ABOUT THE COAST CENTER
The COAST Center offers specialized psychotherapy services for children with OCD, anxiety, and related disorders, as well as support for parents of children facing challenges with anxiety. We offer evidence-based treatment approaches applied in a comprehensive, personalized manner to tailor treatment specifically for your child and family.
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OUR VALUES
Evidence-Based
We provide research-backed therapies shown to be effective and widely accepted as the gold-standard treatments for anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. Read more about our specific treatment approaches below.
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Personalized
We don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach; rather, evidence-based treatment principles are thoughtfully and flexibly applied to help clients and families achieve their unique goals in keeping with their personal needs and values.
Collaborative
We believe that parents are the experts on their children, and caregiver involvement is often a critical part of successful treatment. We also prioritize communication with other providers to ensure high quality, comprehensive care for your child.
Transparent
Navigating mental health care can be confusing - we strive to be clear and transparent in our communication with families every step of the way. Our goal is for clients and families to feel empowered as active collaborators in the treatment process.
OUR SERVICES
ABOUT
DR. BRITT EVANS
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Meet Dr. Evans
Dr. Brittney (Britt) Evans is the founder and director of the COAST Center. Dr. Evans is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in helping children, adolescents, and their families navigate challenges with anxiety, OCD, tic disorders, disruptive behaviors, and related concerns such as sleep difficulties and body-focused repetitive behaviors (e.g., hair pulling, skin picking). She is passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers children and parents to build skills, resilience, and confidence.
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Education and Training
Dr. Evans earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Drexel University with a specialization in Clinical Child Psychology. Dr. Evans completed advanced clinical training in outpatient clinics, schools, and two children’s hospitals, including nationally ranked Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She trained at the Child/Adolescent OCD, Tic, Trich, and Anxiety Group (COTTAGe) at the University of Pennsylvania under Dr. Marty Franklin, a world-renowned expert in pediatric OCD and anxiety. Dr. Evans completed her predoctoral internship at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where she received further specialized training in anxiety and OCD. Dr. Evans went on to complete a postdoctoral fellowship at Chicago Psychotherapy, PLLC, providing evidence-based treatment to children and families in private practice. Prior to her graduate training, Dr. Evans received her B.A. with distinction in Psychology from Amherst College and completed a research fellowship at the National Institute of Mental Health.