About CABT: Evidence-Based Therapy for Anxiety, OCD & More in Bryn Mawr
CABT is a specialized mental health practice in Bryn Mawr, PA, on the Main Line, just outside Philadelphia, PA, focused on anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, and emetophobia.
High-quality mental health care is hard to find.
But it shouldn’t be.
Did You Know
On average, it can take people eleven years to receive mental health treatment–from noticing a problem, to seeking help, to finally receiving effective treatment (source: National Alliance on Mental Illness).
Our Mission
WHO WE ARE
At CABT, we help close the gap in mental health care by providing timely, collaborative, evidence-based treatment—and by training professionals around the world to expand access to the same high-quality care.
CABT By the Numbers: Our Impact
30,000+
Therapy sessions delivered
4,000+
Therapists trained by CABT
1,000+
Patients treated at CABT
60+
Workshops ran for therapists worldwide
HOW IT ALL STARTED
Our Story
CABT began in 2015 as a shared vision between clinical psychologists David Yusko and Steven Tsao. What started small has grown into a passionate team of dedicated therapists committed to delivering high-quality mental health care and making it more accessible around the world. From our first OCD workshop in 2019 to training over 1,600 therapists in the first five years of operation, we’ve stayed grounded in our mission: to provide expert, compassionate care and training, so patients don’t have to suffer longer than necessary.
Our Founders
Steven Tsao, PhD
Co-Founder of CABT and clinical psychologist trained at Fordham University who specializes in OCD, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and physician mental health.
David Yusko, PsyD
Co-Founder of CABT and clinical psychologist with a doctorate from Rutgers University who specializes in emetophobia, OCD, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and working with athletes.
Our Mental Health Treatment Specialties
While every therapist at CABT is an expert in anxiety disorders and OCD, many also bring specialized expertise in areas such as emetophobia, PTSD, depression, perinatal and postpartum mental health, eating disorders, and related concerns like hair-pulling, skin-picking, and body dysmorphia.
Our team offers personalized, research-based treatment plans to help patients struggling with panic, anxiety, and worry develop skills to manage symptoms and live their best lives in line with their values.
Our therapists use evidence-based treatments to help patients process trauma and PTSD, addressing the root causes while reducing symptoms and restoring safety and control.
We’re one of the few centers worldwide specializing in emetophobia, offering targeted treatment and a supportive community for patients and therapists through the Emetophobia Institute.
We provide specialized, science-backed care—including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—to help patients manage symptoms and reclaim their peace of mind.
Our team provides tailored, evidence-based treatments to help kids and teens better understand their anxiety and build lasting coping skills.
Our Approach & Core Values
We’re dedicated to improving the lives of youth and adults affected by anxiety through compassionate, evidence-based care. At the heart of our work is a commitment to excellence—not only in the therapy room, but also in training and uplifting the next generation of mental health professionals.
HIGH-QUALITY MENTAL CARE
1
We provide personalized, effective treatment rooted in compassion, clinical rigor, and a deep respect for each client’s ability to access and build their own resiliency.
2
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES
Our care is grounded in the latest research and gold-standard approaches like ERP, PE, and CPT to ensure meaningful, lasting results.
3
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EXPERTS
Our clinicians are leaders in the field—trusted educators, supervisors, and practitioners who shape the future of mental health care.
We believe high-quality mental health care is strengthened through teamwork, partnering with patients, families, and fellow providers to deliver cohesive, informed care.
4
COLLABORATIVE MODEL
Our Team
Our team is made up of warm, personable clinicians who were carefully selected for both their character and clinical excellence. Trained by our founders and grounded in evidence-based care.
Each therapist brings deep expertise in anxiety and OCD, with additional subspecialties ranging from PTSD and adolescent depression to perinatal mental health and emerging eating disorders. Our team sees patients in-person in Bryn Mawr, PA and virtually via telehealth.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health Treatment
-
The first step is to schedule a free, 15-minute phone call with a member of our Intake Team at CABT. You can get started by emailing newpatient@centerabt.com, calling (610) 455-5757, or completing our contact form.
-
Yes, the first step to treatment is a free 15-minute phone screen with our Intake Team. During this call we gather information about your needs, confirm we are the right fit, and match you with the right clinician. You can schedule by emailing newpatient@centerabt.com, calling (610) 455-5757, or completing our contact form.
-
We do not accept insurance, but instead offer a range of fees to help make our services more accessible; please reach out for our most up-to-date rates. If your health insurance has out-of-network benefits, we can provide Superbills for you to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. We strongly encourage you to contact your insurance company directly to confirm your benefits, and how to access them.
-
CABT specializes in anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma & PTSD, emetophobia, depression, maternal mental health, and related conditions for children, teens, and adults. Our clinicians use evidence-based treatments including CBT, ERP, Prolonged Exposure, and CPT.
-
We offer in-person appointments at our office in Bryn Mawr, PA for patients in the greater Philadelphia area. We also offer telehealth virtual sessions for patients located throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland — as well as 40+ additional states through PSYPACT. See all PSYPACT eligible states.
-
We proudly serve patients from as young as 6 years old through adolescence, adulthood, and the elder years.
-
Most of the treatments delivered at CABT are designed to be short-term, but the exact number of sessions depends on two main factors: the exact treatment protocol being used and how frequently clients complete the prescribed homework exercises. The scientifically-supported treatments we offer range typically range from as few as 8 sessions to as many as 35 sessions. You will be given more specific information about which treatment we recommend after you complete the initial evaluation.
-
Most of the treatments we deliver at CABT involve meeting individually with your therapist once per week for about 50 minutes. For some treatments, and depending on the needs of a specific client, we may suggest meeting more than once per week or meeting for a 90-minute session.
-
Yes - we offer telehealth virtual sessions for patients located throughout New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland, as well as 40+ additional states through PSYPACT. See all PSYPACT eligible states.
-
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a scientifically supported approach that helps people by focusing on present challenges rather than exploring the past. Unlike traditional talk therapy, CBT emphasizes building practical skills, practicing exercises, and learning through real-world application. It is an active, collaborative process where the therapist and client work together to overcome obstacles and create meaningful change.
-
While the name can sound scary, exposure therapy is a form of CBT where therapists and clients team up to find ways to gradually and systematically confront anxiety to help clients feel less anxious, more confident, and more in control of their own lives. At CABT, all exposure therapy is done collaboratively, with a highly individualized plan to help each client successfully reclaim their lives from their anxiety.
-
The phone screen is a free, 15-minute phone call where our Intake Team will gather information about you to ensure that we are the right fit to move forward with an evaluation. By the end of the phone screen, you will be given more information about the clinicians who are available to complete that evaluation, the process of scheduling, and the associated costs. The phone screen must be completed by the person looking for treatment. Prospective clients who are 14 years old and above will need to be a part of the phone screen. Phone screens are completed between 9 am and 5 pm. Our goal is to make this call as easy and pressure-free as possible, it's simply a chance to get to know each other.