Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Care Provider in Philadelphia
Founded in 1991 by two child psychiatrists, our practice delivers comprehensive mental health services in a caring, professional environment. Our multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists collaborates to address the needs of children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. With expertise in evidence-based therapies like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and psychodynamic approaches, we prioritize personalized care and community collaboration.Our clinicians maintain strong relationships with hospitals, schools, and medical professionals to ensure holistic treatment. Over three decades of experience underscore our commitment to mental health excellence.
Services
Medication Management
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Play Therapy
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Exposure-Based Therapy
Family Counseling
Psychoeducational Evaluations
Social Skills Training
Trauma Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry.
- Our multidisciplinary team ensures comprehensive, collaborative care approaches.
- Specialized programs include trauma-focused therapy and autism spectrum disorder treatment.
- We maintain active partnerships with regional hospitals and educational institutions.
- Board-certified psychiatrists provide medication management alongside psychotherapy services.
Services
Medication Management
Our board-certified psychiatrists provide comprehensive medication evaluation and management for mental health conditions. Treatment plans combine pharmacological interventions with ongoing therapy collaboration to ensure optimal outcomes. Services include medication adjustments, side effect monitoring, and evidence-based prescribing practices for patients of all ages.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Specialized CBT programs target anxiety, mood disorders, and behavioral challenges through structured, goal-oriented sessions. Therapists help patients identify negative thought patterns and develop practical coping strategies. Homework assignments and skill-building exercises reinforce progress between sessions for lasting behavioral change.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
DBT services focus on emotional regulation and distress tolerance for individuals with self-harm behaviors or chronic mental health struggles. Skills training groups teach mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, and crisis management techniques. Individual therapy sessions reinforce these strategies for improved daily functioning.
Play Therapy
Specially trained clinicians use play-based interventions to help young children process trauma, medical challenges, or family disruptions. Therapeutic play activities allow children to express emotions safely while developing healthier coping mechanisms through guided interaction and creative expression.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
In-depth psychodynamic therapy explores unconscious patterns affecting current behavior and relationships. Through regular sessions, patients gain insight into formative experiences and develop healthier interpersonal strategies. This long-term approach addresses mood disorders and complex emotional challenges through self-discovery.
People
Margaret D. Sayers
Psychologist
Licensed psychologist with expertise in cognitive-behavioral therapy and trauma treatment. Certified in DBT and ACT, she provides psychoeducational evaluations and supervises clinical training programs while working with diverse age groups.
Razvan Tornea
Psychiatrist
Child and adolescent psychiatrist specializing in autism spectrum disorders. Board-certified with extensive inpatient and outpatient experience, he focuses on pharmacological treatment and psychiatric evaluations for patients across the lifespan.
Mona Masood
Psychiatrist
Board-certified adult psychiatrist with cultural competency training. Specializes in evidence-based medication management and psychotherapies including cognitive-behavioral approaches, with particular interest in mental health stigma reduction.
Daniel Kulper
Psychologist
Licensed psychologist specializing in trauma, PTSD, and group therapy. Combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with client-centered approaches to address anger management, personality issues, and mood disorders for adolescents and adults.
Allen Vayner
Social Worker
EMDR-trained therapist treating trauma and anxiety disorders. Specializes in working with first responders, veterans, and individuals with chronic mental health conditions using trauma-informed care approaches.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide medication management, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, play therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and specialized programs for trauma and autism spectrum disorders.
Do you treat patients of all ages?
Yes, our clinicians work with preschoolers through senior citizens, offering age-appropriate interventions including child therapy, adolescent counseling, and geriatric mental health services.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call our patient line at 215-355-2011, x213 or complete our online contact form to request an appointment with one of our mental health professionals.
Are therapy groups available?
Yes, we offer social skills training groups and parent support groups, along with specialized therapy groups for children, teens, and adults with specific mental health needs.
Do you collaborate with community providers?
Our psychiatrists and therapists maintain active collaborations with community mental health professionals, schools, hospitals, and medical specialists for comprehensive patient care.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
We employ evidence-based practices including CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, play therapy, and trauma-focused interventions tailored to each patient's specific needs and treatment goals.
