Our well trained staff include Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Psychoanalysts and Psychotherapists, The Philadelphia Consultation Center is well-equipped to match each individual with a therapist who is well-suited to meet his/her needs. We work with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families and provide services regardless of race, financial position, sexual orientation or religious affiliation.
Tom Bonner, MBA, MA, NCC | Staff Therapist
Areas of expertise: Depression, anxiety, trauma-related stress, adjustment difficulties arising from life transitions such as divorce, job loss or retirement, death of a loved one, and especially issues affecting veterans and family members of veterans.
Lauren Byck, LSW | Staff Therapist
Lauren Byck is a licensed social worker and psychotherapist who earned her MSS from Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. Her approach to therapy is informed by relational, attachment, and psychodynamic theories. Lauren’s hope is to create a collaborative, non-judgmental and validating space to allow for exploration of concerns and enable growth.
Areas of expertise: Anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexuality, life transitions, relationship issues, family of origin issues, self-esteem.
Jeremy Capati| Intern
Jeremy is a current graduate student at Bryn Mawr’s Graduate School of Social Work and Social research and started training at PSP. Jeremy received his bachelor’s degree in Law and Society at Ramapo College of New Jersey. He has experience engaging different levels of the government and nonprofits, advocating for diverse communities including people with disabilities. He is excited at the opportunity to establish collaborative relationships with clients in their path for personal growth. Jeremy is interested in working with adults with anxiety and depression, supporting how one processes grief, loss, and life transitions. As a part of the internship program at PCC, Jeremy provides low-cost therapy services.
Arielle Ettinger, LCSW | Staff Therapist
Arielle Ettinger is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist. She began her studies at the Pennsylvania State University, earning a Bachelor’s in Rehabilitation Human Services. She continued on to study clinical social work and the practice of psychotherapy at the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her Master’s of Social Work. She has experience working in outpatient settings with individuals, and group organized agencies, with areas of interest including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, interpersonal relationship difficulties, and mindfulness. Arielle takes a psychodynamic and relational approach, exploring how early life experiences and relationships support or bring obstacles to present life; she greatly values the therapeutic relationship built together as an important place for understanding to begin and healing to occur. By providing the space to gain a deeper personal understanding, Arielle’s interest is to help those begin to value all unique parts of the self, find the capacity to experience and regulate difficult emotions, and work towards living a more authentic and vibrant life.
Areas of expertise: Anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, and interpersonal relationship issues.
April Gagne, MA, MS, LPC | Staff Therapist, Group Practice Assistant Coordinator
Areas of expertise: Depression; anxiety; trauma; anger issues; relationship issues; life transitions; LGBTQ issues; integration of spirituality and faith with the therapeutic process; with a special focus on adolescents and young adults.
Ray Gourley, MALA | Staff Therapist, Group Practice Coordinator
Raymond Gourley is a psychotherapist who has been practicing at PCC for 15 years. He has experience working with individuals, couples, and families. Raymond received his degree from St. John’s College, Santa Fe, NM. Raymond is a teaching assistant at PSP and has held several administrative roles in our organization. Currently he is PCC’s Group Practice Coordinator.
Roslyn Grossinger, LSW | Staff Therapist
Roslyn received her masters degree in Social Services from Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social research. She has experience working with both teenagers and adults. Roslyn uses compassion, curiosity, inspiration, and humor to help her clients be their best selves and achieve success by working through any struggles they might be facing. She uses a strengths based and mindfulness approach to help clients trust themselves and their emotions. Roslyn provides a safe space where clients can express themselves freely and without fear of judgement or shame. Her work is collaborative, supportive and client centered. Roslyn’s aim is to help her clients find more meaning and purpose, pursue their joy and vitality, and achieve satisfaction and resiliency in their lives, relationships, and careers.
Gillian Guss| Intern
Gillian is pursuing a master’s degree in Social Services from the Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. Gillian approaches therapy as a synergetic and individualized process that can range from addressing specific goals to fostering self-exploration. Gillian has a particular interest in working with young adults learning to navigate the challenges of anxiety and stress. As a part of the internship program at PCC, Gillian provides low-cost therapy services.
Marie Hartke, MSEd | Clinical Supervisor, Staff Therapist
Marie Hartke is a certified analyst who has been practicing at PCC for many years. Marie is a senior training analyst, clinical supervisor and PSP faculty member; currently she is Vice President of the Board of Directors. In her practice she treats individuals and couples.
Areas of Expertise: Psychoanalysis.
Michael Kay, LSW | Staff Therapist
Michael Kay is a licensed social worker and therapist with experience working with diverse individuals from adolescence to late adulthood struggling with self-esteem, relationships, emotional distress, and finding their path forward. A graduate of the Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research, Michael approaches therapy as a partnership for exploration and growth.
Susan Lankin-Watts, LSW | Staff Therapist
Susan Lankin Watts holds a masters degree in Social Services from Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social research. She is a trained practitioner of EMDR from the EMDR Institute. Susan believes the relationship between the therapist and the client should be a safe, trusting relationship where the discovery of healing and well-being, the realization of hopes and dreams can thrive.
Margie Strosser, MFA, MSS, LCSW | Staff Therapist
Margie Strosser is a licensed social worker specializing in individual psychodynamic and relational therapy. Her approach is focused on self-understanding and self acceptance through the creative and empathic therapeutic relationship. Margie is feminist in orientation, and is a meditation practitioner. She was honored to work previously as a hospice social worker. Margie holds masters degrees from Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research and Columbia University School of the Arts. Margie currently accepts Medicaid, Medicare and Private Pay referrals.
Evelyn White, LCSW, MSS, MLSP | Staff Therapist
Evelyn White has been practicing as a Psychotherapist, Social Worker and Child and Family Advocate for many years. She has post graduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Modern Psychodynamic Psychoanalytic Therapy. She has extensive experience working with children and adults coping with depression and anxiety, grief, loss, life transitions, chronic illness and relationship issues. Her focus is to assist individuals receiving services to access self-knowledge and improve their functioning and quality of life. In addition, she offers court ordered and voluntary co-parenting counseling to parents who are trying to develop positive communication skills in order to serve the best interest of their child/children.
Areas of expertise: Depression, Domestic Abuse, Trauma and PTSD.
Jannea Wolff, LSW | Staff Therapist
Jannea is a licensed social worker and psychotherapist who received her Masters Degree in Social Work from Widener University. Jannea’s approach to therapy is one that is collaborative, with the focus on the being present with you and meeting you where you are. Jannea uses a relational approach along with psychodynamic and mindfulness to help you understand how early life experiences have shaped your view of self and the world, while exploring ways to cope with emotions in a healthy way and thrive. Jannea has worked with children, teens, and adults at outpatient clinics, in groups, and in drug and alcohol impatient clinics. She is specialized in working with youth 14+ and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, difficult life transitions, women who experienced birth trauma, relationship issues, as well as trauma.
Areas of expertise: Depression, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Birth Trauma, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Self Acceptance, Self Discovery