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.

Specialties: Adolescents, Addictions, Personality Disorders, Legal Issues, Trauma

Dr. Robison received her Psy.D. and her second Master's degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She has worked in a variety of treatment settings since 1994, and has contributed to the professional development of other clinicians through consultation and trainings, and as adjunct faculty for Villanova, Arcadia, and Argosy Universities. She is co-author of a book chapter entitled “Residential Treatment Centers for Conduct Disorder”, published by Springer, and writes a monthly column on the topic of applying Dialectical Behavior Therapy with an adolescent population, published by behavioralhealthcentral.com.

Dr. Robison specializes in difficult to treat adolescent behaviors such as self injury, addiction, and oppositional behaviors. She also treats adults for issues such as trauma, mood and personality disorders, or addiction, and works with couples who wish to improve their relationship. In 2004 she began a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training group modified for adolescents which runs Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 pm in our Fort Washington office. She often runs additional groups, such as a mentoring group for older adolescents and children, and a trauma recovery empowerment group. Please contact our office if you have any questions, would like to arrange a free consultation for your mental health agency, or would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Robison.

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

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.

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

Specialties: Children 8 years and older, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families, Schools, Business/Workplace, Anxiety (Phobia, Panic, Generalized Anxiety, Separation), Depression (Mood Disorders), Grief/Bereavement, Relationship/Marital/Separation/Divorce, Chronic Pain, Coping with Illness, Sleep Disturbance

Pauline is a Licensed Psychologist, and former educator, with 20 years experience in psychotherapy. Her practice is guided by Positive Psychology which “emphasizes building strengths to enable people to achieve the best in life as opposed to focusing totally on psychopathology (symptoms and deficits)”.With extensive experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (especially in the treatment of anxiety and depression) Pauline’s approach to treatment is collaborative, focused and research based.Health Psychology (the connection between physical health and psychological health) has been an area of particular interest in recent years leading to training in: Cognitive Therapy for Chronic Pain, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Behavioral Approaches to Cardiac Disease and Prevention

Specialties: Adolescent, Adult, Couples, Family, and Group Therapy, Addictions/Recovery Support, Pain and Stress Management, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Marital: communication issues, sexual issues, coparenting, contemplation of divorce, interfaith, Adults/Children of Alcoholics/Codependency, CISD, Attention Deficit Disorder, Personality Disorders. Rachel also works with children 8 years and above in the context of the family.

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

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

Specialties: Children and Adults

Specialties: Coping with loss, Managing and preventing mental health symptoms, Recovery from addictions, Helping parents and children to modify difficult behaviors, Helping individuals with criminal justice involvement, and Working with veterans and their families

Dr. Phillips received her M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology from Temple University and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Chestnut Hill College. She has experience in numerous diverse settings with children, adolescents, and adults. Past work experience includes community mental health, the prison system, and the Veterans Affairs system.

Specialties: Adults, Adolescents, Couples, Depression, Anxiety, Bereavement, Life Transitions, PTSD, Chronic Mental Illness, Women’s Issues, Chronic Mental Illness, and Self-Esteem Issues

Margaret M. Preston received her Doctorate in Clinical Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice. Dr. Preston specializes in self-esteem and empowerment issues. She has conducted numerous seminars and workshops teaching the importance of “being your own best friend”. Margaret believes that it is imperative to work with the individual to promote change both inside and out, coining the term cosmetic holistic approach.

Dr. Preston received her certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing. She is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Meditation. She utilizes effective evidence-based approaches for working with the most challenging clients. She continues to research issues related to self-esteem and self-perception. Dr. Preston has a Diplomat status with the National Association of Social Workers. She is also a member of the National Association of Professional Women.

Specialties: All ages, Obesity in children and adults, Compulsive Overeating, Divorce, Children of Divorce, Depression, Post Partum Depression, ADHD, Women’s issues, Geriatrics, Life Transitions.

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

Specialties: Children and Adolescents, Family Therapy, Step-parenting and Blending Families, Bereavement/Grief Counseling, Eating/Anxiety Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Women’s Issues, Adult Children of Alcoholic and Dysfunctional Families.

Aviva Schieber, LCSW, has been practicing in the field of clinical social work since 1984. She is a Board Certified Diplomat in clinical social work and certified in family therapy by Philadelphia Child Guidance.

Aviva Schieber specializes in work with young children and parents around behavioral and family issues. She works in a play therapy setting with children, incorporates parenting sessions, and facilitates family therapy . Ms. Schieber works in a developmental and psycho-dynamic approach involving school guidance counselors when requested, and family doctors if asked.

Aviva Schieber specializes in work with adolescents, in particular those with eating disorders, cutting, depression, victims of abuse, and involved in family stress. Individual and family therapy is offered. School and medical practitioners are consulted as needed.

In the realm of adult psychotherapy, Ms. Schieber concentrates in women’s issues, mild and serious depression, family dysfunction, bereavement, stress management. Treatment modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy, exploration of family patterns, reflective and introspective techniques.

In Adult Psychotherapy, Ms. Schieber, incorporates treatment modalities from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, and reflective and introspective techniques.  These interventions are used to treat both individuals and families addressing personal emotional issues as well as family life transitions.

Sue Devine, MA, LPC, CAADC has over 20 years of experience in providing clinical services to children, adolescents and adults. She holds a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from the College of New Jersey. Her concentration was in Alcohol and Drug Dependency Counseling and has a Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Dependency Counseling. She also has a Certificate in Gambling Addiction Counseling. She specializes in treating children and adolescents with depressive and anxiety disorders, ADHD, ADD and substance abuse and dependence. She also has experience in marital and family counseling. She also has experience with adults struggling with depression and anxiety issues. She uses a cognitive behavioral approach and has had training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills training.

Erika is a licensed psychologist in the state of Pennsylvania. She completed the dual-degree track at Widener University, receiving a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) from the Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology and a Master of Science in Human Resource and Organizational Leadership. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Chicago.

She has over 5 years experience working at an eating disorders treatment facility (inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient), providing individual and group therapies for people working toward their recovery; for the past few years she has been working as the clinical program coordinator of an eating disorders day program and provide clinical supervision for PsyD students. In addition, she enjoys working with older adolescents and adults on common issues such as adjustment/life transition issues, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, health and wellness-related issues, women’s issues, career/vocational issues, and coaching (e.g. leadership development, emotional intelligence).

Her approach to therapy is to form a collaborative therapeutic relationship and create a safe environment where clients can openly discuss their struggles. Given the diverse backgrounds of each person, she places great value in providing an individualized treatment for each client.

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.

Specialties: Adolescents, Addictions, Personality Disorders, Legal Issues, Trauma

Dr. Robison received her Psy.D. and her second Master's degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She has worked in a variety of treatment settings since 1994, and has contributed to the professional development of other clinicians through consultation and trainings, and as adjunct faculty for Villanova, Arcadia, and Argosy Universities. She is co-author of a book chapter entitled “Residential Treatment Centers for Conduct Disorder”, published by Springer, and writes a monthly column on the topic of applying Dialectical Behavior Therapy with an adolescent population, published by behavioralhealthcentral.com.

Dr. Robison specializes in difficult to treat adolescent behaviors such as self injury, addiction, and oppositional behaviors. She also treats adults for issues such as trauma, mood and personality disorders, or addiction, and works with couples who wish to improve their relationship. In 2004 she began a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training group modified for adolescents which runs Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 pm in our Fort Washington office. She often runs additional groups, such as a mentoring group for older adolescents and children, and a trauma recovery empowerment group. Please contact our office if you have any questions, would like to arrange a free consultation for your mental health agency, or would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Robison.

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.

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

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

Specialties: Adults age 21 and older; Individual and Couples counseling. Life transitions such as marriage, new baby, divorce, job loss, senior citizen issues. Mood and Anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, dissociative disorders, personality disorders and bereavement.

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.

Erika is a licensed psychologist in the state of Pennsylvania. She completed the dual-degree track at Widener University, receiving a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) from the Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology and a Master of Science in Human Resource and Organizational Leadership. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Chicago.

She has over 5 years experience working at an eating disorders treatment facility (inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient), providing individual and group therapies for people working toward their recovery; for the past few years she has been working as the clinical program coordinator of an eating disorders day program and provide clinical supervision for PsyD students. In addition, she enjoys working with older adolescents and adults on common issues such as adjustment/life transition issues, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, health and wellness-related issues, women’s issues, career/vocational issues, and coaching (e.g. leadership development, emotional intelligence).

Her approach to therapy is to form a collaborative therapeutic relationship and create a safe environment where clients can openly discuss their struggles. Given the diverse backgrounds of each person, she places great value in providing an individualized treatment for each client.