Clinicians
Sabra Madsen, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Specialist in Neuropsychology
Dr. Madsen is a licensed psychologist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a genuine, supportive and goal directed approach. She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in 2010 and is the owner of Yorlan Psychological Associates, which has been in business since 2012. She also completed a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Millersville University in 2002, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology/biology from York College of Pennsylvania in 1994. Dr. Madsen has extensive professional experience working in the mental health field and specializes in general clinical psychology, neuropsychology, concussion management, PTSD, addictions and postpartum depression.
Additional training includes a one year doctoral residency at Lancaster General Hospital (LGH) department of Behavioral Medicine and Neuropsychology in 2007. Postdoctoral training was completed at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Department of Sports Medicine, where she worked directly under the developers of ImPACT, a nationally recognized screening for concussion in athletes. Dr. Madsen is a certified ImPACT consultant, and is trained at a postdoctoral level by UPMC in interpreting ImPACT results and providing concussion management. Additional postdoctoral training was completed at Behavioral Healthcare Consultants, where she conducted neuropsychological evaluations for four years before pursuing private practice.
Professional affiliations include the American Psychological Association (APA), Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA), and the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN).
Margaret Swartz, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Swartz has been a therapist for over twenty years. She has extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She has been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) techniques, and earned her certificate in DBT from the National Certification and Accreditation Association (DBTNCAA). She began her education at Alfred University’s New York State College of Ceramics where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts in Ceramic Art. As an undergraduate an interest in therapy was sparked. While maintaining an interest in both art and therapy, Dr. Swartz earned a Masters in Creative Arts in Therapy from Hahnemann Hospital Creative Arts program (now Drexel University). She completed her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008.
Dr. Swartz provides therapy to patients with depression and anxiety disorders and her experience of practice also includes work with patients who have experienced trauma in their lives. She has been engaged in preventative wellness approaches that complement weight loss and the development of healthy habits of living. She has co-lead groups in an educational CBT focused weight loss program titled LEARN and she is a facilitator for the “I Can Challenge” of Aligning Forces for Health program. In more recent years Dr. Swartz has incorporated mindfulness practices into her work to assist people to develop more effective skills to cope with the stresses of life. She works with primarily with adults.
Tara Daniels, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Tara Daniels is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in the mental health field for over thirteen years. She completed her undergraduate studies and Master’s degree at Salisbury University in Maryland. Her experience includes working with military personnel and families, child welfare, inpatient and partial hospitalization programs, alternative school, emergency room counselor, kinship navigator, and hospice patients/families. Tara has provided psychotherapy and case management for patients of all ages and their families.
During her career, she has worked with multicultural and diverse individuals, groups and families. She is also LGBTQIAS+ friendly. Tara has experience working with individuals suffering with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma/PTSD, women’s issues, relationship issues, schizophrenia, eating disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, dual diagnosis, and substance abuse. She has a palliative and hospice clinical license to assist with individuals and families struggling with chronic/terminal illness, caregiver issues, end of life issues, grief and complicated bereavement. She has specialized training to work with palliative/hospice pediatric cases as well.
Healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires warmth and caring without judgment. Tara collaborates with her clients in clarifying their goals for treatment and assists them with capitalizing on their strengths. Rather than adopting one methodology for all individuals and issues, she draws from a variety of methods to create a tailored approach for each individual and situation. Methods often used are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), and Existential Therapy.
Certifications: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); LCSW-C (LCSW-C); Advanced Palliative & Hospice Social Worker (APHSW-C)
Degrees: Master’s of Social Work (MSW), Salisbury University, Maryland; Bachelor’s of Social Work (BSW), Salisbury University, Maryland