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Psychotherapy

CSI offers a broad range of psychotherapy services to address conditions such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, oppositional behavior, anxiety, depression, family and/or peer relationship problems, and autism spectrum disorders. In addition, CSI offers four specialized, research-based treatment programs.

Anxiety Disorders Treatment Program

CSI’s Anxiety Disorders Treatment Program is led by Dr. Elna Yadin, an international expert on the treatment of anxiety disorders who is also affiliated with Penn’s Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety. Cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques are used to help children, adolescents, and adults manifesting anxiety disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and specific phobia.

Depression Treatment Program

CSI’s Depression Treatment Program is led by Dr. Michele Robins, a Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, who was a trainer and supervisor in the multi-site Treatment of Adolescent Depression study (TADS). At CSI, methods developed in the TADS cognitive-behavioral program are used to help children and adolescents learn strategies to overcome depression.

Eating Disorders Treatment Program

CSI’s Eating Disorders Treatment Program is led by Dr. Amy Neeren, who received post-doctoral training at Drexel University’s Obesity and Eating Disorders Program. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is used to help adolescents and adults experiencing eating disorder symptoms, weight management difficulties, and body image issues that can be treated on an outpatient basis.  

Family Therapy Treatment Team

The Family Therapy Treatment Team is staffed by advanced doctoral trainees. Supervision is provided by Dr. Mary Eno and Dr. Madelaine Nathanson, who were psychology training faculty members at the Philadelphia Child Guidance Center and have supervised the Family Therapy Treatment Team at CSI for 20 years. Through the use of one-way mirror and videotape supervision, families benefit from team input in designing and implementing a treatment plan. A sliding fee scale is available.