Psychological HealthCare, P.L.L.C.

Dr. Fish has developed behavioral medicine programs employing a psychoeducational approach for fibromyalgia and diabetes. In addition, he has published papers on hypnosis and given talks on stress management, fibromyalgia, depression, and marital enhancement. Dr. Fish is the Clinical Director for PHC and the Director of Development for Centre Syracuse, a partial hospital program for the treatment of eating disorders.Office location: Syracuse/Downtown E-mail: ronaldfish@gmail.com

Joel Richman, Ph.D., has been practicing psychology for over twenty-five years. He specializes in the use of cognitive and behavioral techniques, including biofeedback, in the treatment of a variety of psychological and psychophysiological disorders. These include the anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and phobias, as well as depression, chronic pain, headache, and personality disorders.

Dr. Richman works both with individuals and with couples who are experiencing problems in their relationships. In addition, he performs psychological and forensic evaluations to assess cognitive and emotional functioning. He is currently serving as a professional community representative to the Excellus Behavioral Health Quality Committee. Dr. Richman is the Administrative Director for PHC and Centre Syracuse, a partial hospital program for the treatment of eating disorders. Office locations: Syracuse/Downtown E-mail: JRichman@phcny.com

John H. Wohlers, Ph.D., has been in the private practice of psychology since 1975. Dr. Wohlers specializes in the application of cognitive and behavioral intervention strategies with a variety of psychological and psychophysiological disorders, but especially eating disorders and anxiety disorders. In addition, he is trained in the application of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing with victims of trauma and with individuals struggling with simple and complex phobias. Dr. Wohlers conducts outpatient group psychotherapy for individuals with eating disorders and conducts a group for individuals with personality disorders in dialectical behavioral therapy skills training. Dr. Wohlers served as Clinical Service Chief of the Eating Disorders Unit at the Benjamin Rush Center in Syracuse from 1984 to 1994, and as Director of the Eating Disorders Program at Benjamin Rush Center from1994 to1998. He is the Clinical Director for Centre Syracuse, a partial hospital program for the treatment of eating disorders. Office locations: Syracuse/Eastwood E-mail: JWohlers@phcny.com

Clinical Staff

Jeanette S. Angeloro, C.S.W.-R, is a certified social worker with over 25 years of clinical experience working with adults in individual, couple and group therapy, more recently, her special interests have included use of short term psychodynamic interventions as well as dialectical behavior therapy; she has been intensely trained in both these areas. She also works at St. Joseph's Hospital Mental Health Services in both a clinical and management capacity, which includes staff training and supervision as well as coordination of student training program.
Office location: Syracuse/Eastwood

Debbie S. Bates, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist, who has over ten years of experience treating and evaluating adults and adolescents with a broad range of mental health problems. She is especially interested in the treatment of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, weight problems, stress reactions, and addictions, and emphasizes brief therapy models when appropriate. Dr. Bates is also certified in the treatment of substance use disorders.
Office location: SyracuseDowntown

Jodi Benjaminson, LCSW-R, is a licensed clinical social worker working with adults, teens, couples and families. Her expertise is dealing with difficult teenagers and their families. She treats Bipolar Disorder, depression, anxiety, phobias, interpersonal communication, self-esteem issues, work/school difficulties, parent/child conflicts, gay/lesbian issues, life skills/coaching, aging, and spirituality.
Office location: Liverpool/North

Jacqueline C. Berry, LCSW-R,is a board certified diplomate in clinical social work. In addition to having maintained a private practice for more than 24 years, she is an adjunct faculty member in the Graduate School of Social Work at Syracuse University where she has taught for 17 years. Her therapy interests include working with adults, adolescents, and families, with a special interest in working with couples experiencing difficulties in relationships, stress, anxiety, and depression.
Office location: Syracuse/Downtown

Janet B. Cerella, LCSW-R, has over 14 years of experience as a clinical social worker and psychotherapist in outpatient mental health and child guidance centers. She works with adults and children with a wide range of presenting problems, including depression, anxiety, relationship and workplace issues. Ms. Cerella received her M.S.W. from Smith College School for Social Work. She has published articles in professional journals and served as clinical instructor in social work at Boston College.
Office location: Syracuse/Eastwood

Kathleen Cerro, LCSW-R, is a certified social worker that specializes in working with anxiety, depression, couples therapy, infertility, loss and grief, compulsive gambling and workplace issues.
Office locations: Syracuse/Eastwood, Syracuse/Downtown

Antonietta Chairmonte, LCSW-R, is a certified clinical social worker with over 7 years experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, families, and groups. She has expertise in treating depression, anxiety, and trauma related issues. She has extensive experience working with adult survivors of abuse, particularly those with concurrent mental health issues. She also has expertise in working with individuals on ways to have healthier relationships. She has extensive experience in the field of domestic violence. As the former coordinator of the domestic violence program at Arise's outpatient mental health clinic, she often collaborated with Vera House and is a member of the domestic violence coalition.
Office locations: Syracuse/Eastwood, Syracuse/Downtown

Pamela J. Coffey, LCSW-R, is a certified clinical social worker who received her MSW from Syracuse University in 1992. Ms. Coffey's background includes experience in eating disorders, women's issues and childhood sexual abuse. Ms. Coffey provides psychotherapy for adolescents, adults, couples and families. Ms. Bates is the Assistant Clinical Director for Centre Syracuse, a partial hospital program for the treatment of eating disorders.
Office locations: Syracuse/Eastwood

Danielle Cornia, Psy.D., is a Primary Therapist with Centre Syracuse. Her outpatient work at PHC is with adolescents and adults and she specializes in treatment of patients with eating disorders. Dr. Cornia runs a weekly support group for those with eating disorders.
Office locations: Syracuse/Eastwood

Karen Fernandez-Cosgrove, M.A., is the Marriage and Family Therapist at Centre Syracuse. Her outpatient work at PHC includes marital and family therapy with a specialty in the treatment of eating disorders.
Office locations: Syracuse/Eastwood

Judith J. Crosley, LCSW-R, has been a psychotherapist for over twenty years. Ms. Crosley received her M.S.W. from Smith College School of Social Work, and is a certified Clinical Social Worker. She provides psychotherapy for all ages, and has a particular interest in working with children over six years of age and adolescents. She is well known in the community for her parenting skills training groups, as well as for her workshops on intrafamilial communication. Ms. Crosley is trained in the use of EMDR and short-term dynamic psychotherapy.
Office locations: Syracuse/Downtown

Deborah Di Niro, Ph.D., has experience with individuals, families, and groups, and enjoys work with children as young as 7 as well as the geriatric population. Special treatment areas include mediation for split/blended families, bereavement, coping with serious illness, affective and adjustment disorders, eating disorders, and special psychoeducational consultations. Her primary theoretical modality is cognitive behavioral clinical psychology.
Office locations: Syracuse/Eastwood, Syracuse/Downtown

Roger Di Pietro, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist who works with individuals, couples, and families. He has special interest in dealing with depression, stress, anxiety, marital and relationship difficulties, mood and personality disorders, obsessive/compulsive disorder and behavioral and adjustment problems.
Office location: Liverpool/North

James Dodd, LCSW-R, is a certified social worker with over thirteen years of clinical experience and a former employee of St. Joseph's Hospital where he worked in both the inpatient and outpatient psychiatric programs. He has experience treating sexual abuse problems having led therapy groups for both survivors and perpetrators of sexual abuse. He works with adults with a wide range of presenting problems including mood and personality disorders, grief and loss, delusional disorders and he has had a special interest in the treatment of marital problems and divorce recovery.
Office locations: Syracuse/Downtown, Liverpool/North, Syracuse/Eastwood

Douglas Dufore, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the diagnoses and treatment of children from birth to school age up to ten years. Dr. Dufore completed the Irving Harris Training Program in child development and infant mental health at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He is currently employed part time at the Special Preschool Interaction for Children's Education at the Elmcrest Children's Center. Dr. Dufore treats children and their families with individual, dyadic, or family therapy, and specializes in working with infants, toddler, kindergarten, and school age children.
Office location: Liverpool/North

David Friedman, Ph.D.*, is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience in the treatment of severe mental illness and personality disorders. He is interested in working with adults with depression, anxiety and relationship issues and has been exploring the use of Eastern techniques (e.g., meditation) and 12-Step approaches in traditional psychotherapy. His training includes the study of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and EMDR.
Office location: Syracuse/Eastwood

Dale Fuller, LCSW-R*, is a clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, and families through a variety of treatment modalities including individual, group, and family therapy. In addition to his work at P.H.C., Mr. Fuller is on the staff of St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center in the Children and Youth Mental Health Outpatient Service, where he provides clinical supervision and conducts psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and families.
Office location: Liverpool/North

Tanya Gesek, Ph.D., is a Ph.D. level school psychologist who works with school age children and adolescents and their families. She specializes in working with children with externalizing behavior disorders. Dr.Gesek has experience in psychological evaluations as well as individual and family therapy.
Office locations: Syracuse/Downtown, Baldwinsville/Radisson

Judi Gibson, LCSW-R, is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of young children, adolescents, and couples. She has fifteen years of training and experience working with families with severe mental health issues with a particular interest in developing positive problem-solving communication techniques.
Office location: Syracuse/Downtown

Nancy Goodman, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist specializing in work with children, adolescents and families. She provides evaluations for emotional and learning problems, as well as child, adolescent, and family therapy. Dr. Goodman holds an adjunct faculty position at Syracuse University.
Office location: Syracuse/Downtown

Lenore L. Griffiths, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist with over seven years of professional clinical experience. She has practiced in the Syracuse, NY area since completing her academic and professional training. Dr. Griffiths works in psychotherapy primarily with adults and adolescents, although her experience includes working with children and families as well. Dr. Griffiths works with people presenting with a variety of mental health problems, and has particular interest in the areas of mood disorders and adjustment issues.
Office location: Liverpool/North

Brenda Hawkins, Ed.D., is a licensed psychologist working with adults and elderly. Her expertise is dealing with anxiety, phobias, stress management, relaxation training, trauma, grief and loss, mid-life issues, retirement transitions, abuse survivor recover and codependency issues.
Office locations: Liverpool/North, Baldwinsville/Radisson

Judy Hayman, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist. Dr. Hayman completed a one-year fellowship program in Rehabilitation Medicine and Neuropsychology at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. She has experience working with a variety of populations and treatment modalities. Dr. Hayman works with adults in the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and stress management. Dr. Hayman specializes in neuropsychological assessment and treatment of adults with traumatic or acquired brain injury. She also provides psychological evaluation of adults assessing emotional and cognitive function, diagnosis of attentional disorders, and presurgical evaluations for adults considering bypass surgery. She has experience with geriatric populations. Dr. Hayman holds a Medical Staff appointment at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare and at Rome Hospital and provides consultation to their inpatient Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation units. She has a voluntary faculty appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Upstate Medical University.
Office locations: Liverpool/North, Baldwinsville/Radisson, Syracuse/Downtown,

Arnold Hook, LCSW-R, is a certified social worker with over ten years of experience in helping children, adolescents and adults. He uses individual, family, marital and group therapies incorporating a variety of approaches. Mr. Hook will see people for many issues including depression, anxiety, and marital and behavioral problems.
Office locations: Syracuse/Downtown, Liverpool/North

William Licurse, LCSW-R*, is a certified social worker who works with individuals with depression, anxiety, or marital problems. He also works with individuals with obsessive compulsive disorder problems and the emotional issues related to physical health problems.
Office location: Syracuse/Downtown

Toni McCormick, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist who provides individual, couples, and family therapy. She has extensive expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of children and adolescents, and in the assessment and treatment of ADD/ADHD. Other areas of interest and expertise are eating disorders, trauma, and women's issues. Dr. McCormick is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology at Syracuse University.
Office locations: Syracuse/Eastwood

Lisa McDermott, LCSW-R, is a certified social worker specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults and families through a variety of treatment modalities including individual and family therapy. Ms. McDermott received her Masters Degree from Syracuse University and has worked in various setting including an outpatient substance abuse treatment center, a school setting, and an outpatient mental health agency. She is especially interested in the treatment of depression, anxiety, substance abuse and relationship issues.
Office locations: Syracuse/Eastwood, Liverpool/North

Fay Meling, LCSW-R, is a certified social worker with over ten years clinical experience working with adults with a wide range of mental health problems, including depression, anxiety and relationship issues. She has experience providing individual, group, and couples therapy. She has expertise in forensic issues and obesity.
Office locations: Liverpool/North, Baldwinsville/Radisson

Barbara Meyer, LCSW-R, has extensive experience working with individuals ranging in age from adolescents through later adulthood with mood disorders, personality disorders, psychosis/delusional disorders, bipolar disorder, obsessive/compulsive disorder, substance abuse and chemical dependency, and sexual identity disorders. She has experience working with families, marriages, and same sex relationships; bereavement issues such as infertility and other health losses; and traditional losses due to death or divorce.
Office locations: Liverpool/North, Baldwinsville/Radisson

Marilyn Murphy, Ph.D.*, is a clinical psychologist with expertise in the psychotherapy of adults.Her special interests include the treatment of depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, sexual abuse, and sleep disorders as well as relationship problems and women's issues. Dr. Murphy works with individuals and couples.
Office location: Syracuse/Downtown

Joan Marie Myers, LCSW-R, received her MSW from Catholic University in 1984. She has extensive clinical and supervisory experience with both mental health and substance abuse populations. Ms. Myers areas of expertise include the treatment of depression, anxiety and trauma with special emphasis on adolescents and children. She is also on the staff of the Syracuse Rape Crisis Center.
Office location: Liverpool/North

Gail Oswald, Psy.D., has worked for over 25 years with individuals, couples, and families. She completed advanced training in health psychology and specialized in treating patients in cardiac rehabilitation. She combines cognitive, behavioral, stress management, psychodynamic, and gestalt techniques in her therapy with adults. She deals with anxiety, depression, pain management, trauma reactions, chronic or terminal illness, issues of aging and life transitions, complications of grief, and stress-related problems. She also does evaluations for medical procedures. She consults at Rosewood Heights Health Center, Rome Hospital, and Faxton Rehabilitation.
Office location: Syracuse/Downtown

Panayotis (Taki) Petrou, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of depression and anxiety, personality disorders, relationship conflicts, and chronic pain disorders. Originally from Greece, Dr. Petrou is sensitive to the special needs of immigrants and their families. He helped develop and the first counseling/educational program for male domestic violence in Cayuga County.
Office location: Liverpool/North

Kristen Rea, LCSW-R, is a certified social worker dealing with children, adolescents and families. She has experience with behavioral disorders, drug and alcohol addictions and eating disorders. Her wide range of therapeutic expertise includes foster care, residential treatment, inpatient, outpatient and day treatment.
Office location: Syracuse/Downtown


Mark Savad, LCSW-R, is a certified clinical social worker who provides therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. He works with individuals presenting with symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, substance abuse and chronic mental illness. Mr. Savad also works with parenting issues and relationship difficulties. He is especially interested in stress reduction and issues of spirituality.
Office location: Liverpool/North

Margaret Schultz, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist specializing in children with behavioral, emotional problems, ADHD, Asperger's Disorder, Autism. Provides parents with behavior modification techniques to help increase compliance and decrease inappropriate behaviors. Also social skills training for children and adolescents using play therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to treat children and adolescents with anxiety, depression and behavioral disorders.
Office locations: Syracuse/Downtown, Liverpool/North

Gussie Sorensen, LCSW-R, is a certified social worker and specializes in evaluation and treatment of disease related depression and anxiety. She provides psychoeducational seminars for groups, families and individuals relating to their cancer diagnosis and treatment. She also deals with issues of grief and loss. She is trained in the application of eye movement desensitization (EMD) and reprocessing with adults who are victims of trauma.
Office location: Syracuse/Eastwood

Pamela A. Spearman, Ph.D., is a psychologist who works with adults over the age of sixteen with problems of depression, sexual abuse, domestic violence, marital problems, adjustment disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, stress, vocational concerns, grief/loss, gay/lesbian/bisexual coming out issues, eating disorders, substance abuse recovery issues and relationship concerns. She also works with girls under the age of sixteen with eating disorders.
Office location: Syracuse/Downtown

Karl Sperber, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist providing psychotherapy and counseling as well as psychological assessment. He works with adults, families with a wide range of problems and life issues, helping them toward a more authentic and fulfilling life. He offers individual, couples, family and group therapy.
Office location: Syracuse/Eastwood

Carl Vonden Steinen, Psy.D.*, is a licensed clinical psychologist providing psychological services to clients of all ages who present with a broad range of problems and issues. He has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of children and adolescents, and in working with their families. Dr. Vonden Steinen is also on the staff of the child/adolescent inpatient unit at the Hutchings Psychiatric Center.
Office location: Syracuse/Downtown

Irene Stern, Ph.D.*, is a clinical psychologist who works with children of all ages ranging from toddlers to adolescents and provides treatment for a variety of problems including anxiety, depression, behavioral and adjustment problems, pervasive developmental disorders, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Her treatment modalities include play therapy, cognitive/behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, family therapy, and parent training. She is proficient in the French and German languages and works with children of different cultures. Dr. Stern is also employed by the Onondaga County Department of Mental Health Day Treatment Program for Children.
Office location: Syracuse/Downtown

Peggy Beadle Tatum, LCSW-R*, is a clinical social worker with over twenty-five years of experience. She provides psychotherapy for adults and families. She specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bereavement issues, chronic illness, parent-child problems, divorce, and gay/lesbian relationships.
Office location: Syracuse/Downtown

Lisa Thomas, R.D., is the Dietician for Centre Syracuse. Her outpatient work at PHC is with adolescents and adults and she specializes in the treatment of those diagnosed with eating disorders. Ms. Thomas has a research interest in the impact of nutrition on brain functioning and on human behavior.
Office location: Syracuse/Eastwood

Michael Thompson, Ph.D.*, is a clinical psychologist who provides consultation and psychological evaluation and assessment in a variety of settings including nursing homes and hospitals.
Office location: Syracuse/Downtown

Eleanor Young, Ph.D.*, has been a practicing psychologist for over twenty years. In addition to her work at P.H.C., she is currently on the adjunct staff at Onondaga Pastoral Counseling Center. Dr. Young provides therapy for individuals, couples, and families and has extensive experience with women's issues, depression, and sexual abuse.
Office locations: Syracuse/Eastwood

Philip Zeppetello, LCSW-R, is a certified clinical social worker who provides psychotherapy to adolescents and adults utilizing a cognitive/behavioral approach to change. He also works with couples and families to facilitate open communication and build stronger relationships. He has expertise in the areas of chemical dependency and addictions and does treatment and evaluation for DOT, DWI, and EAP clients. He has co-facilitated an Intensive Outpatient Program and has developed a Relapse Prevention Group for cocaine addicts.
Office locations: Syracuse/Eastwood, Liverpool/North

* Associated ICs