Meet Our Providers

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John Brendler, MSW, ACSW, LMFT is a nationally and internationally known family therapist and teacher of family therapy. He is recognized for his expertise…

Maria Teresa Alonso is a Cuban-born licensed Psychologist in private practice for over 25 years. Her undergraduate years were spent at Swarthmore College and New York University…

Darlene is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with adolescents, young adults, couples, and parents from diverse cultures and with unique backgrounds. Her clients…

Taryn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has spent the past 10+ years treating children and families, as well as couples and individuals, who struggle with anxiety, depression, isolating …

Mindy Chernoff, MA, provides a novel and innovative approach to healing, partnering with horses at her Newtown Square horse farm as a context for promoting self-esteem and a sense of competence…

Justin Corrocher is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in practice in Media, Pennsylvania. He is the former director of Media Child & Family Associates LLC…

As a practicing psychologist for over 34 years, Tony Goldsmith offers a warm, well-informed, and personal approach to working with the difficult problems that adults, children and families experience. Thorough and patient…

As a Certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, I believe in the power of relationships and am passionate about engaging people in a collaborative, creative process of healing. I am trained to listen…

My framework as a therapist centers around fostering deeper connections and bringing more kindness to ourselves and our relationships. To that end, my work, whether in the context of an individual, couple, family, or group…

Fran is a family therapist with 35 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families in a variety of settings including independent and public schools; inpatient and outpatient programs; services for families…

Nick Herrick is a clinician operating out of Media, PA who has enjoyed helping clients find and walk their path toward healing since graduating from Thomas Jefferson University's Couple and Family Therapy program…

Welcome! Perhaps we will work together on your journey of healing and growth. I’ve been in private practice for 26 years, working with individuals, couples, and families, though am currently focusing on mostly individual psychotherapy…

María Consuelo Lozano Celis is a psychiatrist from Medellín, Colombia. She decided to enter medical school to be able to become a psychiatrist as she was fascinated by the world of dreams and intrigued by the relationship of mind, soul and body…

When you are ready to talk about the things that hold you back from a more satisfying life, I can help you get a new perspective on yourself and your relationships. As a clinical social worker, I am interested in the whole person…

Elyse is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked extensively with children and families whose members exhibit symptoms of anxiety, depression, oppositional behavior, anger, grief, autism spectrum disorder…

Hello, and welcome! Everyone needs help from time to time, and in this day and age we need it more than ever. I am here to offer that support in the midst of whatever life has thrown at you. If you struggle with feelings of anxiety, sadness, worry…

Anthony W. Moore is a licensed therapist and ordained minister who believes in an eclectic blend of existential, spiritual, psychological and a systemic approach to therapy. With over 30 years of working with families, couples, children and groups…

Are you a frustrated parent looking to help your child or teenager function better at school or in the home? My name is Denise Ring, and I am a licensed professional counselor who has been hard at work for over 25 years…

I provide individual, couples and family therapy to adults, adolescents and children. Much of my work is centered on helping people navigate through difficult transitions in life such as divorce, remarriage, or significant losses…

Dr. Sosunmolu Shoyinka is a nationally recognized psychiatrist, author, and speaker, widely regarded as an expert in public mental health. He currently serves as the Chief Psychiatrist for Philadelphia's first behavioral health urgent care, the Merakey Mental Health Walk-In Clinic…

Michael Silver, M.D. has been in the clinical practice of psychiatry and psychotherapy in the Philadelphia area for over thirty years. A graduate of Harvard College and Johns Hopkins University Medical School…

Christine Simms, MSN, RN, CS is a psychotherapist practicing in Media, Pennsylvania. She received her undergraduate degree from LaSalle University and her master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania…

Dr. Steve Simms is a licensed psychologist and a licensed marriage and family therapist. He is the co-director of the Philadelphia Child and Family Therapy Training Center and an independent practitioner in Media, Pennsylvania…

Traci Soltycki is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of clinical and clinical supervisory experience; she works with individuals as well as couples and families. Traci believes that life is a journey with many steps, turns…

Karina Suero was born in Spain and obtained a medical degree at the Universidad Automoma, Madrid. She moved to the US where she resumed her life-long passion of helping others. She joined the world of therapy through …

Susan Teegen, MDiv, GPCC, ACC has been working with individuals and groups for over 30 years to foster healing and living with a deeper sense of purpose and freedom in all aspects of life. She is passionate about the power of dreams…

Cynthia Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Media, Pennsylvania at Media Child and Family Associates, LLC. Cynthia has over 16 years of experience as a therapist, most recently with the Family First program…

Huan’s journey is inspiring. It weaves together diverse cultural influences and rich professional experiences. Growing up in the culturally vibrant northwest of China, she developed a deep appreciation for the interconnectedness of different cultures…