Our Staff

Milton Seligman, Ph.D.

Milton Seligman, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and a member of the American Psychological Association. He has also been elected to the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. Dr. Seligman is professor emeritus in the Department of Psychology in Education at the University of Pittsburgh. He has been a therapist for over twenty-five years and has served as a consultant to local agencies. He has authored numerous articles and books. In his clinical practice, Dr. Seligman conducts individual and marital psychotherapy with adults who are coping with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, divorce and other life stressors and transitions. He works with people who have chronic illness or disability and their families. Dr. Seligman also conducts psychtherapy with persons that have career issues, eating disorders and for those coping with bereavement. In addition to the other insurances for which he is a provider, Dr. Seligman is a provider for UPMC for Life.

Laura Marshak, Ph.D.

Laura Marshak, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with over twenty-five years of clinical experience. She is also a professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Her professional experience includes working at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic for ten years prior to assuming her position at the university. Dr. Marshak works with adults and couples and is experienced at addressing a wide range of problems including anxiety, depression, self-worth, relationships and life transitions. In addition, she has an expertise in problems related to adjustment to disability. Her clinical practice includes working with parents of children with disabilities as well as helping adolescents and adults with disabilities with adjustment issues. Dr. Marshak has co-authored several books which focus on disability.

Jean McClung, Ph.D.

Jean McClung, Ph.D. has been a licensed psychologist for over fifteen years and has worked as a psychotherapist in a variety of settings for over twenty years. Dr. McClung is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. She was a psychotherapist for many years on the adult outpatient unit of Northern Communities Mental Health Center in Pittsburgh. During her work at Northern Communities, she provided clinical supervision to psychology interns. She was also a psychotherapist at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, assessing and treating adolescents. Dr. McClung has particular skills in working with adults in individual and with adolescents in individual and family therapy. Dr. McClung works with a variety of problems including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, panic disorder, life transitions, relationship issues and under-achievement. She has completed level 2 training in EMDR. In her practice, Dr. McClung uses a combination of insight-oriented psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapies in working with clients.

M. Linda Boyle, M.A., LPC

M. Linda Boyle, M.A. LPC, is a licensed professional counselor who has worked as a psychotherapist for the last eighteen years. She is certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors.  Ms. Boyle earned her Bachelor's degree in psychology and her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Slippery Rock University. She has extensive experience working with adults and couples, and deals with depression, anxiety, history of abuse, relationship problems, codependency and life transitions. She also works with individuals with chronic mental illness and their families. In addition, she provides couples counseling.

Michelle Geckle, M.A., LPC

Michelle Geckle, M.A. LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor with twenty-five years of clinical experience in research, counseling, clinical supervision and psychiatric rehabilitation. Ms. Geckle in on staff at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic and is currently working in the Clinical Neuropsychology Program. In her practice at North Hills Psychological Services she works with adults on a wide range of problems, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship concerns, gay/lesbian issues, adjustment to life changes, trauma, and abuse. She provides individual therapy and couples counseling. She has a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Pittsburgh.

Cynthia Lausberg, Ph.D.

Cynthia Lausberg, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist whose clinical practice includes individual psychotherapy with adults, adolescents and school-aged children focusing on issues related to depression, anxiety, adjustment to life change, behavioral and academic concerns, and relationship difficulties. Dr. Lausberg also has expertise in adjustment to disability issues, including educational and vocational concerns. Dr. Lausberg is a faculty member in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh and is a graduate of Pitt's doctoral Counseling Psychology program. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Greater Pittsburgh Psychological Association.

Holly Branthoover, Ph.D., Ed.D.

Holly Branthoover, Ed.D., LPC is a licensed professional counselor and nationally certified counselor with approximately fifteen years of counseling experience. She is also a Professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Branthoover earned her Master's degrees in both community and school counseling from Duquesne University. She received her Doctorate in Counseling, Education, and Supervision from Duquesne in 2005. Prior to assuming her position at IUP, Dr. Branthoover worked as a certified school counselor. She has additional experience counseling adults and juveniles in forensic and community mental health settings. Dr. Branthoover earned licensure as a counselor in 2003 and conducts individual therapy with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of problems including, but not limited to, adjustment problems, family problems, depression and anxiety. In addition she volunteers with the Red Cross and has an additional specialty working with individuals with a history of trauma.

Allyson Havill, M.S.N., Ph.D.

Dr. Havill works with children, adolescents and adults in individual psycotherapy. She is licensed as a registered nurse and is board certified as a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist. She also earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the APA-accredited Psychology Department at Duquesnes University. She is currently Psychology trainee at N.H.P.S. Dr. Havill has worked in a variety of settings, including Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. She has significant experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and works with adults and adolescents on a wide range of clinical issues and problems.

Sheree Kaiser, M.S.W., L.S.W.

Sheree Kaiser, M.S.W., L.S.W., works with adults, adolescents, and children. Ms. Kaiser has over thirteen years of experience and has worked in both clinics and private practices. She provides individual and family therapy. Ms. Kaiser has particular expertise in working with mood and anxiety disorders, child behavioral problems and also ADD.