Steve Bisgaier, PsyD, BCB
I am a Licensed Psychologist in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and am authorized to practice telehealth in 40 other states (please click here for a map showing these states). I am also an Adjunct Professor at Widener University’s Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology and a Clinical Trainer, and I was formerly a Clinical Supervisor.
My therapeutic orientation is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), integrated with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic, Existential, and Dynamic psychotherapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I practice from modalities with an extensive evidence base for the successful treatment of numerous mental health conditions, including: anxiety, OCD, depression, chronic pain/health issues, and substance use issues.
Experience & Credentials
Professional Memberships:
Pennsylvania Chapter, Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS): President (2020-2025), Vice President (2018-2020).
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
Adjunct Professor, Widener University Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology:
Courses taught: Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Elective); Adult Psychopathology (Core Curriculum)
Continuing Education Approved Trainings Provided to Professional Audiences:
Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (October 15, 2023); presented to 75+ professionals via Zoom
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxiety and OCD (June 4, 2023); presented to Equilibria Psychological and Consultation Services
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (May 14, 2021); presented to Springfield Psychological Associates
Awards & Honors:
Clinical Psychology Award for Empathy and Caring (2019), Widener University Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology
Pro Bono Distinction (2019), Widener University Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology
Jules C. Abrams Award (2018), Widener University Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology
Best Poster (2017), New Jersey Psychological Association annual conference
Academic Achievement Award (2014, 2015, 2016), Widener University Faculty Scholarship Committee
Specialized Trainings & Certificates
CBT for Anxiety (Beck Institute)
Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) for OCD (Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, University of Pennsylvania)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (numerous, including ACT Boot Camp with Robyn Walser, Kelly Wilson, and Steven Hayes)
TeleMental Health Training Certificate (TeleHealth Certification Institute)
Behavioral Activation (Rogers Behavioral Health)
Biofeedback (Board Certified by Biofeedback Certification International Alliance)
Mindfulness Based Stress Management Program (Penn Program for Mindfulness)
Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (Center for Deployment Psychology)