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The Center for Growth, Inc.
also known as
Sex Therapy in Philadelphia
233 S. 6th Street, Suite C-33
Philadelphia PA 19106
New Clients (267) 324 - 9564
Existing Clients (215) 922-5683
Fax (215) 922-6302
Amber Lynn Connell
233 S. 6th Street
Suite C-33
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 922-LOVE (5683)
CLIENTS SERVED
Individuals, couples counseling, families, children and adolescents, dealing with issues regarding Anger, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Depression, Eating Disorders, Gambling, Grief, Pregnancy/Postpartum Related Issues, Sexual Function and Relationship Problems.
EDUCATION
West Chester University, West Chester, PA 08/2008 – Present
- M.A. Clinical Psychology, Expected May, 2010, GPA 3.87
Immaculata University, Immaculata, PA 08/2004 – 05/2008
- B.A. Psychology May, 2008, Magna Cum Laude Honors, GPA 3.93
- Dean’s List: 8 semesters, Undergraduate Honors Society, Psi Chi, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Who’s Who Among American College and University Students
- Two Time Gundaker Undergraduate Grant Recipient
WORK EXPERIENCE
TSS, Devereux, PA 12/2008 – Present
- Working one-on-one with children diagnosed with an Axis I disorder in their homes, communities, and schools.
- Implementing interventions as written in a behavioral treatment plan for each client to eliminate socially inappropriate, threatening, or dangerous behaviors.
- Recording behavioral data and charting progress of each client’s goals.
- Providing emotional support for clients and families.
- Transferring interventions and behavioral skills to clients, families, and teachers.
- Providing support for clients and caregivers while striving to reach their behavioral goals.
Facilitator, Main Line Rehabilitation Associates, Exton, PA 01/2008 – 11/2008
- Providing community integration facilitation to clients with traumatic brain injuries, mental retardation, and autism spectrum disorders.
- Writing daily clinical notes, monthly progress drafts, assisting development of treatment plans.
- Collecting and analyzing data to assist the company in accreditation.
- Training in brain injury and the resulting deficits and rehabilitation services.
Research Assistant, Immaculata University 09/2006 – 02/2008
- Performing data collection, statistical analysis, creating a poster, and presenting a poster at the Eastern Psychological Association annual meeting in Philadelphia, 2007.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Kriebel, D.K., Connell, A., & Fayewicz, K. (2007, April). The long shadow of parenting: A longitudinal study on the effect of child-centered parenting on adoptive children. Poster session presented at annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Philadelphia, PA.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Operation Helping Hands, Catholic Charities of New Orleans, LA 2007 and 2008
- Gutting and rebuilding houses damaged during Hurricane Katrina.
- Interacting with community members affected and displaced by the hurricane.
- Educating new students about the experiences of serving on previous trips.
Founder of Sex Therapy
in Philadelphia
"Alex" Caroline Robboy, CAS,
ACSW, LCSW
If you live in the Philadelphia area and want to schedule an appointment call (267) 324-9564.
