Associate Medical Director
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
2321
Broad Street
Colmar, PA 18915
215-997-3600
fax: 215-997-9409
Voice Mail Line: 215-997-3607
Voice Mail Extension: 112
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Clinical
Neuropsychology, University of Houston (1986)
M.A. Forensic Psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice,
City University of New York (1981)
B.S. Psychobiology, UCLA (1979)
Internship:
Clinical Psychology, New York University Medical Center, Rusk
Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine.
Post-Graduate
Institute for Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy
Training: Delaware Valley Group Psychotherapy Society
PRACTICE FOCUS
Psychotherapy, Bariatric Surgery Evaluations, Forensic Psychology
PUBLICATIONS
The Snarth Goes to School, Brookfield Reader, 2000. Children’s picture book about tolerance and acceptance.
PERSONAL STATEMENT
"If the
fool would persist in his folly he would become wise."
- William Blake
I have been a licensed psychologist since 1987 and have primarily focused on treating adults with a variety of psychiatric illnesses and problems. My belief is that most people are not responsible for their psychiatric problems. Rather, I believe that most psychiatric illnesses and psychological problems are inherited as a result of biology, life’s circumstances, and a natural instinct to avoid the anxiety, pain and discomfort required for change and healing. Unfortunately, it may take great distress to finally seek out help.
My treatment philosophy is based on what we have learned from the extensive academic studies of psychotherapy. First of all, we know that it works. 80% of individuals who engage in psychotherapy benefit from it. We’ve also come to know that no one type of treatment approach has been proven to be superior to another. Therefore a therapist must be able to utilize a number of different methods with his/her patient. Consequently, I align my treatment based on my patient’s preferences and their constant feedback to understand what is and what is not working for them. What we have also come to understand is the importance of the patient-therapist match in order to maximize the benefit of psychotherapy. It is possible to determine early in the process whether or not it is an appropriate match. If it is not, I will refer you to a better-suited colleagues here at INTROSPECT or elsewhere.
In addition to providing psychotherapy and counseling for a variety of problems and disorders I also evaluate patients considering bariatric surgery for morbid obesity.
I have been
Associate Medical Director of INTROSPECT for the past 8 years. Consequently,
in addition to direct patient care, I also oversee our administrative
and clinical staff. This allows me to take some credit for the great works
INTROSPECT provides to our community. Our entire staff is a team of sensitive
and compassionate individuals. Our providers are well educated and trained
professionals, all licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
INSURANCE COVERAGE
Personal
Choice -- In-network provider
AETNA U.S. Healthcare -- In-network provider
Medicare -- Approved provider since 1994
Most
other insurance companies will provide coverage for my
services as an out-of-network provider; however, most policies
reimburse less than 50% of the fee. Please call INTROSPECT'S office at
215-997-3600 between 9:00am and 4:00 pm to verify if I may be a provider
for your insurance.
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