About Us
Hello & Welcome! The Chestnut Hill Therapy Collective is a private practice of professional colleagues who provide integrative, collaborative and individualized counseling services to the Greater Philadelphia area.
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We offer an array of expertise, treatment modalities and personally tailored interventions to help our clients.
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Relationship Difficulties
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Life Transitions
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Difficulties with Self-Esteem
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Eating Issues
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Professional/Career Issues
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College/Graduate School Issues
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Stress Management
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Managing Adult ADHD
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Sexual Abuse
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Grief, Loss, or Bereavement
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Other Issues
Jonathan Bittner, MS, CTP
Sgt. US Army (ret.)
Jonathan has a Masters of Science in Clinical and Counseling Psychology with a specialization in trauma and is a doctoral Psyd student studying Clinical Psychology and under clinical supervision.
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Jonathan is a retired Army Sergeant and combat Veteran who served in Afghanistan, fighting for Operation Enduring Freedom.
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Jonathan offers individual, couples' and group sessions and specializes in helping Veterans.
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Jonathan utilizes psychodynamic, trauma informed and mindfulness practices and specializes in Eye Movement Desensitization
Reprocessing (EMDR).
(215) 970-9490
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Kristine Dolce, MS
Kristine has a Masters of Science in Clinical and Counseling Psychology.
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Kristine offers individual, couples' & family counseling as well as group sessions.
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Kristine utilizes Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, EMDR and Client centered modalities.
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Trauma (acute, chronic, complex)
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Anxiety (social, PTSD, generalized)
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Depression (major depression, grief/bereavement)
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Relationship Issues (communication, infidelity, divorce)
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(215) 970-9491
Andrew Negrey, MS, MFA
Andrew earned his Master of Science degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Chestnut Hill College and MFA in painting from the Tyler School of Art.
Andrew offers individual and group sessions and specializes in life transitions, relationship and attachment issues, family conflict, trauma, adult ADHD, spiritual or existential crisis, and creativity/self-expression.
Andrew is a trauma-informed relational psychodynamic therapist who also draws techniques and inspiration from IFS, Gestalt Therapy, and Jungian Analytic Psychology.
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(215) 234-1326
Nicole Russo, LPC,
CAADC, CCTP
Nicole is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
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Nicole utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Person Centered Therapy and Mindfulness based practices.
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Nicole offers individual sessions, couples' sessions and group sessions.
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A message from Nicole:
"As a licensed therapist my job is to empower you to reach your greatest potential and meet your goals. Each person has a unique set of needs, strengths, and goals that they want to accomplish. In our work together, I will serve as a guide for you to discover a deeper understanding of yourself, your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. The journey of therapy can result in many things for many people, some of those things being improved relationships, increased self-esteem, enhanced ability to cope with life stressors, and greater happiness and life satisfaction.
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Each therapists’ approach to counseling is distinct and it’s important that you work with a professional whose style “fits” with your personality and needs. I integrate several counseling approaches in my practice, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and person-centered and strengths-based approaches."
Please feel free to contact me to discuss your thoughts, questions, and hopes for therapy at
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(215) 970-9493
Gabriela O'Shea, M.Ed.
Gabriela is pre-licensed and has a Masters of Education in Counseling Psychology from Temple University.
Gabriela specializes in anxiety, depression, and trauma and stress related issues. Her approach is trauma informed and emphasizes a safe space for individuals to feel validated and heard during their time in session.
Gabriela utilizes CBT, DBT, Person-Centered, Narrative, Solution-Focused and Mindfulness therapies to tailor each session to the client’s specific needs and ensure that everyone is treated as an individual.
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484-416-4342
Dr. Anna Peak, Ph.D., M.Ed.
Melissa Avery, MS
Melissa has a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the College of Saint Rose.
Melissa's therapeutic orientation is person centered and is influenced by psychodynamic therapy and existentialism. She is a trauma informed therapist and utilizes motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and mindfulness interventions.
Melissa enjoys working with individuals and couples as well as group therapy.
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(215) 970-9494
Robert Walsh, M.Ed.
Robert earned his Masters in Education degree in Counseling and Human Services from Lehigh University in 2023. He is currently practicing therapy as a pre-licensed professional.
Robert uses an integrated style of counseling focusing on methods from Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (RBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). This means he offers a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore the content of your thoughts and emotions, and how they influence your behavior and overall well-being. IFS also teaches that we are divided into different “parts” that can be in conflict with each other and prevent wholeness.
Robert’s therapy practice focuses primarily on anxiety, depression, relationship/attachment struggles, alternative sexualities, and helping those who are neurodivergent. He currently sees individuals and groups. He is also bilingual and able to see Spanish-speaking clients as well. “Él es bilingüe y puede ver a clientes hispanohablantes”.
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215-330-5037
Anna has a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology from Temple University and a Ph.D. in English literature, also from Temple University, where she teaches in the Intellectual Heritage Program. She is also working towards certification as a yoga instructor.
Anna treats each person as a unique individual and tailors therapy to meet each person’s specific and sometimes changing needs. She takes an integrative and trauma-informed approach and makes use of psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, CBT, and narrative approaches, as well as mindfulness and nutritional psychiatry.
Anna focuses on working with individuals with relationship issues, trauma, depression, grief, and anxiety, as well as those with personality disorders.
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267-332-5308