Center for Hope and Health: a mental health private practice

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.

Erica Ricciardi Erica is a Licensed Professional Counselor who obtained her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Immaculata University. She has been with the CHH team since January 2020. Erica enjoys working with various populations including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and phobias. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and uses a collaborative approach…

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

main office location

63 West Lancaster Avenue
Suite 05
Ardmore, PA 19003

Toll Free: 866-739-3083

Local: 610-645-5311

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