our staff

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Dr. Thomas Bortner is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 17 years of experience in providing compassionate therapy through evidence-based practices (EBPs) to treat a diverse range of symptoms and presentations, including trauma/PTSD, anxiety disorders, phobias, depression, suicidal ideation/self-harm, anger management, problematic substance use, and emotional regulation challenges. Dr. Bortner has extensive experience treating both adults and adolescents with various symptoms and diagnostic presentations. Notably, he has dedicated more than a decade to delivering evidence-based trauma treatments to veterans at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Arcadia University (formerly Beaver College) and a Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from La Salle University. During his doctoral training, he completed a predoctoral internship at the Coatesville VA Medical Center as a general practitioner and accrued postdoctoral hours at a private non-profit residential treatment facility for adolescents, where he continued to work as a licensed staff psychologist and later as an assistant clinical director. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Bortner serves as a Staff Psychologist and holds a Team Lead role at a nationally recognized VA Residential PTSD Program. His responsibilities include delivering evidence-based psychological treatments to veterans with PTSD and co-occurring presentations in individual and group therapy, as well as fulfilling administrative duties. Since 2019, Dr. Bortner has been a member of the Full model DBT team, which encompasses individual and group therapy, consultation, and phone coaching for veterans presenting with borderline personality disorder, treatment-resistant presentations, and self-injurious behaviors.

Dr. Danielle Farabaugh, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 18 years of experience providing evidence-based psychotherapy to adults with a wide range of mental health concerns. She specializes in trauma therapy, PTSD treatment, and stress-related disorders, offering compassionate, trauma-informed care tailored to each client’s unique history and needs. Dr. Farabaugh has extensive expertise working with veterans and military-connected individuals and brings a deep understanding of military culture and service-related trauma into her clinical work.

In addition to PTSD and trauma, Dr. Farabaugh treats anxiety disorders, phobias, panic disorder, insomnia, depression, anger management concerns, suicidal ideation and self-harm behaviors, and substance use disorders. Her clinical approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based treatments, ensuring clients receive effective, research-supported care that promotes long-term recovery and resilience.

Dr. Farabaugh earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Millersville University, graduating magna cum laude with departmental honors, and later completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) at La Salle University. She completed her doctoral internship at the Coatesville VA Medical Center, where she worked as a general practitioner providing comprehensive mental health services to veterans.

Following her doctoral training, Dr. Farabaugh completed a prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania under the mentorship of the late Dr. Aaron T. Beck, founder of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. During her fellowship, she served as a CBT Therapist Trainer for the Beck Initiative Training Series and worked as a Research Therapist and Project Director on clinical trials evaluating the effectiveness of CBT for complex mental health conditions.

In addition to her private practice work, Dr. Farabaugh currently serves as a Staff Psychologist and Team Leader within a nationally recognized VA Residential PTSD Program. In this role, she provides evidence-based individual and group PTSD treatment, conducts comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, oversees therapeutic programming, and leads a multidisciplinary treatment team. Her combined clinical, leadership, and training experience allows her to deliver high-quality, outcome-driven mental health care while fostering healing and growth within a diverse veteran population.

Dr. Amanda Vaught is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma therapy, PTSD treatment, and comprehensive psychological assessment. With extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating trauma-related disorders, she has helped hundreds of individuals recover from the long-term impact of traumatic experiences through compassionate, evidence-based therapy.

As a nationally recognized provider of PTSD consultation, Dr. Vaught supports mental health professionals in advancing their skills in PTSD diagnosis, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) , and trauma-informed care. Her clinical practice extends beyond trauma, offering specialized treatment for depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), personality disorders, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.

Dr. Vaught is also highly trained in diagnostic evaluation and personality assessment, providing tailored psychological insights for individuals seeking a deeper understanding of their mental health and personal strengths.

She earned her undergraduate degree from Villanova University and completed post-baccalaureate training at Stanford University’s Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Clinic. Dr. Vaught received her doctorate from the PGSP–Stanford Psy.D. Consortium and completed both her pre-doctoral and postdoctoral residencies within the VA Healthcare System.

A respected leader in the field, Dr. Vaught has served as Director and Assistant Director of a psychology internship program and was a founding member and team leader of a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program. In addition to her clinical and training roles, she is an active consultant in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD and holds an adjunct faculty position at Villanova University.