Mt. Airy Psychotherapy Practices

Genie has been working as a community social worker and psychotherapist for the past 10 years. She specializes in helping people work through relationship conflicts, parenting issues, depression and anxiety. Genie thinks of herself as a "practical kind of therapist." She predominantly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients change negative thinking patterns, develop healthier choices and learn better communication skills for their relationships.

Genie graduated from Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research and has completed post-graduate training at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in cognitive behavioral therapy. In addition to seeing individual clients, she works as a consultant for the Mental Health Association for Southeast Pennsylvania, and co-facilitates parenting groups called "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk."

Genie can currently accept payment from Keystone Health Plan East, Aetna and Personal Choice. You can see Genie's website at www.genieravital.com, or contact her directly at 267-977-3008.

Eda is a Social Worker by training who provides individual and group therapeutic services to adults of all ages.  She has worked in the field of addiction and trauma for over a decade and specializes in their connection. In addition she works with women around issues of depression, anxiety and life transition.  She also is a freelance trainer in the areas of clinical supervision, trauma, compassion fatigue and addiction related topics. Contact Eda directly at 267-975-6869.

A licensed social worker, couples and family therapist and parenting educator, Lauren helps clients discover the possibilities that are available in challenging situations.  Lauren takes a mindful approach to stressful issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, school and work difficulties, communication problems, marital stress, low self image, chronic pain, substance abuse, and weight management.  Through exploring learned behaviors, beliefs, attitudes and habits, Lauren helps clients feel more present, satisfied, relaxed and productive in their lives and relationships.  Lauren works on a sliding scale and strives to provide affordable treatment for all her clients. Contact Lauren directly at 215-605-5555.

Lenore Jefford has been doing therapy for the last 15 years.  She works with all types of clients including those struggling with mental health concerns, relationship or family issues, sexuality issues, work stress, and addictions. She specializes in gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans issues, children and adolescents, and mind-body approach to treatment.   Lenore believes that all problems can be resolved and therapy is designed to help the client learn how to help him/herself.  Lenore utilizes person centered, cognitive/behavioral and holistic approaches tailored to each client's needs.  Contact Lenore directly at 610-442-9459.

Robin has been working in community mental health for several years providing psychotherapy, supportive counseling and grief counseling. Robin believes in the strength of the human spirit and views the client as the expert in their journey to wellness. His motto is "I can walk with you but I cannot walk for you".  Robin has worked extensively with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community, focusing on the coming-out-process and negotiating a relationship. He also has a long term history of working with people with chronic illness and people infected and/or affected by HIV/AIDS. Contact Robin directly at 215-317-4470.

Althea has spent the past several years working in the field of Mental Health, providing care in the areas of anger management, conflict resolution, ADHD, ODD and Depression.  She works with children and adults. Althea works from the belief that a change in the mindset can result in a change in one’s behaviors.  She believes that the quest to wellness is in the hands of the clients and that she serves as a mere facilitator.  She makes it a priority to impart to those she serves that every member of the family has a role and their roles serve as equal importance in the dynamics and functioning of the family. Althea has experience  working with people from all walks of life.  Contact Althea directly at 215-738-1528.

Ameet offers classical homeopathic consultation. Homeopathy was developed by Samuel Hahnemann over 200 years ago, and is practiced around the world in dozens of countries. His approach is to meet with client (including parents, in the case of children) to develop a holistic sense of the individual's temperament, physical constitution and chronic health patterns. By matching this portrait to the profiles of various homeopathic remedies, he is able to suggest ones that will best support a return to good health.
     Homeopathy can help both children and adults struggling with chronic health issues, repeated infections, and emotional and behavioral difficulties.
     Ameet has also practiced as a clinical psychologist since 1999, with strong interests in positive parenting, mindfulness meditation and the stress-illness connection.  Ameet can be reached at his website, www.ravitalhome.com, and at 267-357-6962.