IPH offers psychological services to children, adolescents and adults. We care about the art and science of psychological health treatment and believe in an evidence-based, wellness-focused, mind-body approach to care. Our providers are highly trained, caring and compassionate. We work collaboratively with our patients and their other health providers to develop an individualized plan of care. We have similar values in regard to treatment, believing in a person-centered approach to care, and utilize evidence (research) based gold standard treatments. Our therapists do their best to improve the psychological outlook of our patients, knowing that there is no "us versus them" when it comes to mental and physical health. Decreasing stigma surrounding mental illness is an important goal.
Most of our providers are independent contractors with the practice. If a treatment issue arises, please inform your individual provider.
Most of our providers are independent contractors with the practice. If a treatment issue arises, please inform your individual provider.
Providers:
Dr. Adriana Faur, PhD
Dr. Faur is a clinical psychologist and founder of IPH. Dr. Faur’s approach to psychotherapy guides people into gaining understanding in the ways in which they shape and are shaped by their life experiences. It is with this insight that individuals will obtain relief from distress, and be able to progress toward their life goals. As Viktor Frankl described, human beings may not only survive, but flourish even under the direst of circumstances. This growth is possible through a journey of self-discovery within a trusted therapeutic relationship. Dr. Faur's person centered, evidence based approach in therapy is empathic, accepting and prizing. Therapy goals are made in collaboration, based on each person's unique concerns. Dr. Faur believes in an interdisciplinary team approach to care.
Dr. Faur sees adults, preteens and teens with anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, autism, depression, procrastination, avoidance, adjustment issues, trauma, social skills, executive function deficits and other psychological disorders.
In the treatment of adults, Dr. Faur uses a combination of time-limited therapy techniques (based on symptom presentation) including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Assertiveness Training, Social Skills training, Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Mindfulness training. Dr. Faur became certified in CBT by the Cleveland VA in 2013. Dr. Faur is a member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). Dr. Faur became certified in telebehavioral health through the Telebehavioral Health Institute in 2018, in order to help clients access therapy who may not be able to come in person for a variety of reasons.
With pediatric patients, she uses a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, play based techniques, exposure and response prevention and social skills training to understand and treat a variety of conditions. the first goal is to really understand what the child/teen is struggling with, by conducting a thorough psychological evaluation. Dr. Faur then collaborates with the parents and the preteen/teen to develop a treatment plan that works for all.
Dr. Faur has been seeing pediatric patients since her first clinical practicum in 2002. Dr. Faur's training entailed working with children and adolescents suffering from a variety of disorders and life issues (i.e. anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment issues, trauma, abuse, neglect, grieving, developmental disorders and autism) while a graduate student at Cleveland State University and University of Toledo. Dr. Faur was a psychology fellow in Psychiatry at the Boston University School of Medicine/Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology. There she provided intensive inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy to adults with diverse biopsychosocial needs. Prior to starting her current practice, Dr. Faur worked with veterans for over four years at the Cleveland VA Medical Center providing individual outpatient therapy. Dr. Faur has been teaching psychology courses for almost a decade at various universities, including University of Massachusetts and Lasell College in Boston, and most recently at Cleveland State University. Dr. Faur’s research orientation has been in the areas of trauma and related disorders, resiliency/growth and multiculturalism.
Dr. Faur values understanding clients' needs from a culturally sensitive perspective. She engages in trauma-informed, culturally sensitive therapy with immigrants and refugees in our community. She is LGBTQIA affirming. People of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community and other minorities are frequently subjected to trauma, microaggressions and societal stigmas. As a clinician Dr. Faur recognizes that all people responding to these experiences may frequently be misdiagnosed and suffer further because of these compounding experiences. With this understanding she will support you as you learn to cope with these histories of experiences. Dr. Faur continues to seek learning opportunities in multiculturalism and providing competent care to LGBTQIA+ folks through various trainings. She is a member of Equitas Health Institute and NMTP (Network for Multicultural training in Psychology, associated with CMMH).
Adriana is bilingual in English and Romanian, proficient in French and has intermediate knowledge of Spanish. In her personal time, she enjoys music, yoga, the arts, cooking, reading, Guardian games, chasing her dog and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Faur is a clinical psychologist and founder of IPH. Dr. Faur’s approach to psychotherapy guides people into gaining understanding in the ways in which they shape and are shaped by their life experiences. It is with this insight that individuals will obtain relief from distress, and be able to progress toward their life goals. As Viktor Frankl described, human beings may not only survive, but flourish even under the direst of circumstances. This growth is possible through a journey of self-discovery within a trusted therapeutic relationship. Dr. Faur's person centered, evidence based approach in therapy is empathic, accepting and prizing. Therapy goals are made in collaboration, based on each person's unique concerns. Dr. Faur believes in an interdisciplinary team approach to care.
Dr. Faur sees adults, preteens and teens with anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, autism, depression, procrastination, avoidance, adjustment issues, trauma, social skills, executive function deficits and other psychological disorders.
In the treatment of adults, Dr. Faur uses a combination of time-limited therapy techniques (based on symptom presentation) including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Assertiveness Training, Social Skills training, Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Mindfulness training. Dr. Faur became certified in CBT by the Cleveland VA in 2013. Dr. Faur is a member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). Dr. Faur became certified in telebehavioral health through the Telebehavioral Health Institute in 2018, in order to help clients access therapy who may not be able to come in person for a variety of reasons.
With pediatric patients, she uses a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, play based techniques, exposure and response prevention and social skills training to understand and treat a variety of conditions. the first goal is to really understand what the child/teen is struggling with, by conducting a thorough psychological evaluation. Dr. Faur then collaborates with the parents and the preteen/teen to develop a treatment plan that works for all.
Dr. Faur has been seeing pediatric patients since her first clinical practicum in 2002. Dr. Faur's training entailed working with children and adolescents suffering from a variety of disorders and life issues (i.e. anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment issues, trauma, abuse, neglect, grieving, developmental disorders and autism) while a graduate student at Cleveland State University and University of Toledo. Dr. Faur was a psychology fellow in Psychiatry at the Boston University School of Medicine/Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology. There she provided intensive inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy to adults with diverse biopsychosocial needs. Prior to starting her current practice, Dr. Faur worked with veterans for over four years at the Cleveland VA Medical Center providing individual outpatient therapy. Dr. Faur has been teaching psychology courses for almost a decade at various universities, including University of Massachusetts and Lasell College in Boston, and most recently at Cleveland State University. Dr. Faur’s research orientation has been in the areas of trauma and related disorders, resiliency/growth and multiculturalism.
Dr. Faur values understanding clients' needs from a culturally sensitive perspective. She engages in trauma-informed, culturally sensitive therapy with immigrants and refugees in our community. She is LGBTQIA affirming. People of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community and other minorities are frequently subjected to trauma, microaggressions and societal stigmas. As a clinician Dr. Faur recognizes that all people responding to these experiences may frequently be misdiagnosed and suffer further because of these compounding experiences. With this understanding she will support you as you learn to cope with these histories of experiences. Dr. Faur continues to seek learning opportunities in multiculturalism and providing competent care to LGBTQIA+ folks through various trainings. She is a member of Equitas Health Institute and NMTP (Network for Multicultural training in Psychology, associated with CMMH).
Adriana is bilingual in English and Romanian, proficient in French and has intermediate knowledge of Spanish. In her personal time, she enjoys music, yoga, the arts, cooking, reading, Guardian games, chasing her dog and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Dhara Shah, Ph.D.
Dr. Shah is a clinical psychology postdoctoral fellow pursuing licensure under the supervision of Dr Adriana Faur, PhD. She has extensive experience utilizing evidenced based practices with diverse populations across a variety of settings. She is currently seeing adult patients ages 18 and up.
Dr. Shah understands that selecting a therapist is a very important decision. In fact, research indicates the strength of the relationship between you and your therapist is the number one contributor to your progress in therapy. To foster this relationship, Dr. Shah aims to create a safe, warm, and nonjudgmental space for you. She listens actively with empathy, and maintains a curious, solution-focused perspective in order to work collaboratively with you toward your goals.
Dr. Shah understands everyone is different and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. She will tailor your treatment to your concerns, goals, learning style, preferences, and culture. She values working with patients in a culturally sensitive manner. It is also important to Dr. Shah that her contribution in your work together is grounded in the latest research, and that she stays up-to-date on current literature to inform your care. She has demonstrated these values in her training and experience.
Dr. Shah completed her Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of Alaska. She has gained extensive experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a specific form of CBT known as DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy). There are numerous studies that support the effectiveness of CBT for treating a variety of conditions. Dr. Shah has utilized CBT to help patients understand how their thoughts, actions, and feelings can affect their quality of life. She has worked with underserved and diverse populations in university, medical center, community mental health, inpatient, and outpatient settings. She has experience providing therapeutic services to adults, adolescents, and children.
In your therapy sessions, Dr. Shah will help you understand your current state (emotions, behavioral patterns, etc.) in order to identify points of intervention to reach your goals. These may include managing depressive or anxiety symptoms, life transitions, relationships, workplace stress, or enhancing your quality of life to just feel happier. Dr. Shah also values preventive approaches to overall health and well-being, and enjoys motivating patients to be proactive in their care by maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviors (diet, exercise, sleep, self-care, etc.). She employs a collaborative, solution-focused approach empowering you with the tools needed to eventually become your own therapist. After all, she believes that when you no longer need her, she’s done her job.
Dr. Shah believes scheduling a therapy appointment is just as valuable as a check-in with your primary care doctor, and anyone can benefit. It would be her honor to provide this service to you.
Let’s get to work!
Dr. Shah is a clinical psychology postdoctoral fellow pursuing licensure under the supervision of Dr Adriana Faur, PhD. She has extensive experience utilizing evidenced based practices with diverse populations across a variety of settings. She is currently seeing adult patients ages 18 and up.
Dr. Shah understands that selecting a therapist is a very important decision. In fact, research indicates the strength of the relationship between you and your therapist is the number one contributor to your progress in therapy. To foster this relationship, Dr. Shah aims to create a safe, warm, and nonjudgmental space for you. She listens actively with empathy, and maintains a curious, solution-focused perspective in order to work collaboratively with you toward your goals.
Dr. Shah understands everyone is different and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. She will tailor your treatment to your concerns, goals, learning style, preferences, and culture. She values working with patients in a culturally sensitive manner. It is also important to Dr. Shah that her contribution in your work together is grounded in the latest research, and that she stays up-to-date on current literature to inform your care. She has demonstrated these values in her training and experience.
Dr. Shah completed her Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of Alaska. She has gained extensive experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a specific form of CBT known as DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy). There are numerous studies that support the effectiveness of CBT for treating a variety of conditions. Dr. Shah has utilized CBT to help patients understand how their thoughts, actions, and feelings can affect their quality of life. She has worked with underserved and diverse populations in university, medical center, community mental health, inpatient, and outpatient settings. She has experience providing therapeutic services to adults, adolescents, and children.
In your therapy sessions, Dr. Shah will help you understand your current state (emotions, behavioral patterns, etc.) in order to identify points of intervention to reach your goals. These may include managing depressive or anxiety symptoms, life transitions, relationships, workplace stress, or enhancing your quality of life to just feel happier. Dr. Shah also values preventive approaches to overall health and well-being, and enjoys motivating patients to be proactive in their care by maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviors (diet, exercise, sleep, self-care, etc.). She employs a collaborative, solution-focused approach empowering you with the tools needed to eventually become your own therapist. After all, she believes that when you no longer need her, she’s done her job.
Dr. Shah believes scheduling a therapy appointment is just as valuable as a check-in with your primary care doctor, and anyone can benefit. It would be her honor to provide this service to you.
Let’s get to work!
- Dr. Kirolos Boulos, PsyD
Dr. Boulos is a clinical psychology postdoctoral fellow completing his fellowship in the Cleveland area with specialized training in neuropsychological assessment. While pursuing this fellowship, he is working under the supervision of Dr. Adriana Faur, Ph.D., to provide evidence-based therapy. In addition, he has experience working in schools, private practice, and academic medical centers with adults 18 and older.
He completed his doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Neuropsychology at William James College in Newton, Massachusetts. In addition, he completed practicums at Lawrence Public Schools, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Butler Hospital, and the Neuropsychological Assessment Center, where he completed his APA-accredited internship.
Dr. Boulos has worked with clients with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, adjusting to college life, and career challenges. He also has experience counseling clients with medical illnesses utilizing cognitive rehabilitation, which requires retraining previously learned skills and teaching compensatory strategies.
As part of the therapeutic process, he strives to create a safe space with respect and compassion, as they are all necessary to building trust and constructing a treatment plan that works to meet his client's unique and specific goals.
His approach combines cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and client-centered psychotherapy. A significant part of therapy is helping the client develop healthy and practical tools they can practice in sessions together so they can feel confident utilizing them in their everyday lives.
Lastly, every day we experience different sources of stress in our lives that sometimes become unbearable, and often, we feel that we are the only ones dealing with this sort of stress, and we think we must suffer alone. However, while the stressors you are feeling are real and valid, It does not mean you need to deal with or process them alone. Therapy can help you to grow as an individual and help you become better equipped to work through these stressors that life throws at you.
Dr. Edward Overchuk, PhD is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Integrative Psychological Health under the supervision of Dr. Adriana Faur, PhD. He comes to IPH with a diverse set of educational, clinical, and life experiences. His interests in human behavior started when he began studying the martial arts. As he progressed in training, he noticed positive changes within himself that went beyond self-defense, such as increased self-confidence, self-esteem, being more in tune with emotions, and having healthier and happier relationships. This awareness sowed the seeds for a greater understanding of human nature and led to the decision of becoming a clinical psychologist.
Dr. Overchuk’s formal education started at Baldwin Wallace University where he attained his BA in Psychology. While a student, he began giving flight lessons which lead to an airline pilot position after graduation. Dr Overchuk next attained a Masters Degree in counseling from John Carroll University. In 2002, Dr. Overchuk completed his PhD in Clinical Psychology from The Union Institute and University. His doctoral research explored the psychotherapeutic effects of martial arts training and led to publishing his first book on the subject.
Dr. Overchuk's post-doctoral training included treating a variety of disorders across various inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. He has experience assessing and treating mental health disorders including Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma and Stress Disorder, Personality Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Psychotic Spectrum Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Substance and Addictive Disorders. Dr. Overchuk integrates different evidence based clinical techniques in helping individuals work though psychological distress. He draws from a broad and diverse range of empirically supported therapies including Cognitive, Behavioral, and Psychodynamic psychotherapies. He has had exposure and response prevention (ERP) training for OCD.
Dr. Overchuk believes in meeting people where they are. He approaches therapy from a person centered perspective, working collaboratively with his clients in exploring issues and finding solutions to life's problems. He seeks to create a therapeutic relationship that is not rushed, but is authentic, comfortable, and non-judgmental. The goals in therapy are to gain insight into each individual's unique difficulties and develop life-long skills to manage problems in the future.
In his spare time, Dr Overchuk enjoys writing, physical fitness, flying and martial arts.
Dr. Overchuk’s formal education started at Baldwin Wallace University where he attained his BA in Psychology. While a student, he began giving flight lessons which lead to an airline pilot position after graduation. Dr Overchuk next attained a Masters Degree in counseling from John Carroll University. In 2002, Dr. Overchuk completed his PhD in Clinical Psychology from The Union Institute and University. His doctoral research explored the psychotherapeutic effects of martial arts training and led to publishing his first book on the subject.
Dr. Overchuk's post-doctoral training included treating a variety of disorders across various inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. He has experience assessing and treating mental health disorders including Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma and Stress Disorder, Personality Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Psychotic Spectrum Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Substance and Addictive Disorders. Dr. Overchuk integrates different evidence based clinical techniques in helping individuals work though psychological distress. He draws from a broad and diverse range of empirically supported therapies including Cognitive, Behavioral, and Psychodynamic psychotherapies. He has had exposure and response prevention (ERP) training for OCD.
Dr. Overchuk believes in meeting people where they are. He approaches therapy from a person centered perspective, working collaboratively with his clients in exploring issues and finding solutions to life's problems. He seeks to create a therapeutic relationship that is not rushed, but is authentic, comfortable, and non-judgmental. The goals in therapy are to gain insight into each individual's unique difficulties and develop life-long skills to manage problems in the future.
In his spare time, Dr Overchuk enjoys writing, physical fitness, flying and martial arts.
Dr. Jane A. Gardner, PhD, LPCC-S
Jane A. Gardner, Ph.D., LPCC-S is a licensed Clinical Counselor and licensed School Counselor in the State of Ohio. With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Gardner offers assessment and counseling for children, adults, and couples. Dr. Gardner is grounded in a client-centered, cognitive-behavioral approach to therapy, but employs a variety of evidence-based interventions, depending on the age and individual needs of her clients.
For the past 25 years, Dr. Gardner has worked extensively in private practice and K-8 schools located in northeast Ohio. In her work with adults, Dr. Gardner provides diagnostic assessment and counseling to address a variety of concerns including, but not limited to: anger, anxiety, attention, communication, depression, grief and loss, parenting education, relationship problems, social skills training, coping with stress, and issues across the life-span.
In working with children, Dr. Gardner provides assessment and counseling to address issues including, but not limited to: academic difficulties, anger, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity, autism, bullying, depression, executive dysfunction, grief and loss, oppositional defiant behavior, improving social skills, and coping with stress.
Dr. Gardner understands the importance of a good therapeutic relationship and strives to provide a safe, accepting environment for her clients. Her focus is to empower people by helping them learn new skills or ways of thinking/acting to create more satisfaction and success in their lives, and collaborates with her clients to create appropriate goals for treatment and a plan to reach those goals.
Dr. Gardner earned her Ph.D. in Urban Education Counseling and a Master’s Degree in Community Agency Counseling from Cleveland State University. She completed internships at Southwest General Hospital where she provided individual and group counseling for adults, and the Early Intervention Center-West where she worked with parents with young children. Prior to that, she received her B.A. in Psychology from Ohio University where she worked with children and adults with developmental disabilities.
In addition to supervising clinicians for licensure, Dr. Gardner has supervised agency staff in community support programs for parents and children, and has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in Psychology and Counseling.
Jane A. Gardner, Ph.D., LPCC-S is a licensed Clinical Counselor and licensed School Counselor in the State of Ohio. With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Gardner offers assessment and counseling for children, adults, and couples. Dr. Gardner is grounded in a client-centered, cognitive-behavioral approach to therapy, but employs a variety of evidence-based interventions, depending on the age and individual needs of her clients.
For the past 25 years, Dr. Gardner has worked extensively in private practice and K-8 schools located in northeast Ohio. In her work with adults, Dr. Gardner provides diagnostic assessment and counseling to address a variety of concerns including, but not limited to: anger, anxiety, attention, communication, depression, grief and loss, parenting education, relationship problems, social skills training, coping with stress, and issues across the life-span.
In working with children, Dr. Gardner provides assessment and counseling to address issues including, but not limited to: academic difficulties, anger, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity, autism, bullying, depression, executive dysfunction, grief and loss, oppositional defiant behavior, improving social skills, and coping with stress.
Dr. Gardner understands the importance of a good therapeutic relationship and strives to provide a safe, accepting environment for her clients. Her focus is to empower people by helping them learn new skills or ways of thinking/acting to create more satisfaction and success in their lives, and collaborates with her clients to create appropriate goals for treatment and a plan to reach those goals.
Dr. Gardner earned her Ph.D. in Urban Education Counseling and a Master’s Degree in Community Agency Counseling from Cleveland State University. She completed internships at Southwest General Hospital where she provided individual and group counseling for adults, and the Early Intervention Center-West where she worked with parents with young children. Prior to that, she received her B.A. in Psychology from Ohio University where she worked with children and adults with developmental disabilities.
In addition to supervising clinicians for licensure, Dr. Gardner has supervised agency staff in community support programs for parents and children, and has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in Psychology and Counseling.
Dr. Thomas Mraz, PhD
Dr. Thomas Mraz is a seasoned, licensed psychologist who has been in practice for over 30 years. He received his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Kent State University and his M.Ed. in Counseling from John Carroll University. He also graduated from a three-year post-graduate training program at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland and completed training in hypnotherapy for use in pain management from the Northeast Ohio Universities College of Medicine as well as training in Advanced Eriksonian Hypnosis at the Milton H. Erikson Foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. Additionally, he learned the critical skills for dealing with clients’ somatic issues through his three-year training at the Ilana Rubenfeld Foundation in New York City. Dr. Mraz is retired from San Jose State University where he taught clinical skills to master’s level counseling students. He is a member of the Ohio Psychological Association.
Dr. Mraz is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of those he is privileged to work with – and that passion has been his focus for the past 30+ years. Dr. Mraz uses a Gestalt process orientation that encompasses his patients’ emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and mindful awareness. He has always believed in taking a holistic approach in his therapeutic relationships – one that values all aspects of the lives of those he works with. At the heart of his work is a true commitment to collaborating with his patients to set therapeutic goals – using their strengths and values to empower them to live their fullest lives.
As a clinician and helping professional, Tom has always strongly believed in the importance of offering clients a safe, secure environment by creating a high level of trust to enable those he works with to feel comfortable sharing their concerns and their hopes. Dr. Mraz strives to let his clients know that their issues are heard and respected. He uses techniques from Gestalt therapy, as well as other modes of therapy – based on what best serves his clients.
Dr. Mraz works with young adults, couples, older adults, and families. He has significant experience working with individuals experiencing depression, physical pain, anxiety, and PTSD. He has seen patients in private practice, social service agencies, dialysis centers and skilled care facilities.
In his personal time, Tom enjoys tennis, skiing, traveling and Tai Chi.
Dr. Thomas Mraz is a seasoned, licensed psychologist who has been in practice for over 30 years. He received his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Kent State University and his M.Ed. in Counseling from John Carroll University. He also graduated from a three-year post-graduate training program at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland and completed training in hypnotherapy for use in pain management from the Northeast Ohio Universities College of Medicine as well as training in Advanced Eriksonian Hypnosis at the Milton H. Erikson Foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. Additionally, he learned the critical skills for dealing with clients’ somatic issues through his three-year training at the Ilana Rubenfeld Foundation in New York City. Dr. Mraz is retired from San Jose State University where he taught clinical skills to master’s level counseling students. He is a member of the Ohio Psychological Association.
Dr. Mraz is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of those he is privileged to work with – and that passion has been his focus for the past 30+ years. Dr. Mraz uses a Gestalt process orientation that encompasses his patients’ emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and mindful awareness. He has always believed in taking a holistic approach in his therapeutic relationships – one that values all aspects of the lives of those he works with. At the heart of his work is a true commitment to collaborating with his patients to set therapeutic goals – using their strengths and values to empower them to live their fullest lives.
As a clinician and helping professional, Tom has always strongly believed in the importance of offering clients a safe, secure environment by creating a high level of trust to enable those he works with to feel comfortable sharing their concerns and their hopes. Dr. Mraz strives to let his clients know that their issues are heard and respected. He uses techniques from Gestalt therapy, as well as other modes of therapy – based on what best serves his clients.
Dr. Mraz works with young adults, couples, older adults, and families. He has significant experience working with individuals experiencing depression, physical pain, anxiety, and PTSD. He has seen patients in private practice, social service agencies, dialysis centers and skilled care facilities.
In his personal time, Tom enjoys tennis, skiing, traveling and Tai Chi.
Ms. Lisa Hollo MA, ATR LPCC-S
Lisa is a Registered Art Therapist, Supervising Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 16 years of experience. Her area of focus is working with individuals who have been exposed to and/or have experienced adverse life events and stressful situations. Lisa’s approach is humanistic, depth-oriented, and trauma-focused. Sessions are navigated by intuitively applied models geared for client’s needs and may include the following models and approaches: Psychoanalytic, Psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral Techniques, Jungian, Trauma Specific Processes, and/or Sensory and Art Based. Lisa is also trained in EMDR and will be offering this specific therapy in the future.
Lisa is a Registered Art Therapist, Supervising Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 16 years of experience. Her area of focus is working with individuals who have been exposed to and/or have experienced adverse life events and stressful situations. Lisa’s approach is humanistic, depth-oriented, and trauma-focused. Sessions are navigated by intuitively applied models geared for client’s needs and may include the following models and approaches: Psychoanalytic, Psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral Techniques, Jungian, Trauma Specific Processes, and/or Sensory and Art Based. Lisa is also trained in EMDR and will be offering this specific therapy in the future.
Dr. Michelle O'Connor, PsyD (Consultant/not accepting patients)
Dr. O’Connor is a licensed psychologist in the state of Ohio. She has a wide array of experiences working with children and adolescents and their families in outpatient, in-home and school-based settings.
Dr. O’Connor grew up in Ohio and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Youngstown State University. She then moved to Pittsburgh to earn her Masters of Science in Education in Child Psychology from Duquesne University. Also at Duquesne, she completed a doctorate program in school psychology. Her training while attending her doctorate program included providing psychoeducational assessments in school settings. She also provided individual psychotherapy and co-led therapy and social skills groups in schools. Dr. O’Connor completed an APA-approved doctoral internship and a one-year postdoctoral residency in health psychology at a community mental health agency, where she provided comprehensive psychological evaluations and individual psychotherapy to children and adolescents. She also has experience providing supervisory services to both graduate level psychology practicum students and doctoral psychology interns in the area of psychological assessment.
Dr. O’Connor specializes in comprehensive psychological evaluations with children and adolescents presenting with a wide array of concerns including, but not limited to, learning and intellectual disabilities, ADHD, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD and thought disorders. She is also skilled in providing autism spectrum disorder evaluations with administration of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2), as well as evaluating for giftedness. Dr. O’Connor utilizes an integrative approach within a cross-battery assessment when evaluating your child to explore how their cognitive, adaptive, executive and social-emotional functioning interact with each other and impact their daily life. After completion of testing, Dr. O’Connor will discuss results during an in-person feedback session and provide the family with a comprehensive and integrative report of strengths and weaknesses with recommendations for treatment, including but not limited to, goals for individual psychotherapy, recommendations for caregivers in the home and recommendations for the school setting.
In her free time, Dr. O’Connor enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys taking hikes with her dog, reading, traveling and training for marathons.
Dr. O’Connor is a licensed psychologist in the state of Ohio. She has a wide array of experiences working with children and adolescents and their families in outpatient, in-home and school-based settings.
Dr. O’Connor grew up in Ohio and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Youngstown State University. She then moved to Pittsburgh to earn her Masters of Science in Education in Child Psychology from Duquesne University. Also at Duquesne, she completed a doctorate program in school psychology. Her training while attending her doctorate program included providing psychoeducational assessments in school settings. She also provided individual psychotherapy and co-led therapy and social skills groups in schools. Dr. O’Connor completed an APA-approved doctoral internship and a one-year postdoctoral residency in health psychology at a community mental health agency, where she provided comprehensive psychological evaluations and individual psychotherapy to children and adolescents. She also has experience providing supervisory services to both graduate level psychology practicum students and doctoral psychology interns in the area of psychological assessment.
Dr. O’Connor specializes in comprehensive psychological evaluations with children and adolescents presenting with a wide array of concerns including, but not limited to, learning and intellectual disabilities, ADHD, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD and thought disorders. She is also skilled in providing autism spectrum disorder evaluations with administration of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2), as well as evaluating for giftedness. Dr. O’Connor utilizes an integrative approach within a cross-battery assessment when evaluating your child to explore how their cognitive, adaptive, executive and social-emotional functioning interact with each other and impact their daily life. After completion of testing, Dr. O’Connor will discuss results during an in-person feedback session and provide the family with a comprehensive and integrative report of strengths and weaknesses with recommendations for treatment, including but not limited to, goals for individual psychotherapy, recommendations for caregivers in the home and recommendations for the school setting.
In her free time, Dr. O’Connor enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys taking hikes with her dog, reading, traveling and training for marathons.
Dr. Valeria Serban, MD, PhD
Dr. Valeria Serban, MD, PhD is an experienced psychiatrist who sees adult patients ages 18 and up. She has experience treating a variety of disorders including depression, anxiety, adjustment to life stress, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, trauma and PTSD.
Dr. Serban is friendly and knowledgeable and takes her time to carefully understand her patients’ experience. She conducts a detailed diagnostic evaluation and provides ongoing psychiatric medication treatment to patients experiencing a broad range of mental health conditions.
Dr. Serban received her MD from Cluj, Romania. She completed her residency at Temple University Hospital and a fellowship at Harvard – Massachusetts General Hospital. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience from the NYS Institute for Basic Research. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is committed to excellence in every aspect of her work.
Dr Serban has been passionate about understanding how our thoughts, speech, plans, memories, and feelings originate in our brain throughout her life. Her fascination with this enigmatic and mysterious machinery led to a medical career focused on studying the brain and understanding its connections to the body. It is her greatest privilege to be a part of your mental health journey, and is looking forward to collaborating with you.
Dr. Serban is bilingual in English and Romanian and speaks Italian, French, Spanish and German.
Dr. Valeria Serban, MD, PhD is an experienced psychiatrist who sees adult patients ages 18 and up. She has experience treating a variety of disorders including depression, anxiety, adjustment to life stress, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, trauma and PTSD.
Dr. Serban is friendly and knowledgeable and takes her time to carefully understand her patients’ experience. She conducts a detailed diagnostic evaluation and provides ongoing psychiatric medication treatment to patients experiencing a broad range of mental health conditions.
Dr. Serban received her MD from Cluj, Romania. She completed her residency at Temple University Hospital and a fellowship at Harvard – Massachusetts General Hospital. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience from the NYS Institute for Basic Research. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is committed to excellence in every aspect of her work.
Dr Serban has been passionate about understanding how our thoughts, speech, plans, memories, and feelings originate in our brain throughout her life. Her fascination with this enigmatic and mysterious machinery led to a medical career focused on studying the brain and understanding its connections to the body. It is her greatest privilege to be a part of your mental health journey, and is looking forward to collaborating with you.
Dr. Serban is bilingual in English and Romanian and speaks Italian, French, Spanish and German.
Dr. Caitlin Williams, PhD
Caitlin Williams, Ph.D. is a highly skilled and experienced career counselor and coach. Dr. Williams' work is guided by a quotation from one of her favorite poets, Mary Oliver: “What do you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” For Caitlin, this question is one we all need to consider as we choose and pursue the paths in our lives that lead us toward wholeness and life satisfaction.
Throughout her work, Caitlin’s goal is to help her clients seek out those opportunities that let them grow, continue to learn, demonstrate their skills, and contribute their strengths. If you are considering career coaching, you may want to ask yourself these questions: Are you in job-seeking mode? Are you looking to grow your career? Perhaps you’re trying to find opportunities to expand your career options or identify ways to rekindle your passion in late career? If you are facing any of these concerns or have other career-related questions, Caitlin can offer ideas, support, and strategies that can move your career forward. She also loves to help those preparing for retirement to explore what is next for them. Using highly interactive sessions, career assessment tools and the development of a design for taking your next steps, Caitlin’s goal is to help you choose a path toward more satisfying career opportunities for yourself.
Dr. Williams offers career services to individuals, groups, associations, and corporations in the areas of job search, career advancement, transition to different career areas and preparation for retirement. Dr. Williams has worked with management consultants in the US, UK, Europe, and Canada. She has taught leadership development initiatives for nursing leaders across the US and she has facilitated career development programs for counselors, educators, librarians, and social service personnel. Caitlin has also worked extensively to support scores of workers across industries during a career transition due to changes in their employment status. Additionally, she has acted as the career coach for the American Library Association at its twice-yearly conferences for the last twenty years. She has written three books on career and workplace- related trends and issues. As a speaker, she has presented to a wide range of audiences (both in-person and remote) and written scores of articles on career growth and self-care topics.
Caitlin’s background includes a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Kent State University, completion of a three-year post-graduate program at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, and certification as a personal and executive coach from the College of Executive Coaching in Arroyo Grande, California. She is certified as a Global Career Development Facilitator and is on the instructor registry of the National Career Development Association’s Facilitating Career Development programs. Caitlin is a member of National Career Development Association, American Counseling Association, Career Thought Leaders Consortium, American Library Association, National Speakers Association, and the Authors Guild.
Dr. Williams provides coaching services which are not considered psychotherapy and thus, not eligible to be reimbursed by insurance.
Caitlin Williams, Ph.D. is a highly skilled and experienced career counselor and coach. Dr. Williams' work is guided by a quotation from one of her favorite poets, Mary Oliver: “What do you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” For Caitlin, this question is one we all need to consider as we choose and pursue the paths in our lives that lead us toward wholeness and life satisfaction.
Throughout her work, Caitlin’s goal is to help her clients seek out those opportunities that let them grow, continue to learn, demonstrate their skills, and contribute their strengths. If you are considering career coaching, you may want to ask yourself these questions: Are you in job-seeking mode? Are you looking to grow your career? Perhaps you’re trying to find opportunities to expand your career options or identify ways to rekindle your passion in late career? If you are facing any of these concerns or have other career-related questions, Caitlin can offer ideas, support, and strategies that can move your career forward. She also loves to help those preparing for retirement to explore what is next for them. Using highly interactive sessions, career assessment tools and the development of a design for taking your next steps, Caitlin’s goal is to help you choose a path toward more satisfying career opportunities for yourself.
Dr. Williams offers career services to individuals, groups, associations, and corporations in the areas of job search, career advancement, transition to different career areas and preparation for retirement. Dr. Williams has worked with management consultants in the US, UK, Europe, and Canada. She has taught leadership development initiatives for nursing leaders across the US and she has facilitated career development programs for counselors, educators, librarians, and social service personnel. Caitlin has also worked extensively to support scores of workers across industries during a career transition due to changes in their employment status. Additionally, she has acted as the career coach for the American Library Association at its twice-yearly conferences for the last twenty years. She has written three books on career and workplace- related trends and issues. As a speaker, she has presented to a wide range of audiences (both in-person and remote) and written scores of articles on career growth and self-care topics.
Caitlin’s background includes a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Kent State University, completion of a three-year post-graduate program at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, and certification as a personal and executive coach from the College of Executive Coaching in Arroyo Grande, California. She is certified as a Global Career Development Facilitator and is on the instructor registry of the National Career Development Association’s Facilitating Career Development programs. Caitlin is a member of National Career Development Association, American Counseling Association, Career Thought Leaders Consortium, American Library Association, National Speakers Association, and the Authors Guild.
Dr. Williams provides coaching services which are not considered psychotherapy and thus, not eligible to be reimbursed by insurance.
Administration:
Kirk Krogstad, BA, ALM, Clinic Manager/COO
Kirk has a Master's Degree in Biology from Harvard University. In the past, he has worked on research and grant proposals, clinical study design, HIPAA compliance, and submissions to the FDA and European Commission. Kirk takes great care to make sure we stay HIPAA compliant, manages our IT, writes our research grant proposals, and ensures we are delivering excellent services. He is the brain of our practice, a highly compassionate human being and advocate for healthcare equity and social justice.
Kirk has a Master's Degree in Biology from Harvard University. In the past, he has worked on research and grant proposals, clinical study design, HIPAA compliance, and submissions to the FDA and European Commission. Kirk takes great care to make sure we stay HIPAA compliant, manages our IT, writes our research grant proposals, and ensures we are delivering excellent services. He is the brain of our practice, a highly compassionate human being and advocate for healthcare equity and social justice.