Cognitive Behavior Institute

Mental Health Services in Pennsylvania

Evidence-based therapy, psychiatric care, diagnostic evaluations, and psychological testing for children, adults, couples, and families—available in person and through statewide telehealth.

Not sure what you need? We’ll help you find the right care.

How Can We Help?

Start wherever you are

Whether you know exactly what you need or you're just getting started, there's a place to begin.

Our Clinical Services

Care across therapy, psychiatry, and testing

Therapy Services

Psychiatry Services

Testing & Diagnostic Services

Diagnostic Evaluations & Psychological Testing

When symptoms, diagnoses, or treatment needs are unclear, our psychologists provide individualized diagnostic evaluations to help patients better understand their concerns and identify appropriate next steps. When clinically indicated, comprehensive psychological testing may also be recommended to clarify cognitive, emotional, behavioral, attention, or developmental concerns. Most patients begin with a diagnostic evaluation to determine whether additional psychological testing would be helpful.

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Ways to Receive Care

In-person appointments

At our offices in Cranberry Township, Mt. Lebanon, and Beaver.

Secure statewide telehealth

Meet with your provider from anywhere in Pennsylvania.

Coordinated care

Across CBI services when clinically appropriate.

Ready to get started?

Complete a confidential new-patient inquiry, or browse our providers to find the right fit.

Mental Health Conditions We Treat

Mental health concerns can affect every aspect of daily life, including relationships, work, school, and physical health. Our clinicians take the time to understand your experiences before developing an individualized treatment plan based on your goals and clinical needs.

We provide evaluation and treatment for a broad range of conditions, including:

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Bipolar Disorder

Treatment focuses on helping you better understand your symptoms, develop effective coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, and build the confidence needed to navigate life's challenges with greater resilience.

Support Through Life's Challenges

Not every reason for seeking therapy is tied to a mental health diagnosis. Many people benefit from professional support while navigating significant life events, ongoing stress, or personal challenges that affect their emotional well-being.

Our clinicians help individuals, couples, and families work through:

  • Grief and Loss
  • Relationship Challenges
  • Work and Career Stress
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Major Life Changes
  • Self-Esteem and Confidence

Whether you're adjusting to a new chapter in life, balancing competing responsibilities, or working through interpersonal difficulties, we provide practical guidance and evidence-based strategies to help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Specialty Centers

Focused, specialized care

Several of our services are organized into specialty centers, each bringing together clinicians with focused training and expertise.

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Evidence-Based & Research-Informed Treatment Approaches

Approaches our clinicians are trained in

Our clinicians draw from established therapeutic approaches to develop treatment that fits your goals, needs, and preferences. Your clinician will work with you to determine which methods are most appropriate for your care.

Availability varies by provider, and not every clinician offers every approach.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT helps people understand how patterns of thinking and behavior influence how they feel and teaches practical strategies for changing patterns that are no longer helping them.

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

DBT helps people build a life worth living by learning skills to regulate intense emotions, tolerate distress, improve relationships, and balance acceptance with meaningful change.

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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT helps people make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that move them toward the values and life that matter most to them.

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Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR helps the brain process distressing experiences that have remained insufficiently resolved so that painful memories can become less emotionally disruptive in the present.

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Internal Family Systems (IFS)

IFS helps people approach their inner experiences with curiosity and compassion, allowing protective and wounded parts of themselves to become less extreme as greater internal balance and self-leadership develop.

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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

ERP helps people break the cycle of OCD by intentionally approaching feared thoughts, situations, or sensations while resisting the compulsions that have kept the fear and uncertainty alive.

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Art Therapy

Art Therapy uses creative expression within a therapeutic relationship to help people explore, communicate, and integrate thoughts, emotions, and experiences that may be difficult to express through words alone.

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Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Gottman Method Couples Therapy helps couples strengthen friendship and intimacy, manage conflict constructively, and build the trust, commitment, and shared meaning needed for a lasting relationship.

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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy helps partners recognize and transform the negative interactional cycles that keep them disconnected so they can create a more secure, responsive, and emotionally accessible bond.

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What Happens Next?

Getting started is simple

  1. 1

    Tell us what you're looking for

    Complete our confidential new-patient inquiry and share basic information about your needs and preferences.

  2. 2

    We help identify the right fit

    Our team considers your clinical needs, service preferences, insurance, location, and provider availability.

  3. 3

    Begin care

    Meet with your provider in person or through secure telehealth, depending on the service and your needs.

Insurance & Access

Understanding your coverage

We accept most major commercial insurance plans and can help you verify your benefits before your first appointment.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do you accept insurance? Which plans are accepted?
We accept most major commercial insurance plans. See our insurance page for the current list of carriers and to verify your benefits before scheduling.
Do you offer in-person and telehealth appointments?
Yes. We offer in-person appointments at our Pennsylvania offices and secure telehealth across the state.
What ages do you serve?
We provide care for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Some services have their own age criteria — our team can confirm what fits your situation.
How am I matched with a provider?
After you complete a new-patient inquiry, our team considers your clinical needs, service preferences, insurance, location, and provider availability to help identify the right fit.
Do you offer both therapy and medication management?
Yes. We offer therapy and psychiatric medication management, and your providers can coordinate care when that's helpful.
How do diagnostic evaluations differ from psychological testing?
A diagnostic evaluation helps clarify your concerns and identify next steps, and most treatment can begin without testing. Psychological testing is a specialized service that uses standardized measures to inform diagnosis and treatment direction, typically conducted by a doctoral-level psychologist. Learn more on our Testing & Evaluation page.
Does insurance cover psychological testing?
Insurance is accepted for psychological testing services. Individual benefits vary by plan, and some insurers require pre-authorization for testing.
Do I need a referral?
Referral requirements can vary by insurance plan — our team can help confirm what's needed for your situation.
What should I do if I need immediate or emergency assistance?
If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, you can also call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. Our office is not equipped to respond to emergencies in real time.

You Don't Have to Know Exactly What Kind of Care You Need

Tell us what you are experiencing, and our team will help connect you with an appropriate provider and service. CBI offers therapy, psychiatric care, diagnostic evaluations, and psychological testing in person and through secure telehealth across Pennsylvania.