About Us
Dr. Bill Morgan, Director of Paoli Psychological Associates, is a licensed psychologist with over twenty-five years experience as a counselor, therapist, and diagnostician.
Paoli Psychological Associates is a group of mental health professionals dedicated to helping people navigate life’s challenges. We are trained and experienced in a number of therapeutic approaches that assist our clients in developing greater levels of satisfaction and success in life. We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
William D. Morgan, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Clinical Director
Dr. Morgan has been in practice for more than 25 years. He established Paoli Psychological Associates in 2001. Paoli Psychological Associates has since grown to ten therapists and is well known in the area for its specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychological testing and evaluation and quality services.
CBT is an evidenced-based approach to assisting people with emotional, behavioral, and relationship issues. Dr. Morgan has several certifications in CBT and is engaged in training other therapists.
Dr. Morgan’s caring, compassionate, down-to-earth approach is distinctively growth-oriented, emphasizing gaining the skills needed to handle life’s challenges with greater ease and achieve one’s full potential. He works with children, adolescents, adults, and families to facilitate change, personal growth, greater contentment, and personal effectiveness.
A partial list of his specialties include: emotional and relationship problems (anxiety, depression, and other); Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and learning problems; psychological testing and evaluation; parenting and family issues; and career and workplace issues.
Dr. Morgan completed his Psy.D. degree at the Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Morgan has served as adjunct faculty at two university graduate programs in psychology where he taught and trained therapists. He has written a series of professional articles and chapters about the treatment of various psychological problems. He is a popular speaker on issues of personal growth and change.
Dr. Morgan is a licensed psychologist. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association and serves on the professional board of Chester County/Main Line CHADD.
At Paoli Psychological Associates, we have a staff of skilled therapists specializing in a variety of areas and provide counseling, psychotherapy, and psychological and educational testing services. Our staff are well-trained in CBT and are engaged in ongoing training to stay current in CBT and the treatment of various conditions and problems.
Jessica Taylor, M.S.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Child, Adolescent, and Family Therapy
Jessica is a child, adolescent and family therapist who has devoted her practice to counseling children, adolescents, and their caregivers in individual and family therapy. She has a broad base of experience helping children and their families address emotional and behavioral issues, including issues associated with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and PTSD, as well as environmental stresses such as bullying, relationship strain, divorce, single/blended families, and adoption.
Jessica also provides couples counseling for couples who would like to improve their relationship or resolve conflicts more effectively and improve communication.
Jessica graduated from Chestnut Hill College with a master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology. She has worked as an outpatient therapist, behavior specialist consultant, and mobile therapist. She has also served as a supervisor for other clinicians. Jessica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Jessica uses a variety of therapeutic approaches depending on the needs of the client including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the family systems approach. She has found it beneficial in many cases to involve other family members in order to understand the family dynamic and learn ways to support each other and develop healthy family relationships.
Jessica also has extensive training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), an evidence-based treatment model that has been proven effective in helping children and adolescents overcome the effects of traumatic events. Parents and caregivers are instrumental in the healing process and Jessica has seen great results for these clients.
Gregory Amatrudo, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Greg Amatrudo is a clinical psychologist offering counseling and psychotherapy for adolescents and adults as individuals, couples or in groups. Dr. Amatrudo completed his doctorate at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and also holds a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Caldwell University. Dr. Amatrudo offers a non-judgmental and compassionate approach to psychotherapy by using the best-researched treatments in a way that are individually tailored for each client. He prides himself on developing a strong therapeutic relationship with his clients and taking a collaborative approach to therapy.
Dr. Amatrudo specializes in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, ADHD, anger problems and relationship issues. He also has expertise in treating a wide array of sleep disorders such as insomnia, nightmares and circadian rhythm sleep disorders through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). He completed an accredited Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM) fellowship at the Penn State Hershey Sleep Treatment and Research Center and is currently board eligible in Behavioral Sleep Medicine. He has also written and contributed to a number of scientific journals and published articles in the field of Behavioral Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Amatrudo employs short term and solution-focused counseling such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and uses a number of different approaches that are rooted in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and meditation. He also offers longer term therapeutic approaches that help his clients build insight and develop strategies to meet their treatment goals. Dr. Amatrudo also conducts psychological assessments.
Dr. Amatrudo is a Licensed Psychologist and a member of the American Psychological Association, Pennsylvania Psychological Association and the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine.
Caryn Brooks, M.A.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Child, Adolescent, and Family Therapy
Adult Psychotherapy
Caryn has worked as child, adolescent, and family therapist providing support and counseling to children, teens, and their caregivers for over 10 years. She has a range of experience helping children, teens, adults, and families to address challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, ADHD and autism as well as divorce, single/blended families, and adoption. For students and adults with ADHD, Caryn provides ADHD and Executive Functioning coaching. Caryn also works with young adults in adjusting and transitioning to college, career planning, and developing balance in their lives. In addition, she provides counseling to adults in managing a variety of emotional issues, concerns related to substance use and abuse, and recovering from trauma and coping with loss.
Caryn graduated from Widener University with a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and has worked as an outpatient therapist, traumatic grief program supervisor, and alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs prevention specialist. She has conducted classroom presentations, delivered an evidence-based drug and alcohol prevention curriculum in schools, and provided a teacher in-service workshop related to youth and the vaping epidemic.
Caryn has a broad base of experience and training with multiple treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused-CBT, Child Traumatic Grief-CBT, motivational interviewing, behavioral techniques, and mindfulness. She works to collaborate with clients and families to develop an effective plan for achieving their goals and provides support throughout their journey.
Ramesh Conley, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Certified School Psychologist
Dr. Ramesh Conley is a licensed psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist, with over 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy and psychological testing and evaluation to individuals from diverse backgrounds across a variety of settings. Dr. Conley completed her masters and doctoral studies at the University of Florida.
Dr. Conley enjoys working with children, adolescents, adults, and families with a collaborative approach focused on strengthening resiliency and relationships. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other modalities to tailor her services to meet the needs of her clients. Dr. Conley offers treatment and support for issues including academic and learning problems, ADHD, behavioral problems, social and friendship issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She has expertise in providing comprehensive psycho-educational and diagnostic evaluations, drawing on a variety of formal and informal diagnostic tools to look at learning processes, emotional health, and personal strengths and weaknesses through a developmental lens.
Dr. Conley particularly enjoys working with parents and their young children to develop positive parenting skills and to strengthen the parent/child relationship.
Renee Cahill, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Renee Cahill is a licensed psychologist and certified school counselor with over 15 years of experience providing counseling to children, adolescents, and families. Dr. Cahill completed her doctorate at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Boston College. Dr. Cahill provides counseling and psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults as individuals, families or in groups. She provides a warm, supportive, and compassionate approach to psychotherapy by building a working relationship with her clients and utilizing evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques.
Dr. Cahill specializes in treating depression, anxiety, learning disabilities, self-esteem, career counseling, PTSD, grief/loss, ADHD, emotional and behavioral issues, parenting challenges, divorce, relationship issues, anger problems and infertility/reproductive issues. She also has experience helping clients and families with navigating school systems to best support their child’s social-emotional and educational needs.
Dr. Cahill assists clients with learning life-long skills such as mindfulness, relaxation strategies, communication skills, and social skills to improve their self-perceptions, emotional well-being, relationships, and quality of life.
Aaron Myers, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Aaron Myers is a clinical psychologist offering individual psychotherapy and evaluation for adolescents and adults. Dr. Myers completed his doctorate at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and earned a master's degree in clinical and counseling psychology from Chestnut Hill College. His approach to treatment is to provide a safe, confidential, supportive, and collaborative environment for his clients.
Dr. Myers specializes in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and relationship issues. In addition, he has an interest in sports psychology. He primarily works from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) perspective but also utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, psychodynamic, and interpersonal techniques. Dr. Myers endeavors to help his clients develop skills and abilities to help them meet their goals for personal growth and well-being.
Dr. Myers has experience in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. He has given professional presentations and workshops on a variety of topics including personal growth and the treatment of various issues.
Deborah Lee, MA, MSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Deborah is a therapist who specializes in working with adolescents and adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, low self esteem, and spiritual problems. She has a broad base of experience providing evidence based, culturally competent, and trauma informed therapy to children, adolescents, and adults as an outpatient therapist in a variety of mental health settings.
Deborah graduated with a master’s degree in social work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a master’s degree in counseling from Missio Seminary (previously Biblical Theological Seminary).
Deborah uses a variety of therapeutic approaches depending on the needs of each client including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other modalities to help clients work through problems and address issues in therapy. She enjoys and has experience in faith-based counseling at the request of the client.
Deborah strives to establish a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients and provide a warm and welcoming space for them to process their challenges, while also assisting them to develop the positive mindset, helpful coping skills, and healthy lifestyle changes necessary for overall mental, physical, and spiritual well being.
Brad Richardson, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Brad Richardson is psychologist who completed his doctorate at Widener University’s Institute of Graduate Clinical Psychology. Dr. Richardson is passionate about providing high quality, culturally sensitive therapy that is grounded in research for children, adolescents, families, and adults.
Some of Dr. Richardson’s clinical interests include working with parenting and family issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, adjustment to life changes and stressors, grief and loss, trauma, and sports psychology for young athlete concerns. The foundation of his approach to treatment centers on building self and contextual awareness so that individuals can function autonomously in pursuit of their goals while adhering to their values. Dr. Richardson specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Family Systems approaches. He values the importance of working collaboratively with clients to individualize evidence-based approaches to capitalize on client strengths. Dr. Richardson is also trained in Trauma Focused CBT.
In addition to providing individual and family therapy, Dr. Richardson has provided clinical supervision and training to many therapists over the years. He has worked in leadership roles in a non-profit organization where he established an adult outpatient therapy program designed to meet the needs of caregivers of children and adolescents with mental health challenges.
Erika Kawamura, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional
Dr. Erika Kawamura is a licensed psychologist specializing in assisting adults with anxiety, depression, adjustment/life transition issues, health/wellness issues, and career/vocational/workplace issues. She also provides coaching in the area of health/wellness, incorporating lifestyle medicine approaches.
Dr. Kawamura’s approach to therapy and coaching is to form a collaborative relationship and create a safe environment where clients may openly discuss their concerns and difficulties. She takes a holistic approach and provides individualized treatment for each client. She works with her clients toward their goals, helping them overcome roadblocks by gaining insight into patterns of behaviors and feelings, exploring ways to incorporate healthy changes and coping strategies, and helping them to improve their overall sense of wellbeing.
Lifestyle medicine is one of Dr. Kawamura’s specialties. Given that many chronic health conditions are largely contributed to by lifestyle behaviors, she works with clients with chronic health conditions to incorporate long-term lifestyle changes to prevent and/or improve their health, often collaborating with their physician.
In addition, Dr. Kawamura presents health/wellness seminars at organizations and serves on the board of the American Anorexia & Bulimia Association of Philadelphia.
Dr. Kawamura received her doctorate in clinical psychology and master’s degree in Human Resources and Organizational Leadership from Widener University. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
Megan Amatrudo, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Megan Amatrudo is a licensed psychologist offering counseling and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Amatrudo completed her doctorate at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine where she also completed her master’s degree in clinical psychology. Dr. Amatrudo utilizes collaborative methods that are strongly grounded in research. She believes in establishing a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients and providing a warm and welcoming space for them to process their challenges, while also taking a proactive and solution-focused approach.
Dr. Amatrudo specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, ADHD, somatization and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents. She frequently facilitates family sessions to improve communication throughout treatment. Dr. Amatrudo also works with adults going through life transitions, dealing with depression and/or anxiety, ADHD, and comorbid medical conditions.
Dr. Amatrudo has held positions at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Fairmount Behavioral Health System, Cooper University Hospital, Geisinger Health System, and the Children and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Clinic at Temple University. She relies heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is well-versed in the use of exposure-based therapies as well as Behavioral Modification. She also works from a trauma-informed perspective, which accounts for the impact of significant life events on symptom presentation. Dr. Amatrudo has contributed to a published book on the topic of childhood anxiety and has presented on topics of exposure-based treatments as well as ADHD.
Paoli Psychological Associates is located in the Main Line suburbs. Our office is based in Paoli, which is convenient to Malvern, Wayne, Radnor, Devon, Newtown Square, Villanova, Berwyn, Devon, Broomall, West Chester, Media, Exton, Downingtown, Phoenixville, King of Prussia, and other towns in Montgomery County, Delaware County, and Chester County, PA and the following zip codes: 19301, 19312, 19333, 19073, 19355, 19335, 19087, 19063, 19460, 19406, 19341.
To inquire about our counseling services, contact Dr. Bill Morgan at 610.644.8182
Paoli Psychological Associates
43 Leopard Road, Suite 200
Paoli Executive Green 2
Paoli, PA 19301
610.644.8182
• Counseling
• Psychotherapy
• Testing and Assessment
• Psychological Evaluation
• Consulting
• Life Coaching
• Career Counseling
Overview of Services
- Academic Achievement
- ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment
- Anxiety and Panic
- Attention Training
- Autism Spectrum Disorders and Asperger’s Syndrome
- Biofeedback
- Career Counseling
- Child and Adolescent
- Christian Counseling
- Counseling and Psychotherapy
- Depression
- Divorce Recovery
- Drug and Alcohol Problems
- Eating Disorders
- Educational Evaluation
- Family Issues
- Forensic Evaluation
- Headache
- Health and Wellness
- Learning Disabilities
- Life Coaching
- Marriage and Family
- Men’s Issues
- Parenting
- Personal Growth
- Post-Traumatic Stress
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Relationships
- School-Related Issues
- Sex Therapy
- Sleep Disorders
- Stress Management
- Tele-Therapy
- Women’s Issues
- Workplace Issues