Meet our Providers

Ameera Sullivan, LPC

Philosophy of Care 

Ameera V. Sullivan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 8 years of experience helping teens and adults who are suffering from the effects of substance abuse, anxiety, depression, anger management issues, family conflict, gender identity or transgender issues, life transitional difficulties, stress, relationship issues, low self-esteem, sexual abuse, and more.

Ameera earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Temple University and her Master's degree in School Counseling with an Educational Leadership Certification from Eastern University. As a counselor, Ameera uses an integrative approach, intuitively pulling elements from cognitive behavioral techniques, trauma-focused approaches, and person-centered as well as psychodynamic methods to treat her clients. She knows that every individual or couple's needs are unique, and works hard to offer her complete support and professional guidance in each session.

As your counselor, Ameera will help you explore the root causes of the emotional pain, mental health conditions, or difficult situations that are preventing you from enjoying your daily life. Together, you'll create a personalized treatment plan that fits your strengths, and addresses your weaknesses with dynamic coping methods to help you thrive.

Education 

Masters of Art in Counseling Psychology
Eastern University

Specialties 

• Solution Focused Therapy
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy
• Anxiety Disorders
• Mood Disorders
• Trauma Disorders

Danielle Nesmith, Resident in Counseling

Philosophy of Care

Danielle Nesmith is a Resident-in-Counseling (RIC) with 14 years of experience assisting children, teens, adults, and seniors who are faced with the negative effects of anxiety, depression, ADHD, poor coping skills, grief, chronic stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, sexual abuse, Stress, PTSD, women’s issues, and more.

Danielle earned her Master's degree in Counseling from Rosemont College. Her career began in 2007, when she started working with delinquent adolescents, providing individual/group counseling and mental health treatments. In 2015, she transitioned to social work, where she offered service to clients of all ages, providing resources and therapeutic services when needed to ensure their safety and emotional stability. Her most recent experience was working with adolescents struggling with addiction as well as a multitude of undiagnosed mental health conditions. Danielle believes that therapy is about much more than applying clinical principles and methods: It's about building a therapeutic relationship with clients centered on empathy and unconditional positive regard enabling healing and growth.

Whether you’re struggling with personal, professional, or familial issues, she will work to empower and guide you towards wellness while accommodating your unique needs. Danielle offers a growth-promoting environment, in which clients will feel comfortable to open up about their inner-most thoughts and feelings. As a young professional of color, she understands the lingering stigma surrounding mental health services. Danielle's goal is to provide quality care for those in need while helping to normalize therapy and self-care.

Education

Rosemont College
Master's Degree in Counseling

Specialties

• Addictions
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Coping Skills
• Relationships
• Substance Use
• Women’s Issues

Deborah Kulp, LPC

Philosophy of Care

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology and have over 25 years of experience working with adults, children, families and couples. I have worked in outpatient, residential and school settings. I work with issues including anxiety, depression, and adjustment to life transitions.

My approach is to create a non judgmental safe and empathic environment so that a therapeutic relationship can be established.  I believe that a trusting relationship with clients is the most important element in a helping relationship.

My therapy orientation is eclectic because I don’t believe that one size fits all. I draw on techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewed and Solution Focused Therapies to help people lead more fulfilling and productive lives and find a sense of empowerment and well being.

Education

Temple University
Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Life Transitions

Erin Taylor, LCPC

Philosophy of Care 

Erin Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the states of Illinois and Pennsylvania who has 16 years experience partnering with adults and children seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, family and women’s issues, trauma, grief, and relationship issues both in Illinois and Arizona. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Eastern Illinois University and received her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Argosy University in Illinois, and Mental Health counseling from Argosy University in Arizona. 

Erin utilizes a collaborative, motivational interviewing, strength based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness based, solution focused and emotionally focused approaches to therapy always striving to have the tailored approach with creativity, flexibility, and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual and family. 

Erin seeks to establish a warm, genuine, compassionate, and supportive relationship with you in order to assist in building on a professional relationship, utilizing your strengths and collaborating with you to achieve meeting your goals, desired outcomes, and healing you deserve. 

Education

Master of Professional Counseling
Argosy University

Master of Mental Health Counseling
Argosy University

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress management
• Self esteem
• Life transitions
• Anger management
• Women’s issues
• Trauma
• Grief
• Family issues
• LGBTQ+ issues
• Parenting issues

Jonathan Lewis, LPC

Philosophy of Care

Jonathan Lewis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who also holds a Master of Human Services Graduate Degree (MHS). Jonathan has over 15 years experience partnering with adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, men’s issues and relationship issues. He received his Master of Human Services Degree from historic Lincoln University.  Jonathan utilizes relational, collaborative, strength based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness based, solution focused and emotionally focused approaches to therapy always maintaining the creativity, flexibility and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual and couple.

Jonathan seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths and better collaborate with you toward meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you value and desire.

Aside from his experience and personal qualities, Jonathan's passion for change is at the core of his counseling.  Jonathan is a firm believer that Human Beings have the capacity to change, and many of his clients can attest to that.  Jonathan takes pride in providing care with openness and empathy, while providing balance and stability. Jonathan is eager to learn more about you and how he can contribute to your patient care and treatment goals.

Education

Master of Human Services Degree
Lincoln University

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress management
• Self esteem
• Life transitions
• Anger management
• Men’s issues
• Relationship issues
• Grief & Loss

Karen Osborne, PMHNP-BC

Philosophy of Care

Karen Osborne is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, licensed by the state of Pennsylvania and Maryland to provide mental health care to individuals across the lifespan. She has thirty years of diverse clinical expertise in the profession of nursing.

Her scope of practice encompasses psychopharmacological assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. She utilizes a collaborative, patient-centered practice philosophy that is flexible, caring, and individualized to meet patients where they are in their journey for mental wellness. In addition to her board certification as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, she also has a Master of Science degree in Nursing Leadership.

Karen specializes in providing medication management and psychotherapy to individuals across the lifespan for many psychiatric disorders. Areas of expertise include mood disorders, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, PTSD, adjustment disorders, and behavioral disturbances in children and adolescents.

Education

Drexel University
Post Master’s Certification Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Wilmington University
Master of Science in Nursing Leadership

Specialties

• Adjustment disorder
• Anxiety
• Behavioral disturbances in children and adolescents
• Depression
• Mood disorder
• Obsessive compulsive disorder
• PTSD
• Schizophrenia
• Schizoaffective disorder
• Social anxiety

Kenisha Sullivan, Resident in Counseling

Philosophy of Care

Kenisha holds a Master of Science in Counseling from Lincoln University. She values being meticulous, compassionate, and ethical. Kenisha has vast experience working with adults and adolescents in a high level of care residential setting along with providing individual, group, and family therapy. Kenisha has experience serving individuals primarily with depression, anxiety, acute complex trauma, co-occurring disorders, eating disorders, and LGBTQ+ challenges.

Kenisha holds a certification in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and is currently a candidate to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Kenisha utilizes a multitude of treatment modalities with a client-centered and intrapersonal conflict approach, which supports her clients to ascribe mental wellness along with evidence-based therapeutic interventions to ultimately display resilience, self-acceptance, and a positive lifestyle.

Kenisha strives to develop a healthy rapport. Displaying a warm, nourishing, and compassionate relationship is essential for Kenisha to best serve and support her clientele. She always recognizes a person's need to feel a sense of trust and comfort in order to restore healthy relations and feel wholesome.

Education

Lincoln University
Master of Science in Counseling

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Anger
• Eating Disorders
• Trauma and PTSD

Kimberly Deutsch, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Kimberly Deutsch is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in the state of Pennsylvania. She sees individuals of all ages and is willing to treat the majority of psychiatric conditions. Kimberly is also comfortable providing care during some of life’s most delicate times, including pregnancy. She desires to provide high-quality care to everyone she encounters.

Kimberly began her journey in nursing more than 15 years ago and since that time she has maintained a focus on increasing her knowledge and the level of care she is able to provide. Due to her nursing background, Kimberly stresses the importance of open communication and places an emphasis on working with the people she sees to develop a treatment plan together. She feels it is important to address an individual’s specific needs and not just prescribe a medication based on a label. She also takes side effects and difficulties with medications seriously and is willing to discuss changes or even specific medication requests to determine if a treatment is appropriate.

During the initial appointment, Kimberly will review psychiatric and medical history and complete a thorough evaluation, including previous medication trials that were or were not successful. After collecting the necessary information, she will review diagnoses, provide education as needed, and discuss treatment options. If you're looking for a provider who is down-to-earth, compassionate, easy to talk to, understanding, and supportive, you've found it in Kimberly.

Education

Walden University
Master of Science in Nursing

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Sleep or Insomnia
• Stress
• Trauma & PTSD

Mark Bingel-McKillips, LCSW

Philosophy of Care 

Mark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Philadelphia, who holds licenses in both  Pennsylvania and California. He has 20 years of experience helping children and  families work through challenges impacting their health and happiness. He spent most  of his career working for a nonprofit agency that continues to serve trauma impacted  children and families in the San Francisco, Bay Area. It was through this work that Mark grew to understand both the grave impact of trauma and the healing power of  psychotherapy.  

Mark works from a variety of therapies to best match a child’s needs. Some of these  include cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, play therapy, and gestalt  therapy. Regardless of the therapeutic orientation, he believes a child’s personal story is  the key to change. When children can author strength based personal narratives, they  are able to find the strength to overcome their doubts, fears, and worry.  

Mark believes every child carries within him or her the power to change and heal. He  seeks to help children access this power through a safe, comforting, and expressive  experience.  

Education 

Masters of Social Welfare
University of California, Berkeley 

Specialties  

• Children and Families  
• Anxiety 
• Depression 
• Trauma  
• Behavioral issues 
• Frustration and Stress Management  
• Parent Training  
• Self-esteem 

Russell Bohner, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Russell Bohner is a Board Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner that has worked with psychiatric patients for over 21 years. He started his career in psychiatry as a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked his way to a Masters Degree in Nursing before obtaining his Nurse Practitioner license. Through his education and previous practice experience, Russell has accumulated a wide range of experiences working with people from adolescence to the elderly.

Russell believes that healing, both physical and emotional, must involve a complete and holistic approach to assessing one's problems, finding solutions, and ultimately provide healing to the mind, body, and soul. This is accomplished through the development of a nurturing, trusting, and nonjudgmental relationship with his patients. Medication management and supportive counseling are the primary modalities utilized.

Russell seeks to establish a positive and productive therapeutic relationship with you to provide wholeness and psychiatric wellness that will ultimately allow you to work toward your life's goals with confidence, dignity and respect.

Education

Wilkes University
Master of Science in Nursing

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Anger
• Relationships
• ADHD
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Sleep or Insomnia
• Stress
• Trauma and PTSD

Sharon Graaf, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Sharon M. Graaf has been a Registered Nurse (RN) for 35 years and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for 6 of those years. Sharon specializes in attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and sleep issues. For the past 6 years she has been seeing primarily children and adolescents and also adult clients in an outpatient setting for psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management.

Sharon completed her master’s and post master’s degrees from Wilkes University. She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She began her career working as a registered nurse at a long-term state psychiatric hospital and a state prison. Her career path seemed to align with seeing patients that required mental health intervention. She acquired much mental health experience at those jobs and that is the reason she pursued the psychiatric focus for her higher education.

During the psychiatric evaluation Sharon seeks a thorough understanding of your symptoms, past and present, in order to identify potential causes, including any medical or biological factors that could have caused the issues you are having. She will discuss past medications that you have tried and therapies that have worked and not worked for you. She will discuss potential side effects if medication is prescribed, and your feelings about taking medications. She will provide an appointment that is relaxed and low-key so you can remember all that you would like to discuss. She will listen attentively. Sometimes the tension of having a mental health appointment with a provider causes an enormous amount of stress. Sharon believes that building a trusting rapport with her clients is a very important part of success in treatment.

Education

Walden University
Master of Science in Nursing

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Depression
• ADHD
• Behavioral Issues
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Sleep or Insomnia
• Stress
• Trauma and PTSD

Erica Johnson, PMHNP-BC

Philosophy of Care

Erica Johnson is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner in the state of Pennsylvania. She completed her Bachelors of Nursing from Temple University in Philadelphia, P.A. She received her Masters of Nursing in Psychiatry from Walden University. She has over 11 years in the field of Nursing. 

Erica specializes in providing medication management and psychotherapy to individuals across the lifespan for many psychiatric disorders. This includes but not limited to depression, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorders, PTSD, Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder etc.

Education

Temple University
Walden University

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Panic attacks
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD)
• PTSD
• Schizophrenia
• Bipolar disorder

Kaitlin Blum, LPC

Philosophy of Care

Kaitlin Blum is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. She earned her Masters in Clinical and Counseling Psychology with a trauma concentration from Chestnut Hill College following an undergraduate degree in Psychology at East Stroudsburg University.

Kaitlin believes in the importance of developing a therapeutic relationship built on trust and openness to ensure a non-judgmental and inviting environment. Though Kaitlin’s preferred treatment modalities are cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, mindfulness, relational, and strength-based, she is trained in various evidenced-based techniques and is adaptive to the specific needs of each person she works with. She recognizes that each person if different, and tailors’ sessions to everyone’s needs to find the most productive way to stronger emotional health. Kaitlin’s areas of expertise include but are not limited to working with adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, body image, relationship issues individual and family therapy.

Kaitlin realizes that reaching out to a new therapist can be a daunting first step. It is her goal to empower clients to become self-motivated and self-aware to make necessary changes and achieve a better quality of life. Kaitlin finds benefit in using some pop-culture analogies as a lighthearted tool for personal insight and building connection with you!

Education

Chestnut Hill College
Masters in Clinical and Counseling Psychology

Specialties

• Individual and Family therapy
• Anxiety
• Couples
• Eating Disorders
• PTSD
• LGBTQ+
• Cognitive-Behavioral
• Motivational Interviewing techniques
• Depression

Maggie Pruett-Saratan, LPC, CAADC

Philosophy of Care

As your therapist, Maggie will meet you where you are at, both in your life and in the moment. She will listen to your cares and concerns and focus on your agenda, working with you to improve your self-knowledge, while applying strategies to manage life on your terms. Maggie welcomes individuals, families, and couples, having the training and flexibility to work with nearly any circumstance that may arise.

Maggie Pruett-Saratan is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the State of Pennsylvania with 20 years of experience supporting individuals in recovery from addictions, life transitions, relationship issues, anger management, and mood disorders. Maggie completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Central Washington University, and her Master of Arts in Existential Phenomenological Therapeutic Psychology from Seattle University. Maggie has experience ranging from working in private practice, community mental health, the criminal justice system, psychiatric hospitals, and all levels of substance abuse treatment.

Maggie applies EMDR, mindfulness techniques, wellness and recovery, emotional awareness, and motivational interviewing to her therapy practice. She will work with you to recognize your anxiety, realize you have choices, and support you in actualizing your goals. Her approach is strengths-based and authentic; creating a safe space to overcome obstacles and empower you to live your best life.

Education

Seattle University
Existential Phenomenological Therapeutic Psychology

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Addictions
• Anger management/Emotional awareness
• Stress management
• Relationship issues
• Family dynamics
• Adolescents/Young adults
• Wellness/Recovery
• Mood disorders
• Life transitions

Monique Searight, PMHNP-BC

Philosophy of Care

Monique Searight is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with training and experience in treating adult patients with psychiatric disorders across practice settings, which includes: hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinics. Some of her practice specialties include (but are not limited to) ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, and Schizophrenia. She has been a psychiatric nurse for over 10 years. Her education includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Gwynedd Mercy University, and a Master of Science in Nursing, (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specialization), from Drexel University.

Monique's style of practice can be traditional (prescribing up to date psychiatric medications) or alternative medicine (natural treatments including but not limited to vitamins, supplements, lifestyle modification- diet, exercise, etc.). She believes in the mind/body/spiritual connection, with emphasis on how we are made up as a whole person and not a series of parts.

Monique strongly believes that medications assist greatly during recovery but are not all inclusive. She strongly encourages counseling/ therapy in order to obtain a new perspective, to learn new coping skills and to assist with processing past life events.

Education

Drexel University
Master of Science in Nursing

Specialties

• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Bipolar
• Schizophrenia

Jacquelyn Farasat, LPC

Philosophy of Care

Jacquelyn Farasat is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has a Master’s degree in Counseling and a Master’s degree in Education. She holds National Counselor Certification and is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She has 8 years of experience supporting the emotional, social, and personal growth and well-being of children, adolescents, and adults in both individual and group formats.

Jacquelyn strives to develop a caring relationship with the client that is built on trust, respect, and collaboration. Jacquelyn integrates mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing with a strengths-based, person-centered approach to support the client in becoming his/her best self. When working with children and families, she often uses play therapy to foster relational skills, to develop emotional awareness and self-regulation skills, and to promote positive problem solving.

Jacquelyn recognizes that each client has a unique set of strengths, desires, and needs. Thus, she continually maintains flexibility and tailors strategies in response to the client’s needs and personal goals. Her goal is to encourage and empower you throughout your journey to becoming…

Education

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Masters of Counseling

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress management
• Self esteem
• Anger management
• Relationship issues
• Parenting
• Behavior Analysis
• ADHD
• Autism
• Trauma
• Grief & Loss

Melissa Landrigan, LCSW

Philosophy of Care

Melissa Landrigan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania who obtained her Masters in Social Work at West Chester University following an undergraduate degree in Psychology at The Pennsylvania State University.

Melissa is passionate about working alongside individuals to empower them to achieve their goals in a safe, compassionate, nonjudgmental environment. She has experience working with adolescents and adults with diverse clinical issues, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, trauma symptoms, relationship issues, and many others. She believes that it is important to help others explore how various aspects of their lives (e.g. family upbringing, social influences, personal experiences) impact the way they view themselves,
others, and the world around them. Melissa’s goal is to ensure that every individual becomes the expert in their treatment, and ultimately their life, through the utilization of relational, collaborative, strength-based, mindfulness-based, solution and emotionally focused, cognitive-behavioral approaches to meet the unique needs of every individual.

Melissa strongly believes that everyone can benefit from therapy; however, she acknowledges that it can sometimes be a difficult decision to begin the therapeutic process. With that being said, Melissa seeks to build trust and rapport by providing a warm, nonjudgmental space for you to be heard, set goals, deepen insight, improve your self-image and relationships, and identify strengths while gaining adaptive coping skills to ensure you can live an authentic and meaningful life.

Education

Pennsylvania State University
Masters in Social Work

Specialties

• Eating Disorders
• Substance Use
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Couples/Relationship/Marriage Counseling
• Life changes
• Trauma
• LGBTQIA+
• CBT/DBT

MaryAlyce Rensa, M.A., LPC

Philosophy of Care

MaryAlyce Rensa is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania, who has 30 years experience counseling with adults, teens and children seeking help with anxiety, depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and trauma. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of MD, University College and received her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Towson University in Towson, MD.

MaryAlyce utilizes Cognitive Behavior approaches, including Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and other strength based, collaborative and solution focused approaches. She specializes in creative use of games, art and music for helping clients to develop insight into their feelings, thoughts and behaviors, and is flexible in doing “whatever works” to best meet the needs of her clients. MaryAlyce often gives homework on self help activities and encourages participation in the therapeutic activities in sessions.

MaryAlyce seeks to establish an open minded, warm, honest and caring relationship with you in order to assist in helping you learn to cope with your feelings in healthier ways, to understand and adjust your thoughts to improve your self esteem and confidence, to build problem solving skills so you can better help yourself in your life long goals.

Education

Towson University
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

Specialties

• Trauma
• Anxiety
• Depression
• ADHD
• Women’s issues
• Anger management
• Stress management
• Grief and loss
• Teen sex offense