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Dennis Given, Psy.D.

Dr. Dennis Given

Licensed Psychologist & Director

Education:

  • Doctor of Clinical Psychology - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Master of Science in Clinical Psychology - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Master of Arts in Clinical-Counseling Psychology - LaSalle University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Millersville University

Professional Affiliations:

  • Pennsylvania Psychological Association

Theoretical Orientation:

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)


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Eileen Lightner, Psy. D.

Dr. Eileen Lightner

Licensed Professional Counselor

& Psychology Resident

Education:

  • Doctor of Clinical Psychology – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Master of Science in Clinical Psychology – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology – West Chester University

Professional Affiliations:

  • American Psychological Association (APA)
  • Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA)
  • Philadelphia Behavior Therapy Association

 

Theoretical Orientation:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Publications:

Freeman, A., Lightner, E., & Golden, B. A.  (2010). Treatment of Depression in Primary Care Medical Practice.  In DiTomasso, R. T., Golden, B. A., & Morris, H.  (Eds.), Handbook of Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches in Primary Care.  New York, NY:  Springer Publishing Company.

Lightner, E. & McConatha, J. T.  (1995).  Factors affecting supervisory referrals to employee assistance programs:  The impact of race and gender.  Journal of Social Behavior and Personality, 10 (6), 179-188.

McConatha, J. T., Lightner, E., & Deaner, S. L.  (1994).  Culture, age and gender as variables in the expression of emotions.  Journal of Social Behavior and Personality, 9 (3), 481-488.

Beth Wykle, Ph.D.

Dr. Beth Wykle

School Certified Psychologist

 

Education:

  • Doctor of Philosophy, School Psychology - Temple University
  • Master of Education, School Psychology - Temple University
  • Bachelor of Arts, Psychology - LaSalle University

Professional Affiliations:

  • American Psychological Association
  • National Association of School Psychologists

Chanelle T. Bishop-Gilyard, Psy.D.

Dr. Chanelle T. Bishop-Gilyard

Licensed Psychologist

Education:

  • Doctor of Clinical Psychology - LaSalle University

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Obesity - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

  • Masters of Arts in Psychology - LaSalle University

  • Masters of Science in  Experimental Health Psychology - Saint Joseph’s University

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology- Saint Joseph’s University

Professional Affiliations:

  • American Psychological Association
  • APA Division - Society for Pediatric Psychology
  • Philadelphia Association for Behavior Therapists
  • The Obesity Society

Publications:

Butryn ML, Wadden TA, Rukstalis MR, Bishop-Gilyard CT, Xanthopoulos MS, Louden D, Berkowitz RI. Maintenance of weight loss in adolescents: current status and future directions. J Obes (online publication, 2010 (DOI:10.1155/2010/789280).

 

Berkowitz RI, Wadden TA, Gehrman CA, Bishop-Gilyard CT, Moore RH, Womble L, Cronquist JL, Katz L, Trumpikas N, Xanthopoulos MS. Meal replacements in the treatment of adolescent obesity: A randomized controlled trial. Obesity (advance online publication, 9 December 2010 (DOI:10.1038/oby.2010.288)

Bishop-Gilyard CT, Berkowitz RI, Wadden TA, Gehrman CA, Cronquist JL, Moore RH. Weight reduction in obese adolescents with and without binge eating. Obesity (advance online publication, 14 October 2010 (DOI:10.1038/oby.2010.249).

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Valjean Stead, MA Valjean Stead

Licensed Psychologist

 

Education:

  • Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology - West Chester University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - West Chester University

Theoretical Orientation:

  • Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy & Interpersonal
  

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