Karen Kleiman, MSW, LCSW
FOUNDING DIRECTOR
Karen Kleiman is well known as an international expert on postpartum depression and anxiety and advocate for perinatal women and their families. Her work has been featured worldwide, and she is considered a pioneer in the field of maternal mental…Read Full Bio
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Marcie Weiner, PsyD
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Dr. Marcie Weiner, is our senior perinatal psychologist with over 35 years of clinical experience. She is a lifelong resident of Philadelphia, received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and earned her doctorate in Psychology from Hahnemann University. Dr. Weiner has served... Read Full Bio
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Ashlee Adams,
MSW, LCSW
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL AND COUNSELING SERVICES
Ashlee is the Director of Clinical and Counseling Services and a therapist at The PPSC. She oversees the clinical staff at The PPSC as well as programming for The KKTC. Ashlee has been passionate about working with infants and their parents for as long as she can remember.... Read Full Bio
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Spencer Brown Psy.D, LPC
Dr. Brown has a passion for working with women from marginalized backgrounds and seeks to help women raise their voices, obtain the care they deserve and advocate for their own wellness… Read Full Bio
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Elizabeth Chakravarty, LSW
Elizabeth is a Licensed Social Worker in Pennsylvania. She earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Widener University and received her undergraduate degree from Villanova University. She has worked specifically with mothers in their perinatal period… Read Full Bio
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Mike DeAngelo, PsyD.
DOCTORAL/POST-DOCTORAL SUPERVISOR
Dr. Mike is a licensed clinical psychologist affiliated with The Postpartum Stress Center for nearly 10 years. Dr. Mike earned his doctorate at La Salle University with a research interest in perinatal mood and anxiety concerns... Read Full Bio
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Liz Goldman, MD
CONSULTING PSYCHIATRIST
Liz Goldman, M.D., a board certified psychiatrist specializing in women’s mental health care, is the consulting psychiatrist for The Postpartum Stress Center. She works in very close collaboration with the Center’s staff to maximize individualized patient care and to…Read Full Bio
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Carlyne Graham, MSW, LCSW
Carlyne Graham is a licensed Psychotherapist passionate about providing care and treatment to women and mothers. Carlyne served in the United States Army Reserves while earning her Criminal Justice and Sociology degree from Lane College. She later earned her master's degree in social work and Master of Jurisprudence with a concentration in child and family law... Read Full Bio
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Linda Hayes-Cooper
PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
PARENT & INFANT BONDING EXPERT
Linda specializes in the social-emotional & mental well-being of parents and their infants from pregnancy through to 3 years of age. Her passion in this field began over 32 years ago whilst working as a Midwife & Lactation Consultant... Read Full Bio
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Samantha Hunsicker, LCSW, M.Ed. CD(DONA)
Samantha is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in perinatal mental health and wellness. She earned her Dual Master's Degrees in Social Work and Human Sexuality Education from Widener University… Read Full Bio
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Wendy Lias,
MSS, LCSW
Wendy is a therapist with a dedication to making the journey into parenthood less solitary. Wendy holds a graduate degree in social work from Case Western Reserve University. Firmly believing that learning does not culminate in graduation… Read Full Bio
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Melissa Patti,
MSW, LCSW
Melissa is a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania who specializes in perinatal and community health. Melissa’s passion for supporting mothers and families with young children started when she was working as a home visiting family therapist in Philadelphia…
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Alexa Rodriguez, MSW, LCSW
Alexa Rodriguez joins the Postpartum Stress Center as a licensed clinical social worker. She received her Masters in Social Work at Kutztown University. She continues to use the family-in-environment perspective... Read Full Bio
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Noah Suzuki,
MEd, LPC
Noah is a psychotherapist with specialized training in Holding Therapy for perinatal distress and exposure-based treatments for anxiety disorders, specifically posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and social anxiety disorder. Noah holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology…Read Full Bio
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Jennifer Rohr Swetkowski, PsyD.
Jennifer Rohr Swetkowski is a clinical psychologist and received her doctorate from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Duke University, a Master of Public Health degree… Read Full Bio
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Christina Van Patter, MSW, LCSW
Christina Van Patter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She earned her Master’s Degree of Social Work from The University of Pittsburgh and holds a bachelor’s degree from Messiah University. Throughout her professional journey,… Read Full Bio
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Gerri Wismer, RN
Gerri Wismer, RN is a nationally certified bereavement facilitator specializing in pregnancy loss, early infant death and unexpected outcomes. Gerri helped to develop the Perinatal…Read Full Bio
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Melanie Kleiman Spera, MA, CCC-SLP
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
Melanie Kleiman Spera, MA CCC-SLP, holds a Masters in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and has made the professional leap into the world of maternal mental health due to her passion for this population…
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Marie Pendergast
OFFICE MANAGER
Marie anchors The Postpartum Stress Center with years of administrative and business management experience. She is responsible for all aspects of operations including our professional training programs…
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David Luk
TRAINING OPERATIONS, PARTNER
David is responsible for driving the Karen Kleiman Training Center's strategy, commercial activities, operations, and e-learning product development…
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