Brigitte DeChiaro, MA, ATR-BC, LPC

Brigitte has a background as a Program Director of an Outpatient Clinic and Partial Hospitalization Program for children, adolescents, and their families, along with working in hospital systems, crisis intervention, behavioral education, in patient hospitalization, in home services, and working privately. Brigitte’s skills in assisting children, adolescences, and families within the behavioral health system are well known in Bucks and Montgomery County areas. She works closely with schools, hospitals, agencies, and behavioral health clinicians in providing these services.

 

 

Age Specialties:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Family

Treatment Approach:

• Strength Based Approach
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution Focused Therapy
• Client Centered
• Art Therapy Techniques
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

 Education:

• University of The Arts, Philadelphia, Pa
• Certificate of Art Therapy
• MA, Allegheny (Hahnemann) University (Drexel University, presently), Philadelphia, PA

License and Certification #:

• LPC #: PC004535
• ATR-BC#: 06-137

 License State:

• Pennsylvania

 Professional Affiliations:

• American Art Therapy Association
• Delaware Valley Art Therapy Association

 Professional Development:

• Participation in Magellan Behavioral Health Services Enhanced Provider Competency with Families and Magellan Behavioral Health Services Supervision
• Supervision
• Coordinator of Masters Level Interns in Bucks County agency area
• Participates in ongoing trainings for further developments in the field of behavioral health for various populations and needs