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Jonathan B. Grayson, Ph.D., Co-Director, is a nationally-recognized expert in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. He has specialized in the treatment of OCD for more than 30 years, and serves on the scientific advisory board of the National Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation. Dr. Grayson co-organized the first GOAL support group in the country for those suffering from OCD, and continues to volunteer his time to run the group for the Philadelphia Affiliate of the OCD Foundation. Dr. Grayson is the author of Freedom from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; A Personalized Recovery Program for Living with Uncertainty. In addition, he is Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Temple University Medical School. |
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Linda B. Welsh, Ed.D., is Co-Director of The Anxiety and Agoraphobia Treatment Center. An Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Temple University, Dr. Welsh has a broad background in psychology and more than 25 years specializing in anxiety disorders. She is a senior supervisor, training psychotherapists and doctoral students. Dr. Welsh has written a book entitled Chronic Illness and the Family: A Guide to Living Everyday, which addresses the emotional and practical impact of chronic illness on family members. In addition to her role at the Center, she is also actively involved in dealing with grief and loss issues through her work in critical incident response management. |
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Lori J. Kasmen, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist and Director of the Program for Children and Adolescents at AATC. In addition to her experience treating children, teens and families affected by anxiety and related disorders, she has extensive generalized training and experience in child clinical and pediatric psychology and psychological evaluation. Dr. Kasmen received her doctoral degree from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology, and completed pre- and post-doctoral fellowships at the A.I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Kasmen is a professional member of the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation and is on the scientific advisory board of the Philadelphia Affiliate of OCF. She has written articles and presents regularly to consumers and professionals on anxiety, behavioral disorders and related topics. |
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Brigette A. Erwin, Ph.D. has been affiliated with AATC since 2000. She received her Ph.D. from Temple University and completed a pre-doctoral internship at the Medical University of South Carolina and Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Charleston, S.C. and an NIMH postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Erwin’s clinical work and research have focused on the nature and treatment of anxiety disorders. She is active in the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation and the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, from whom she received an award for the quality of her graduate work. Dr. Erwin is also Adjunct Faculty at Temple University and Associate Director of the Adult Anxiety Clinic of Temple University. |
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Harold P. Kirby, L.S.W., BCD has been a therapist at the Anxiety and Agoraphobia Treatment Center since 2000. He received his BSW from Georgia State University and completed his Masters degree in Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington, specializing in clinical studies using cognitive-behavioral treatment strategies. Since coming to Philadelphia in 1993, Harold has completed post-graduate studies in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders at the Beck Institute for Research and Therapy. Prior to joining the staff at AATC, he spent five years as a Therapist and Triage Specialist at the Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment |
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Leslie G. Lenox, L.S.W., DCSW is a psychotherapist with more than twenty-five years of clinical experience. She specializes in agoraphobia, anxiety and panic disorder, couples therapy, and women’s issues. She treats adults, adolescents and students with adjustment and developmental issues. She is a Clinical Associate Professor at Temple University Medical School, where she supervises and teaches medical students and psychiatric residents. |
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Gerald T. O’Brien, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with twenty five years of clinical experience. He earned his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in clinical psychology at the University of Iowa. His areas of specialization include cognitive behavior therapy, anxiety disorders and stress management. Previously he was Assistant Director of the Anxiety Disorders Clinic at the State University of New York at Albany. |
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Jodi S. Rosenfeld, Psy.D. received her degree from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology in Boston and is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania. Before joining AATC, she practiced for several years at the Mental Health Center at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Rosenfeld is fluent in American Sign Language and she welcomes Deaf clients to contact her via relay at the Center’s main phone number. |
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David A. Raush., Ph.D., has been affiliated with the Anxiety and Agoraphobia Treatment Center since 1996. He conducts individual and group psychotherapy with persons who have a variety of symptoms, including anxiety, depression and anger. He is experienced in working with the sequelae of psychological trauma and with interpersonal difficulties that contribute to emotional distress. He completed his graduate studies in Clinical Psychology at the University of Iowa and interned at the Department of Psychiatry of Temple University Medical School. |
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Our administrator, B. J. Fostor and her assistant, Joanne Dobrowolski combine more than thirty years experience with AATC. They are available to assist you with any general questions and all business matters including insurance and finances. |
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