Meet Our Leading Experts in CBT and Anxiety and OCD Treatment
Daniel Chazin, PhD, ABPP, A-CBT - Director
Current Roles
Dr. Daniel Chazin is the Founder and Director of the Center for Anxiety, OCD, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Philadelphia, where he oversees all aspects of clinical care, staff training and supervision, program development, and organizational growth. An established expert in the field of cognitive-behavioral and exposure-based therapies, Dr. Chazin specializes in the treatment of anxiety, phobic, obsessive-compulsive, and trauma-related disorders in adults and teenagers.
As Director, Dr. Chazin plays a central role in hiring, mentoring, and supervising the Center’s clinical team, as well as developing new programs and services. He leads the Center’s training program for doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career psychologists, and works closely with staff to ensure that each patient benefits from thoughtful, individualized care that is grounded in the latest clinical science and delivered with both rigor and compassion. He also helps guide the Center’s broader mission to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and effective care for individuals across the lifespan—while overseeing its growth, building strong community partnerships, refining its evolving service model and operations, and extending its impact beyond individual treatment. Known for his principled and innovative leadership, Dr. Chazin is committed to fostering a clinical environment where clinicians are supported to thrive and patients feel both understood and helped.
Dr. Chazin is Board Certified in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology (ABPP), a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (A-CBT), and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine. He serves as a board member and officer of the National Social Anxiety Center (NSAC), and he is a frequent contributor to regional and national clinical education and professional training efforts. His work reflects a career-long dedication to advancing excellence in therapy, clinical education, and the implementation of evidence-based psychological care.
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. 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, before working as a staff psychologist at an anxiety disorders specialty clinic. These represent some of the leading institutions for research and treatment for anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and traumatic stress disorders.
Research, Educational, and Leadership Activities
Dr. Chazin has authored multiple publications and presentations at national and international conferences in his topics of specialty. In addition to his clinical roles, he provides supervision and training for residents at the Perelman School of Medicine, serves on the board of the National Social Anxiety Center (NSAC), and is an active member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) and the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). He has taught and supervised undergraduates, graduate students, and psychiatry residents at Rutgers, the University of Pennsylvania, and Saint Joseph’s University. And he trains other clinicians in the theory and practice of cognitive and behavioral therapies and in the areas of anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, and related disorders. Dr. Chazin also leads examination committees for psychologists applying for certification in behavioral and cognitive psychology.
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, exposure and response prevention (ERP), 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.
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).
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).
John Cuzzupe, MS
John Cuzzupe is an advanced doctoral psychology extern at the Center for Anxiety, OCD, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a doctoral student in clinical psychology at West Chester University. He has specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT), with experience providing evidence-based treatment for anxiety, OCD, stress, trauma, and related conditions. His previous clinical experiences include individual and group therapy across different settings and with diverse patients, including work in an outpatient mental health clinic and a residential treatment facility.
John earned his BA in psychology at Rowan University and an MS in experimental psychology at Saint Joseph’s University, where he researched neurocognitive assessment for concussion. His current research includes an NIH-funded trial on mindfulness-based relapse prevention for substance use disorders and emerging work in psychedelic-assisted therapy. He is committed to providing structured, science-driven care to help patients regain control of their lives.
Simone Grisamore, MS
Simone Grisamore is an advanced doctoral psychology extern at the Center for Anxiety, OCD, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a doctoral student in clinical psychology at Drexel University. She has experience providing evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and related conditions, using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Her prior clinical work includes individual and group therapy in both outpatient and residential settings, serving diverse clients navigating mental health challenges and major life transitions.
Simone earned her BA in psychology from DePaul University and an MS in psychology from Drexel University. Her research focuses on improving community-based interventions for justice-involved individuals with mental health and substance use disorders, with a particular interest in mental health policy and treatment accessibility. She values a warm, collaborative approach grounded in research and aimed at fostering meaningful, sustainable change.
Operations, Support, and Communications Team
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.
Kenya Garner, BM
Kenya Garner serves as a Practice Support Specialist at the Center for Anxiety, OCD, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. In this role, Kenya supports the Center’s administrative operations, business functions, and patient coordination, while also assisting with clinical and community outreach initiatives. In addition to their work at the Center, Kenya is pursuing graduate studies in clinical mental health counseling and music therapy at Immaculata University. Their background includes providing music therapy to individuals on the autism spectrum, with ADHD, in recovery, and in hospice care.
Amy Senanayake, BA
Amy Senanayake serves as a Practice Support Specialist at the Center for Anxiety, OCD, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. In this position, she contributes to the Center’s administrative tasks, business operations, and patient coordination, and assists with clinical care coordination and community outreach initiatives. Alongside her work at the Center, Amy is attending graduate school at Rutgers University’s psychological science master’s program and plans to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology. Her research interests focus on obsessive-compulsive and anxiety-related disorders in marginalized populations, with particular attention to the impact of race and culture on mental health.
