Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Anna Swan, PhD, ABPP specializes in collaborative, goal-oriented care for anxiety and related concerns — grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Dr. Anna Swan
PhD, ABPP
Now offering in-person appointments in Beverly Hills, alongside continued virtual services for families in the Bay Area and throughout California and New York.
Treatment & Services
CBT is an evidence-based treatment for youth (ages 7+) and adults that focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT is skills-based, and can be delivered individually or with caregivers and family depending on developmental age and treatment goals.
In-person services are available in Los Angeles. When appropriate, virtual services are available in California and New York.
PCIT is an evidence-based treatment for families with young children (ages 3 to 6) exhibiting behavioral and emotional concerns. Currently, only virtual services are available.
In PCIT, caregivers learn specialized skills centered on nurturing their relationship with their child, and creating structure and setting limits in a calm and consistent way. During session, caregivers receive real-time coaching through bluetooth headphones connected to their computer, tablet, or device as they interact with their child.
Dr. Swan provides clinical supervision, training, and consultation for mental health professionals, schools, and primary care providers who want to deepen their skills in evidence-based treatment for anxiety and mood disorders. Her approach is collaborative and supportive, with a focus on integrating evidence-based assessments and progress monitoring, CBT, PCIT and other research-backed approaches into practice.
Dr. Anna Swan is a Clinical Psychologist (CA #PSY31086, NY #022808-1) who cares for children, teens, young adults, parents, and families with anxiety and related concerns. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in the speciality of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. Dr. Swan specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based treatment which helps clients learn skills to cope with anxiety, and put those skills into practice by gradually engaging in, rather than avoiding, anxiety-provoking situations. Gradual exposure is a key ingredient in effective CBT for anxiety.
Dr. Swan also works with families with young children (ages 3 to 6) exhibiting behavioral difficulties, anxiety, and selective mutism. She is certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) as a therapist and within-agency trainer through PCIT International.
Dr. Swan earned her MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, where she was mentored by Dr. Philip Kendall, the developer of the most widely studied and disseminated child anxiety treatment. She has specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Dialectical Behavior Therapy for teens, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and other evidence-based practices.
When not in the therapy room, Dr. Swan enjoys open-water swimming, cooking with friends and family, and seeing how far her adorable pommeranian can hike before she carries him the rest of the way. She is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Dr. Swan’s research has focused on assessing and intervening in anxiety and related concerns in young patients. She has published 20 research articles and book chapters on the assessment and treatment of child and adolescent anxiety disorders.
Select PublicationsGetting Started
Contact Dr. Swan by email, phone, or calendar to set up a brief 10–15 minute phone consultation to discuss what you’re looking for and whether she may be a good fit.
Before your first session, you’ll receive an intake questionnaire and consent forms via a secure online system. Completing these in advance allows Dr. Swan to review them ahead of time.
Typically, caregivers and youth meet for separate intake sessions — or one extended two-hour session — so Dr. Swan can learn about strengths, concerns, and prior treatment to clarify diagnostic impressions, share treatment recommendations, and collaborate on goals.
Weekly 45-minute sessions are standard, with more frequent or longer sessions available when needed. Dr. Swan can collaborate with teachers, primary care providers, and psychiatrists at your request.
Contact
Schedule a complimentary 10–15 minute phone consultation directly on Dr. Swan’s calendar, or reach out by phone or email with any questions.
Insurance: Out-of-network only. Monthly superbills provided for possible reimbursement. Session rate: $425 per 45-minute session.
Cancellation: Full fee applies for missed or cancelled appointments with less than 48 hours notice.
