The Associates for Counseling and Educational Services (ACES)

ACES is a comprehensive Psychology and Psychiatry Practice located in Doylestown, PA. Founded by John Shanken-Kaye, Ph.D., ACES specializes in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and adults throughout the life-span.  Since 1989, Dr. Shanken-Kaye has sought and retained professionals in psychology and counseling, neuropsychology, forensics, school psychology, psychiatry and  group and family psychology to build what is now acknowledged to be the premier mental health practice in the Bucks County region.

 

BRYN MAWR OFFICE NOW OPEN!

We are pleased to announce our new offfice at 756 E. Haverford Ave. in Bryn Mawr, in the MJ Test Building (across from Bryn Mawr Hospital behind the WAWA). Drs. Shanken-Kaye, Weinstein, Pearlstein, and Lovrinic will be doing Child Custody, Parent Coordination, School Psychology and Counseling from this location.

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

If the Central Bucks School District (Code 755) has a delay in opening due to inclement weather, all appointments beginning before 10:30am will be canceled. If the Central Bucks School District is closed due to inclement weather, all appointments beginning before 12:00 noon will be canceled. Please check your local television, radio or internet sites; KYW.com or CBSD.org, for cancellation or delay news. The Central Bucks School District code is 755. If your appointment is scheduled for a later time in the day (after 12 noon), please call our office prior to your appointment time to find out if your appointment will be cancelled or if it still stands. All therapists will leave a message on their voicemail letting their clients know if appointments have been canceled. There will be no charge for appointments canceled by your therapist.
It is your responsibility to be informed of this policy and to contact the office as is required.

 

 

Our Exceptional Therapists:

John M. Shanken-Kaye, Ph.D.

Williard J. Shanken, M.D.

Eric Weinstein, Psy.D

Kristen F. Dudley, Psy.D.

Susan Kuczura, Psy.D.

Sherry Pearlstein, Ph.D.

Christine Marston, Ph.D.

Mary G. Brownsberger, Psy.D.

Kasey M. Kotz, M.S.

Faye Lovrinic, Psy.D.

Dawn Robin Miller, M.S.Ed., N.C.C.

Edward Hayduk, M.Ed.

 Click on "Staff" to see details

 

Specializing in Previous Treatment Failures
Research shows that the most important factor in therapeutic success is the quality of the relationship between the client and the therapist. Often therapy fails because the client just cannot feel any connection. Patients who claim "therapy doesn't work" often state that the therapist was distant, non-communicative, or just did not seem to understand the client's problems. Every therapist at ACES is chosen, not only for the highest level of competence, but also for their friendliness, sense of humor, and for being "down to earth." The most frequent comments we hear from clients is how friendly and home-like the entire atmosphere of ACES feels. We are expert at connecting the right therapist to every client; children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.

ACES Expertise Includes

 

• Psychological Services for All Life Problems From Infancy to Older Adults
• Psychological Testing and Neuropsychological Assessment for School, Court, Head Injury, Insurance and Disability.
• Complete Forensic Services Including Child Custody Evaluations and Criminal Court Evaluations.
• Psychiatrist On-Staff
• Specialists in Treating Children and Assessing Adults with Learning and Personality Differences Including ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, and Learning Disabilities.
• Experts in Family Issues including Marriage and Couples Counseling, Divorce and Child Custody Issues, Family Therapy.

 

FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER INFORMATION CLICK ON "ABOUT US" AT TOP OF PAGE


Please take the time to browse our site, much of which is still under construction. You may however download resumes for our therapists and get directions to the office as well as download other important forms.