Mental Health Blog: Anxiety, OCD & PTSD Resources
Practical, clinically informed articles on anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and evidence-based treatment from the psychologists at CABT in Bryn Mawr, PA. Our team writes for patients, families, and anyone looking to better understand their mental health — covering everything from how CBT and ERP work, to recognizing symptoms, to what to expect from therapy in the greater Philadelphia area.
Why Panic Attacks Feel So Scary and How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Helps You Reclaim Control
Panic attacks feel terrifying: racing heart, chest tightness, the feeling you might be dying. But they're false alarms. CABT explains what's actually happening and how CBT helps you break the cycle.
Anxiety Disorders & Women
Women are nearly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder during their lifetime, yet this gap is rarely talked about. CABT therapist Catherine Schuler breaks down the research on women and anxiety, and what evidence-based treatment looks like.
Understanding Intolerance of Uncertainty in Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
If you can't stop asking "what if" and can't relax until you know exactly how things will turn out, you may be experiencing intolerance of uncertainty, one of the core drivers of generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD. CABT's therapists explain what it is, how it shapes daily life, and what actually helps.
How CABT Therapists Use Therapy Skills in Their Own Lives
What happens when therapists actually practice what they preach? CABT's clinicians, including psychologists and therapists specializing in anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and emetophobia, share how they personally use therapy skills like mindfulness, radical acceptance, and exposure in their everyday lives.
