About

Dr. Christner founded Cognitive Health Solutions, LLC in 2009, following years of part-time private practice. He provides a variety of services to patients at Cognitive Health Solutions, LLC, including psychological testing, psychotherapy, and consultation. Dr. Christner is a Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania.

Dr. Christner is recognized on a state, national, and international level, as he has published and presented on a number of topics including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), school-based mental health, and neurocognitive-oriented psychological assessment.  He has published numerous books in the field of psychology and education, including Anxiety Disorders in the Classroom: An Action Plan for Identification, Evaluation, and Intervention (2011; with Drs. Jessica Bolton and Jacqlyn Zarraba), Building Professional Competencies in School Psychology (2010; with Drs. Timothy Lionetti and Edward Snyder), Guide to Early Psychological Assessment with Children and Adolescents (2010; with Dr. Arthur Freeman, Mr. Corey Nigro, and Mr. Taymoor Sadar), Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions for Educational Settings: A Handbook for Practice (2006; with Drs. Rosemary Mennuti and Arthur Freeman), Handbook of Cognitive-Behavior Group Therapy with Children and Adolescents: Specific Settings and Presenting Problems ( 2007; with Drs. Jessica L. Stewart and Arthur Freeman), and School-Based Mental Health: A Practitioner’s Guide to Comparative Practices (2009; with Dr. Rosemary Mennuti).  Dr. Christner is also the series coeditor School-Based Practice in Action book series, which is published by Routledge Publishing.

Dr. Christner has been acknowledged for his professional and clinical work.  In 2003, Lincoln Intermediate Unit No. 12 (LIU) presented him with the “LIU School Psychologist of the Year Award.”  In March 2005, the Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania (ASPP) acknowledged Dr. Christner for his work in school psychology by naming him “Pennsylvania School Psychologist of the Year.”

Dr. Koloras provides clinical services at Cognitive Health Solutions, LLC to children, adults, couples, and families as they face a wide array of challenges that grows wider and more complex as we evolve as a society.  Her services include psychotherapy and psychological assessments.  She has a great deal of experience working with children of various ages who struggle to manage their family, academic and social lives.

She can serve as a support bridge between these worlds and often assist communication and cooperation among parents, teachers, coaches, doctors, and other service providers.  Prior to entering private practice, Dr. Koloras worked in school settings ranging from elementary to high school.  Her special interest areas include child and adolescent development, co-parenting within blended families, anxiety disorders, and marital issues.  Dr. Koloras has earned her Master of Science (MS) degree from the University of Baltimore and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from Argosy University.

In her 20+ years of providing therapeutic services, Karen has worked with a variety of populations to address anxiety, depression, disordered eating and body image issues, grief and loss, relationship disruption as well as trauma and stress related issues. She has served in a variety of mental health settings, including community outpatient programs, crime victim assistance, crisis management and critical incident response, college counseling, rehabilitation hospital and private practice. Karen is skilled in cognitive behavioral and person-centered therapies. She uses motivational, collaborative and integrative approaches such as mindfulness and/or narrative techniques to assist clients. She has completed a 92-hour teacher development intensive training taught by senior staff from Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society in Massachusetts.

Luana Robinson has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2005. She attended Mount Saint Mary’s for her undergraduate studies and McDaniel College for her Master of Science. She has been working in the mental health field for 15 years in the school, home, and community settings.

She has extensive knowledge in working with young children and adults who are on the Autism Spectrum and can be a great support system for the entire family. She is well versed in social skills development, transition goals, and sensory integration difficulties.

Luana is great at implementing a variety of therapeutic modalities to accommodate the needs of her clients. She has worked with a multitude of diagnoses, including neurodevelopmental disorders, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, trauma and stress-related disorders, conduct disorders, and impulse control disorders. She can also support clients who are experiencing stress and anxiety as a result of loss and grievance, relational issues, and parenting challenges.

Jessica Hurda is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania as well as a National Certified Counselor.  Jessica attended Indian University of Pennsylvania earning her Bachelors of Science in Child Development and Family Studies.  She then continued to Walden University to get her  Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, specializing in trauma and crisis.  Jessica has been providing services in the mental health field since 2010 in community, school, home, inpatient hospitalization, and outpatient settings.

Jessica has extensive experience and knowledge working with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced trauma and crisis.  Jessica can provide a warm, safe, nonjudgmental space for individuals to feel comfortable processing difficult experiences.

She is confident in working with a variety of needs including anxiety disorders, depression, grief & loss, transition/adjustment difficulties, relational conflicts including poor communication and codependency, impulse control and other behavioral and emotional limitations.  Jessica uses an integrative approach of modalities to best fit individual needs so they can discover their potential.  Including cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, mindful based techniques, and structural family therapy.

Dr. Davis is a licensed psychologist who received her master’s degree from Millersville University, and her doctorate from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is certified as a cognitive-behavioral therapist by the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.

Her clinical interests include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, LGBTQ issues, grief, and adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

When she is not working, she and her family enjoy bicycling, hiking, and playing with their rescue greyhounds.

Niki graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Psychology from Marshall University.  Her career has been focused on providing an array of services to children and their families in their homes, schools, and communities, including Family Based Services, mobile therapy, and behavioral intervention services.  In her 20+ years of experience, she has worked effectively with depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, autism, and a wide array of other issues of concern.

Niki employs a number of therapeutic styles to assist her clients in learning strategies and skills that can help to ameliorate symptoms.  She develops a client-based approach with each client and their circumstances, which includes techniques from CBT, REBT, mindfulness, play therapy, and structural family therapy.

Mrs. Tucker provides psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. She has been working with children and adolescents since 2013 in various capacities. She previously worked at a social skills center for children diagnosed on the autism spectrum and is currently completing her school psychology certification.

Mrs. Tucker received a Master of Arts in psychology from Hunter College, CUNY and is currently attending Millersville University to complete necessary coursework to receive certification as a school psychologist. During her undergraduate career at McDaniel College, she completed an internship with Kennedy Krieger Institute in the neurobehavioral outpatient unit.

Abigail James is a Licensed Behavior Specialist, providing mental health services to children and families in the home, school, and community since 2004. She has experience supporting children diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, ODD, and anxiety disorders, as well as assisting families and schools with strategies for behavior management, increasing positive communication, and developing social skills.

Abigail’s book Autism and Appropriate Touch: A Photocopiable Resource for Helping Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum Understand the Complexities of Physical Interaction was published in 2015.

She received her Master of Arts in Human Sciences from Hood College in Frederick, MD, and Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Family Science from Messiah College in Grantham, PA.

Thomas Shoffner recently became a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and is also a National Certified Counselor. He obtained his Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Belhaven University in Jackson, MS. He then went onto Mississippi College to obtain his Master’s of Science in Marriage and Family Counseling. While doing his internship in graduate school, Thomas became a trained facilitator for Prepare/Enrich to assist with Pre-Marital and Marital counseling.

Thomas has worked in in-patient facilities, worked at a non-profit counseling center, and recently worked in BHRS prior to coming to Cognitive Health Solutions. He has experience working with a variety of disorders that include depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, Conduct Disorder, and more. Thomas also has experience working with children, teens, and adults. He also has experience in conducting pre-martial and martial therapy sessions.