Dr. Abby Applebaum is a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist with over 25 years of experience in helping children, teens, and their families successfully navigate life's challenges. She focuses on building strengths to help clients overcome obstacles. By combining evidence-based practice with real-life application, Dr. Applebaum addresses important issues such as academic stress, anxiety, divorce, and depression. Her therapeutic approach is both supportive and collaborative, ensuring that parents are meaningfully involved in the therapeutic process. With 15 years dedicated to working as a school psychologist, she has conducted hundreds of evaluations which have assisted teachers and parents in understanding children's unique learning needs. Currently, Dr. Applebaum also guides parents through the sometimes complex world of diagnostic labels and special education. Her goal is to provide insight and support that paves the way towards a brighter future for each family.

Leonard Silk, PsyD, is a highly experienced licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years in the field, providing expert care for children, adolescents, adults, and families facing a diverse range of challenges. Having graduated from Widener University in 1993, he has gleaned extensive knowledge through various clinical settings and a broad client population. Leonard has also contributed to the academic community by teaching at the university level and supervising future psychologists in their clinical practicums. His therapeutic style is eclectic, allowing him to customize treatment plans that align with the unique needs and strengths of each individual. With a particular focus on anxiety disorders and stress-related conditions, Leonard is dedicated to collaborating with clients to help them navigate and overcome life's difficult moments.

Gregg Snook is a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping individuals navigate the challenging times in their lives. He believes that while people have the innate tools to adapt to new experiences, these efforts can sometimes lead to emotional and behavioral challenges. Gregg provides supportive guidance through these difficulties using a diverse array of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and existential therapy, all drawing from the psychodynamic perspective. Holding a master's degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from La Salle University, he is proficient in EMDR and the TEAR model for grief-related issues. With eight years of experience across various settings including individual therapy, family therapy, and grief therapy, Gregg has assisted clients facing a wide spectrum of issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, and difficult life transitions. His goal is to create a comfortable and empathetic environment where clients can reflect on their struggles and achievements, ultimately guiding them towards fulfilling their personal aspirations.

Sharon Stark is a creative therapist whose approach is intuitive and eclectic. With a focus on emotional healing, she aids clients in overcoming emotional blockages that hinder their self-growth. Often, it is experiences of anxiety, depression, life changes, and trauma that bring clients to therapy. Sharon assists clients in moving beyond mere symptom management to confront the deeper issues causing their emotional distress and creative blockages. She is skilled in helping individuals heal from childhood wounds and recent traumas, as well as addressing issues of codependency and self-empowerment. Each session is tailored to the unique needs of her clients, and she often employs the innovative combination of EMDR and hypnotherapy to help clients reprocess traumatic experiences, clear blockages, and uncover subconscious thoughts. Additionally, she aids clients in identifying and achieving concrete personal goals, focusing on past experiences or present circumstances as necessary. Sharon believes that therapy is an invaluable tool and a profound gift that an individual gives to themselves. Those ready to explore themselves through different perspectives, engage in deep work, and attain personal growth and self-acceptance will find a supportive ally in her as they embark on their therapeutic journey.

Elyse Stein Batoff is the director of the Langhorne office of the Council for Relationships. With 27 years of experience as a psychologist, MA, LMFT, she has dedicated her practice to assisting individuals, couples, and families in overcoming the emotional barriers that may hinder their lives while enhancing the quality of their important relationships. Elyse enjoys working with a diverse clientele and provides a supportive, non-judgmental environment where individuals can openly express and explore their feelings. She offers effective strategies to help her clients achieve their personal goals while ensuring excellent clinical care. Understanding that taking the first step can be challenging, Elyse maintains a policy of prompt responses. As she collaborates with clients to enhance their primary relationships, she teaches vital communication skills, conflict resolution techniques, and problem-solving strategies. Elyse believes that the experience of empathy and compassion fosters a profound sense of connection in relationships.

Jody Sysler, PhD, is a dedicated psychologist whose approach to psychotherapy fosters a collaborative and enriching experience that encourages profound change and growth. She is committed to guiding individuals through the obstacles and challenges that stand between them and their fullest potential. Jody works with adults, adolescents, children, and families, specializing in areas such as parenting issues, depression, anxiety, relationships, and behavioral challenges in children through creative play therapy. Her empathetic and supportive demeanor makes her a trusted partner in the journey towards emotional well-being and personal development.

Kerry Toole is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) who provides individualized therapy focused on enhancing coping skills. Her goal is to establish a therapeutic environment characterized by safety, self-compassion, self-love, and honesty as clients work towards their personal goals. Utilizing various therapeutic interventions including Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she specializes in individual therapy for teens and adults, with a strong passion for supporting adolescents, young adults, adults, and LGBTQ populations. Kerry believes that every client already possesses a unique set of coping skills, and her approach emphasizes unlocking and examining these skills to foster a more fulfilling life.

Lori Weiniger, MSW, LCSW, is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist who has spent over 25 years providing compassionate therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in the Newtown and Langhorne areas. With a deep understanding of life's unexpected challenges, Lori assists children and teens who may be struggling at home or in school. She offers support to parents navigating difficulties and helps families cope with the stresses of separation, divorce, or the loss of a loved one. Lori’s therapeutic style is interactive, direct, honest, and compassionate. In a safe and comfortable environment, she carefully listens to her clients' concerns and provides practical, solution-based feedback. Together, Lori and her clients tackle feelings and obstacles that impede growth and well-being. Her specialties encompass a range of issues including anxiety, parenting, and life coaching, and her expertise also extends to expressive arts therapies, family systems, and clinical supervision.