Clinical & School Psychologists, Marital & Family Therapists, Psychiatrists & Educators located in Ardmore & Paoli, Pennsylvania

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Directors

Bruce V. Miller, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist, Certified School Psychologist
 
Areas of Interest/Specialty:
Couples and marital work, certified in Imago Therapy. I provide individual therapy for adolescents and adults and have an eclectic approach with an emphasis on cognitive therapeutic interventions. Additionally I counsel parents,  regarding child developmental problems with special focus on adolescent issues. 

Ardmore 610.642.4873 ext. 24


Moss A. Jackson, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Areas of Interest/Specialty:
I teach and coach people to live a successful life, to accomplish what they want to do, to be well connected with others and to feel satisfied in their relationships and work. 
 
I focus my work on teenagers and adults.  As a therapist, I specialize in marital and individual counseling.
 
If you experience anxiety, depression, sadness, relations or work difficulties, give me a call.

Ardmore 610.642.4873 ext. 23
Corporate Initiatives: 610.642.1796 ext.1


Director, Psychoeducational Division
Charna Axelrod, Ed.D., NCSP
Educational Psychologist,
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
 
Director, Psychoeductional Department
 
Evaluation of children, adolescents, and adults for learning disabilities, attention disorders, and social/emotional adjustment
 
Evaluation for independent school admission, gifted education, and early school admission
 
Consultation with parents regarding school placement, child development issues, and parenting concerns

Ardmore 610.642.4873 ext. 14

Therapists, Psychologists & Counselors

Ilene Blain, Ed.D., NCSP
Educational Psychologist,
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
 
Coordinator:  Post Secondary Division for College Age Students and Adults
 
Evaluation of children (ages 6+), adolescents, and adults for learning disabilities, attention disorders, and social/emotional adjustment
 
Evaluation for independent school admission and gifted education
 
Consultation with parents regarding school placement, child development issues, and parenting concerns.

Ardmore 610.642.4873 ext. 13


Irene Bowman, Ph.D.
Psychotherapist

Dr. Irene Bowman is an experienced clinician focusing on child, adolescent, adult, family and couples therapy.  She treats depression, anxiety disorders, stress, bereavement and conflict.  

Dr. Bowman is also a certified hypnotherapist specializing in the treatment of phobias and panic, sleep disorders, pain management, performance anxiety and smoking cessation.

Ardmore 610.642.4873 ext. 68

Carolyn Carr, Psy.D.

Ardmore 610.642.4873 ext. 41


Nicole D. Chaikin, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist, Certified School Psychologist
 
Psychotherapy practice for pre-adolescents, adolescents, and adults specializing in depression, anxiety, self-injury, hypnosis
 
Evaluation of children and adolescents (ages 3-19) for assessment of learning disabilities, attention disorders, and adjustment/emotional issues
 
Assessment for independent school admission, gifted education, and early school admission
 
Consultation with parents regarding child development issues and parenting concerns

Ardmore: 610.642.4873 ext. 49
Paoli: 610.647.6406 ext. 7


Peggy Chiappa, M.S.
 
Areas of Interest/Speciality:
Couples and marital therapy.  Individual therapy for men and women struggling with self-worth, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and other presenting emotional difficulties.

Ardmore: 610.642.4873 ext. 42
Paoli: 610.647.6406 ext. 1


David W. Clark, Ed.M.,

www.collegesearchnow.net
blog: www.blog.collegesearchnow.net

David has a Masters Degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and more than thirty-five years experience working with high school students in public and in independent schools. Prior to entering the field of independent college admission consulting, he taught college-bound students of all ability levels; including a focus on students in Advanced Placement and Gifted programs. He is an experienced independent college admission consultant with a particular sensitivity to the need for matching an individual candidate and his/her parents with the right college environment.

Ardmore: 610.642-4873 x52
Paoli: 610.642-4873 x52
College Search Now: 610.304.7119


James Coupe, Psy.D.
MBA, Licensed Psychologist
 
Psychotherapy practice for children, adolescents and adults specializing in problematic behaviors to include social, emotional and learning issues.
 
Brief Diagnostic assessment to obtain information about personality and emotional dynamics
 
Forensic evaluations and risk assessments
 
Available for organizational consultations, as have combination of business and psychological training.

Ardmore: 610.642.4873 ext. 54
Paoli: 610.647.6406 ext. 8


Michelle Downs, M.S.

Ardmore 610.642.4873 ext.45


Talia Eisenstein, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
 
Director of the Children of Divorce parent education program
 
Areas of Interest/Speciality:
Individual therapy (child, adolescent and adult); Couples/marital and sex therapy;
Pre- and post-divorce parenting issues

Ardmore: 610.642.4873 ext. 50

Our Children First, ext. 60
A Montgomery County Court Mandated Program

Please click here for info and registration forms.
 


Susan Griesser, MA
Art Therapist
 
Areas of Interest/Specialty:
Susan is an art therapist who works with children, adolescents and adults.  She specializes in social skills development with children and grief and loss issues for all ages.  She previously worked in behavioral health for four years providing group and individual therapy. She currently works for a local Hospice and expands her bereavement support practice at the center through creative expression.  She is a Grief Recovery Specialist associated with Grief Recovery Institute.  Susan conducts individual, group and family therapy and is available for workshops and professional development.

Ardmore: 610.642.4873 ext. 64

 


Emily Herber, M.A.
Play Therapist

Areas of Interest/Specialty:
Emily is a child and family therapist who specializes in work with preschool children (ages 3-5), children (6-12), and adolescents (13-18). She uses play therapy and cognitive therapy to help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral difficulties, and social needs. She works with children who have been adopted, are in foster care, or have experienced difficult life events. Emily also has experience working with children diagnosed with Autism and Asperger's disorder.

Paoli: 610.642.4873 ext. 63


Jennifer Jackson Holden, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist, Certified School Psychologist
 
Areas of Interest/Specialty: 
Psychotherapy practice for adolescents and adults specializing in female development.  Psychoeducational evaluations of children and adolescents (ages 3-19) for assessment of learning disabilities, attention disorders, and emotional adjustment.  Evaluation for independent school admission, gifted education, and early school admission.  Consultation with parents regarding school placement, child development issues, and parenting concerns.  

Ardmore: 610.642.4873 ext. 46
Paoli: 610.647.6406 ext. 3


Judith Jackson, Ph.D., ext. 22
Licensed Psychologist

www.teenfamilyandcouplestherapy.com
 
Areas of Interest:
Adolescent (11-18), Young Adult (18-30), Family and Couple/Marital issues.  EMDR for treatment of Trauma.  Consulting to Family Business and Corporations through Corporate Initiatives.

Ardmore: 610.642.4873 ext. 22


Peter Kolson, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
 
Coordinator:  Vocational Testing
 
Career Guidance for high school students considering college majors or career opportunities, college students preparing to enter the workforce, people in career transition, and the recently unemployed.
 
Psychovocational testing, Personnel and Management assessment, Pre-Employment Screening Batteries, Lethal Weapons (Act 235) screening
 
Consultation and coaching to individuals and businesses
 
Evaluation of adolescents and adults for assessment of learning disabilities, attention disorder, and adjustment issues.

Ardmore: 610.642.4873 ext. 26


Ken Lichtenstein, M.S.S., M.B.A.

Ardmore: 610.642.4873 ext. 58
Corporate Initiatives: 610.642.1796 ext. 2


Susan L. Metrick, Psy.D.                                                  Licensed Psychologist, Certified School Psychologist
 
Areas of Interest/Specialty:
Evaluation of children for assessment of learning disabilities, attention disorders, and adjustment issues/emotional adjustment.  Assessment for independent school admission, gifted education, and early school admission.
 
Consultation with parents regarding school placement and child development

Ardmore: 610.642.4873 ext. 43
Paoli: 610.647.6406 ext. 2


Susan Spencer Morrison, M.S.S., L.S.W.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
 
Areas of Interest/Specialty  Psychotherapy with adolescent (10+) and adults; treatment for individual mood disorders, anxiety disorder, substance abuse, eating disorder, adjustment disorders, ADHD, social challenges, self esteem issues.  Cognitive behavioral protocol available for children (8+) and adolescents struggling with anxiety and learning disabilities.

Ardmore: 610.642.4873 ext. 47
Paoli: 610.647.6406 ext. 5


Eve Orlow, Ed.D., M.S.
 
Areas of Interest/Specialty:
Individuals; couples; Families, Individual Psychotherapy; Parenting issues; Parenting adolescents with adjustment issues. Separating parents, divorcing parents, Parenting coordination.

Ardmore: 610.642.4873 ext. 16


Eve Prensky, Ed.D.
Licensed Psychologist, Certified School Psychologist
 
Director, Center for Educational Services
Dr. Prensky coordinates tutorial sessions and supervises tutors.
 
Evaluation of children and adolescents (ages 3-19) for assessment of learning disabilities, attention disorders, and adjustment issues
 
Evaluation for independent school admission, gifted education, and early school admission
 
Consultation with parents, attorneys, and support personnel regarding school placement, child development issues, parenting concerns, and public school policy

Ardmore: 610.642.4873 ext. 27


Joyce Rafidi-Tatum, Psy.D.

Ardmore 610.642.4873 ext. 56


Victor Shklyarevsky, Psy.D., C.S.P.
Licensed Psychologist, Certified in Substance Abuse Disorders, Certified School Psychologist (inactive)

Areas of Interest:
Individual Therapy (8-28), Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, Psychoeducational/Psychodiagnostic Assessment
Substance Abuse, Anger Management, AD/HD/Learning Disability, Life Transitions

Ardmore: 610.642.4873 ext. 51
Paoli: 610.647.6406 ext. 6
 


Amanda Strine, Psy.D.

Ardmore 610.642.4873 ext. 66


Tammi Van Hollander, L.C.S.W., R.P.T.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist
 
Areas if Interest/Specialty:
Preschool children (2-3), Children and Adolescents (5-18), Family Therapy, Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Parent coaching, Divorce, Trauma, ADHD, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, hold Workshops for teachers and parent on the importance of healing through play.

Ardmore: 610.642.4873 ext. 67


Marlyn Vogel, Ed.D., ABSNP
Neuropsychologist
 
Evaluation of children and adolescents (ages 3-19) for assessment of developmental delays, neurodevelopmental issues, learning disabilities, attention disorders, and adjustments issues. 
 
Evaluation of adults for neuropsychological and attention disorders
 
Evaluation for independent school admission, gifted education, and early school admission
 
Consultation with parents, attorneys, and support personnel regarding school placement, child development issues, parenting concerns, and public school policy.

Ardmore: 610.642.4873 ext. 70


Beth Wykle, Ph.D.

Ardmore 610.642.4873 ext. 48


Daniel Yemin, Psy.D.                                                              Licensed Psychologist
 
Areas of Interest/Specialty:  Individual therapy with adolescents, adults and children (over 8 years); parent consultation; therapy for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, learning disabilities, social difficulties, & relationship problems; therapy with children adapting to divorce and separation, therapy with lesbian, gay, bisexual & questioning adolescents and young adults.

Ardmore: 610.642.4873 ext. 29
Paoli: 610.647.6406 ext. 4

Consulting Psychiatrists

Harvey A. Horowitz, M.D., F.A.P.A.
Board Certified in Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry

Areas of Interest/Specialty:
Psychiatric Evaluation, Psychopharmacology with Adolescents, Young Adults and Adults; Treatment of Mood, Anxiety and Attention Disorders. Psychotherapy with Adults and Couples.

Ardmore: 610.642.4873 ext. 17


Jessy Sandoval-Barrett, M.D.
Board Certified General Psychiatrist
and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Areas of Interest/Specialty: 
Diagnostic evaluations, consultations, psychopharmacology and medical psychotherapy

Children and adolescents with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Tourette’s, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Learning Disabilities and Co-existing medical illnesses.  Individual and family therapy.  Parent psychoeducation and training.  School consultations.  Fully bilingual in Spanish.

Ardmore: 610.642.4873 ext. 44

Administrative Staff

Doris Tracanna
Receptionist / Secretary

Ardmore: 610.642.4873 ext. 10


Terri Teti
Bookkeeper

Ardmore: 610.642.4873 ext. 15


Karen A. Stockard
Administrative Assistant
Billing Department

Ardmore: 610.642.4873 ext. 11

Center for Educational Services 610.642.4056


Rosemary Huddy
Psychoeducational Division

Ardmore: 610.642.4873 ext. 25



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