Clinical Staff Biographical and Specialty Information
Lois Beer Dunnavent is a Master's Level Licensed Counselor. She earned a BSS in Behavioral Science from Penn State University, an MS from Shippensburg University and a Certificate in Spiritual Guidance from the Guild for Spiritual Guidance. As an outpatient therapist for over 20 years, Lois prefers to work with adults, ages seventeen to eighty plus, for individual or couple therapy. Holistic in her approach, she uses body/mind/spirit awareness, mindfulness and imagery. Areas of interest include loss, bereavement, life transitions, depression, anxiety, relationship, existential and transpersonal issues. The work of Carl Jung, Murray Bowen and Roberto Assagioli has deeply influenced her. She has facilitated support groups and is presently teaching courses in experiential Spiritual Development.
Diane Edmond is a Masters Level Licensed Professional Counselor. She earned a BS in Psychology from Millersville University and a MS in Clinical Psychology also from Millersville University. She is a Masters Level Certified Addictions Counselor Diplomate. She has clinical experience working in a variety of settings including inpatient substance abuse, outpatient mental health, outpatient substance abuse, facilitating co-parenting seminars and the wraparound system. Diane has an eclectic approach with a strong emphasis on cognitive therapy and family systems. She has completed Level II EMDR training. She works with adults and children over the age of 8, and has done significant work with adolescents. Her areas of interest include depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, codependency, substance abuse, adult children of alcoholics and drug addicts, relationship issues, sexual abuse, gender issues, co-parenting and personality disorders.
Nancy Einsel is a Masters Level Licensed Professional Counselor. She is a Christian with a Bachelors in Education and a Masters in Counseling. Her credentials also include being a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider, and Level II EMDR Counselor. Nancy has been practicing for over 14 years and specializes in counseling with a Christian point of view, most specifically with couples and families, trauma counseling, and sex offender treatment and assessment for individuals ages 15 to adult.
Mary Jane Fox is a Masters Level Licensed Social Worker. She earned a BA in Behavioral Science from Messiah College and a MSW from Temple University. She has enjoyed working as a therapist in a mental health group practice for several years, maintaining a part-time practice while teaching and directing the undergraduate accredited social work program at Eastern Mennonite University in Virginia. Her approach to therapy is from a systems as well as a strength-based perspective. She uses a cognitive-behavioral, insight and problem solving orientation. Mary Jane believes in the ability of persons to create change in their lives in the context of a therapeutic relationship in an environment of safety and trust which she is committed to provide. Her areas of interest include grief work, mood disorders, job stress, survivors of abuse, sexual orientation issues, life stages and transitions and rebuilding injured relationships. She prefers to provide individual therapy to adults.
Jessica Hart is a Masters Level Licensed Psychologist. Her educational background includes Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Psychology. She has over 25 years clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and their families on adjustment issues (e.g., separation/divorce, moving, etc.), ADHD and behavioral problems, depression, anxiety, and stress management issues. Jessica uses play therapy with pre-school and young elementary age children. Her therapeutic strategies are tailored to fit the developmental age of the child, the needs of the family, or the client's individual needs. She works with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship or work problems, post-traumatic stress, and abuse issues. She uses cognitive-behavioral strategies, relaxation training, guided imagery, and psycho-educational techniques in working with clients. Jessica has completed Level II EMDR Certification and uses EMDR with adults and children.
Lynn Groff Loomis is a Masters Level Licensed Professional Counselor. She received a BS in Art Education in 1972 and a MEd in Rehabilitation Counseling in 1973 from Pennsylvania State University's Main Campus. Her earlier clinical experience was in community programs for at-risk adolescents. Later, she worked in community mental health programs in Dauphin and Cumberland Counties in a variety of positions that included Case Management Supervisor, Outpatient Therapist and Director of Outpatient Services. As a psychotherapist for over 28 years, including 15+ years in private practice, Lynn has developed a strong interest in and commitment to ongoing training in mind/body approaches, including trauma theory which utilizes recent research. These approaches include 20+ years experience and certification in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, training in Eye Movement Integration and Thought Field Therapy, and 7 years experience with EMDR in which she has Level II certification. She treats adults with long term mental health issues related to trauma, abuse and attachment, mood disorders, anxiety, patterns of codependency, sexual orientation, spiritual concerns, and life transitions. Lynn has a strong belief in focusing on the individual's needs and goals in the context of relationships, and the importance of the therapeutic process in accessing one's own internal resources.
Jill Marshall is a Masters Level Licensed Psychologist. She earned an undergraduate degree from Penn State and graduated with a MS in Clinical Psychology from Millersville University. She works primarily with teens and women ages 13 and up dealing with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Jill's approach is mainly cognitive behavioral and strength based.
Deborah Bauer holds a Master’s degree on Social Work (M.S.W.) from Temple University and a Clinical License of Social Work from the state of Pennsylvania. Her special interest is in assisting children, adolescents, and their families with a variety of behavioral, social and emotional problems. These problems may include depression, anxiety, sexual or physical trauma, post-traumatic stress, parent/child relationship issues and self-esteem. Additionally, she works with adult survivors or childhood sexual assault/abuse. For the last 20 years Debbie has worked in a variety of settings as an educator and psychotherapist. She utilizes an eclectic therapeutic style to meet the needs of her clients. She has attended numerous training seminars in play therapy and recognizes its values, especially with traumatized children. Debbie is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the Association for Play Therapists and Critical Incident Stress Management Team.
Maria Stoner is a Masters Level Licensed Professional Counselor. She earned a MS degree in Clinical Psychology from Millersville University and is a Doctoral Candidate in Walden's University's Clinical Psychology Program. She has specialized experience in substance abuse issues, neuropsychological testing, bereavement counseling, sports psychology, and family and group therapy. Maria works with all ages and a variety of disorders on an individual, couples, and families basis and especially enjoys working with children and adults with ADHD, as well as parent education and training. She believes therapy should be tailored to the needs of clients and is comfortable working with a variety of therapeutic techniques. Overall, Maria would describe her theoretical orientation as humanistic existential.
Kendra Trufanhestock is a Masters Level Licensed Social Worker with a warm, open, honest, client-directed style drawing from elements of insight-oriented, Gestalt, and mind/body work. She enjoys working with individuals and couples ranging from older teens to late adulthood. Kendra earned a BS in psychology from Messiah College and a MSW from Temple University, followed by passage of her license exam. Kendra joined New Passages in 2006 after 11 years of clinical experience including Rape Crisis/Domestic Violence Services, abnormal psychology services through Edgewater's partial hospitalization program, and five years as therapist at Dickinson College's Counseling Center. Kendra has worked successfully with clients presenting with a wide range of struggles including depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, family of origin issues, GLBT issues, women's issues, grief/loss, relationship issues, and survivors of childhood abuse.
Barbara Turk is a Doctoral Level Licensed Professional Counselor. She earned a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She has specific clinical expertise working with children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD, women's issues, parenting, "parenting the adult child," midlife issues, life trauma, grief/loss, life transitions, weight problems, and gastric evaluations. Barbara serves elementary school through adult (but not geriatric) populations, with adolescent and young adult females being her favorite population. Her clinical orientation is cognitive-behavioral, but from a mind-body perspective. She uses nondirective play therapy with kids and uses Level II EMDR for phobias, traumas, etc. Barbara's immediate goals are to obtain additional training in working with people who have anxiety and chronic pain, and to resume her love of writing.
Shannon Weise is a Master's Level Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Fine Art in Photographic Illustration from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from Temple University. In addition, Shannon has trained in cognitive therapy at the Beck Institute. She has clinical experience working in a variety of settings from partial hospitalization to intensive outpatient with chronic mental illness and eating disorders, and inpatient hospitalization programs. She provides a multitude of group therapies on anxiety, mood disorders, and drug and alcohol related issues. Her theoretical style is eclectic in nature with a strong cognitive behavioral approach. She prefers working with adolescents through adults. Shannon's areas of interest include working with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and relationship issues.