Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Psychiatrists in Bala Cynwyd, PA
I believe that healing begins at the level of mind, body and spirit, integrating a patient’s whole life experience into the treatment plan. I provide comprehensive treatment options combining psychopharmacology and psychotherapeutic modalities. Working with me you will develop insight into yourself and begin to effect change and make progress in the problem areas of your life. I am ABPN board-certified in both General Psychiatry & Addiction Psychiatry. In addition to treating addictions, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders; I specialize in women's mental health.
I believe that healing begins at the level of mind, body and spirit, integrating a patient’s whole life experience into the treatment plan. I provide comprehensive treatment options combining psychopharmacology and psychotherapeutic modalities. Working with me you will develop insight into yourself and begin to effect change and make progress in the problem areas of your life. I am ABPN board-certified in both General Psychiatry & Addiction Psychiatry. In addition to treating addictions, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders; I specialize in women's mental health.
I provide compassionate, collaborative psychiatric care for adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and sleep concerns. Many of the individuals I work with feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or unsure about whether medication is right for them—and want a provider who truly listens. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice, I take time to understand the full picture of what you’re experiencing. My approach is supportive and patient-centered, with an emphasis on shared decision-making and thoughtful medication management when appropriate.
I provide compassionate, collaborative psychiatric care for adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and sleep concerns. Many of the individuals I work with feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or unsure about whether medication is right for them—and want a provider who truly listens. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice, I take time to understand the full picture of what you’re experiencing. My approach is supportive and patient-centered, with an emphasis on shared decision-making and thoughtful medication management when appropriate.
The focus of my work is healing, not only mental, but also spiritual and emotional, so that one can reach their full potential. I work with clients of all ages. Having trained at CHOP and Tufts University, I incorporate evidence-based medicine and the latest research in the fields of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology when I practice. I work with almost all psychiatric disorders, with particular expertise in ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I am taking new patients at this time and either myself or someone in my practice is usually available to see a new client within four weeks.
The focus of my work is healing, not only mental, but also spiritual and emotional, so that one can reach their full potential. I work with clients of all ages. Having trained at CHOP and Tufts University, I incorporate evidence-based medicine and the latest research in the fields of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology when I practice. I work with almost all psychiatric disorders, with particular expertise in ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I am taking new patients at this time and either myself or someone in my practice is usually available to see a new client within four weeks.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to help you build insight, improve focus, and apply practical strategies for real-life success.
Affordable, expert ADHD testing and treatment for adults across Pennsylvania and Delaware — with compassion, clarity, and no long wait times.
You’ve worked hard your entire life, but lately, focus feels impossible. Deadlines pile up, conversations drift, and even simple tasks feel overwhelming. You might be wondering if it’s ADHD — or something more. Many adults reach this point after years of compensating with effort, caffeine, or late nights. My ideal client is ready for answers, clarity, and a plan that finally makes sense.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to help you build insight, improve focus, and apply practical strategies for real-life success.
Affordable, expert ADHD testing and treatment for adults across Pennsylvania and Delaware — with compassion, clarity, and no long wait times.
You’ve worked hard your entire life, but lately, focus feels impossible. Deadlines pile up, conversations drift, and even simple tasks feel overwhelming. You might be wondering if it’s ADHD — or something more. Many adults reach this point after years of compensating with effort, caffeine, or late nights. My ideal client is ready for answers, clarity, and a plan that finally makes sense.
Voyage Healing is a state of the art mental health clinic offering medication management, psychotherapy, and holistic ketamine services. Whether your goal is to understand yourself better, improve your relationships, or find treatments for anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, our team of mental health therapists, doctors, and nurse practitioners can help. Voyage Healing was founded by Dr. Gail Serruya, a psychiatrist with over 18 years experience.
Voyage Healing is a state of the art mental health clinic offering medication management, psychotherapy, and holistic ketamine services. Whether your goal is to understand yourself better, improve your relationships, or find treatments for anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, our team of mental health therapists, doctors, and nurse practitioners can help. Voyage Healing was founded by Dr. Gail Serruya, a psychiatrist with over 18 years experience.
I work best with adults who are seeking support for both mental health and complex medical needs, especially those dealing with conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD or challenges related to acute or chronic illness. Many clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, struggling to manage symptoms, or looking for clarity and stability in their daily lives.
My approach is collaborative and personalized. I take time to understand each client’s experiences and goals, then develop a care plan that may include medication management, education, and ongoing support.
I work best with adults who are seeking support for both mental health and complex medical needs, especially those dealing with conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD or challenges related to acute or chronic illness. Many clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, struggling to manage symptoms, or looking for clarity and stability in their daily lives.
My approach is collaborative and personalized. I take time to understand each client’s experiences and goals, then develop a care plan that may include medication management, education, and ongoing support.
My ideal clients are older adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, stress, burnout, mood changes, insomnia, trauma-related symptoms, or difficult life transitions. Many feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck, disconnected from themselves, or pressured to hold everything together. My goal is to help clients feel heard without judgment, understand what may be affecting their mental health, and begin building a realistic path toward clarity, balance, healing, and hope.
My ideal clients are older adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, stress, burnout, mood changes, insomnia, trauma-related symptoms, or difficult life transitions. Many feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck, disconnected from themselves, or pressured to hold everything together. My goal is to help clients feel heard without judgment, understand what may be affecting their mental health, and begin building a realistic path toward clarity, balance, healing, and hope.
I use principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , Interpersonal and Supportive Therapy and Motivational interviewing to help youth get insight into their relationships , identify cognitive distortions affecting mood and power up strength and abilities to be ready for change and growth .
Adolescence can be a time of intense emotional and mental change. Pressures from school, family, peers, and social media can lead to anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or difficulty managing day-to-day life. While these challenges may feel overwhelming, they can also become a turning point for growth. Reaching out for help is a powerful first step toward lasting change.
I use principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , Interpersonal and Supportive Therapy and Motivational interviewing to help youth get insight into their relationships , identify cognitive distortions affecting mood and power up strength and abilities to be ready for change and growth .
Adolescence can be a time of intense emotional and mental change. Pressures from school, family, peers, and social media can lead to anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or difficulty managing day-to-day life. While these challenges may feel overwhelming, they can also become a turning point for growth. Reaching out for help is a powerful first step toward lasting change.
I am an experienced and well-trained therapist able to use many treatment modalities. If you are highly motivated, you are my ideal patient.
I am an experienced and well-trained therapist able to use many treatment modalities. If you are highly motivated, you are my ideal patient.
I am currently accepting new patients at this time. My approach is collaborative and non-directive, and I act as someone who can help identify possible routes through the challenges of your life but will not insist that you must choose a particular path. I am a consultant for you and what troubles you, and together we can identify what it is you care about in life and makes it worth living, what is standing in the way, and how medications and psychotherapy might be able to help you pursue the former and overcome the later.
I am currently accepting new patients at this time. My approach is collaborative and non-directive, and I act as someone who can help identify possible routes through the challenges of your life but will not insist that you must choose a particular path. I am a consultant for you and what troubles you, and together we can identify what it is you care about in life and makes it worth living, what is standing in the way, and how medications and psychotherapy might be able to help you pursue the former and overcome the later.
My approach to treating any mental health disorder is a shared approach. I work side by side with my patients to develop a plan that is comprehensive, evidence based, and considerate of their goals and desires in treatment. My personality is upbeat and approachable. My down-to-earth, judgment free personality provides an atmosphere for my patients to bring their entire selves to treatment. I try to provide a “hot” (honest, open, and therapeutic) environment for my patients to thrive.
My approach to treating any mental health disorder is a shared approach. I work side by side with my patients to develop a plan that is comprehensive, evidence based, and considerate of their goals and desires in treatment. My personality is upbeat and approachable. My down-to-earth, judgment free personality provides an atmosphere for my patients to bring their entire selves to treatment. I try to provide a “hot” (honest, open, and therapeutic) environment for my patients to thrive.
Hi! I am Marja M. Evenden, M.D.,Ph.D. , ABPN -certified psychiatrist in Philadelphia area. I run a smaller private practice, offering my long clinical experience and extensive professional training (U.S., Europe), to help my patients to feel better and improve their quality of life. My special interests are: mood and anxiety disorders, correct use of benzodiazepines vs. issues with low dose benzodiazepine dependence, dual diagnoses and ADHD. I use several types of psychiatric treatment, and believe strongly in personalized medicine. My Ph.D. work was on the side effects of benzodiazepines. I work according to the Medical model.
Hi! I am Marja M. Evenden, M.D.,Ph.D. , ABPN -certified psychiatrist in Philadelphia area. I run a smaller private practice, offering my long clinical experience and extensive professional training (U.S., Europe), to help my patients to feel better and improve their quality of life. My special interests are: mood and anxiety disorders, correct use of benzodiazepines vs. issues with low dose benzodiazepine dependence, dual diagnoses and ADHD. I use several types of psychiatric treatment, and believe strongly in personalized medicine. My Ph.D. work was on the side effects of benzodiazepines. I work according to the Medical model.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders including OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, panic disorder, specific phobias, and generalized anxiety. I also have expertise in treating a variety of other psychiatric illnesses including depressive disorders, bipolar disorders, and psychotic disorders. I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Florida, my medical training at the University of Florida College of Medicine, and my residency training in psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders including OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, panic disorder, specific phobias, and generalized anxiety. I also have expertise in treating a variety of other psychiatric illnesses including depressive disorders, bipolar disorders, and psychotic disorders. I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Florida, my medical training at the University of Florida College of Medicine, and my residency training in psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania.
Most patients want a psychiatrist that is able to listen and come up with a plan in collaboration with them.
Most patients want a psychiatrist that is able to listen and come up with a plan in collaboration with them.
We'll utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) to challenge negative thoughts, and Culturally Sensitive practices to honor your background.
I am a triple board certified, Yale-trained psychiatrist, with 15 years clinical experience in multiple fields, including addiction. As a former C-suite physician executive, I help high-performing individuals, professionals and executives navigate high-stakes career transitions and optimize performance. I address barriers like unhealthy coping, impostor syndrome and burnout. I also incorporate clinical treatment of conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, Long COVID and PMDD. This integrative approach enables you perform at your best, find meaning in your work, and live a quality life at all stages.
We'll utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) to challenge negative thoughts, and Culturally Sensitive practices to honor your background.
I am a triple board certified, Yale-trained psychiatrist, with 15 years clinical experience in multiple fields, including addiction. As a former C-suite physician executive, I help high-performing individuals, professionals and executives navigate high-stakes career transitions and optimize performance. I address barriers like unhealthy coping, impostor syndrome and burnout. I also incorporate clinical treatment of conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, Long COVID and PMDD. This integrative approach enables you perform at your best, find meaning in your work, and live a quality life at all stages.
Trained at Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Pennsylvania, I have been in the clinical practice of psychiatry, psychotherapy, and psychopharmacology in the Philadelphia area for over forty years, and provide crisis-intervention, consultation and short- and long-term therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have extensive experience in the treatment of psychosomatic and eating disorders, depression and suicidal behavior, anxiety, psychosis, sexual and physical abuse, and addictions, among other problems, and also provide consultation and ongoing clinical supervision for mental health professionals of all disciplines.
Trained at Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Pennsylvania, I have been in the clinical practice of psychiatry, psychotherapy, and psychopharmacology in the Philadelphia area for over forty years, and provide crisis-intervention, consultation and short- and long-term therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have extensive experience in the treatment of psychosomatic and eating disorders, depression and suicidal behavior, anxiety, psychosis, sexual and physical abuse, and addictions, among other problems, and also provide consultation and ongoing clinical supervision for mental health professionals of all disciplines.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based care. I offer comprehensive mental health care, including psychotherapy and medication treatment, based on your individual needs.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based care. I offer comprehensive mental health care, including psychotherapy and medication treatment, based on your individual needs.
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Visit our website for fees, services & to book an appointment. Dr. Venkat Chakkaravarthi is a Board Certified Psychiatrist in both Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and General Psychiatry. He provides medication management and therapy services. Virtual appointments are available for patients who are physically located at the time of their appointment in Pennsylvania only (this means, you do not need to be living in these states).
Visit our website for fees, services & to book an appointment. Dr. Venkat Chakkaravarthi is a Board Certified Psychiatrist in both Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and General Psychiatry. He provides medication management and therapy services. Virtual appointments are available for patients who are physically located at the time of their appointment in Pennsylvania only (this means, you do not need to be living in these states).
Maksam Health & Wellness Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, CRNP, PMH-BC
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19142
Our ideal client at Maksam Health & Wellness Center faces challenges accessing quality mental health care in underserved communities. They manage depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and may have co-occurring substance abuse or stressors. Frustrated with impersonal care, they seek holistic support for social, emotional, and medical needs. Motivated for improvement, they desire compassionate, judgment-free care for stability and symptom management, aiming to enhance their quality of life. They value trust, respect, and collaborative therapeutic relationships, preferring evidence-based treatments to achieve mental health goals
Our ideal client at Maksam Health & Wellness Center faces challenges accessing quality mental health care in underserved communities. They manage depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and may have co-occurring substance abuse or stressors. Frustrated with impersonal care, they seek holistic support for social, emotional, and medical needs. Motivated for improvement, they desire compassionate, judgment-free care for stability and symptom management, aiming to enhance their quality of life. They value trust, respect, and collaborative therapeutic relationships, preferring evidence-based treatments to achieve mental health goals
Prospective clients should know that I take a thoughtful, whole-person approach to care. As a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I understand the strong connection between physical and emotional health, and I incorporate both into treatment planning.
I value collaboration, transparency, and respect. You can expect clear communication, careful medication management when appropriate, and therapy that is practical and goal-oriented. I do not believe in one-size-fits-all care—each treatment plan is individualized to reflect your needs, values, and lifestyle.
Prospective clients should know that I take a thoughtful, whole-person approach to care. As a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I understand the strong connection between physical and emotional health, and I incorporate both into treatment planning.
I value collaboration, transparency, and respect. You can expect clear communication, careful medication management when appropriate, and therapy that is practical and goal-oriented. I do not believe in one-size-fits-all care—each treatment plan is individualized to reflect your needs, values, and lifestyle.
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FAQ - Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Psychiatrists
Do psychiatrists provide cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Yes, many psychiatrists provide CBT as a therapeutic approach in sessions with clients. CBT is an evidence-based form of therapy that focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to mental health challenges. Psychiatrists who provide CBT can be particularly valuable when your condition may benefit from both therapy *and* medication, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD or PTSD. However, some psychiatrists choose to focus primarily on medication management rather than ongoing therapy. When evaluating potential psychiatrists, it can be helpful to confirm that they actively incorporate CBT techniques into their practice (rather than focusing solely on prescribing medication)
What is the difference between CBT with a psychiatrist versus a therapist?
The primary difference between CBT with a psychiatrist versus a therapist is that a psychiatrist can integrate medication management with CBT treatment, while non-psychiatrist therapists (such as psychologists, counselors, or social workers) provide CBT without the ability to prescribe medications. In a CBT session with a psychiatrist, you will work on the same core techniques as you would with any CBT provider, such as identifying cognitive distortions or challenging negative thought patterns. However, a psychiatrist can also monitor how medication affects your symptoms. This integrated approach can be especially helpful for conditions like major depression or bipolar disorder, where medication often works together with therapy to produce better outcomes than either treatment alone.
Should I see a psychiatrist or therapist for CBT?
The choice to see a psychiatrist or therapist depends on the severity of your symptoms and whether medication might be part of your treatment plan. A psychiatrist who provides CBT is appropriate when you have more severe mental health symptoms that may require medication. A non-psychiatrist therapist may be appropriate when your symptoms are mild to moderate, you prefer to try therapy without medication first, or you are already stable on medication prescribed by another provider. It is worth noting that psychiatrists typically charge higher rates than other therapists due to their medical training, and psychiatry sessions are not always covered by insurance. Therefore, some people start with a therapist for CBT and later add a psychiatrist to their treatment team if medication becomes necessary.