Sharon Katz RN, PMH-CNS, BC
Executive Director
As practice owner and director, Sharon’s focus is on a holistic approach to treating teens, adults, seniors, couples and families with complex mental health issues, couples issues, and medical issues. Working collaboratively with family systems, psychiatrists, and primary care providers, Sharon approaches the issues of treatment by incorporating a whole system approach. She received her Masters in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania, has her certification in Couples and Family Therapy from the Family Institute, and is Board Certified as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in adult Psychiatric Mental Health.
Joseph J. DiVincenzo, MD
Psychiatrist
Dr. Joseph DiVincenzo has 15 years experience in Adult and Adolescent Psychiatry. He has a diverse background of treatment experience including acute inpatient Psychiatry, consultation liaison psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry. He has supervised trainees from various disciplines including medical students, residents, and doctorate level psychology interns. He has trained in various forms of Psychotherapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Therapy, and the interface of Buddhist Psychology and mental health treatment. Dr. DiVincenzo graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine, and completed his residency at Temple University Hospital. He is licensed in the state of Pennsylvania, and is Board Certified through the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology.
Robert Benjamin, MD
Psychiatrist
Dr. Robert Benjamin has been the Medical Director for Psychiatry at St. Luke’s Hospital in Quakertown, PA since 1999. Throughout his career he has held many positions at leading psychiatric hospitals in the Philadelphia area. At Collaborative Care, Dr. Benjamin practices medication management for a wide variety of psychiatric issues. He is Board Certified in Addiction Medicine, and trained in adult, adolescent, and marriage and family therapies. Dr. Benjamin works with adolescents age 13 and older, as well as adults, with a variety of issues. These include addictions and substance abuse, depressive disorders, Bipolar disorder, Obsessive Compulsive disorder, various Adjustment disorders, Schizophrenia, personality disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and anxiety disorders. Dr. Benjamin graduated from Muhlenberg College in three years, with an accelerated entrance to Temple University’s medical school. He completed his residency at the Institute of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, and is licensed in the state of Pennsylvania.
Donna L. Lauck, DNSc, APRN BC
Psychotherapist
Donna L. Lauck is an Advanced Practice nurse with her Doctorate in Nursing Science. Donna received both her Bachelor’s degree as well as her Master’s in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. She specializes in treating adults using a variety of therapeutic techniques, including cognitive therapy, energy psychology, and an overall “eclectic” approach. Often times Donna will give clients homework in order to achieve therapeutic goals. Donna utilizes alternative therapies such as reiki, Integrated Energy Therapy, as well as Clinical Hypnosis.
Robert S. Katof, LCSW
Psychotherapist
Robert S. Katof is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in working with teens, adults, couples and families. He has been a part of the Collaborative Care team since June of 2005. Rob graduated from Brooklyn College with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, and then earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Hunter College. Rob provides a cognitive-behavioral approach as well as solutions-oriented therapy. He specializes in working with addictions, self-inflicted harm, and eating disorders.
Billie Lee Orenbuch, LCSW
Psychotherapist
Billie Lee Orenbuch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who specializes working with adults and couples. She graduated from Rutgers University with her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy, and earned her Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Widener University. She works effectively with all forms of anxiety and depression, and personality disorders. Billie uses a client-centered approach while utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and positive psychology.
Ann Dressler, LPC, MCAT-BC
Expressive Psychotherapist
Ann’s therapeutic approach includes encouraging expression of feelings and concerns, developing coping strategies to manage stress, developing boundaries for establishing safety and stabilizing relationships. Ann has over 20 years of experience as a creative arts therapist using a variety of art media to encourage self expression and to promote positive behavioral and emotional changes. She graduated from Hahnemann’s Masters Program in Creative Arts Therapy. She has since worked with adults, adolescents, children and their families in both mental health and drug and alcohol treatment programs within hospitals, partial hospital programs, and outpatient therapy programs.
Marylou Kouch, PMH-CNS, BC
Psychotherapist
Marylou Kouch is an Advanced Practice nurse who specializes in bereavement issues, chronic illness, and chronic pain. She works with a wide client population, including adolescents, adults, and couples. Marylou received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Gwynedd Mercy College, and her Master of Science in Nursing, specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health from the University of Pennsylvania.
Edward Carlos, LCSW
Psychotherapist
Edward Carlos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who uses a Mindfulness based psychotherapy approach, as well as lifestyle coaching. Edward’s clients’ needs are addressed using interventions informed by Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), narrative, and Gestalt Therapies in conjunction with standard medical and psychopharmacological interventions being used. He also practices Reiki and Integrated Energy Therapy. Recommendations based on meditation, yoga, bodywork, and integrated energetic techniques are given when appropriate. Edward works with Adults (18 years and older), with a focus on addictive and mood disorders, and comprehensive life purpose integration. He received his Bachelor of Science in Mental Health Technology from Hahnemann University, and received his Master of Science with a Clinical focus from Bryn Mawr College.
Jennifer Lubas, MS, LPC, NCC
Psychotherapist
Jen Lubas is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked at Collaborative Care of Abington since June 2010. Jen received her Master’s in Counseling from West Chester University in 2007, and also has training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. Jen works together with clients ages 13 and older in a collaborative approach to determine goals and expected outcomes of treatment. Jen provides a safe space in order for clients to feel comfortable working on their issues together. Her experiences include working with individuals diagnosed with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and drug and alcohol issues. Jen utilizes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy informed strategies along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy in her practice.
Ellyn De Guida, LCSW
Psychotherapist
Ellyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and works part-time psychotherapist at CCA. Ellyn joined Collaborative Care in April 2010 and works with adolescents and adults. Ellyn works with individuals experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety. She also works with parenting issues, as well as martial and relationship issues. Ellyn utilizes Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic techniques with her clients.
Nancy Youngblood, Ph.D., CRNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner