David  Yusko

David Yusko

Dr. David Yusko is the co-founder of the Center for Anxiety & Behavior Therapy which provides evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders. Prior to that, Dr. Yusko spent over 11 years at the Center for the Treatment & Study of Anxiety in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and has become a nationally recognized expert in Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and is a certified PE therapist, supervisor, and trainer by Dr. Edna Foa. Dr. Yusko is one of a handful of experts on the concurrent treatment of PTSD and substance use disorders and has consistently worked on dissemination projects that brought PE to every kind of mental health setting around the world.
Dr. Yusko continues to provide evidenced treatment in his clinical practice, regularly trains mental professionals in effective treatments for trauma and anxiety, and presents on issues associated with PTSD at local and national professional organizations.