I met Dr. Frank way back in the day when he was the Director of a student program at Temple…read moreUniversity called Campus Alcohol and Substance Awareness (CASA). CASA was a fun organization to be a part of mainly due to Dr. F's enthusiasm, passion and new ideas on making students aware of substance abuse. I was a peer educator and Dr. F trained us to do workshops, intervention and reach out to students at TU on the issues of drug and alcohol use. He was one of the most accessible and easy going professors that I knew. I often found myself talking to Dr. F about things I was going through because he was so easy to talk to. Respectively, I could tell he wasn't a stranger to the crazy college lifestyle (partying, relationship woes, family struggles, work balance, etc) I was living and he never made me feel "less than" or like he didn't get it. Dr. F always just got it. I think Dr. F would be a great therapist for anyone wanting to explore the role addiction serves in his or her world. If you're ready to make a change, Dr. Frank is who I would suggest.

Dr. Frank changed my life. He used the group he created to give me the power to get my life back…read moreand take control. He gave my family back their daughter/sister/aunt. Dr. Frank has the perfect balance of compassion, empathy, and tough love- and he knows when to use each one. I work in healthcare so I have access to the best of the best and I would Dr. Frank a thousand times over!

Dr. Gaskill is a warm and caring psychologist. She really listens. She has a wonderful supportive…read moredemeanor. Dr. Gaskill is an expert in working with people suffering from health related issues. I highly recommend her!

I highly recommend Dr. Gaskill as a fantastic therapist to work with. She has a great balance of…read morelistening and engaging. She is open, accepting, and non-judgmental. She is passionate about her work and is very caring. She is hands down the nicest, most sensitive, and wisest psychologist that I have ever met.

Dr Perilstein is a life saver!…read more 6 months ago I began seeing her during a very difficult time in my life. Quite frankly I couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel... I didn't have a day without crippling anxiety and it drive me to depression. Doctor Perilstein, with a large dose on genuine care and a small dose of comedy, began treating me. She quickly began focusing on cognitive behavioral therapy as a means to train myself on how to be "my old happy self" again. At this point, I have reduced my anxiety med intake to almost nothing and wake up knowing the day will be great rather than dreading opening my eyes I will end the review the way I started it... Dr Perilstein is quite literally a life saver!

I'm really grateful for the opportunity I had to work with Dr. Perilstein. She's a great listener…read more The feedback she provided was a balanced mix of validating and challenging. I've found her insight to be valuable and useful in personal, professional and family relationships. I would definitely recommend working with her.

I recently completed Level II Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) training after completing Level I…read moretraining last November. The training/workshops are an excellent introduction to CBT. The training helped me realize that CBT is an effective psychotherapy that has more depth and nuances than a 'manual-based' psychotherapy, as CBT is often referred to. When I read Dr. Aaron Beck's book, Cognitive Therapy of Depression I said that the book should be required reading for all graduate counseling programs. After completing the trainings I am sorry I did not begin training in CBT while in graduate school or immediately after graduating (as one of my professors urged me to do). The training is thorough and informative. The training has helped me help my patients while also helping me improve my self as a psychotherapist. As I mentioned, the curriculum is excellent. But I could not write a review without mentioning how knowledgeable, professional and passionate the instructors are. The workshops are a great introduction to CBT. I realized to become proficient as a CBT therapist I would need additional training/supervision. I look forward to beginning supervision in the Beck Institute supervision program this spring and attending the workshop on CBT and PTSD this Fall. I am glad that I made the investment in time and money to attend the CBT workshops at the Beck Institute. I am sure it will pay dividends for my patients and my practice in the future.

From the owner: [Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT Training]…read more Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy is a non-profit organization founded in 1994 as an outgrowth of Dr. Aaron T. Beck's original Center for Cognitive Therapy at the University of Pennsylvania. Today Beck Institute is an international training and resource center for health and mental health professionals, educators, and students worldwide. In addition to offering training programs at our Philadelphia location, we help create or improve cognitive behavior therapy programs at universities, hospitals, community mental health centers, health systems, and other institutions. Beck Institute also provides clinical mental health services and consultations and promotes research in the field.

I've been meaning to write this review for a few months now, but today is the best day to write it…read more Because after two months, I used the substance I was addicted to. I feel hungover and really paying the price. I feel scattered, nervous and weak. I have no desire to go back to that common feeling. Today was a strong reminder for me how life used to be. I don't want any part of it. Today was how I used to feel at least once, usually twice a week. It doesn't matter what you are addicted to, be it heavy drugs like herion, crack, or meth. It could be cigarettes, sex, alcohol, the internet, or gambling. The feeling is always the same the next day (or a few days). I know you know what I mean. I don't feel like myself, I'm not clearheaded. I feel like shit. In many ways it's a wasted day, a day I need to recover. For me it was caffeine addiction. The pain and discomfort is the same no matter what it is. The struggle is the same for everyone. I was sensitive and just as hooked to caffeine and chocolate as any heroin addict. Gary's neurofeedback is the only thing that helped me successfully have the willpower to stop using long enough for the cravings to die off, as I like to put it. It takes more than 30 days of abstinence. It took me about 45 days for the last headaches to disappear and the receptors on the cells that were used to getting their caffeine fix to give up, shrivel and leave me alone. Without sounding like an info commercial, I have my life back, I guess one could say for the first time in 30 years. I have no idea how the neurofeedback works. Gary answers my questions, but I still don't understand it. Brainwave sensors are placed on the head and then you watch this computer screen make interesting patterns with weird sounds. It's painless and very relaxing. It has something to do with the brain teaching itself to function optimally again, not stuck in patterns of addiction and obsession. It takes time. I saw Gary twice a week for 4 months before the addiction was gone. At first I could only go 4 days without using; then 7, then 10 days, then two weeks. I made it to a month and beyond. For the first 6- 8 weeks I thought this isn't working; but be patient, it does work. It is the only thing that worked for me. I have tried everything else in existence. I believe in neurofeedback so much I want to learn how to do it and start offering it to others. There is so much addiction in our society that cripples so many amazing talented creative people. But they never get to offer their gifts to society, to their families, to their own selves because of the dysfunction. I am forever grateful to Gary for helping me. Scott O'Brien, Germantown, PA

I have been working with Gary for about 6 months now. His approach to my depression and anxiety…read moreis like no therapy I've ever had before. At first skeptical, I soon realized that changes were occurring in how I handled myself in stressful situations . My over all approach to life, is so much calmer. A weekly session soon helped with my anxiety level when dealing with life changing occurrences that effected my health as well as my employment. His professional manner , as well as his friendly, caring, attitude, bring a calm to each session, afterwards I leave feeling at peace with what ever was troubling me. In and out of all kinds of therapy for many years has never effected me as much as these life changing sessions with this wonderful man.

I have met Dr. Jeremy Frank socially and have suggested him to a friend, who had a wonderful…read moreexperience. He has brought together a team of addiction and mental health counselors and psychologists who seem to have a wealth of experience and knowledge in providing individual therapy and treatment for a range of life problems and issues. Dr Frank is great collaborator and surrounds himself with solid seasoned professionals.

From the owner: Jeremy Frank PhD CADC is a clinical psychologist and certified alcohol and drug counselor who is…read morealso clean and sober from drug and alcohol addiction for over 26 years. He directs and manages Jeremy Frank Associates which is a team of like-minded experienced drug and alcohol professionals who treat all stages and types of addiction and the associated mental health challenges that typically accompany addiction and recovery. Jeremy Frank Associates offers counseling for depression, anxiety, stress and relationships. This practice is a high end, out of network, individualized treatment complex with an unusually personal and "at home" atmosphere. Dr. Frank and his staff offer both abstinence-based treatment for individuals ready to be completely clean and sober and also moderation and harm reduction approaches for patients who want to determine whether they can drink socially, in a controlled way or recreationally. We are addiction treatment consultants and can help clients with all stages of addiction from intervention and detox, to inpatient, intensive outpatient, recovery and wellness. Addiction treatment is not about just saying, "No." It's all about what we add in our lives and it's about what we say "Yes" to!

I came to see Dr. Ascher on a recommendation from a trusted therapist after my psychiatrist of 5…read moreyears moved out of state. He's very easy to talk to and has excellent weekend and evening hours, which is so helpful. Dr. Ascher re-evaluated my medications, making a few changes that have made a huge difference in how I've been feeling. He's always accessible by phone or text if I have any questions about OTC medication prescriptions, refills, etc. I would highly, highly recommend him!

From the owner: Dr. Michael Ascher is board certified in Psychiatry and Neurology and serves on the clinical…read moreteaching faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine. He is passionate about helping you achieve overall health, growth, fulfilling relationships, and life-satisfaction. He is committed to providing the highest level of patient care, while maintaining a respectful, nonjudgmental, and safe therapeutic space. As a patient, you will receive individualized care, including talk therapy and/or medication management. Dr. Ascher uses a holistic approach to treat anxiety, depression, Adult ADHD, relationship problems, adult learning difficulties, grief, insomnia, and trauma. Additionally, he can help you with stress management, work-life balance, career and life transitions, and issues central to the creative process. His approach is flexible, personalized, and open-minded.