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.”

Mr. Kochansky provides a variety of services to children, adolescents, and the parents of his patients at Cognitive Health Solutions, LLC.  These services include psychological testing, psychotherapy, consultation, and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT).  Mr. Kochansky is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania.  He earned his Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from Towson State University.

Mr. Kochansky began as a caseworker and family therapist at the York County Mental Health Center.  He became the Director of the Gateway Partial Hospitalization Program, and concurrently provided individual and family therapy at Delphic Medical Center.  In his 30 year association with the Children’s Aid Society in New Oxford, PA, Mr. Kochansky developed and directed the Child-Centered Counseling Program as well as serving as a Clinical Consultant to the counseling staff.  He joined WellSpan Behavioral Health in 2000, as a Child & Adolescent Psychologist, providing therapy, psychological testing, consultation, and presenting continuing education sessions. Mr. Kochansky developed and facilitated Cognitive Behavioral therapy sessions for youth with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.  He volunteers with the American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Services, and had the privilege to serve in his capacity with the Red Cross at Ground Zero, giving support to rescue and recovery workers, families of victims, and displaced residents.  Mr. Kochansky also volunteered on the Gulf Coast immediately following Hurricane Katrina, and conducted support services for youth traumatized by critical incidents in school.  After serving as a psychological consultant with Psychological Associates of Pennsylvania, Mr. Kochansky joined Cognitive Health Solutions, LLC, to continue his work with child and adolescent patients.

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.

Mrs. Rachel Mailey joined Cognitive Health Solutions, LLC, after taking time off from her career to stay home to raise her young children. Rachel earned a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Shippensburg University in 1998. She has been a Nationally Certified Counselor since 1999, and a Pennsylvania Licensed Counselor since 2002.

Rachel began her career at the Children’s Aid Society in New Oxford where she worked with children (using non-directive play therapy) and adolescents and their parents and families. She then joined Family and Children’s Services in Harrisburg, working with people of all ages, backgrounds, and issues. Rachel has worked for hospice services as a bereavement counselor dealing with grief and loss and consequent life changes and transitions. Past clinical experience includes therapy for depression and anxiety and related issues. She works effectively with individuals, families, and couples dealing with communication difficulties, conflicts in professional and personal relationships, parenting, coping skills, and stress management. Rachel provides individual counseling for children and adults, including geriatrics.

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.

Mrs. Weber has been counseling in Pennsylvania since 1998.  She began her career in Texas with the Advocacy Center for Crime Victim’s and Children and was instrumental in developing the first organization in the state dedicated to providing medical, legal and mental health services in one location to victims of violent crime including child sexual assault.   Upon moving to Pennsylvania she gained experience with chronically mentally ill patients through community mental health services.

The past 13 years of private practice have provided the opportunity to counsel couples, individual adults and children presenting with needs that include communication difficulties,  lack of coping skills, depression, anxiety, and workplace issues using a  variety of methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Critical Incident Debriefing, Play Therapy, IMAGO Therapy and EMDR.  Mrs. Weber is a Nationally Certified Counselor.  She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Texas and Pennsylvania earning her Master of Education in Counseling degree from the Texas A&M University system.

Mrs. Wentland provides clinical services, including psychotherapy and behavioral health treatment, for children, adolescents, and adults.  She also provides therapeutic services to families.  Mrs. Wentland has provided counseling services since 2013 in both non-profit and educational settings.  She has been a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania since 2015.

Amanda began her education at The Pennsylvania State University, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.  She then graduated with a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Psychology from Millersville University.  She has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families in home, school, and community settings.  She has also facilitated numerous group sessions. Past clinical experience includes psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, anger management, ADHD, and mood disorders.  She also works effectively with relational conflicts, grief and loss, parenting, and coping skill development.   Mrs. Wentland bonds well with the adolescent population.  She employs techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based techniques, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.  Mrs. Wentland is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.

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.