Our primary mission is to empower our clients to take control of challenging/ difficult areas in their lives through the use of skill-based, present-focused, goal-oriented, and scientifically-proven treatments.

Alyssa Hertz, Psy.D

Alyssa is a Licensed Psychologist who received her Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine where she also received her M.S. in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling as well as in Clinical Psychology. Alyssa has extensive experience treating patients with eating disorders, and completed her practicum at the Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center in Wilmington, DE where she focused on patients with OCD. She also completed an internship in Houston, TX at Baylor College of Medicine where she is currently doing her post doc working with individuals with OCD and anxiety. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT Enhanced (CBT-E), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Her dissertation focused on disordered eating and body checking behaviors in female college athletes, and she is particularly interested in treating individuals with eating disorders, OCD, and anxiety disorders. Alyssa is available in person in Houston, TX and is a PSYPACT provider offering virtual services to the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CO, CNMI, CT, DE, DC, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY.

How To Schedule An Appointment

To learn more or make an appointment for a comprehensive mental-health assessment, please call CHH at 866-739-3083.

Breaking the Cycle: Empowering Parents to Tackle Childhood Anxiety and OCD with SPACE Treatment

Written by Amanda Turco, LPC Childhood anxiety and OCD are more prevalent than many realize. According to recent studies, approximately 7.1% of children aged 3-17 years in the United States have diagnosed anxiety, while 1-3% are affected by OCD (CDC). These conditions can be overwhelming for children, as they struggle to understand and manage their… […]

Managing your eating disorder recovery as an athlete

Written by Dr. Alyssa Hertz Close your eyes and picture an athlete. What comes to mind? If you pictured a person with a nearly perfect physique, you are not alone. Keeping that image in your mind, how do you think those athletes achieved their “athletic figure?” If you said through rigorous training, exercise, and a… […]

Breaking the Period Taboo: Navigating Hormones, Mental Health, and Self-Compassion

Written by Dr. Julie Thompson Let’s talk periods. My clients are mostly teen girls and young women, so this topic comes up quite a lot. Not only is it helpful to explore connections between menstrual cycles, hormones, and mental health, it also breaks down the taboo some may feel comes with discussing their monthly guest.… […]

Learning Boundaries: Navigating Burnout and Prioritizing Self-Care at Every Age

Written by Amanda Turco, LPC Boundaries can be so challenging, whether you’re 15 or 75! Recently, I have been having a lot of conversations with my clients about feelings of burnout and the importance of setting boundaries. Whether it is a more stress- free time of year or wildly busy, we often neglect our own… […]

Navigating Weight Checking and Avoidance in Eating Disorder Recovery

Written by Paulina Syracuse The number on the scale. This one number can have a large impact on how someone with an eating disorder (or someone without this diagnosis but struggling with negative body image) feels about and views themselves. It can have the power to potentially make or break one’s sense of self-worth and… […]

How to Schedule an Appointment

To make an appointment for a comprehensive mental-health assessment, please call CHH at 866-739-3083

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63 West Lancaster Avenue
Suite 05
Ardmore, PA 19003

Toll Free: 866-739-3083

Local: 610-645-5311

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