Our Therapists

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Patricia Gonzalez, LPC, MT-BC, NADD-CC

Patricia is the Co-Founder, Co-Owner of two businesses: She is the Chief Executive Officer of Spectra Support Services, LLC and the CE Program Administrator for the Moringa Institute. Her companies provide a variety of specialty care programs, mental health services, and professional training opportunities. To date, Patricia established new creative arts therapy programs and behavioral health supports in settings such as residential homes, ambulatory healthcare settings, pediatric hospitals, pediatric rehabilitation centers, senior homes, homeless shelters, day programs, and schools.

Patricia began her career as a therapist by earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Therapy from Duquesne University. She completed her clinical training with Deforia Lane, Ph.D. at the University Hospitals of Cleveland. She earned a Master’s in Music Therapy (MMT) from Temple University. Today, Patricia is a board-certified music therapist, licensed professional counselor, a NADD certified clinician, certified MARI® practitioner and teacher, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) trainer, and an approved trainer by the Family & Play Therapy Center to teach the introductory course to mindfulness-based play therapy. Patricia is an active member of the Government Relations Committee of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association and for the NADD Accreditation and Clinical Certification Committee.

Patricia's areas of expertise include some of the following: dual-diagnosis for mental illness and co-occurring intellectual/developmental disabilities, trauma informed care, non-violent crisis prevention and behavior management, music therapy, pain management, guided imagery, mindfulness-based play-family therapy, sand play, focusing, mandala assessment research instrument, cognitive behavior therapy, functional behavioral analysis, and eye movement and desensitization and reprocessing. Patricia provides clinical supervision for established mental health professionals and therapists pursuing state licensure.

Patricia is an advocate for the advancement of quality programming for people who have behavioral health needs. Patricia finds that she can influence this type of support through her leadership roles, clinical work, training programs, clinical supervision opportunities, and development of community programs that increase individuals' access to specialized health services. It brings Patricia great joy to serve her community in this way.

Maleita Olson, LCSW, NADD-CC

Maleita is the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of two organizations. She serves as Chief Operating Officer of Spectra Support Services, LLC and as Community Liaison Officer for the Moringa Institute. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania with over 30 years of experience across community-based, institutional, government, and medical settings. Her work has primarily focused on supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Maleita earned her Master of Social Work from the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work. She is a certified clinician with the National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) and is a frequent presenter at local, state, and national conferences. Her areas of expertise include autism spectrum disorder, transition to adulthood, and the impact of disability on families.

She lives in Springfield, Pennsylvania with her husband and four children, three of whom are neurodivergent. Maleita is a past president of ASCEND: the Asperger and Autism Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. She is also an active member of the National Association of Social Workers, The Arc of Delaware County, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and the Autism Society of America.

Karen Weiss, LCSW, NADD-CC

“One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you’re going through now and it will become part of someone else’s survival guide.”

~Brene Brown

Karen embraces the philosophy that everyone has a unique story of the ups, the downs, the challenges of life, and that they have great potential for growth and fulfillment. Holding a bachelor’s in social work from Eastern College, Karen focused her career early on to work with ‘differently abled’ adults (developmental differences). Her experience includes helping adults with chronic mental illness in the public mental health system in Delaware County, PA. In 2015, Karen joined the Spectra team as an intern and later completed her master’s in social work from West Chester University. Her work experiences include practicing as a direct support professional, clinical intake coordinator, behavior support specialist, Licensed Clinical Therapist, and a clinical supervisor for emerging behavioral health professionals.

Today, Karen serves as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. She utilizes a psychodynamic approach that is strengths-based and integrates a variety of models and approaches including mindfulness-based family play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and Mandala Assessment Research Instrument (MARI), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Karen enjoys working in a clinical outpatient setting and serving individuals, both ‘neurotypical’ and ‘differently abled’ across the lifespan, including teens, children, parents, and adults in various stages of life.

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Ashley Begley, LCSW, NADD-CC

"Do not go where the path may lead,

go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ashley aims to provide individuals support as they navigate challenges and seek to create their own paths toward wellness. Ashley received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Gwynedd Mercy University and a Master of Social Services degree (an equivalent to a MSW) from Bryn Mawr College. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania, Ashley serves people across the lifespan and specializes in working with adults with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral challenges. She provides individual psychotherapy at the main office and behavior support across a variety of settings such as agencies, homes, residential centers, and day programs. In recognition that what works for one person may not work for another, Ashley utilizes a person-centered approach that blends interventions such as psychoeducation and skills training, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Mandala Assessment Research Instrument (MARI) interventions, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and more. Ashley strives to help clients develop their ability to advocate for themselves and live up to their full potential.

Schuyler Chartier, MT-BC, NADD-DDS

“Music expresses that which cannot be said,

and on which it is impossible to be silent.” ~Victor Hugo.

Driven by the healing power of music, Schuyler Chartier, MT-BC utilizes this therapeutic medium as a tool to help individuals reach their wellness goals. To date, Schuyler completed a bachelor’s degree in music therapy from Temple University and has advanced clinical training as a behavior specialist. Schuyler serves people across the lifespan and specializes in working with children who have autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, and behavioral challenges. Schuyler provides individual and group therapy across a variety of settings such as agencies, homes, residential centers, schools, and day programs to name a few. She utilizes a blend of approaches in her work such as zones of regulation, growth mindset, functional behavioral analysis, bilateral stimulation, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and creative music therapy. Using evidenced-based strategies, Schuyler aims to promote individuals’ abilities to work through their challenges, deepen their sense of connection with others, and flourish in their self-identities.

Kate Henderson, MT-BC

“Music can name the unnameable and

communicate the unknowable.”

~ Leonard Bernstein

Guided by the belief that music can reveal parts of the self that are deeply felt but not yet named, Kate views music as a powerful tool for expression, connection, and growth.

Kate earned her post-baccalaureate degree in music therapy from Rowan University and completed her clinical internship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Cross-trained as a behavioral support specialist, she serves individuals across the lifespan, with a specialization in supporting those with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs.

Her experience spans a variety of settings, including schools, residential facilities, and day programs, where she uses music intentionally to address each individual’s unique strengths and needs. Kate is committed to creating a supportive, client-centered space where individuals can explore their identities, build meaningful skills, and move toward their goals with confidence and authenticity.

Kate is currently pursuing her master’s degree in music therapy and counseling at Shenandoah University. Grounded in a humanistic approach, she emphasizes personal discovery, autonomy, and holistic self-expression, supporting each individual in realizing their full potential.