Meet our Practitioners

Fort Washington | Swarthmore


Fort Washington Office

 

 

Richard P. Johnson, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist

Co-Director and CEO, PSHDC


E-mail: johnson@pshdc.com

Specialties: Adolescent Problems, Young Adults, Affective Disorders (Teens to Geriatrics), Substance Abuse, Hypnosis, Adoption, Difficult Patients (Personality Disorders)

Dr. Johnson is founder, Co-director, and Chief Executive Officer of Psychological Services & Human Development Center, Inc. He received his Ph.D. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1982. He has served as the Executive Director of various mental health, and drug and alcohol treatment service agencies from 1972-1977, and was the Deputy Director for Community Programs at the Northeast Philadelphia Community Mental Health Center from 1982-1985. He has been in full time private practice since 1985.

He has been active in a variety of professional and community groups. He was an elected member of the Cheltenham Township Board of School Directors, and a member of the board of directors of the Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists.

Dr. Johnson specializes in the treatment of emotional and personality disorders that are resistant to treatment. He is also well equipped to help children experiencing the transition from childhood to adolescence, and adolescence to adulthood. He welcomes your questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debra Resnick, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist

Co-Director and President, PSHDC


E-mail: resnick@pshdc.com

Specialties: All Ages, Psychological Testing, Personality Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Anxiety Disorders

Debra Resnick, Psy.D. is President and Co-Director, Psychological Services and Human Development Center (PSHDC) in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. She obtained her doctorate in clinical psychology in 1986 and has been in practice as a psychologist since 1979. Her areas of specialization include diagnostic psychological evaluations, therapy with adults, adolescents and children. She completed a child and adolescent internship. Areas of adult specialization include working with Borderline Personality Disorders and other at risk populations, in a comprehensive program that involves dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills training. She is immediate past secretary of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA).

 

 

 

 

 

Antonio Bentley, Clinical Psychology (Psy. D.), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) & Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC)

E-mail: bentley@pshdc.com

Clinical Professional Experience: Antonio Bentley held several clinical mental health & drug dependency positions at the following agencies: Consortium University City Counseling Center, Mitchell Clinic, Huntington Hospital, Eugenia Hospital, Parkview Hospital, Horsham Clinic, Friends Hospital, Eagleville Hospital, & Northwestern Institute. As well as a member of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association & American Psychological Association.

Specialties: Ages 10 through adult, borderline personality disorder, attention deficit disorders, dual disorders (mental health/drug use disorders), drug & alcohol issues, step family issues, adult children of alcoholic issues, depression & anxiety.

Core Clinical Therapy Approaches: Cognitive, dialectical behavioral (DBT) & object relations; teaches dialectical behavior skills class at the Psychological Services & Human Development office in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; an integration of twelve-step, cognitive, DBT, & object relations with addicted populations

 

 

Bob Blair, Ph.D., Psychologist


E-mail: blair@pshdc.com

Specialties: Ages 15 years and up, Anxiety/Mood/Personality/Eating/Panic Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Family/Couples Therapy, Sexual/Physical Abuse, Terminally Ill, Divorce, PTSD/Trauma, Domestic Violence, Grief, Job Stress

Beth Bloom, M.S.,LPC


E-mail: bloom@pshdc.com

Specialties: Young children, adolescents, adults, victims of abuse, assualt and trauma, grief and bereavement, borderline personality disorder, family therapy, attention deficit disorders, depressive disorders and parenting issues

Beth Bloom earned her Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Arcadia University(formerly Beaver College) in 1988 and her Masters in counseling Psychology from Chestnut Hill College in 1995. She is currently working on her Psy.D. at Chestnut Hill College and expects to complete her degree in 2010. Beth is also recognized as a national certified counselor(NCC) by the National Board of Certified Counselors(NBCC). Beth has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in residential treatment centers and local psychiatric hospitals. She works with individuals and familys and enjoys helping others find their strengths.

 

 

 

Pauline Doyle, MS, Psychologist


E-mail: doyle@pshdc.com

Specialties: Ages 6 years and older, Job Stress, Depression, Anxiety/Panic/Mood/Personality/Sleep Disorders, Phobias, PTSD, ADHD, Couples/Family Therapy, Grief/Bereavement, Anger Management

 

 

Noah Freedman, MD, Psychiatrist


E-mail: freedman@pshdc.com

Specialties: 18 years and older, Board Certified: Adults 5/1997

 

 
Amanda Fuhrman, Psy.D., Certified School Psychologist

E-mail: fuhrman@pshdc.com

Specialties: Ages 5 and up, psychological testing, mood disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders

Amanda Fuhrman, Psy. D. obtained her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Widener University’s Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology in 2005. She concurrently completed a school psychology certification program. A Licensed Psychologist and Certified School Psychologist, she works with children, adolescents, and adults. Until recently she worked in the public school system. Dr. Fuhrman’s areas of specialty include all psychological testing, mood disorders, learning disabilities, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders. She has special interests in mindfulness, meditation, and stress management.

 

 

Linda Jenofsky, MS, M.Ed., Psychologist


E-mail: jenofsky@pshdc.com

Specialties: Ages 35 and older, Mild Mood Disorders (Mild Anxiety), Life Transitions for Middle Age and older (Divorce, Major Moves, Adoption, Infidelity), Senior Citizens

Laurie Kennedy, MSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker


E-mail: kennedy@pshdc.com

Specialties: Ages 18 years and older, Depressive Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders including PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Adjustment Disorders, Grief Counseling, Eating Disorders, Individual and Couples Therapy

 

 
Jerome Komisarof, MD, Psychiatrist

E-mail: komisarof@pshdc.com

Specialties: Children and Adults

 

 

Margaret Preston, LCSW, DCSW, Social Worker


E-mail: preston@pshdc.com

Specialties: Adults, adolescents, couples, Depression, Anxiety disorders, Bereavement, Life transitions, PTSD and Chronic Mental Illnesses.

Margaret M. Preston, LCSW, DCSW specializes in self-esteem issues. She has conducted workshops and seminars teaching the importance of “being your own best friend”. Margaret received her certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Critical Incident Stress Management. She is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Meditation. Margaret believes it is imperative to work with the individual to promote change both inside and out. Margaret utilizes effective evidence based approaches for working with the most challenging clients. She continues to research issues related to self-esteem and self-perception. She is also affiliated with the Diplomate National Association of Social Workers.

 

 
Suzanne Robison, Psychologist

E-mail: robison@pshdc.com

Specialties: Adolescents, Addictions (Eating, Gambling, Sex, etc), Dual Diagnosis (MH & Substance Abuse)

 

 
Daniel J. Rogan, M.Ed., Licensed Professional Counselor

Specialties: Adolescent Problems, Anxiety Disorders, Bereavement

Dan Rogan is a licensed professional counselor who works primarily with adolescent and adult populations. He received his Masters of Education in Counseling Psychology at Temple University in 2002. He has also worked as a certified school counselor for CORA Services for the past 4 years, serving the population of Father Judge High School in Northeast Philadelphia. Dan is also recognized as a National Certified Counselor by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).

 

 
Bert Saddler, Ph.D, Psychologist

E-mail: saddler@pshdc.com

Specialties: Ages 18 years and older, Faith Based Counseling, Psychological Testing, Marriage/Family Counseling

 

 

C. Aviva Schieber, LCSW, BCD, Social Worker


E-mail: schieber@pshdc.com

Specialties: Children and Adolescents, Couple/Family/Group Therapy, Bereavement/Grief Counseling, Eating/Adjustment/Panic/Anxiety/Mood Disorders, Women's Issues, Depression, Geriatric, Adults/Children of Alcoholic and Dysfunctional Families, CISD

Aviva Schieber began her private practice in the state of Maryland in 1984. She is licensed as an LCSW in both Maryland and Pennsylvania. She is a Board Certified Diplomat in social work. Post graduate certification in family therapy was received from Philadelphia Child Guidance.

 

 

Swarthmore Office

 

Antonio Bentley, Clinical Psychology (Psy. D.), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) & Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC)

E-mail: bentley@pshdc.com

Clinical Professional Experience: Antonio Bentley held several clinical mental health & drug dependency positions at the following agencies: Consortium University City Counseling Center, Mitchell Clinic, Huntington Hospital, Eugenia Hospital, Parkview Hospital, Horsham Clinic, Friends Hospital, Eagleville Hospital, & Northwestern Institute. As well as a member of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association & American Psychological Association.

Specialties: Ages 10 through adult, borderline personality disorder, attention deficit disorders, dual disorders (mental health/drug use disorders), drug & alcohol issues, step family issues, adult children of alcoholic issues, depression & anxiety.

Core Clinical Therapy Approaches: Cognitive, dialectical behavioral (DBT) & object relations; teaches dialectical behavior skills class at the Psychological Services & Human Development office in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; an integration of twelve-step, cognitive, DBT, & object relations with addicted populations

 

 

Bob Blair, Ph.D., Psychologist


E-mail: blair@pshdc.com

Specialties: Ages 15 years and up, Anxiety/Mood/Personality/Eating/Panic Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Family/Couples Therapy, Sexual/Physical Abuse, Terminally Ill, Divorce, PTSD/Trauma, Domestic Violence, Grief, Job Stress

 

Amanda Fuhrman, Psy.D., Certified School Psychologist

E-mail: fuhrman@pshdc.com

Specialties: Ages 5 and up, psychological testing, mood disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders

Amanda Fuhrman, Psy. D. obtained her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Widener University’s Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology in 2005. She concurrently completed a school psychology certification program. A Licensed Psychologist and Certified School Psychologist, she works with children, adolescents, and adults. Until recently she worked in the public school system. Dr. Fuhrman’s areas of specialty include all psychological testing, mood disorders, learning disabilities, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders. She has special interests in mindfulness, meditation, and stress management.

 

 

Linda Jenofsky, MS, M.Ed., Psychologist


E-mail: jenofsky@pshdc.com

Specialties: Ages 35 and older, Mild Mood Disorders (Mild Anxiety), Life Transitions for Middle Age and older (Divorce, Major Moves, Adoption, Infidelity), Senior Citizens

Frances Meehan, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist


E-mail: meehan@pshdc.com

Specialties: children/adults/family/couples, mood/anxiety/eating/psychotic disorders, dissociative identity disorder, personality disorder, bereavement, chronic pain

 

 
Daniel J. Rogan, M.Ed., Licensed Professional Counselor

Specialties: Adolescent Problems, Anxiety Disorders, Bereavement

Dan Rogan is a licensed professional counselor who works primarily with adolescent and adult populations. He received his Masters of Education in Counseling Psychology at Temple University in 2002. He has also worked as a certified school counselor for CORA Services for the past 4 years, serving the population of Father Judge High School in Northeast Philadelphia. Dan is also recognized as a National Certified Counselor by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).

 

 

M. Nadeem Shamsi, MD, Psychiatrist

Specialties: 15 years and older, Board Certified: Adults 5/1999

M. Nadeem Shamsi completed his residency training in adult psychiatry and elective in children and adolescent psychiatry from the Medical College of Pennsylvania Hospital in 1998, and elective in geriatric psychiatry from the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. From the time of his residency training, Dr. Shamsi has been involved in treating populations of various age groups and treating patients with a diversity of diagnoses including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive and anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, dementia, and associated behavioral problems and childhood disorders. Dr. Shamsi's practice includes inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, and his emphasis is on psychopharmacology. Dr. Shamsi is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and Board Certified in psychiatry.

 

 

Alphonso Smith, LCSW, Social Worker


E-mail: smith@pshdc.com

Alphonso Smith is a LCSW who has worked extensively with adolescents, families, and HIV-positive clients. In the past he has had experience with prison population and substance abuse.