Our Team
Cindy N. Ariel, Ph.D. has practiced as a psychologist for over 20 years. She received her master's degree from Hahnemann and her doctorate from Temple University. Dr. Ariel specializes in treating Anxiety, Depression and relationship concerns. She provides guidance for couples and families of all kinds. Dr. Ariel writes occasionally for several publications and is co-editor of the book, Voices From The Spectrum (2006). She can be reached at 215-592-1333, ext. 1 or by email, cariel@alternativechoices.com.
Robert Naseef, Ph.D. has practiced for over 20 years as a psychologist. He is a graduate of Temple University. He specializes in families of children with disabilities and has published several articles on the subject, including the book Special Children, Challenged Parents: The Struggles and Rewards of Raising a Child With a Disability (1997) Dr. Naseef co-edited,Voices From The Spectrum (2006) with Dr. Ariel. Dr. Naseef presents locally and nationally on issues related to family life with special needs and has a special interest in the psychology of men. In 2008, Variety- The Children’s Charity honored him for his contributions to the autism community. He can be reached at 215-592-1333, ext.2 or by email, RNaseef@alternativechoices.com
Inessa Manevich, Ph.D. attended the University of Pennsylvania as an undergraduate and attained her graduate degrees in clinical psychology from Columbia University. While at Columbia, Dr. Manevich worked at the college counseling center at New York University. She did her clinical internship at Friends Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Manevich has worked with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples with various life circumstances. She has experi- ence helping individuals of all ages through many of life's adjustments including grief, loss, trauma, anxiety and depression. She can be reached at 215.592-1333, ext. 3 or IManevich@alternativechoices.com
J. Elise Gaul, MS, LPC, CT received her master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She has nearly 20 years experi- ence in human services as a therapist, educator, and program manager. Elise works with individuals and couples addressing- life transitions, trauma, relationship issues, family problems, depression, and anxiety. Elise has special training and experience working with individuals and families grieving a death. She has also trained with Jon Kabat-Zinn and others to teach mindfulness-based stress reduction. Email her at jeg@alternativechoices.com
Kelly Peters, MA is completed her Masters in Counseling Psychology at LaSalle University. Kelly has been working with young people with autism for over five years and has developed her skills with this and other populations. She spent a year working at Devereux CARES where she gained experience with ABA techniques. Kelly was also trained in PECS and other forms of facilitated communication. Kelly has worked as a TSS Worker with the Chester County Intermediate Unit. She has recently begun to research how anxiety affects individuals with autism. Kelly provides individual and group therapy to children ages 2 years and up. Kelly can be reached at 215 592- 1333 ext. 5 or at KPeters@alternativechoices.com