Meet Dr. Cooper
Danielle Cooper, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of the Center of Behavioral Therapy and Consultation for OCD and Anxiety. Dr. Cooper has unique expertise in evidence-based cognitive-behavioral treatments for OCD, PTSD, and anxiety-related disorders, having trained and worked alongside internationally recognized leaders in the field as a former Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. In line with her commitment to disseminating evidence-based care, remaining up to date on recent research, and continued involvement in the professional and academic community, Dr. Cooper is also the Director of Consultation and Education within the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)’s PTSD Special Interest Group (SIG).
Drawing upon her clinical expertise, research knowledge, and experience, Dr. Cooper provides the most potent and effective treatments available for OCD, PTSD, and anxiety. She also specializes in brief evidence-based cognitive behavioral interventions for insomnia and nightmares. Dr. Cooper currently offers telehealth appointments to patients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and California.
Background and Education
Prior to founding CBTCOA, Dr. Cooper was an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the world-renowned Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety (CTSA) in the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine founded by Dr. Edna Foa. Dr. Cooper also established and was the Director of the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for OCD and served as co-chair of the intern didactic series. While at CTSA, she was involved in clinical work, administration, supervision, teaching, research and consultation.
Dr. Cooper received her B.A. in Psychology from Bucknell University and M.A. in Psychology from Boston University working at the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD). She then worked as a clinical research coordinator at the Boston VA. Dr. Cooper obtained her M.S. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Ohio University.
She completed her clinical internship at the Ann Arbor VA and her post-doctoral fellowship at CTSA. Dr. Cooper has worked in various clinical settings, such as in an academic medical center, a university counseling center, a community mental health center, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, multiple Veterans Affairs medical centers, and private practice. She has received extensive training from leading experts in the field on the assessment and treatment of OCD, PTSD, and anxiety-related disorders. She is a certified clinician, consultant, and supervisor in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) for PTSD and Exposure and Response Prevention (EXRP) for OCD. Dr. Cooper also specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and CBT for nightmares (CBT-N). She has received specialized training, supervision, and consultation in CBT-I and CBT-N, learning from numerous sleep experts, such as those affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Tulsa.
Professional Roles & Positions
Current Roles
Founder and clinical psychologist at the Center of Behavioral Therapy and Consultation for OCD and Anxiety
Director of Consultation and Education in ADAA’s PTSD Special Interest Group
Selection of Past Roles
Assistant Professor, Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, Department of Psychiatry, The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Founder and Director of the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for OCD
Clinician, Lecturer, Supervisor and Consultant
Co-Chair of the Clinical Psychology Internship Didactic Series
Study Coordinator and Independent Evaluator within a PCORI multi-site VA study
CBT Consultant at the Penn Beck Community Initiative
Clinical Research Coordinator at the Boston VA Healthcare System
Education & Training
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Ohio University
Predoctoral Internship, Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System
M.S. in Clinical Psychology, Ohio University
M.A. in Psychology, Boston University
B.A. Major in Psychology, Bucknell University
Dr. Cooper is a proud member of several professional organizations that underscore her commitment to excellence in the field of psychology. These include the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT). Her active involvement in these organizations keeps her at the forefront of the latest research and best practices in the treatment of anxiety and OCD.
