Child & Adolescent Therapy
Center of Excellence
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The Child and Adolescent Therapy Center of Excellence is a group of highly specialized child and teen therapists at Equilibria Psychological & Consultation Services. Utilizing researched techniques and strategies in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and the Creative Arts Therapies, our child psychologists, licensed professional counselors, and licensed clinical social workers are equipped to support your child or teen.
We offer a wide range of therapy, assessment and evaluation services to meet the various needs that your child or teen may have, including:
- ADHD
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression
- Behavioral Issues
- Grief and Loss
- Trauma
- Eating Disorders & Body Image Problems
- Gender Identity & Sexuality Exploration
- Low Self-Esteem
- Divorce and/or Other Family Changes
- Substance Abuse
- Social Skills Support
Parent/Caregiver Support
While parenting can be filled with joyful moments, it can also be incredibly challenging, at times. Our experienced clinicians are equipped to support caregivers on a variety of challenges, including:
- Developing More Effective Behavior Management Strategies
- Relationship Building Skills to Connect with your Child or Teen
- Co-Parenting Support: Navigating Challenges & Getting on the Same Page
- Supporting a Child or Teen with Mental Health Struggles
- Navigating Family Transitions & Changes (Blended Families, Divorce, Separation, Moving, Adjusting to New Schools)
- Sibling Rivalry or Sibling Relationship Challenges
- Parenting a Neurodivergent Child or Teen
Our clinicians are also able to provide individual therapy for adults who are interested in focusing on parenting-related stress and all of the many emotions associated with parenting or caregiving for a young family member. To check out our current and recent workshops for parents and caregivers, see the “Workshops” section of this page.
Schedule an Appointment
If you’re interested in scheduling your child or teen for an intake with a member of the Child and Adolescent Therapy Center of Excellence (CATCOE), please call our main number:
(267) 861-3685; option 1, to speak with one of our Referral Coordinators. Or fill out our form HERE.
Meet our Child & Adolescent Therapists
Supervisors
Rachel Greene, LPC, BC-DMT
Program Director, Supervisor
Virtual: ages 8+
Specialties: Autism, ADHD, Behavioral Issues, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Identity-affirming, Life Transitions, Stress Management, Relationships, Emotional Management, Self-Care Parenting Support/Coaching
Approach: Mindfulness, Creative Arts Therapies (Dance/Movement Therapy), Narrative Therapy, Family Systems, Person-Centered Strength-based, Trauma-informed, Neurodivergent-affirming, Trans-affirming, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Kristy Brumfield, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, RPT-S
Supervisor, Trainer
Not currently accepting child or adolescent clients
Specialties: Preschool aged children and families, adolescents, intellectually gifted-individuals, multicultural counseling, Parent and Caregiver Consultation
Approach: Child-centered Play Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Filial Therapy, Strength-based
Erica Burgoon, Ph.D.
Supervisor, Trainer
Not currently accepting child or adolescent clients
Specialties: Trauma, anxiety, depression & mood disorders, grief, anger management, ADHD, parent coaching, pregnancy, postpartum and new parenting concerns, life transitions, family of origin concerns, women’s issues, social skills, stress management, youth with sexual behavior problems
Approach: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Relational
Clinicians
Society Hill Location
Jonathan Mauger, LPC
In-person: ages 5+
Virtual: ages 10+
Specialties: Trauma, Autism, ADHD, Gender & Sexual Identity, Sensory Processing Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Family Conflict/Parent-Child Relationship; Parenting Support/Coaching
Approach: Play therapy, trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), incorporates tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Sarah Pastore, LCSW
In person: Ages 12+
Specialties: Adolescents and young adults; LGBT+; anxiety (panic, agoraphobia, worry), depression, PTSD, grief, identity, life transitions
Approach: Solution-focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychoeducation, Communication Skills and Boundary-setting, Sand Tray Therapy
Meredith Classen, Psy.D. Ed.M.
In-person: Ages 5+
Specialties: Cultural and gender identity, trauma, complex trauma, childhood trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, autism, neurodevelopment, ADHD, learning disorders/intellectual disability, conduct & behavioral disorders, family discord, substance use, personality disorders. Specific interest in cross-cultural, diversity, and otherwise ‘marginalized’ communities.
Approach: Humanistic, Person-Centered, Existential, Family Systems, Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT), Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, trauma-informed
Toriann Clarke, LPC
In-person: Ages 3-18
Virtual: Ages 16-18 only
Specialties: Works primarily with child/adolescent clients (with family sessions incorporated, as-needed). Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADHD, Social Issues, Bullying, Changes in Family & Relationship Dynamics
Approach: Mindfulness-Based Family Play therapy, Sand Tray Therapy
Fishtown Location
Chase Hoover, LPC, School-Counselor Certified
In-person or Virtual: ages 14+
Ages 14-50 (Via Telehealth)
Specialties: Anxiety, stress management, family therapy, ADHD, students having academic troubles in school, anger management, athletic/sports-related psychological difficulties, college/life transitions, early developmental trauma
Approach: Motivational Interviewing, Solution-focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Behrad Emami, LPC
In-person or virtual: ages 13+
Specialties: Anxiety, depression, self-esteem/self-efficacy, life transitions & adjustment, loss & grief, immigration/displacement/acculturation, acculturative stress, perennial mourning, ACEs/PTSD, personality disorders, attachment, social anxiety, social support & loneliness, existential questions/concerns, mortality salience & death anxiety, meaning attribution, issues of identity, relationships, stress management, anger & aggression, self-understanding/self-acceptance/self-compassion
Approach: Existential/humanistic, Person-Centered, Contemporary Psychodynamic, Strength-based, Emotion-focused, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Jade Autumn, LCSW
In-person: Ages 5+
Virtual: Ages 7+ (to be assessed on a case by case basis)
Specialties: Neurodiversity (managing ADHD and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder in daily life, adoption, chronic pain, grief and loss, trauma, parent coaching, and cultural adjustment
Approach: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Grief & Loss Competence, Culturally-Informed Therapy. Also experienced in the Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) model, uniquely oriented for those impacted by adoption and/or foster care.Trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Utilizes mindfulness, play, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Lafayette Hill Location
Jonathan Mauger, LPC
In-person: ages 5+
Virtual: ages 10+
Specialties: Trauma, Autism, ADHD, Gender & Sexual Identity, Sensory Processing Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Family Conflict/Parent-Child Relationship; Parenting Support/Coaching
Approach: Play therapy, trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), incorporates tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Jade Autumn, LCSW
In-person: ages 5+
Virtual: Ages 7+ (to be assessed on a case by case basis)
Specialties: Neurodiversity (managing ADHD and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder in daily life, adoption, chronic pain, grief and loss, trauma, parent coaching, and cultural adjustment
Approach: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Grief & Loss Competence, Culturally-Informed Therapy. Also experienced in the Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) model, uniquely oriented for those impacted by adoption and/or foster care. Trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Utilizes mindfulness, play, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Willow Grove Location
Kathryn Lodwick-Jones, BC-DMT, LPC, NCC
In-person: ages 6+
Virtual: ages 12+
Specialties: Children & Teens on issues related to: Anxiety, Depression, Autism, neurodivergence, emotional regulation struggles, LGBTQ+ issues & identity development, trauma history, and AAPI concerns (Asian American & Pacific Islander identity).
Therapy Approach: Dance/Movement Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Trans-affirming, Neurodivergent-affirming
Emily Price, LPC
In-person: ages 7+
Virtual: ages 14+
Specialties: Anxiety disorders, suicidality and self-harm, ADHD, serious mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia spectrum, major depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders)
Approach: Ecosystemic perspectives – cultural, historical, ecological contexts, holistic/wellness-focused, therapeutic yoga & meditation
Broomall Location
John Krall, LCSW
In-person: ages 8+
Specialties: Children, youth and families. Coping with life changes, school challenges, depression and anxiety, grief and loss, chronic and/or life-threatening illness, substance abuse, and gender and identity issues.
Approach: Experience in trauma-informed care, cognitive-behavioral treatment, and techniques to foster coping and resilience
Remote Only
Rachel Greene, LPC, BC-DMT
Virtual: ages 8+
Specialties: Autism, ADHD, Behavioral Issues, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Identity-affirming, Life Transitions, Stress Management, Relationships, Emotional Management, Self-Care Parenting Support/Coaching
Approach: Mindfulness, Creative Arts Therapies (Dance/Movement Therapy), Narrative Therapy, Family Systems, Person-Centered Strength-based, Trauma-informed, Neurodivergent-affirming, Trans-affirming, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Katelyn Venable, LPC
Virtual: ages 8+
Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Trauma history, Bipolar Disorder, Self-esteem, Emotion Regulation, Self-harm, Family Conflict, School-related stress, Transition Support, Parenting Support/Coaching
Approach: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family Systems approach
Family Resource Library
Our therapists have curated a list of books and other resource recommendations on a variety of topics:
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Body Image & Eating Disorders
- Boundaries, Consent, & Body Safety
- Confidence & Self-Esteem
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Changes & Other Big Transitions
- Emotional Expression & Regulation
- Family Members Struggling with Addiction and/or Mental Health Challenges
- Friendship & Social Skills
- Grief & Loss
- Identity
- LGBTQ+ Families
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder,
- Sibling Relationships
- Trauma
We have also compiled a list of workbooks on a variety of topics and shared specific resources to support parents in being able to best understand and support their child.
Articles Written by our Child & Adolescent Therapists
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A Glimpse Into Child Counseling: Sonny’s Story
Current Workshops
Past Workshops
