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.

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.

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.

Maddie McNicholas

Maddie is a doctoral practicum student from Chestnut Hill College under the direct supervision of Dr. Jason Hunt. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Boston College and a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Chestnut Hill College. Maddie has provided individual and group therapy, as well as psychological assessment, with children, adolescents, and adults across a range of clinical settings, including residential treatment and hospital-based programs. Her approach is open and honest, and she is particularly interested in providing trauma-informed care.

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.