 Thomas Bortner, Psy.D. tbortner@mathomhousecare.com
Dr. Bortner began his work with Edison Court, Inc. in 2006 as an extern at Mathom House. His doctoral dissertation was based on the Mathom House population, focusing on the relationship
between childhood sexual victimization and sexual offending. He returned to ECI in 2007 as a clinical therapist at Mathom House where he is currently completing his postdoctoral fellowship.
Dr. Bortner earned a Doctorate of Psychology from LaSalle University; he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Arcadia University and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from
LaSalle University. He also provides individual and group therapy to outpatient clients. Dr. Bortner is trained in Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and
Reprocessing (EMDR).
 Laurie Bosak, M.A. lbosak@mathomhousecare.com
Ms. Bosak began working with Edison Court, Inc. as a clinical therapist at Mathom House in October of 2008. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University and a Master
of Arts in Community Counseling from the College of New Jersey. Ms. Bosak is a National Certified Counselor and is currently pursuing state licensure in counseling. Her professional areas
of interest include the physiological responses to trauma and corresponding strategies, the mind-body connection in healing, as well as mindfulness and energy-based interventions in treatment.
Ms. Bosak has provided therapy to college students, assisted community efforts in the Dominican Repubic, and offered her services in a variety of volunteer capacities.
 Lisa Bradley, M.A. lbradley@mathomhousecare.com
Ms. Bradley began working with Edison Court, Inc. as a clinical therapist at Mathom House in June of 2008. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Sociology from LaSalle University
and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology with a certification in School Counseling from Holy Family University. Ms. Bradley is currently pursuing National Counselor Certification.
In addition, she is working in collaboration with colleagues in the development and implementation of new course curricula incorporating sexuality education and counseling the gay, lesbian,
bisexual, and transgender population in the graduate psychology program at Holy Family University.
 Jonathan Roberds, Psy.D. jroberds@mathomhousecare.com
Dr. Roberds is a Licensed Psychologist and Certified School Psychologist with degrees earned from Muhlenberg College, Immaculata College, and most recently La Salle University. At ECI, he
began his work at Mathom House within the Mirkwood outpatient/ inpatient program in 2001 on a part-time basis; he became a full-time member of the clinical team in 2005. Dr. Roberds became
the Clinical Director of Edison Court, Inc. in 2007. His work with children within multiple contexts has included psychoeducational assessment, psychological assessment, individual therapy,
group therapy, classroom psychoeducation, and program development.
 Meg Sellers, M.Ed. msellers@mathomhousecare.com
Ms. Sellers began working as a clinical therapist with Mathom House in 1996. She received a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology from Temple University. Ms. Sellers has more than
25 years of experience in the counseling field working with a variety of clients, focusing on trauma victims of all ages. She has extensively used Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
(EMDR) since 2000; she has incorporated its use into her private practice work and her work with offenders at Mathom House.
 Robert Yochum, M.S.W., L.S.W. ryochum@ravenhillservices.com
Mr. Yochum is a licensed social worker; he has been working with mandated clients in Bucks County since 1996. Mr. Yochum received a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Psychology from St.
Joseph’s University; he obtained a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Marywood University. He has worked with a variety of clientele on an inpatient and outpatient basis in various capacities.
Mr. Yochum has facilitated adult anger management, domestic violence and sex offender adult groups, provided counseling to juvenile offenders and their families, victims, and at risk youth.
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 Jennifer Erb Caramenico, M.A., L.P.C. jcaramenico@mathomhousecare.com
Ms. Caramenico is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She began her work with the company as a graduate intern in 2003; she has been a clinical therapist working in various capacities for ECI
since 2005. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Temple University and a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling Psychology from LaSalle University. She began
her career in 1999 working as a victim advocate with Bucks County Juvenile Probation; in 2001 she became a Juvenile Probation Officer working with victims of sexual abuse and their families.
Currently, her professional efforts focus on working with the mandated client, victims of crime and families in inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as providing training and education
to professionals . In 2008, she was given the responsibility of Project Coordinator for ECI. She was the Curriculum and Programming Coordinator for the ECI “Healing Families” Conference in
2008. In addition, she has been an adjunct instructor of Criminal Justice at Temple University since 2006.
 Kristin DeForest, M.A., L.P.C. kdeforest@mathomhousecare.com
Ms. DeForest is a Licensed Professional Counselor; she has been working with the juvenile sexual offenders population since 1998. She obtained a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from
Kutztown University and completed additional instruction at LaSalle University. Ms. DeForest began her career working with juvenile offender in foster care who received community-based counseling
services. She has facilitated group and individual counseling to both mandatory and voluntary clients. She has facilitated psychological and psychosexual assessments of children, adolescents,
and adults for the Court and Child Welfare Agencies. Ms. DeForest is trained in the use and interpretation of the ABEL Assessment for Sexual Interest and has been conducting assessment since
2005. She is a clinical member of ATSA.
 Jay Deppeler, M.Ed. jdeppeler@edisoncourt.com
Mr. Deppeler has been completing Forensic Evaluation and facilitating individual and group sex-offense-specific treatment since 1999 in Bucks and surrounding counties. He has a Master's Degree
in Counseling and Human Services from Lehigh University. His areas of interest include Violence Risk and Threat Assessment, sex-offender evaluation and treatment, psychopathy and working with
the mandated client. He has provided training for the Bucks County Juvenile Probation Office, the Delaware Valley Coalition of Probation and Parole, and the Bucks County C&Y. Trainings
regard intimate partner violence, anger management, and sex offender supervision and treatment.
 Shawn Reid, M.Ed. sreid@mathomhousecare.com
Mr. Reid began working with Mathom House in 1997 as a youth counselor; since that time he has served as shift supervisor at Mathom House, case manager with Ravenhill Psychological Services,
and case management supervisor. Mr. Reid has been a clinical therapist at Mathom House since 2007. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Temple University and a Master of Education from West
Chester University. Mr. Reid provides individual and group therapy to at-risk youth and adult court mandated clients.
 Jennifer Rudy, M.A. jrudy@mathomhousecare.com
Ms. Rudy began working with Edison Court, Inc. in 2006 as a youth counselor at Mathom House; she became a clinical therapist in 2008 where she later transitioned to family therapist. Ms. Rudy
received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from James Madison University and a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy from
LaSalle University. Her graduate training involved the utilizing a family systemic approach to explore addiction with the Drug and Alcohol client population. In treatment, Ms. Rudy works
from a structural perspective to establish boundaries within families and a Bowenian perspective to identify and explore generational patterns that contribute to the family system.
 Christopher Walter, M.A., L.P.C. cwalter@mathomhousecare.com
Mr. Walter is a Licenced Professional Counselor. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in 1989 from Penn State University and a Master of Arts degree in Community Counseling
from Arcadia University in 2001. Mr. Walter began working with Mathom House in 1989; in that time he has held the various positions of youth counselor, staff supervisor and biofeedback
technician. Currently, Mr. Walter is a clinical therapist and Penile Plethysmograph Technician at Mathom House. He oversees the development and implementation of arousal reconditioning
procedures and the ongoing Psychosexual Dynamics Group module. He has previously facilitated Anger Management and Social Skills groups at Mathom House. Mr. Walter is involved in staff training
and curriculum development. He has also facilitated individual and couples therapy for mandated and non-mandated clients. His is currently pursuing a doctoral level certificate in Transpersonal
Psychology.
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