Our Medical Team

About Kate

Kate has 11 years of experience in medical nutrition therapy, nutrition support, both in adult and pediatric nutrition counseling. She specializes in nutrition support, oncology, pediatric nutrition therapy and early intervention. Kate graduated from St. Joseph’s University with a BS in Public Administration and Environmental Health & Safety. Quickly realizing her love for health and nutrition, she went on to pursue a new career and graduated from LaSalle’s School of Nursing & Health Sciences’ Didactic program in Nutrition.

For the past 11 years, Kate has been working with a variety of patient populations, including in hospital and outpatient settings, community-based organizations, patient transition from hospital to home and most recently, home based and early intervention counseling.

Using evidence-based nutrition interventions, Kate will provide her diverse pediatric and adult clientele with the nutrition knowledge and guidance to enhance their day to day lives.

“Everyone has a very different body type; nutrition needs & wants. Therefore, an once size fits all approach doesn’t work. I am an empathetic listener & coach, who will listen to your needs, goals, & concerns. Together we will create a realistic & attainable plan that will get you to those goals. All of my patients deserve to feel empowered by the knowledge that they achieve by working with me & have the ability to move forwardpast our time together living their most healthful lives."

About Jenny

Physician Associate

Jenny is a Physician Associate (PA) practicing in psychiatry. She graduated from LaSalle University with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Biology in 2005 and Master’s of PA Studies from Jefferson University in 2007. She has a vast experience in treating patients of all ages from the emergency department at Redeemer Health, working for 10+yrs at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, as a mother and a psychiatric provider for the last 4 yrs treating patients in telemedicine and care facilities. She has also been a patient as well which enhances her empathy for those in need of care. She believes in a holistic approach to psychiatric care which can include evidence based allopathic and naturopathic strategies. She engages with her patients and their support system to encourage shared decision making. When she is not working, she is busy with her husband and daughters as a homeroom parent, a girl scout troop volunteer and trying to find time for snuggles with her beagle. She is from western NY and enjoys being outdoors, especially time on the water and enjoying sunshine. She has a passion for helping improve maternal wellness.

About Jordana

Physician Associate

I am a Physician Assistant (PA-C) practicing in psychiatry.

I am a Florida native with roots in the Caribbean and Canada.

I attended the University of Florida for my Bachelor’s in Health Science after completing a Surgical Technology program and working within the university’s health system.

I graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with my Master’s degree in Surgical Physician Assistant Studies, which provided me a generalist Physician Assistant education as well as supplementary surgical coursework and rotations.

I worked 5 years in general and trauma surgery and transitioned full time to psychiatry in 2018 after realizing:

I was spending much of my off time trying to balance and support my own stress management and resilience.

I felt deeply that I wanted to be able to connect with and know my patients in ways other than holding space for them while under anesthesia!

I work comfortably with teenagers and adults of all ages dealing with mental and behavioral struggles through life transitions.

My goal is to be an advocate while empowering you with tools to grow yourself.

My style is holistic, approachable, and easy going with a focus on shared decision making.

My practice is framed by evidence based education, clinical expertise, and lived experience.

I am very interested integrative psychiatry as well as the role of non ordinary states of consciousness to bring about lasting healing and change.

I am currently working on a certificate in Nutritional Psychiatry.

In my free time, I enjoy meditation, working on my 1800s farmhouse, rockhounding, and pottery.

About Dr. Julia

Psychologist

Julia is a nationally certified school psychologist who has spent her entire career practicing in public school settings. She graduated from the University of Richmond with a BA in Psychology (1994) then went onto the Pennsylvania State University to earn both her MS and PhD in School Psychology (1996, 2000). While at Penn State, Julia was afforded the opportunity to develop a special proficiency in the area of autism and developmental disorders, researching appropriate assessment methodologies for students with autism for her published dissertation. Throughout her career, she has maintained an expertise in autism assessment, including providing training at the National level. In addition, Julia has extensive experience in student and system level intervention and support, including leadership and advocacy work at the local, state, and federal levels to promote access to school mental health services for all students. In recognition of her professional contributions, Julia was awarded the Pennsylvania School Psychologist of the Year in 2019 and the National School Psychologist of the Year in 2021.

When it comes to completing assessments, Julia believes the most important component is developing a positive rapport and relationship with the client and the parent/guardian, in order to yield the most meaningful results. As a scientific-based practitioner, she approaches every evaluation by gathering the background information to develop hypotheses, choosing the most valid and reliable instruments for assessment, and consolidating and communicating results in a meaningful, understandable, and impactful way, always with a strengths-based approach. Wrapped all together with the care of a mom, Julia looks forward to walking alongside you in your journey at Ambler Counseling Center.

In her spare time, Julia enjoys practicing yoga and paddle-boarding whenever possible. Her favorite place is anywhere by the ocean, and shoes are her love language. Julia is the mom to a grown daughter and son that are her greatest pride and joy. She also remains a huge PSU football fan, and is now also a die-hard Clemson fan, thanks to her son.