Partnering with BHAR for Better Patient Outcomes
At BHAR, we understand that each of your clients is a unique case with unique demands on you as a Probation Officer or Parole Officer. You are tasked with finding compassionate, trustworthy, and responsible experts who will set your clients up for the best outcome possible. We are that partner.
Strong relationships create stronger success stories.
Our Practice
BHAR therapy is targeted for patients experiencing PTSD, stress, anxiety, or a myriad of other life-altering emotions and symptoms.
Services
We help patients experiencing various psychological problems, including:
- Depression
- PTSD
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Grief/loss
- Problems adjusting
- Relationship problems
- Sexual behavior problems
BHAR is a multi-state, psychological practice that provides:
- Group therapy
- Individual therapy
- Family therapy
- Art therapy
- Psychological assessments
- Polygraph examinations
- Trauma-specific services
- Chaperone training
- Safety planning
Location
BHAR patients may attend virtual sessions or visit our location in Media, Pennsylvania, and we invite parole and probation officers to attend their clients’ sessions as well.
1215 W. Baltimore Pike, Suite 3
Media, PA 19063
Contact us to for more information.
Staff
The staff at BHAR has the hands-on experience and knowledge to put those positive outcomes within your client’s reach. BHAR staff is composed of psychologists and professional counselors that incorporate Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, person-centered, and expressive arts treatment approaches to help patients experiencing various psychological problems.
BHAR takes pride in our partnership with Chestnut Hill College. In this partnership, BHAR staff assists in the training of future psychologists from Chestnut Hill College Psychology department as doctoral practicum students.
To learn more about this opportunity, contact us.
Jason Hunt, Psy.D
Dr. Hunt is a licensed clinical psychologist in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and he owns and operates BHAR. He serves as a board member of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Sexual Offender Assessment Board. He has earned a doctorate in clinical psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) and a Degree with Distinction from the University of Delaware.
Dr. Hunt uses cognitive-behavioral therapy to help patients living with a wide variety of psychological illnesses. He has practiced in the mental health field for 20 years and treated men, women, boys, girls (ages ranging from 3 to 84 years old), LGBTQ, minorities, as well as individuals from high, middle, and low socioeconomic backgrounds. He trained at the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety (CTSA), Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Cooper Hospital, Friends Psychiatric Hospital, Kentucky State Reformatory, The Cabinet for Children and Families, Wellstone Regional Hospital, and Ancora Psychiatric Hospital.
Dr. Hunt supervises clinical staff, coordinates patient care, consults with parole/probation and manages office continuity and development in the New Jersey and Pennsylvania offices.
Caitlin Trainer, MS, Clinical Director
Caitie is a master’s-level clinician currently pursuing her doctorate in clinical psychology. She is currently completing her APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship in the correctional track at Rutgers University Correctional HealthCare. She has experience delivering psychological treatment and assessment to individuals across the lifespan in diverse settings such as community mental health, partial hospitalization programs, residential treatment facilities, county jails, and state prisons.
Her therapeutic approach centers on helping clients explore their past experiences, assisting them in understanding how these events influence their behaviors and thought patterns. This insight serves as the foundation for positive change. She customizes her techniques to suit the unique needs of each client, placing a strong emphasis on building rapport and creating a safe, supportive environment. Caitie offers both group and individual therapy at the Media Office as well as designs the specialized program to meet the specific needs or goals of each client.
Lauren Leavitt, M.A., M.S.
Lauren is a master’s level clinician who is currently pursuing her doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She holds master’s degrees in both forensic and clinical psychology and her current concentration is in psychological assessment. She has been working with the forensic population for the past six years. Aside from working in correctional settings she has also worked in psychiatric hospitals and private practice. She specializes in working with a diverse client-base, working with those facing various psychological and personality disorders as well as those with a history of trauma. Lauren’s approach is direct and open, with a focus on building a strong therapeutic alliance with each of her clients. She tailors her approach to each client, allowing space for growth and insight into their behaviors, experiences, and thought processes. She provides group and individual therapy under the direct supervision of Dr. Hunt.
Sophie May, MA
Sophie is a master’s-level clinician currently pursuing her LPC in Pennsylvania. Sophie recently graduated from Roger Williams University with a Master of Arts in Forensic Mental Health Counseling. She has experience providing psychological treatment within individual and group therapy settings to adolescents and young adults involved within the court system.
Sophie draws from a variety of therapeutic approaches, mainly DBT and person-centered therapy, to meet the specific needs of each individual client. She is passionate about establishing a safe therapeutic environment to help assist clients achieve the change they desire. Sophie provides group and individual therapy at our Media office.
Kayla (DiJoseph) Schutta, MS
Kayla is an advanced doctoral practicum student from Chestnut Hill College under the direct supervision of Dr. Jason Hunt. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, and her current concentration is psychological assessment. Kayla has experience providing psychological treatment and psychological evaluations to individuals ranging from early childhood to late adulthood in a variety of settings, including community mental health centers and private practices. She desires to continue working in the forensic realm throughout her career. Kayla provides group and individual therapy at the Media office.
Lauren Brabazon
Lauren is an office manager here at BHAR. She is the first to greet you and strives to make others feel at ease and welcome. Lauren is always open to answering questions and helping in any way she can.
Our Pillars
Our practice believes that strong relationships create stronger success stories. We pride ourselves in building foundational relationships with our patients, their support systems, and their probation and parole officers. Therapy and recovery require a coordinated effort, and our staff strives to streamline the process to best serve all involved in recovery.
BHAR’s mission is visualized in our logo.
The BOX represents a patient’s feelings of being trapped, either in their behavior or their legal outcomes.
The EVERGREEN TREE represents their ability for growth; the off-centered placement shows the freedom for that growth; and the strategies, tools, and resources BHAR provides are “evergreen” resources they will use for life.
The BREAKTHROUGH of the evergreen crossing over the top of the box represents the breakthroughs patients experience with BHAR’s expertise.
And the B & H of “BHAR” is reflected in the tagline: The Difference Begins Here.
Empowerment
We are transparent and forth-coming with strategies for success, tools, and resources for patients, partners, and everyone else involved in the recovery of our patients. There are no secret “black boxes” in our practice. We provide ideal all-in-one access with Our Portal.
Validation & Documentation
We provide timely and thorough documentation at every stage of our process. This means our patients’ progress is well-tracked, resources are easily distributed, and POs can expect detailed monthly reporting on all mutual patients.
Accountability
This means we are reliable, accessible, and responsive to patients and their POs. No matter if it’s regarding routine contact or during an emergency situation, our staff will always fulfill our duties of communication and accountability.
Security
Safety concerns and risk management are critical in this field. This means our patients, their support networks, and our partners can depend our support, discretion, and confidentiality. We believe: Strong relationships create stronger Success Stories.
Getting Started
We understand that each of your clients is a unique case with unique demands on you, and our goal is to support you as a compassionate, trustworthy, and responsible partner who will set your clients up for the best outcome possible. Our goal at BHAR is to streamline the therapy and recovery process so you are able to:
Focus
on managing your case
Trust
in our clinic’s proven results
Rely On Us
as an established partner in your clients’ successes
Join Us For a Virtual Open House
BHAR staff invites you for a virtual one-on-one. In 30 minutes or less, we outline how we partner with probation and parole officers for the best patient outcomes, applying our Pillars of Empowerment, Validation & Documentation, Accountability, and Security to our everyday working relationships. Join us to discuss how we align our experience, capabilities, and recovery process with the transparency and dedication you need from your clients’ therapists.
Contact Us
BHAR patients may attend virtual sessions or visit our location in Media, Pennsylvania. We invite parole and probation officers to attend their clients’ sessions as well.
1215 W. Baltimore Pike, Suite 3
Media, PA 19063
Email: office@bhealthar.com
Phone: (484) 452-5045
Fax: (484) 453-8228