ABPP · Behavioral & Cognitive Psychology
Board certification
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about dr. b
Meet Dr. Robert J. Berchick, Ph.D., ABPP.
For more than four decades, I have worked with adults who want to understand what keeps getting in the way. My approach is warm, practical, and grounded in careful cognitive behavioral work.
I want our sessions to feel like a place where you can set down the pressure to have everything figured out. We can slow down, notice what matters, and make room for experiences that do not fit a neat explanation.
I listen carefully and speak plainly. Together, we can understand patterns without treating them as flaws, and find a next step that feels possible in your real life.
40+ years in practice10,000+ sessionsBoard certified (ABPP)Online-only telepsychology
approach
Helping people make room for change.
My professional life has grown from careful listening and practical curiosity. It also reflects respect for how complicated being human can be.
Whether we are working with anxiety, trauma, depression, or a pattern that has been difficult to name, the goal is to understand what is happening and find a workable next step.
professional background
Training, clinical leadership & teaching.
A concise record of the education, clinical roles, teaching, and presentations documented in the CV.
- Doctoral training
- Ph.D. in Professional Psychology, University of Pennsylvania (1985).
- Clinical leadership
- Former Clinical Director of the University of Pennsylvania's Center for Cognitive Therapy under Aaron T. Beck (1982–1990).
- Teaching
- Earlier teaching roles in Psychology in Psychiatry at Penn included Lecturer and Assistant Professor. I continue to serve as faculty to the Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania from my video-only residential office.
- Professional presentations
- 41 professional lectures and workshops in the U.S. and internationally.
credentials
Education, specialties & practice details.
40+ years in practice
Decades of practice with adults.
10,000+ sessions
Experience across more than ten thousand sessions.
Board certified (ABPP)
Board certification in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology.
Clinical publications listed in the CV
A source-based record of clinical publications and papers.
professional context
The history behind the work.
Professional history can offer useful context while remaining distinct from an endorsement of an independent practice. Sources and permissions matter.
How context is reviewedThe most meaningful healing often begins when we feel genuinely heard, understood, and accepted.
— Dr. Robert J. Berchick
how i help
Online therapy for adults in Pennsylvania and eligible PSYPACT jurisdictions.
Explore support for anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, panic, and longstanding emotional patterns. Each page offers clear guidance, relevant ways of working, and a practical next step.
Anxiety Therapy
When worry, tension, self-doubt, or overthinking start organizing your days, therapy can help you understand the cycle and practice a steadier response.
Depression Therapy
When low mood, exhaustion, loss of meaning, or disconnection make daily life feel heavier, therapy offers a place to understand what is happening and begin moving again.
Trauma & PTSD Therapy
When memories, triggers, or protective responses still shape the present, carefully paced therapy can help you make sense of the past without being defined by it.
Panic Disorder Treatment
When sudden fear or intense body sensations leave you worried about the next wave, treatment can help you understand panic and rebuild steadiness.
Schema Therapy & Integrated CBT
When longstanding beliefs and emotional patterns keep pulling you back, integrated CBT can help you see the pattern and make different choices.
Online Therapy & PSYPACT
Learn how secure video sessions work, where PSYPACT/APIT authorization may allow care, and what to expect when you request a brief call.
what it's like to work together
A clear, collaborative place to begin.
Sessions are warm, practical, and connected to your real life. We will talk about what brings you here, what you hope will change, and whether the work feels like a good fit.
Ready to begin your healing journey?
The first step is a brief phone call to get a rough idea of whether we are a good fit before the Diagnostic and Treatment Evaluation. You may call, text, or email simply to request a conversation.
Start with a private, no-pressure conversation about what brings you here.