Awarded "Leading Provider of Individualized Psychiatry Care - Pennsylvania" by Global Health & Pharma 2022

Danielle Scholze, MD - Developmental Pediatrician

“Dr. Danielle” is a board-certified Developmental Pediatrician who specializes in testing for neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Autism. In 2021, Dr. Danielle was the recipient of a prestigious $60,000 grant from Autism Speaks.

She is particularly adept in working with young children and believes that early diagnosis can lead to early intervention to enhance children's development and overall quality of life. She specializes in diagnosing and treating autism, anxiety, ADHD, and neurodevelopmental disorders in children. Using a strength based approach, Dr. Sholze helps parents through parental coaching to build upon strengths, support their children at home, and advocate for them in the school setting.

Travis Dichoso, DO - Adult Psychiatrist

“Dr. Travis” is a General Adult Psychiatrist (Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) who also believes that comprehensive psychiatric treatment starts with quality therapy. As an Osteopath, he integrates an appreciation of the body, mind, and spirit into treating the whole person. He blends a Psychodynamic approach with components Relational and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in treating adults but when appropriate is well-versed in prescribing psychiatric medications. He uses Genetic Testing to eliminate the guessing game with medications. Dr. Travis has a special interest in working with with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, whom studies have shown may be more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and substance use than heterosexual peers.

Jennifer Nickels MSW, LSW - Therapist for Children and Adults

Jennifer has a vast knowledge of Pennsylvania mental health services, having worked in the field for over 30 years. As a child therapist, she has the skills to work with children and teens. Her years of working with inner-city youth in Philly and abused kids, she has the ability to establish trust in the working relationship. She is strength-based and builds upon an individuals unique skills to overcome adversity. She particularly enjoys doing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a type of therapy that teaches clients to become their own therapist and relies on an understanding of how thoughts and feelings ultimately affect how we behave. This type of therapy has strong support in the medical research for addressing anxiety and depression. She has a great deal of experience in helping teenagers with an ADHD diagnosis (sometimes referred to as ADD) and looks to optimize executive functioning. For years, Jennifer has been a champion of the LGBTQ+ community, and particularly enjoys helping individuals who are struggling with a world that might still be coming to terms with with the person that they were born to be. She’s been an executive director at several of PA’s largest mental health organizations, and she particularly enjoys helping other adults in leadership positions avoid burn out and navigate job stress.

Mark A. Novitsky Jr., MD - Child Psychiatrist

Dr. Novitsky is better known to his children and teen patients as “Dr. Mark”. He is Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry. Dr. Mark embraces a “Therapy-First” Approach and is an expert in Psychiatric Genetic Testing, having interpreted around 600 results over the last five years. Whether it’s addressing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anxiety, or Depression, he looks to prioritize helping children make healthy lifestyle choices, such as sleep habits, exercise, and nutrition - and only when necessary would consider psychiatric medications.

Dr. Mark did his training in adult psychiatry in Philadelphia and subsequently completed Philadelphia child psychiatrist training as well. In addition to his extensive clinical experience, he is adjunct faculty at Temple University School of Medicine’s Psychiatry program and previously worked doing expert witness testimony for adult and child forensic court cases. Dr. Mark has been voted by fellow doctors to the list of “Top Doctors 2021 - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist” for his practice in Maryland [Bethesda Magazine], “Leading Provider of Individualized Psychiatry Care”