meetings "banana palooza" and approached each one with the perfect combination of thoughtfulness, sincerity and humor. It was my favorite part of the week. I often thought about how lucky I was to have a front row seat in seeing how his mind worked while he set up and executed exposures, and fielded our never-ending questions. After our final meeting (where he gifted me a stuffed banana that sings), Jerry generously asked if I wanted to continue with banana therapy, except this time without the audience. During these sessions, Jerry simultaneously made me feel at ease and capable. He was so busy, but made everybody he spoke to feel like the most important person in the room. Jerry is so much of what I hope to be as a clinician one day, and I am a better person for having known him.

I learned about Jerry Bubrick my very first day working at The Child Mind Institute when two other staff associates told me about an incredible tradition he started called treat yourself Thursday. Each Thursday the staff associates would vote on what sweet treat we wanted to order for the office, and Jerry would generously sponsor this purchase. To me, Treat Yourself Thursday speaks to who Jerry Bubrick was as a human. He was generous, giving, kindhearted, and cared deeply about every and anyone who crossed paths with him. For two years I watched nervous and inhibited children transform while working with Jerry as their psychologist. Kids who would be hesitant to come to treatment would later came out of his office giggling motivated to face their fears. There are no combination of words that could accurately capture the profound impact he had within the field of psychology and as a human. He truly was a superhero.

To Maya and Gabby, I am so sorry for your loss. Jerry´s eyes lit up whoever he talked about you two, and I know both of you meant the absolute world to him. One day in the office, I accidentally slipped out of my professional demeanor and when some of the staff associates and I were talking to your dad about one of his accomplishments I responded with, "Slay, Jerry!" He could not stop laughing. He told me about how both of you tried to teach him slang, including slay and how he could never fully grasp the concept. "My daughters told me you can say it for everything, but then I used it and apparently it was wrong." From that day on I would see him around the office and occasionally say, "Slay, Jerry" to which he would respond "You too!" It was such a dad response. I´m not sure if he ever fully understood the meaning, but he really tried to learn. My heart goes out to both of you and your family during this time. Please know there is whole community of support for both of you. May your father´s memory forever be a blessing.

To Maya and Gabby,

We first met your dad a little over a year ago during a time of deep uncertainty and fear. We were desperate parents, watching our eldest child sink deeper into anxiety and OCD at a pace we couldn´t keep up with. We had tried everything-reaching out for help with no progress. That´s when a friend suggested we contact your dad.

In less than 10 minutes, Dr. Bubrick had our 13-year-old daughter opening up about things no therapist had gotten her to share in the past 11 years. They talked about horses, her dog, and, of course, Taylor Swift!! She was thrilled to learn he had taken you to her concert. The look she gave me said it all-I knew I had to do the same. His ability to connect with her and gain her trust was remarkable. He is skilled and talented.

When she expressed her desire for independence, Dr. Bubrick asked us about her curfew, our home rules, and what she felt was restrictive. With a smile and a subtle laugh, he said, "Your parents are more lenient than I am with my twin girls, who are in college now." His eyes, his smile, and how he said it were filled with warmth, care, and a deep sense of protection for both of you.

Though we were 6,000 miles away in Jordan, just weeks after the war had erupted next door, I knew after that first call that I had to bring her to New York for his intensive program. It was clear that his expertise would make all the difference.

Your dad´s extraordinary skills helped us bring our daughter back and taught us how to parent an anxious child with empathy, patience, and understanding. His impact on our family was profound, and we are forever grateful.

Dr. Bubrick´s legacy goes far beyond borders, touching lives across continents, cultures, and backgrounds. He treated everyone with the same passion, integrity, and care, leaving an unforgettable mark on the lives of thousands of children. He will always be remembered as a compassionate clinician and a true lifesaver.

I have had many fond and fun moments with Jerry while at CMI. He loved to laugh with me, and to catch me by surprise in my office to engage in antics or in interventions, or both!

I really appreciate how much he supported the work of my colleague Curt White to develop a wearable device for body-focused repetitive behaviors. He did so because he cared so deeply about his patients and wanted to do everything possible to help them.

I will cherish my memories of Jerry, and extend my gratitude to his parents, for producing such a wonderful and caring human being.

Dr B was a giant of a clinician and a person. He was expert in his field and even better at knowing how to apply his knowledge to patients. His impact on our child and our family was profound. His combination of warmth, humor, and directedness was unmatched and his sudden loss is unfathomable. We feel like we know his daughters from all the vignettes he shared and want you both to know how deeply you were loved . We are devastated by this loss.

We send our deepest sympathies to the Bubrick family and CMI colleagues. Jerry profoundly helped our family when we needed it most. His grace, kindness and humor was a ray of light and hope in some of the darkest moments. We will forever be grateful for the impact he had on all of us. We loved and respected him. Rest easy, Jerry, until we meet again.

Generosity, quirky jokes, and cake. Those are the first things that come to mind reflecting on memories of Jerry. May our memories of laughing when we pass famous cemeteries and camouflage pants or eating cake together keep us smiling and forever connected to our beloved friend, parent, partner, Vikings fan, psychologist - Jerry. Quoting Mary Oliver - "To live in this world
you must be ableto do three things:to love what is mortal;to hold it
against your bones knowingyour own life depends on it;and, when the time comes to let it go,to let it go." Much Love - David Vago

Our deepfelt condolences to Jerry's family. May his memory be a blessing.

My sincere condolence to the whole family over your tremendous loss. May your life memories with Jerry give you comfort. His life and legacy will continue through Maya and Gabby. Sending my love
Marta Zora

Our sincere condolensces to Jerry's family. Dr Bubrick helped both our children the last 13 years in many moments and we can't thank him enough. He was the most compassionate, wise man and helped so many. What a special person he was, he be so greatly missed. We are so sorry for your loss. Caroline, GIan Matteo, Alex and Chloe Lo Faro

My sincere condolences to Jerry´s beautiful daughters & his family. I am devastated to hear of his sudden passing. Jerry and I became close friends in grad school & then worked together at the Bio Behavioral Institute. We kept in touch all these years, catching up on our lives every so often. I will always remember his ability to lighten the most stressful moments with his humor & his quest for the best diner pancakes during our late night studying! He delighted in being able to trick people with the same pranks over & over again. He was always able to get a laugh. I will fondly remember all of his guidance and support during our early career years together. His commitment, talent, and passion for helping kids and teens will be greatly missed by those of us in the OCD & Anxiety community.

Jerry helped me as a child struggling with OCD. He was one of the first people to genuinely teach me what OCD was while making me feel seen and not different and change my life for the better. I'll always cherish and enjoy the memories he gave me and the joy he brought to the world. May he rest easy; he will be so greatly missed.

I am saddened by this terrible news. Jerry helped my kids so much. I also learned a lot from him. We have wonderful memories of him and will always remember how knowledgeable and funny he was. He will be greatly missed. he was a very special person.

I met Dr B back in 2006, I was a scared young man consumed by my OCD, Jerry immediately had us both laughing in our very first session, I can say without hyperbole he saved my life. I am so grateful our paths crossed and so deeply and truly sorry for this loss. He was an incredible psychologist and even better friend.

Being Jerry´s Staff Associate was more than a job; it was and will be my most cherished privilege. Early on in my role, Jerry let me join OCD team meetings, which are typically for clinicians only. He never made me feel like administrative support, but rather a part of the team myself. I remember asking him questions about OCD after the meeting ended, hesitant to take up time that clinicians might want to use to discuss cases or struggles. He said to me, "What are you doing? You should ask me these during the meeting. Next time I´m going call you out and make sure you ask your questions."
Jerry made a profound impact on me, on CMI, and on the entire mental health field, and not just because of the work he did, but the way he did it. Jerry cared for his patients and their families more than I can describe. He liked his schedule "back to back, no breaks," so he could help as many people as possible. And that he did. His loud laugh, good heart, and care for others touched us all.
Maya and Gabby, I can´t imagine how many people are telling you this, but Jerry loves you both so much. His time with you was sacred to him, and I´m so sorry you have to go through this right now. My heart is with you both.

I started working at the Child Mind Institute several years ago and Dr. Bubrick was one of the first people I got to work with. That, and every other encounter with Dr. Bubrick was nothing but pleasant, I looked forward to working with him every time. One time when his beloved iMac was taken away, the staff associates covered his entire computer with gray foil and put an apple logo on the front, he used it like that for a long time.
My deepest condolences and prayers to Dr. Bubrick's family.

Jerry was an incredible to gift to our son and daughter, building deep trust and good humor into their relationships from the moment they met. Jerry also meant the world to my wife and I, as we saw the amazing connections he was able to make with our kids, and the invaluable support he offered us. We are heartbroken by his loss, and hold him, and his family, in the light.

Jerry was an amazing colleague and leader in the OCD and anxiety community who helped so many people. I will cherish my memories with Jerry.

My family only got to know Dr Jerry for a short time but he helped my daughter tremendously when she was in crisis and made a huge difference in her life and for our whole family. He was able to convey an outlook and approach that has been instrumental in my daughter´s recovery and within 15 minutes of our first meeting with him it was so clear how kind and brilliant he was. He also mentioned his daughters in every meeting we had - and beamed with pride about who they are as people and how much he loved being their dad. It is rare to see and feel such pride and love pouring out of someone so transparently and I don´t know how to say it any other way than to say being around Dr Jerry made it feel easier being human. My thoughts and condolences go out to his family, friends and colleagues. May his memory be a blessing and may his light shine on eternally.

Our deepest and sincerest condolences. Dr. Jerry was always there for his patients and committed to passionate understanding. We are crushed, and wish all of his patients courage and strength through this awful time. He helped so many people afflicted with OCD and, as an expert in the field, you will be sorely missed. We thank him for the few years of treatment and know his impressions will last forever. From his dry, witty humor to his compassion, he was the treasure of all patients. Dr. Jerry changed the lives of the people he treated and unconditionally gave prudent and caring feedback. He saw our son weekly and never shy'd away from addressing the embarrassing and intimate details shared with Dr. Jerry. You will be loved and missed forever. Dr. Jerry, you were taken too soon. Love, Jake, Renee and Stephen.

I´ve been feeling numb since hearing the news about my dear friend of nearly 40 years.

Looking back at photos of Jerry and me-our drives in the Custom Cruiser to "the cabin," hockey tournaments, or even cross-country-brings back so memories of conversations both philosophical and amazingly silly. We became the best of friends in high school, but our friendship never ended.

Cherished visits to Boston, NY, DC & more to see him and his loved ones -- and his trips to North Carolina & Barcelona to see me and mine. He would travel across the country just to give a hug when it was needed. Our bond spanned both time and geography, something amazingly rare, and I feel incredibly lucky to have had a friendship like that with Jerry.

Of course, I´m filled with regret-regret for not talking more, for not seeing him more, for not engaging as much as I could have. But the truth is, there would never be enough time with someone as kind, intelligent, funny, and uniquely charming as Jerry. I was always proud of Jerry -- for how he saw life, for what he saw in other people, for how he engaged in the world, for all that he accomplished for himself and those he helped. And I was proud to call him a friend.

I miss and love you incredibly, buddy.

Jerry was mensch of a person and a legend of a clinician. We were all so lucky to have worked with and learned from him. He left a profound and an indelible mark on our field which has impacted and improved the lives of so many children, teens and adults. His loss is great and he will be so missed. May his memory be a blessing.

Jerry was a bright light in our offices. His easygoing demeanor, his jokes, his generosity and his brilliance were always on display. Years ago, he instituted something called "Treat yourself Thursday" where every Thursday he paid for treats for the Staff Associates. This was something they all looked forward to. When discussing which clinician we would like to present at support staff meetings, Jerry's name came up more than anyone else's - he made the meetings fun and had interesting stories or case studies to share. He was always interested in talking about what you were doing, where you were traveling and what you were interested in.
Jerry will be greatly missed by me and many, many others who had the privilege of working with him.

I am so lucky to have known Jerry, even in a small way. He was always so kind and thoughtful to me and the other support staff that he worked with. He was so generous with his advice, wisdom, and kindness. He impacted my life for the better, and I am grateful to have known him. To his family and especially to his daughters: I am so sorry, and I send you so much love. I lost a parent recently and in my early twenties. There is not much to say except that your father´s love will reflect back onto you, and that is so beautiful and so hard. All of grief is so beautiful and so hard. `When a person dies, a library is burned.´ And now we do our small part to keep part of that library alive. It is no one´s place to tell you how to feel or how to grieve, but I hope that even in your grief you can feel his love and hold onto it.

Jerry and I collaborated on countless cases at Child Mind. For the past two years, one of our patients served as the patient advocacy speaker at the annual Gala, a testament to the exceptional clinical care Jerry provided to patients and their families. He has transformed the lives of so many, and the knowledge I´ve gained from working with him has been truly invaluable.