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DOYLESTOWN PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, LLC


We would like to welcome Dr. Adrianna Vernace, post doctoral intern, to DPS!

Please see her biography below to learn more.




Doylestown Psychological Services, LLC
312 Hyde Park Doylestown, PA 18902

Doylestown Psychological Services, LLC (DPS) is partnered by Drs. Susan Kuczura and Kristen Dudley.  DPS is unique among psychology practices because the majority of our clinicians are Doctorate Level Psychologists. Our psychologists adhere to the highest standards in the practice of psychology as deemed by American Psychological Association (APA) and have a significant collection of additional years of academics, internships, post-doctoral training, supervised training and continuing education credits. In addition to the highest level of training, we bring decades of experience in the field.  Additionally our Master's level clinicians are LPC certified and have meet the highest standards in the field. 

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  • Psycho-Educational and IQ
  • Neuropsychological
  • Autism
  • Behavioral and Emotional Functioning
  • ADHD
  • Gifted Evaluations
  • Learning Disorders
  • Early admissions into First Grade
Meet the clinicians of Doylestown Psychological Services
Dr. Susan Kuczura 
Susan Kuczura, Psy.D., co-owner of DPS,  is a licensed psychologist who has been working with children, adolescents, young adults and families for more than 25 years. Dr. Kuczura is a cognitive behavioral psychologist (CBT).  
Dr. Kuczura has PSYPACT Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) in PSYPACT participating states. 
She specializes in Anxiety, ADHD (treatment and diagnosis) and Depression.  Susan has worked with extensively with children, and young adults on the Autism Spectrum throughout her career and completes much of her continuing education in ASD and ADHD.  She performs ADHD testing and treatment for children and adults. Susan works with patients experiencing bereavement. helping children through parent's divorce, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, parenting skills and social skills. Dr. Kuczura counsels young adults with transitions from middle school to high school and high school into college and the work force. Dr. Kuczura enjoys being part of a collaborative process bringing all members of a treatment team together and working towards a common goal.
Dr. Kristen Dudley
 Kristen Dudley, Psy.D.,  co-owner of DPS, has been working with teens, adults, couples, and families in Bucks County for over 25 years. Kristen specializes in working with families who are divorced/divorcing. She specializes in working with families to increase their co-parenting skills and provides court ordered reunification therapy. Dr. Dudley is a known by the Bucks County family court system as a mental health evaluator. Kristen works with individuals with a history of drug/alcohol abuse, as well as those with anxiety problems, depression, anger management difficulties, and relationship difficulties, divorce and bereavement. Kristen also has years of experience with people who are members of the LGBTQ community and their allies. In 2016, Dr. Dudley was appointed by the Governor to the PA Sexual Offender Assessment Board and is responsible for advising the court about SVP designation for offenders who have been convicted of sexual offenses. 
Dr. Kasey Black
Dr. Kasey Black, Ph.D. is a certified school psychologist who has been working with families and schools to help children succeed for more than 15 years. Dr. Black earned her doctorate from The Pennsylvania State University with a concentration in assessment and statistics, and she completed post-doctoral work in educational leadership and principalship. She sees children ages 3-21 and specializes in various issues, including anxiety, behavioral challenges, depression, and attentional difficulties. She also specializes in mental giftedness and the associated difficulties related to this classification. In addition to offering therapy sessions, Dr. Black conducts psychoeducational evaluations to help families and school-based teams better understand how children learn and to determine what educational interventions might be helpful. Such evaluations can examine the presence of learning disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, emotional disorders, and any other issue plaguing a child’s ability to reach his or her potential. Additionally, Dr. Black also conducts school comparative analyses for families in the process of determining custody schedules to identify which school is the best fit for a particular child.  As she also works for Council Rock School District, Dr. Black is adept at collaborating with school-based teams to ensure the best chance for success for each child.

Dr. Hannah Rawle


Post-Doctoral Therapist

Hannah Rawle Psy.D. is a graduate of Chestnut Hill College (Doctor of Clinical Psychology). She has experience working with young adults in college counseling settings, outpatient community mental health, individual and group therapy, psychoeducational presentations and workshops and psychological testing at both inpatient and outpatient clinics. 

 

She is passionate about her work with adolescents and young adults and has both research and clinical interests related to the older adult population. Hannah works from a psychodynamic framework to gain an understanding of her client’s experiences and utilizes a variety of skill sets such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness Techniques to help support treatment goals. She likes to focus on the ways in which family dynamics and history have impacted an individual’s current outlook on life, motivations, desires, struggles, and interpersonal relationships. Hannah provides a warm and supportive environment for the therapeutic relationship to blossom. 



Dr. Roselyne Watkins

Psychologist

Dr. Roselyne Watkins has been a licensed psychologist for over 20 years and has been working in the field of mental health since 1989. She has provided diagnostic and therapeutic services to children, adolescents, families and individuals of all ages.

Dr. Watkins’ experience spans the inpatient (focus on adolescent and eating disorders), outpatient (both private and community based) and behavior medicine arenas. Her understanding of attachment and life span development as it is impacted by trauma and stress is central to her conceptualization of current symptom pictures. Dr. Watkins has had extensive training and experience in family therapy with an emphasis on mood, anxiety, and externalized behavioral disorders. She is  certified as a Trauma Focused -Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Certified with children/caregivers.

Jessica Creidler, LPC

Therapist

Jessica Creidler is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Arcadia University. Jessica has experience with children, children with autism, adolescents, and young adults.  She has gained her experience working in behavioral health, Elementary Schools and Rosemont College's Counseling Center.  Jessica has worked with clients individually as well as in group settings.  She has experience working with concerns relating to anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, self-esteem and relationship challenges. Jessica brings a multi-cultural approach to her work and strongly believes in working collaboratively with her clients.

Dr. Meghan Devine

Psychologist

Meghan Devine, Psy.D., BCBA is a licensed psychologist, certified school psychologist, and board certified behavior analyst. She works primarily with children, teens, and their families specializing in evaluations. She holds a doctoral degree in School Psychology from St. John’s University with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis. Dr. Devine has over 7 years experience conducting evaluations in various settings including community-based clinics, residential treatment facilities, public schools, and private practices. She is passionate about psychological assessments and the integral role they play in identifying underlying causes of an individual’s difficulties and guiding treatment recommendations. Types of evaluations she conducts include psycho-educational, ADHD, gifted and talented, early admission to first grade, behavioral and emotional functioning. 


Dr. Cindy McNevin

Psychologist

Cindy McNevin, Cindy McNevin, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist (PA and NJ) with PSYPACT Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) in PSYPACT participating states. She has worked with individuals in a variety of settings, including inpatient and outpatient hospitals, mental health centers, college counseling centers, developmental centers, and private practice. Dr. McNevin earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from University of Denver after receiving BA and MS degrees in Psychology from Lehigh University and Villanova University.

 In addition to providing individual and group therapy, Dr. McNevin has 10+ years of experience supervising psychologists and psychology staff, providing psychological assessments, and consulting with other disciplines to provide comprehensive and individually focused holistic treatment.

 Dr. McNevin sees adults, young adults, and adolescents while providing a collaborative and warm therapeutic approach with the understanding that trust and safety are essential in the counseling relationship. By utilizing an integrative framework, Dr. McNevin implements an individualized approach to treatment that is evidenced-based and adapted to the client’s distinctive characteristics, needs, and cultural values. 

 Specific areas of treatment and interest include anxiety, depression, women’s issues, relationship issues, grief, trauma, geriatric psychology, LGBTQ issues, and substance use. Dr. McNevin aims to enrich the client’s experience by helping the client to gain insight, build skills, and improve relationships and emotional wellness.

 


Dr. Sarah Babins

Post-Doctoral Therapist

Sarah Babins, Ph. D. M.Ed., is a full-time school counselor in Bucks County working towards her licensure in professional counseling. She earned a B.S. in Special Education, K-12 with a Spanish Minor from the Pennsylvania State University, a M.Ed. in counseling psychology from West Chester University, and her Ph.D. from Temple University in Educational Psychology. Dr. Babins worked for three years in private practice providing individual and group counseling to clients on the autism spectrum. During this time she provided her clients with social skills instruction, direct instruction, and family-based counseling. She has worked with a wide variety of students to address their needs, including students with a diagnosis of ASD, ADHD, ADD, OCD, ODD, and/or anxiety disorders. Additionally, Dr. Babins has facilitated group therapy in a safe-space and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) with adolescents and adults experiencing addiction. Dr. Babins is passionate about her research in school-based mental health and academic achievement, mindfulness, and psychoeducational practices in bridging the gap between mental health and student’s success in the school setting. Additionally, Dr. Babins has seven years experience working with students, K-12 sustaining Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBT) including but not limited to students with: concussions and those exhibiting the psychological “silent epidemic” social-emotional effects from brain injuries. Along with the social-emotional issues, the “return to learn”protocol and accommodations specific to each individual student is something she works on with the treatment team. Overall, Dr. Babins believes in the “client-centered” approach to counseling. It is essential to establish unconditional positive regard and empathy while fostering clients to resolve conflicts/behavioral changes; thus allowing for positive & healthy lifestyle changes to lead his/her best life.

Dr. Matthew L Kane

Post-Doctoral Therapist

Hi, I’m Matt! A therapist, author, and advocate, usually spotted with a slight smile and funky head nod that runs a tightrope to any beat between Kendrick Lamar and Isaac Hayes. 

I place compassion at the core of my work. It is my belief that there are no wrong feelings, and my continual hope is to work with you to build a safe space where we can sit in the discovery of our authentic selves and be able to walk alongside each other toward your goals. 

Additionally, I find social justice to be an inescapably interwoven piece of our work as therapists. Because of this, I practice acknowledging the presence and impact of various systems in your life, while mindfully listening to what you believe can be helpful in your journey towards liberation.


Dr. Adrianna Vernace

Post Doctoral Therapist

Adrianna Vernace, Ph.D has earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Integrated Behavioral Health from New Mexico State University. She completed her doctoral internship at the Pennsylvania State University's Counseling & Psychological Services. She has experience working with individuals across the lifespan in university counseling centers, private practice, and community mental health clinics. She provides individual and group therapy, along with comprehensive psychological assessment (i.e., ADHD evaluations, personality assessments, diagnostic assessments). 


Adrianna treats her clients with empathy and flexibility. She utilizes an integrative approach, including person-centered therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients experience relief from their symptoms and foster meaningful change. She is passionate about working with teens, college students, and young adults facing anxiety, depression, disordered eating, body image concerns, ADHD, identity exploration, and conflicts in relationships. Adrianna's goal is to help clients feel comfortable and valued. She would be honored to be a part of your journey.


Comprehensive treatment

Testing, Evaluations and Forensics

We provide school assessments, ADHD evaluations, forensic evaluations, Autism Spectrum evaluations and neuropsychological evaluations.


Children, Adolescents and Families

We offer individual, couples and family therapy.

Older Adults and Caregivers

Providing care to patients and caregivers of Alzheimer. 

About Us

Our skilled professionals are here to help you every step of the way. Making your life better is our priority. Doylestown Psychological Services, LLC (DPS) provides services including counseling and psychotherapy, school psychology, family psychology, forensic psychology and assessment, evaluation and treatment of psychological disorders. Our clinicians have expertise in working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults and older adults. Our wide-range of clinical expertise at DPS allows us to match your individual needs with a clinician who has significant experience assessing and treating your specific problem. 
 Whether you or someone in your family is seeking psychological treatment for a mental health or adjustment issue, assessment or evaluation for educational, developmental, employment or forensic purposes, the clinicians at DPS can meet your needs. If we are unable to accommodate you, your child or family for any reason  we will happily refer you to another well clinician in the community. 
 The clinicians at DPS are out-of-network providers. We do not accept insurances, however,  we will provide comprehensive receipts for clients to submit for insurance reimbursement. Fees vary according to services provided. Please see our Services&Fees section for detailed information.

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