Child, Adolescents, & Family Services
Children, Adolescents & Family Services at CFR
The Child, Adolescent &, Family Services (CAFS) program offers child and adolescent psychiatry, individual counseling for children and adolescents, play therapy for younger children, and family therapy for entire family systems.
Why CAFS at CFR?
At CFR, we believe lasting change comes from supporting children, adolescents, and their caregivers. Our clinicians are trained to provide additional support in emotion regulation, coping skills building, and communication skill building for the children and adolescents and their families as a whole. Therapists will incorporate interventions using art and play to give children another way of communicating their thoughts and feelings. They will then support caregivers and other family members to support the child/adolescent and help them build self-regulation tools.
Our services include individual therapy, family therapy, play therapy, psychiatric medication treatment, evaluation, and referrals.
If your school or organization could benefit from CAFS, please complete the contact form via the link below.
Services
CAFS at CFR offers the following services:
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: Psychiatrists meet with children, adolescents, and families to complete assessments, make treatment recommendations, and provide follow-up clinical services.
- Play Therapy: Clinicians meet with children and speak in the “language” of children – play and creative expression – to help them in ways appropriate to their level of development.
- Individual Therapy: Clinicians meet with adolescent clients to help them build autonomy, regulate emotions, and develop social skills.
- Family Therapy: Clinicians meet with families and caregivers to help them improve communication and build healthy relationships with their children.
- Collaboration: Clinicians collaborate with systems that are significant in the lives of children and adolescents—their schools, health care and mental health care systems, faith communities, and others.
If you have questions about CAFS, please contact Priscilla Singleton, LCSW, LMFT, via email at psingleton@councilforrelationships.org or by phone at 215-382-6680 ext.7045.
Priscilla Singleton, MSW, LMFT, LCSW
Director of Child, Adolescent, & Family Services
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Meet Our Staff
Kenneth W. Covelman, PhD
Kenneth W. Covelman, PhD
Dr. Covelman is a licensed clinical psychologist who maintains a diverse practice in individual, couples and family therapy. He has special interest and training in working with stepfamilies, families and couples dealing with chronic illness, and families with child-focused problems. He uses a family systems orientation in his therapy. Fee: $$$$ More information about fees can...
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Ingeborg K. Damstra, MD
Ingeborg K. Damstra, MD
Dr. Damstra is board certified in both Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and she sees child, adolescent, and adult patients. Much of her practice focus is on anxiety and mood disorders in both children and adults and on ADHD and development disorders in children. Dr. Damstra offers psychiatric evaluation of children and adults,...
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Kelly Davis, Esq., LSW
Kelly Davis, Esq., LSW
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Maura Dunfey, DO
Maura Dunfey, DO
Dr. Maura Dunfey is board certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and has an additional certification as a Child and Family Therapist. Dr. Dunfey provides comprehensive evaluations of children, adolescents, and adults. She works collaboratively with individuals, families, pediatricians, and other therapists. She specializes in treating patients with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, eating...
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Nina Fortuna, LMFT
Nina Fortuna, LMFT
Nina Fortuna, LMFT, is a licensed relational therapist working with individuals, couples, and families to support their therapeutic goals. Nina is an EMDR-certified therapist. Nina has an innate curiosity for the life experiences of those she works with. Together with Nina, you will explore the parts of yourself that feel separate or different from how...
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Lisa Handler, PhD, LMFT
Lisa Handler, PhD, LMFT
Lisa works with individuals and couples of all ages who are experiencing challenges in their lives and/or relationships. She enjoys working with a diverse group of clients and welcomes those who are: challenged or stuck in familial or intimate relationships; exploring their relationship to work (especially academia); experiencing anxiety and/or depression; working through young adulthood;...
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Ray-Ling Hou, MSN, MFT, ...
Ray-Ling Hou, MSN, MFT, LMFT
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Allen-Michael Lewis, LMF...
Allen-Michael Lewis, LMFT, MS, AS
Allen Lewis, LMFT, AS is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and AAMFT Approved Clinical Supervisor providing tele-therapy services to clients in PA, NJ, DE, FL, and NY. Allen is collaborative in working with his clients toward the change they would like to see in themselves, their relationships, and their communities. He is a systemic-oriented...
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Virginia Mittnacht, LCSW
Virginia Mittnacht, LCSW
Virginia Mittnacht is a licensed clinical social worker living in Philadelphia. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults who are impacted by mental, emotional, and/or behavioral health challenges. Ms. Mittnacht believes that building a strong and honest relationship with her clients stems from genuine, positive, and sustained growth. She thoughtfully works to...
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Patty Peach, LMFT
Patty Peach, LMFT
Ms. Peach has been practicing as a therapist for more than 30 years, working with individuals, couples, families, and children. Her areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, life cycle/developmental issues, relational distress/conflict, child and adolescent behavior problems, personal/spiritual growth, and gender issues. Patty believes that life is about exploring, building, and...
Specialty Areas: Depression and Anxiety, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues
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Florda Priftanji, LMFT
Florda Priftanji, LMFT
Whether you are working to smooth life transitions or build emotional stability, therapy is a resource that can offer guidance. Florda is an integrative therapist that empowers individuals to gain self-acceptance, independence, and courage to overcome challenges. Florda emphasizes the importance of learning effective communication skills to create and maintain healthy relationships. She aims to...
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Matthew CP Purinton, LCSW
Matthew CP Purinton, LCSW
Mr. Purinton practices individual, couple and family therapy as a social worker. His experience and areas of interest include depression, anxiety, children who have lost a loved one, and palliative care as a model of medicine to improve quality of life. Mr. Purinton is especially passionate about working with adults and children who are dealing with pain...
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Laurel Roe, MS CHR, LMFT
Laurel Roe, MS CHR, LMFT
Laurel Roe understands we sometimes need help navigating life’s many challenges. Using a collaborative and relaxed style, she helps clients identify and utilize their strengths to move toward the goals they have for their lives. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, she incorporates humor, mindfulness-based practices, and experiential techniques, as appropriate, to help clients better understand...
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Jamie Rose, MAC, LMFT
Jamie Rose, MAC, LMFT
Jamie Rose is a dedicated professional specializing in systemic and integrative counseling for individuals, couples, and families. With a master’s degree in Biblical Counseling and postgraduate expertise in Marriage and Family therapy, she skillfully combines a faith perspective with an inclusive approach for non-religious clients. In the counseling room, Jamie collaborates with clients, drawing upon...
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Meghan Rydzewski, MFT
Meghan Rydzewski, MFT
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Esther Schlessinger-Mita...
Esther Schlessinger-Mita, PhD
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Priscilla Singleton, MSW...
Priscilla Singleton, MSW, LMFT, LCSW
Priscilla Singleton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a summa cum laude graduate of the Temple University Masters in Social Work program, a Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and an AAMFT approved supervisor. Ms. Singleton is trained in EMDR, Sandtray Therapy,...
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Margot Stein, LMFT
Margot Stein, LMFT
Margot Stein, LMFT completed the clergy track for post-graduate studies in marriage and family therapy. She is dedicated to helping individuals and families who are struggling with difference: autism, ADHD, behavior disorders, learning issues, non-traditional, nonbinary or gender queer orientation, artists, and others learning to listen to their inner calling. With warmth, compassion, and humor,...
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Tracey Tanenbaum, M.Ed, ...
Tracey Tanenbaum, M.Ed, LMFT, AS
The decision to seek therapy is a difficult one, whether you are facing challenges that have been with you for years or have more recently emerged. Ms. Tanenbaum will help you find practical solutions to life’s obstacles and a deeper understanding of the emotional blocks that have held you back. She offers you focus, warmth,...
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Bianca Williams, MFT
Bianca Williams, MFT
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