Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is considered a first line of evidence-based treatment for panic disorder with or without agoraphobia. However, as with most mental disorders, only approximately 10% receive adequate care. due to several causes: limited availability, lack of access, lack of knowledge, restricted resources, stigma and shame. To bridge the above gaps, implementation of therapist-guided internet cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) which has the potential to offer high quality, evidence- based interventions at low cost to a broad clientele. In this study, we benchmark an open trial study of therapist and self-guided internet intervention. Results show similar gains as in benchmarking studies, while using only a quarter of therapists weekly time.
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