Center for Hope and Health: a mental health private practice

Our primary mission is to empower our clients to take control of challenging/ difficult areas in their lives through the use of skill-based, present-focused, goal-oriented, and scientifically-proven treatments.

Maddie Pristera, M.S. Maddie Pristera is currently a second-year doctoral student in the clinical psychology (PsyD) program at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). Previously, she received her MS in experimental psychology and BS in psychology with a Spanish minor from Saint Joseph’s University (SJU). Her research and clinical interests include working with individuals…

Rethinking Resolutions: Why Your New Year’s Resolution Shouldn’t Be About Weight Loss

Written by Dr. Paulina Syracuse, Post Doctoral Fellow As the holiday season wraps up, it’s time to welcome the New Year! Beyond the cheesy hats and noisy party favors, there’s one thing you know comes with the New Year: resolutions! And what’s one of the most popular resolutions year after year? If you guessed something… […]

Managing Thanksgiving: A Practical Guide for Recovery

Written by Amanda Turco, LPC Thanksgiving can be a wonderful day spending time with loved ones, taking time off work, making gratitude lists, and eating beloved comfort foods. It can also offer a plethora of challenges for people who are in eating disorder recovery. Shifts in routine, a day-long focus on different foods than you… […]

Breaking the Cycle: Empowering Parents to Tackle Childhood Anxiety and OCD with SPACE Treatment

Written by Amanda Turco, LPC Childhood anxiety and OCD are more prevalent than many realize. According to recent studies, approximately 7.1% of children aged 3-17 years in the United States have diagnosed anxiety, while 1-3% are affected by OCD (CDC). These conditions can be overwhelming for children, as they struggle to understand and manage their… […]

Managing your eating disorder recovery as an athlete

Written by Dr. Alyssa Hertz Close your eyes and picture an athlete. What comes to mind? If you pictured a person with a nearly perfect physique, you are not alone. Keeping that image in your mind, how do you think those athletes achieved their “athletic figure?” If you said through rigorous training, exercise, and a… […]

Breaking the Period Taboo: Navigating Hormones, Mental Health, and Self-Compassion

Written by Dr. Julie Thompson Let’s talk periods. My clients are mostly teen girls and young women, so this topic comes up quite a lot. Not only is it helpful to explore connections between menstrual cycles, hormones, and mental health, it also breaks down the taboo some may feel comes with discussing their monthly guest.… […]

How to Schedule an Appointment

To make an appointment for a comprehensive mental-health assessment, please call CHH at 866-739-3083

main office location

63 West Lancaster Avenue
Suite 05
Ardmore, PA 19003

Toll Free: 866-739-3083

Local: 610-645-5311

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