Alliance Counseling and Consulting

A Network of Independent Practitioners

Alliance Practitioners

Sharon Cooper, L.C.S.W.

Sharon Cooper, L.C.S.W., Licensed Clinical Social Worker, has over 30 years of experience and offers individual and group counseling to older adolescents and adults. She specializes in work with women including life transitions, depression and anxiety, eating disorders and body image. She is experienced in helping individuals and families cope with life threatening illness, chronic illness, and grief. A more recent specialty is the use of breath work and meditation for stress reduction and to enhance physical and emotional health. In addition, she facilitates several groups and workshops for women with eating disorders, body image concerns, and stress reduction. Sharon uses an active and compassionate approach in her clinical work to empower clients to make life changes. For more information call (302) 454-8010 ext. 1.

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Priscilla Putnam, Ph.D.

Priscilla Putnam, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, works with people across their lifespan, whether it be with children who struggle with family, social and school issues, or senior adults adjusting to changes in their lives. Priscilla addresses emotional issues in the context of physical, spiritual and social factors. Priscilla's interest in assessing and treating children and adults with ADHD has led to a specialty practice working with women with ADHD. Recent training in EMDR for the treatment of trauma has expanded her practice to address trauma of all kinds. Priscilla integrates her knowledge of family dynamics into her work with individuals and families, bringing compassion and understanding to the therapeutic relationship. For more information call (302) 454-8010 ext. 3.

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Linda Santoro, R.N., Ph.D.

Linda Santoro, R.N., Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, provides individual, couples and family therapy to teenagers and adults. She has specialized EMDR training in recovery from trauma and loss. Additional areas of expertise and interest include eating disorders, chemical dependency, reproductive health concerns (infertility, pregnancy loss), and coping with chronic and terminal illness. Drawing from her clinical experience as a nurse, she approaches healing from a holistic perspective. Linda encourages individuals and families to mobilize their personal, spiritual, interpersonal, and environmental resources to cope more adaptively with life's challenges. For more information call (302) 454-8010 ext. 2.

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Kris Bronson, Ph.D.

Kris Bronson, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, provides individual and group counseling and psychotherapy and facilitates career planning workshops and mindfulness workshops. Kris works with clients across the lifespan including teenagers, adults, and older adults in the areas of relationships, anxiety, depression, career development, coping with stress, and eating disorders. Her therapeutic style is warm, genuine, and collaborative. Kris also provides organizational consulting on a variety of personal and professional issues, including adjustment to workplace change, career development, and diversity issues. In all of her work, Kris emphasizes strength, personal empowerment, creativity, and coping. For more information call (302) 477-0708 ext. 4 or visit www.KrisBronsonPhD.com.

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Leslie Connor, Ph.D.

With over 15 years of experience, Leslie Connor, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, works with adults of all ages and older adolescents on a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression and eating disorders. She offers expertise for those struggling with relationships, parenting, and living single. Through her years of work on college campuses, she offers consultation in overcoming procrastination, performance anxiety, and career and work adjustment. Leslie offers a combination of focused listening and thoughtful direction, which many clients find valuable. Leslie's deep respect for others allows her to work collaboratively with clients to help them experience more success and satisfaction in their lives. For more information call (302) 477-0708 ext. 2.

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Cate McCarthy, Ph.D.

Cate McCarthy, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Social Worker, has over 26 years experience providing counseling for couples, individuals and families. She has particular expertise in communication and relationship enhancement, coping with stress, adjusting to life transitions, and in treating anxiety and depression. She values the unique gifts of each of her clients and collaborates with them in developing their personal and relationship resources to master life's challenges and opportunities. For more information call (302) 477-0708 ext. 3.

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