Staff

Professional Staff
The Anxiety & Agoraphobia Treatment Center is proud to have the following therapists on staff, all licensed clinicians in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Please feel free to ask for further information about any staff member’s specialization or availability.

Linda B. Welsh, Ed.D., Director, has been with AATC since its inception, with more than 30 years of clinical experience. She is the author of 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, Dr. Welsh is a Clinical Associate in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.

Lori J. Kasmen, Psy.D. is Director of the Program for Children and Adolescents at AATC. 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. In addition to her expertise in the treatment of children, teens, and families affected by anxiety and related disorders, she has extensive experience in pediatric psychology and psychological evaluation. She has written articles and presents regularly to consumers and professionals on anxiety and behavioral disorders and related topics.

Brigette A. Erwin, Ph.D., coordinates the OCD program at AATC. 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. After completing an NIMH postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Dr. Erwin was appointed to an Adjunct Faculty position at Temple University.

Leslie G. Lenox, L.C.S.W., DCSW is a psychotherapist with more than 30 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. Formerly, she was a Clinical Associate Professor at Temple University Medical School, where she supervised medical students and psychiatric residents.

Gerald T. O’Brien, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with 30 years of clinical experience, specializing in stress management and the treatment of anxiety disorders. He earned his doctoral degree in clinical psychology at the University of Iowa. Prior to joining the Anxiety and Agoraphobia Treatment Center, he was Assistant Director of the Anxiety Disorders Clinic at the State University of New York at Albany and has worked for more than 20 years in community mental health at the Penn Foundation in Sellersville, PA. Dr. O’Brien has been affiliated with AATC for almost 20 years.

Jodi S. Rosenfeld, Psy.D. received her degree from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology in Boston. 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 welcomes deaf clients to contact her via relay at the Center’s main phone number.

Annette D. Telgarsky, M.S., M.Phil. received her graduate training in clinical and health psychology at Yale University and has 20 years of clinical experience. She specializes in the cognitive-behavioral treatment of anxiety disorders, stress management, and coping with acute and chronic illnesses. Annette has expertise in Mindfulness-Based Stress Management and is active in local and national groups interested in the integration of mindfulness and psychotherapy. In addition to her clinical work, she works with individuals and groups to help prevent workplace burnout, build personal and professional resilience, and promote wellness.

Amy B. Young, Psy.D. joined AATC in 2006 following her doctoral internship at the Institute of Living in Connecticut. After 10 years of counseling experience, she received her doctoral degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and formerly held a faculty position at Drexel University College of Medicine.

Administrative Staff
Our administrator, B. J. Foster, and her assistant, Joanne Dobrowolski, combine more than 30 years experience with AATC. They are available to assist you with any general questions about treatment and all business matters, including insurance and finances.