Who WE ARE
Deena Goldstein, LCSW,
is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in DBT. She received her Master’s in Social Work from Rutgers University in 2014 and is licensed to practice clinical social work in Pennsylvania and Delaware. She began her DBT training in 2014 and has been trained through Behavioral Tech and Treatment Implementation Collaborative. Deena also received intensive training in the DBT-Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE) protocol in 2016. Deena is proud to be a Board Certified DBT Clinician through the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification. She has experience providing DBT in both community mental health and private practice settings. She can be reached at 215-999-6756.
is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in DBT. She received her Master’s in Social Work from Rutgers University in 2014 and is licensed to practice clinical social work in Pennsylvania and Delaware. She began her DBT training in 2014 and has been trained through Behavioral Tech and Treatment Implementation Collaborative. Deena also received intensive training in the DBT-Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE) protocol in 2016. Deena is proud to be a Board Certified DBT Clinician through the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification. She has experience providing DBT in both community mental health and private practice settings. She can be reached at 215-999-6756.
Edie Mannion, LMFT,
is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked with families, couples and adults since 1982. Certified as a schema therapist (ST) in 2018, she has found ST to be a powerful tool for assisting adults in healing the undercurrents of their present and past emotional pain and relationship difficulties. Her intensive training in DBT with Marsha Linehan in 2002, mentalization therapy in 2012 and various models of couples and family therapy /psycho-education/consultation have also been her critical healing tools. Her work is informed by her years at Mental Health Partnerships (formerly the Mental Health Association of Southeastern PA). From 1985 to 2021 she helped develop family education services and training for service providers, about which she has authored/co-authored many journal articles and book chapters. She received her Master’s Degree in Family Therapy from Hahnemann University School of Allied Health Professions in 1982, with a specialty in contextual family therapy. She can be reached at 610-247-3529.
is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked with families, couples and adults since 1982. Certified as a schema therapist (ST) in 2018, she has found ST to be a powerful tool for assisting adults in healing the undercurrents of their present and past emotional pain and relationship difficulties. Her intensive training in DBT with Marsha Linehan in 2002, mentalization therapy in 2012 and various models of couples and family therapy /psycho-education/consultation have also been her critical healing tools. Her work is informed by her years at Mental Health Partnerships (formerly the Mental Health Association of Southeastern PA). From 1985 to 2021 she helped develop family education services and training for service providers, about which she has authored/co-authored many journal articles and book chapters. She received her Master’s Degree in Family Therapy from Hahnemann University School of Allied Health Professions in 1982, with a specialty in contextual family therapy. She can be reached at 610-247-3529.
Tracy Weant, LCSW,
is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience with individuals, couples, and groups. Tracy has maintained a private practice for 16 years. The primary focus of practice has been working with queer, nonbinary and trans-identified young adults and youth assisting them in exploring their gender identity and sexuality. Since attending DBT training with Marsha Linehan, Tracy has practiced DBT-informed individual therapy as well as full model DBT therapy. Tracy’s areas of clinical interest include; concerns faced by trans, queer, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming youth, trauma, PTSD, panic, anxiety, relationship struggles, depression and concerns specific to the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to the private practice setting, Tracy has worked in these varied clinical settings - drug and alcohol treatment, college counseling center, working with underserved populations, and treatment with at-risk youth. Tracy received her Master of Social Work from the Smith College School for Social Work in 2003. She can be reached at 267-973-8233.
is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience with individuals, couples, and groups. Tracy has maintained a private practice for 16 years. The primary focus of practice has been working with queer, nonbinary and trans-identified young adults and youth assisting them in exploring their gender identity and sexuality. Since attending DBT training with Marsha Linehan, Tracy has practiced DBT-informed individual therapy as well as full model DBT therapy. Tracy’s areas of clinical interest include; concerns faced by trans, queer, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming youth, trauma, PTSD, panic, anxiety, relationship struggles, depression and concerns specific to the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to the private practice setting, Tracy has worked in these varied clinical settings - drug and alcohol treatment, college counseling center, working with underserved populations, and treatment with at-risk youth. Tracy received her Master of Social Work from the Smith College School for Social Work in 2003. She can be reached at 267-973-8233.
Please note: Ameet's practice is full and he is not accepting new clients at this time.
Ameet Ravital, PhD,
is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of practice experience. He has been conducting individual and group DBT for over 12 years, and in the process has helped numerous people regain a sense of wholeness, meaning and fresh purpose in their lives. Besides DBT, he works with couples to help shift them from blame and conflict to intimate connection, with parents to help them reconnect and effectively guide their kids towards independence, and with individuals to help them live more authentic, expressive and courageous lives.
Ameet also provides integration support for individuals who are choosing to make careful use of sacred psychoactive medicines in the service of trauma healing and spiritual growth. He received his Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from Temple University in 1999.
Ameet Ravital, PhD,
is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of practice experience. He has been conducting individual and group DBT for over 12 years, and in the process has helped numerous people regain a sense of wholeness, meaning and fresh purpose in their lives. Besides DBT, he works with couples to help shift them from blame and conflict to intimate connection, with parents to help them reconnect and effectively guide their kids towards independence, and with individuals to help them live more authentic, expressive and courageous lives.
Ameet also provides integration support for individuals who are choosing to make careful use of sacred psychoactive medicines in the service of trauma healing and spiritual growth. He received his Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from Temple University in 1999.
Please note: Amy's practice is full and she is not accepting new clients at this time.
Amy Langsam, PsyD,
is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides individual and group therapy for older adolescents and adults. Amy has been practicing DBT since 2008, and has been intensively trained through Behavioral Tech. In addition to DBT, she is trained in cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) and incorporates mindfulness-based approaches with her clients. Amy specializes in treating individuals struggling with eating disorders, and those with difficulty managing emotional distress. Her clinical interests also include individuals coping with life transitions and relationship issues. She has gained her clinical experience working at the University Medical Center of Princeton’s Eating Disorder Unit, The Renfrew Center, and the Women’s Program at Princeton House Behavioral Health. Additionally, Amy is an adjunct faculty member at La Salle University. Amy received her Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from La Salle University in 2011.
Amy Langsam, PsyD,
is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides individual and group therapy for older adolescents and adults. Amy has been practicing DBT since 2008, and has been intensively trained through Behavioral Tech. In addition to DBT, she is trained in cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) and incorporates mindfulness-based approaches with her clients. Amy specializes in treating individuals struggling with eating disorders, and those with difficulty managing emotional distress. Her clinical interests also include individuals coping with life transitions and relationship issues. She has gained her clinical experience working at the University Medical Center of Princeton’s Eating Disorder Unit, The Renfrew Center, and the Women’s Program at Princeton House Behavioral Health. Additionally, Amy is an adjunct faculty member at La Salle University. Amy received her Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from La Salle University in 2011.
Please note: Sarah's practice is full and she is not accepting new clients at this time.
Sarah Rosenbaum, PhD, PLLC,
is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples and groups. She practices psychodynamic psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (both individual and group skills training), and draws on many other modalities to serve the needs of her clients. Sarah’s areas of clinical focus include healing relationship conflicts, overcoming trauma, realizing personal potential and increasing workplace effectiveness. She works with gender role conflicts, spiritual or inter-faith conflicts, and issues arising from systemic racism, discrimination, inequity and exclusion. Sarah also provides clinical supervision, organizational consultation, executive coaching, and customized trainings & workshops for a variety of clients. Sarah received her AB degree from Bryn Mawr College in 1985, and her Doctoral Degree from Columbia University in 1998.
Sarah Rosenbaum, PhD, PLLC,
is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples and groups. She practices psychodynamic psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (both individual and group skills training), and draws on many other modalities to serve the needs of her clients. Sarah’s areas of clinical focus include healing relationship conflicts, overcoming trauma, realizing personal potential and increasing workplace effectiveness. She works with gender role conflicts, spiritual or inter-faith conflicts, and issues arising from systemic racism, discrimination, inequity and exclusion. Sarah also provides clinical supervision, organizational consultation, executive coaching, and customized trainings & workshops for a variety of clients. Sarah received her AB degree from Bryn Mawr College in 1985, and her Doctoral Degree from Columbia University in 1998.
Please note: Merle's practice is full and she is not accepting new clients at this time.
Merle Berman, LCSW,
is the founder of the DBT Center of Greater Philadelphia. Though DBT therapy is her primary focus, she brings experience from many years of practice and social activism, and her education at Bryn Mawr College School of Social Work and Social Research. Merle is a trained practitioner of EMDR, MBSR, and DBT. Her work has addressed and supported families in Philadelphia who are impacted by street violence, homelessness, domestic violence and traumatic grief. Merle has also worked with college students and interfaith families. She brings to her work a passion for social activism, issues of identity, belonging and community. Spirituality and generational legacies are integrated into her practice of psychotherapy. DBT has been Merle’s primary focus since her intensive training with Behavioral Tech, completed in 2007.
Merle Berman, LCSW,
is the founder of the DBT Center of Greater Philadelphia. Though DBT therapy is her primary focus, she brings experience from many years of practice and social activism, and her education at Bryn Mawr College School of Social Work and Social Research. Merle is a trained practitioner of EMDR, MBSR, and DBT. Her work has addressed and supported families in Philadelphia who are impacted by street violence, homelessness, domestic violence and traumatic grief. Merle has also worked with college students and interfaith families. She brings to her work a passion for social activism, issues of identity, belonging and community. Spirituality and generational legacies are integrated into her practice of psychotherapy. DBT has been Merle’s primary focus since her intensive training with Behavioral Tech, completed in 2007.