Clinical Staff

staffAnthony R. Di Francesco, Ph.D., Director, Clinical and Life Skills Coordinator. Dr. D is a child, adolescent and adult Clinical Psychologist. Including his extensive pre-doctoral training, he has over 20 years experience working with the entire life span from preschool children to post retirement adults. He has a wide range of specialties from mild adjustment reactions to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. In addition to psychotherapy he is trained in a variety of mind-body techniques including a) EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma; b) Bio-Feedback for stress and anxiety; and c) Imagery techniques for relaxation, insight, integration, pain management, sports/fitness performance, mental conditioning and healing. He enjoys providing multi-disciplinary classes and retreats with other professionals and training psychotherapists.

Christopher T. Haley, Psy.D. Co-Director, Social Skills Group Coordinator.           Dr. Haley is a Clinical Psychologist with 15 years experience in psychotherapy of children, adolescents, adults and older adults. He has specific training in individual, family, and group therapy. Some specialty areas include parenting, treating difficult/oppositional children and adolescents, parent-child conflict, family issues and teaching social skills to children. Dr. Haley is often out in the community providing  free workshops/lectures which focus on the importance of social skills in achieving greater success in life.  Please contact the office for more information.  Dr. Haley is also a life coach and worldwide consultant.

Kate Strand, Ph.D.  Dr. Strand is a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience dealing with military personnel and family issues. She also has a wide range of experience in the treatment of grief, anxiety, depression, trauma response, eating disorders, parenting challenges, school/work/life change adjustment, and relationship issues. Dr. Strand provides evaluation and treatment services for children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Dr. Strand also has training in E.M.D.R. (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a technique used to treat trauma. .

Donna Price, L.P.C. is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years experience working with all ages; children through post retirement. She has specific training in individual, couples, family and group therapy. Some areas of expertise are: substance abuse, women’s issues, incest, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns and trauma. She emphasizes individual empowerment and positive adjustment to life changes.

Linda Fama, Ph.D. Dr. Fama is a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with adults. She has specific training in both group and individual psychotherapy and has worked with diverse clientele and settings (e.g. outpatients, inpatients, war veterans, and sexual assault survivors). Some of her specialty areas include: anxiety, depression, and trauma. Dr. Fama is also interested in working with clients coping with negative life events as well as life transitions. In addition to her clinical interests, she also has experience conducting both psychological and cognitive assessments.

Jason Epstein, Psy.D.  is a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.  He has specific training in the treatment of mood disorders, such as depression, as well as phobias and anxiety.  He also has experience in treating chronic anger, along with a multitude of interpersonal problems.  Dr. Epstein has a particular interest in working with trauma, grief and loss, and major life transitions.  He provides individual, couple, and family therapy.

Matthew Broudy, Ph.D.  is a Clinical Psychologist who conducts individual, couples, family, and group therapy with children, adolescents, and adults.  He has experience in residential treatment centers, day hospital programs, and inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities.  He was trained with a specialty in child and family therapy and much of his work has focused on adolescents with behavioral and conduct disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, and problems with anger management.  His work has also focused on parent training in group and family contexts.  Additionally, Dr. Broudy provides psychological and cognitive testing.

Leigh Hope, Psy.D.  is a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, adults and older adults.  She has specific training in individual, family and group psychotherapy as well as psychological and psycho-educational testing.  She has worked in a variety of settings including a community mental health clinic, a medical center, a psychiatric hospital, a court-ordered residential treatment program and private practice.  Her clinical interests include:  mood disorders, anxiety, parenting, trauma, family issues, learning disabilities and domestic violence.  She has a special interest in health issues including adjustment to recent diagnoses and treatment for caregivers.

Andrea Mattison, Psy. D.  is a Clinical Psychologist with experience treating children and adolescents with anxiety, depression and behavioral difficulties.  Dr. Mattison specializes in the treatment of children who have experienced a variety of traumatic life events including physical and sexual abuse, witnessing violence, accidents, grief and loss, and/or coping with a medical illness.  She has specific training in trauma-focused therapy with children, adolescents, and families.  Dr. Mattison also has experience conducting individual, group and family therapy.

Administrative Staff

Susan Gleaton, Office Manager
Dana Catoe, Assistant Office Manager
Glenda Barnett, Bookkeeper

 

 
 

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