For Patients: Getting Started

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 Approach

Our approach is science-backed and highly individualized—never formulaic—rooted in evidence-based expertise as well as genuine connection, collaboration, and the warmth of a small, personable practice that takes the time to truly know you. At CABT, many of our patients come to us after trying other therapies, and our goal is to be the last stop by providing the right, research-driven treatment that finally leads to lasting recovery.

Who We Serve

We work with children, teens, and adults seeking support for anxiety, OCD, trauma, depression, and related challenges–offering compassionate, expert care tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals. We offer in-person appointments at our office in Bryn Mawr, PA. We also offer telehealth sessions for those patients who are in PA. A subset of our therapists are PSYPACT approved, and can offer telehealth to patients who are outside of PA, but these decisions are made on a case-by-case basis by each therapist.

Be Among the Over 1,000 Patients Discovering Evidence-Based Care at CABT

Explore Specialties

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

OCD THERAPY HELPS PEOPLE WHO ARE:

Struggling with distressing intrusive, unwanted thoughts, and repeated compulsive behaviors that interfere with daily life.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

OUR TREATMENT APPROACHES:

Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), Inference-based Cognitive Behavior Therapy (ICBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress

POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS THERAPY HELPS PEOPLE WHO ARE:

Experiencing unwanted memories, flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance, or changes in their beliefs about safety and trust following a trauma.

Post-Traumatic Stress

OUR TREATMENT APPROACHES:

Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and trauma-informed CBT

Anxiety & Worry

ANXIETY THERAPY HELPS PEOPLE WHO ARE:

Overwhelmed by worry, panic, social situations, or physical symptoms of anxiety that impact their work, relationships, hobbies, or well-being.

OUR TREATMENT APPROACHES:

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), exposure-based therapies, mindfulness tools, and skills for long-term anxiety management.

Emetophobia

EMETOPHOBIA THERAPY HELPS PEOPLE WHO ARE:

Living in fear of vomiting or seeing others vomit, often avoiding certain foods, travel,  social situations, or for women, pregnancy.

Emetophobia

OUR TREATMENT APPROACHES:

Specialized ERP tailored to emetophobia, including gradual exposures to situations, bodily sensations, and other triggers.

Kids & Teens

HOW WE CAN HELP KIDS & TEENS:

Struggling with OCD, school anxiety, phobias, relationship difficulties, or difficulty coping with life transitions and emotional regulation.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

OUR TREATMENT APPROACHES:

Pediatric Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Supportive Parenting of Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents (IPT-A), evidence-based CBT, and parent coaching.

Find Your Perfect Match

Individualized, high-quality care from a warm and experienced team you can trust.

Getting Started

YOUR ROADMAP TO WELLNESS

01 EXPLORE OUR SPECIALTIES

Learn more about the conditions we treat—from OCD and anxiety to trauma and emetophobia—and find the right fit for your needs.

02 MEET OUR TEAM

Browse our clinicians’ bios to find a therapist whose experience and approach align with your goals.

03 LEARN ABOUT OUR APPROACHES

Discover how we use evidence-based treatments like ERP, CBT, and PE to deliver meaningful, lasting results.

04 BOOK A CALL

Schedule a free intake consultation call and let us help you find the best path forward.

“Working with David Yusko has changed everything for me. As someone with severe, treatment-resistant OCD in many categories/domains, my emotional landscape can be tricky to navigate. For a therapist to be able to access me so that I don't feel alone with it, offer meaningful insight, and see me well enough to effectively treat the disease, is nothing short of miraculous. As far as I'm concerned, he is the best there is at this.

— CABT Patient Working with Dr. David Yusko

 FAQs

  • 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 that 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 that 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.

  • 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.

  • 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. 

  • We offer in-person appointments at our office in Bryn Mawr, PA, as well as telehealth sessions for patients located within Pennsylvania.

  • We proudly serve patients from as young as 6 years old through adolescence, adulthood, and the elder years. 

  • Some of our psychologists are PSYPACT credentialed and can provide telehealth services to patients in other PSYPACT participating states, which is determined on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to discuss your specific situation if you are not located in PA.

  • The first step is to schedule a brief 15-minute phone call with a member of our Intake Team. You can get started by emailing newpatient@centerabt.com, calling (610) 455-5757, or completing our contact form.

  • 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.