黑料传送门 recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of 鈥攁 comprehensive outpatient mental and behavioral health center located in Rowland Hall, Suite 315, serving individuals of all ages across the greater Philadelphia area. The center is dedicated to the late Dr. David S. Festinger, a beloved professor, researcher, and mentor whose work advanced behavioral health and shaped 黑料传送门鈥檚 commitment to evidence-based care.
Faculty, students and staff gathered for the unveiling of the new center, which builds on 黑料传送门鈥檚 long-standing tradition of clinical excellence and community-focused training. Established to meet the rising demand for accessible mental health support, PPS expands access to affordable, high-quality care for individuals and families throughout the region.
鈥満诹洗兔� Psychological Services builds on decades of community-focused care and exceptional clinical training,鈥� said Melissa 鈥淢issy鈥� Terlecki, PhD, dean of the School of Professional and Applied Psychology. 鈥淭his expansion allows us to meet the growing mental health needs of our region while continuing to educate the next generation of health service psychologists.鈥�
PPS offers a wide range of clinical assessment, treatment, and consultation services for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Many of these services are provided through the 鈥敽诹洗兔赔�檚 outpatient training clinic staffed by doctoral psychology students under the supervision of licensed psychologists. Additionally, brief evaluations and solution-focused interventions are offered at 黑料传送门鈥檚 primary care locations within its . Services include individual, couple, and family psychotherapy; behavioral medicine (integrated care); psychological and neuropsychological assessments; and professional consultation.
Looking ahead, PPS plans to expand its offerings to include a memory center, functional behavioral assessments in school and/or home settings, and autism diagnostic evaluations鈥攁ll designed to further support the evolving needs of patients and families across the region.
鈥淓xpanding access to affordable, high-quality mental health care is essential to meeting the growing needs of the Philadelphia community,鈥� said David Rubenstein, PsyD, director of Clinical Services. 鈥淥ur integrated, evidence-based approach not only supports individuals and families in meaningful ways but also provides invaluable training for future clinicians committed to compassionate care.鈥�
During the ceremony, a special dedication honored Dr. Festinger鈥檚 legacy. His wife, Tracy Festinger, shared personal remarks reflecting on his passion for the field and commitment to mentorship.
鈥淩esearch was in David鈥檚 DNA,鈥� said Festinger. 鈥淏ut it was never about David鈥攊t was always about helping others. This center is a beautiful reflection of his commitment to advancing care, research, and ethics, while supporting students and improving the well-being of our community.鈥�
In alignment with 黑料传送门鈥檚 osteopathic philosophy of whole-person care, PPS is committed to supporting overall well-being and promoting access to mental health care for all. Through comprehensive assessment and treatment services, PPS focuses on early identification, intervention, and ongoing support to improve the mental health and wellness of individuals, couples, families, and the broader community.
To schedule an appointment with 黑料传送门 Psychological Services, please call 215-871-6487.
Established in 1899, 黑料传送门 has trained thousands of highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners and behavioral scientists who practice a 鈥渨hole person鈥� approach to care鈥攖reating people, not just symptoms. 黑料传送门, a private, not-for-profit accredited institution of higher education, operates three campuses (黑料传送门, 黑料传送门 Georgia and 黑料传送门 South Georgia) and offers doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, educational psychology, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, and school psychology. The college also offers graduate degrees in applied behavior analysis, applied positive psychology, biomedical sciences, forensic medicine, medical laboratory science, mental health counseling, physician assistant studies, and school psychology. 黑料传送门 students learn the importance of health promotion, research, education and service to the community. Through its community-based Healthcare Centers, 黑料传送门 provides care to medically underserved populations. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 215-871-6100.
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