Meet Our Leading Experts in CBT and Anxiety and OCD Treatment
Daniel Chazin, PhD, ABPP, A-CBT - Director
Current Roles
Dr. Daniel Chazin, an esteemed specialist in CBT and a range of anxiety-related disorders including social and performance anxieties, OCD, trichotillomania, excoriation, and PTSD, leads the Center for Anxiety, OCD, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Philadelphia. His current roles as a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Pennsylvania‘s Perelman School of Medicine and a board member and officer of the National Social Anxiety Center (NSAC) underline his deep commitment to advancing the field of anxiety treatment.
With Board Certification in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology (ABPP) and a Diplomate from the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (A-CBT), Dr. Chazin offers unique expertise in treating adults and teens with anxiety, phobic, obsessive-compulsive, and traumatic stress disorders. His approach integrates cutting-edge clinical practices and cognitive-behavioral therapies with compassionate care. He draws upon unusual levels of clinical expertise, research knowledge, and experience in order to help clients navigate complex challenges including a full range of anxiety-related issues, depression, sleep issues, and perfectionism.
Background and Education
Dr. Chazin received his bachelor’s degree from Yale University and his master’s degree and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Rutgers University, one of the most prestigious programs in the country. Dr. Chazin completed a year-long internship at the renowned Boston Consortium in Clinical Psychology and National Center for PTSD Behavioral Science Division, where he was a Clinical Fellow at Harvard Medical School and a Teaching Fellow at Boston University School of Medicine. Following this, he completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania within the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety. These represent some of the leading institutions for research and treatment for anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and traumatic stress disorders. Dr. Chazin also served as a staff psychologist at the Anxiety & Agoraphobia Treatment Center for several years.
Research, Educational, and Leadership Activities
Bridget Brush, PhD
Dr. Bridget Brush is an Advanced Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Anxiety, OCD, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She specializes in CBT and other cognitive and behavioral therapies for anxiety and obsessive-compulsive related disorders. Dr. Brush offers individual and family-based therapies for children, teens, and adults experiencing a range of anxiety-related conditions. Her areas of expertise include OCD, panic attacks, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, selective mutism, trichotillomania (compulsive hair-pulling), excoriation (compulsive skin-picking), and Tourette syndrome, plus commonly co-occuring problems (such as insomnia, depression, and mood issues). She also has expertise in working with families of children and teens with anxiety-related conditions, including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), the Coaching Approach Behavior and Leading by Modeling (CALM) Program, and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE).
In her work with patients, Dr. Brush draws upon training in multiple cognitive-behavioral approaches, including forms of CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Dr. Brush completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at DePaul University and pursued a doctoral internship and advanced specialized training at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Kathryn Coniglio, PhD
Dr. Kathryn Coniglio is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at the Center for Anxiety, OCD, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy where she provides individual therapy to adult clients. She received her PhD in clinical psychology from Rutgers University and completed her pre-doctoral training at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Dr. Coniglio has expertise in treating a range of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders using behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She has also received certification in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP/ExRP) for OCD and Prolonged Exposure for PTSD.
Dr. Coniglio is also an active contributor to the field of clinical psychological research. She has authored over 35 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and professional articles and has received numerous grants from national and international funding agencies in recognition for her work, including the National Science Foundation and the Academy for Eating Disorders. Dr. Coniglio remains an active member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT).
Evan Vida, PsyD
Dr. Evan Vida is Licensed Psychologist at the Center for Anxiety, OCD, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He earned his B.A. from the University of Connecticut, where he worked in the Child and Adolescent Anxiety Lab. He completed his master’s and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology at La Salle University, with extensive training in cognitive and behavioral interventions at locations such as the University of Pennsylvania’s Outpatient Psychiatry Center and La Salle University’s Emotion Regulation Team.
Dr. Vida specializes in exposure-based and other evidence-based treatments for adolescents and adults with OCD, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, social anxiety, and other anxiety disorders. He is also highly skilled in addressing depressive disorders and challenges with emotional and behavioral regulation, offering a well-rounded and effective approach to treatment. Dr. Vida is extensively trained in exposure and response prevention (ERP), prolonged exposure (PE), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and traditional cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
Allison Bond, MA
Allison Bond is a clinical psychology doctoral candidate and plays a key role in enhancing the public communications efforts of the Center for Anxiety, OCD, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Her contributions to the Center’s blog help translate complex psychological concepts into accessible insights, benefiting a wide audience.
Pursuing her PhD at Rutgers University, Allie is currently completing a pre-doctoral clinical internship at the prestigious New York Presbyterian Weill-Cornell. Her experience at the Rutgers Anxiety Disorders Clinic has provided her with extensive expertise in assessing and managing a range of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
In addition to her clinical work, Allie is a prominent researcher in suicide and gun violence prevention, with over 30 peer-reviewed publications and notable grant awards. Her work not only advances the academic field but also contributes to vital public health initiatives.
Nikoloz Mosashvili
Nikoloz Mosashvili is an undergraduate psychology major at West Chester University and serves as a Practice Support Specialist at the Center for Anxiety, OCD, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. In this role, Nikoloz provides invaluable support with administrative tasks, business operations, and patient interactions, while also contributing to the Center’s clinical and community outreach initiatives. Additionally, he is actively involved in cutting-edge research on psychedelic-assisted therapy at West Chester University.
