* Building cooperation and openness in place of defiance and lying
* Cultivating self-control in place of anger and tantrums
* Fostering contentment and self-confidence in place of sadness and worry
* Developing genuine closeness in place of clinging, irritability, or withdrawal
* Promoting understanding and teamwork instead of criticism and mistrust
Richard S. Stern, Ph.D. is a licensed cli… Read more ›
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts University | Bachelors Degree | Master of Arts | 1984 |
| New School for Social Research | Doctorate | PhD Clinical Psychology | 2001 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - North East Treatment Centers | Family Therapy | 2003 |
| Internship - Center for Family Intervention Science, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Attachment Based Family Therapy | 2002 |
| Internship - Coatesville VA Medical Center | Men's Psychology | 2000 |
| Fellowship - New School for Social Research | Family Therapy and Ethnicity | 2001 |
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Supervising Psychologist | NorthEast Treament Centers Provided family and individual psychotherapy for N.E.T.’s population of primarily low-income children and families, utilizing elements of Contextual and Structural Family Therapy modalities, as well as cognitive and behavioral techniques. | 2004 - 2011 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Member | Pennsylvania Psychological Association | 2005 - Present |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| New School Prize Fellowship | New School for Social Research | 1996-2001 |
| Magna Cum Laude | Tufts University | 1984 |
| Publication | Publisher | Title | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical/Scholarly Journal Article | Guilford Press | Attachment-Based Family Therapy for Depressed Adolescents: Repairing Attachment Failures | 2003 |
| Medical/Scholarly Journal Article | Journal of Clinical Psychology | Repairing attachment in families with depressed adolescents: A task analysis | 2022 |
Licensed Psychologist: Breakthrough Care for Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Families. Certified to practice tele-therapy in 43 states. Attachment-based and emotion focused treatment to address anger and worry, and repair trust and teamwork.
Years In Practice: 25 (started in 2001)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Stern specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Dr. Richard S Stern, PHD has not yet listed the medications that he commonly prescribes.
More info: A limited number of sliding-scale slots are available. Payment is due at the time of treatment. I accept credit cards, FSA, and EFT from your bank. I use Square to send invoices and receipts.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Unknown
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Yes
I do not participate directly in any insurance panels (i.e., I am an out-of network provider). I will give you a superbill with all the necessary codes to file for reimbursement with your insurance carrier. You can call your insurance company to find out the co-pay and deductible for out-of-network psychology services.
