Inclusion Criteria:  18-64 years of age Self-identify as African American High Anxiety sensitivity defined as a Short Scale Anxiety Sensitivity Index (SSASI) score of ≥ 5 assessed during phone intake via the SSASI measure (cut-off score to identify individuals with high anxiety sensitivity) Daily smoking (minimum of 10 cigarettes per day) for > 2 years and biochemically confirmed via Carbon Monoxide [CO] analysis at least 8 ppm at baseline Motivated to quit smoking (> 5 on a 10-point scale) Willing and able to attend all study appointments, and willing to quit smoking 2 weeks after the baseline visit  Exclusion Criteria:  Use of other tobacco products (including e-cigarettes) Report of current or intended participation in a concurrent substance abuse treatment Ongoing psychotherapy of any duration directed specifically toward the treatment of anxiety or depression Current non-nicotine substance dependence Not being fluent in English Current use of any pharmacotherapy or psychotherapy for smoking cessation not provided by the researchers (via self-report on the phone screen) Legal status that will interfere with participation (provided via self-report on the phone screen) or current psychosis