Paulina Syracuse, MS

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.

Paulina Syracuse, MS, received her Master’s in Experimental Psychology from Saint Joseph’s University. While at SJU, she studied mindfulness and what makes individuals interested or motivated to practice mindfulness as well as examined relationships between stress and depression. She is currently a second year doctoral student in the clinical psychology PsyD program at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and is currently a Graduate Assistant for a study examining long-term biopsychosocial outcomes for individuals using medical marijuana at PCOM. She will be completing a doctoral practicum at the Center for Cognitive Therapy (CCT) at Penn in the upcoming year emphasizing diagnostic assessment. Her clinical interests include working with individuals with anxiety, mood, and eating disorders, including OCD, panic disorder, PTSD, and depressive disorders, as well as stress-related or life adjustment concerns. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure and Response Therapy interventions and incorporates mindfulness and acceptance-based techniques in her work with clients.

How To Schedule An Appointment

We offer a FREE 30-minute consultation service. To schedule this service or make an appointment for a comprehensive mental-health assessment, please call CHH at 866-739-3083.

What parents should know when summer comes for a child with an eating disorder:

Written by Amanda Turco, Licensed Therapist. With summer approaching comes increased social pressure to exercise and change eating habits to obtain an “ideal” body image (bikini body ready, skinny for summer) in “preparation” for these warmer months. For children who struggle with eating disorders or body dysmorphia, this time of year can be particularly challenging.… […]

How to create an anxiety/panic attack self-help plan

Anxiety can be a debilitating experience, especially when it leads to a panic attack. Panic attacks can be scary and overwhelming, and if you’ve experienced one, you know how important it is to have some tools in your toolbox ready to manage it and get yourself through it. The good news is that there are… […]

Supporting a loved one in recovery during the holiday

Holidays can be a time of high stress: routines are disrupted, extended family is often together, and there can be heightened expectations about socializing during and after big meals. This holiday season, we want to provide resources to all people who are supporting their loved ones through eating disorder recovery. It’s not just those going… […]

Setting yourself up for success during the holiday season

Written by Amanda Turco, Therapist The holidays are fast approaching, which comes with both excitement and for many, some (or a lot of) anxiety. Holidays are centered around food, celebration, and family and friends. For those struggling, it can also be a time centered around a change in routine, triggers, and intrusive thoughts. You may… […]

Magical Thinking OCD

Written by Paulina Syracuse, Advanced Doctoral Extern Scene 1: You’re taking a walk with your loved one when, all of the sudden, you have a thought of your loved one getting into an accident and dying. Your anxiety and fear spikes at the thought and possibility of this terrible event occurring. To reduce this anxiety,… […]

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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