Dr. Gordon earned his doctoral degree at George Peabody College (Vanderbilt University) in 1972. Dr. Gordon earned his diplomate in clinical neuropsychology and was licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Prior to full-time private practice, he had faculty appointments at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University. He also provided neuropsychological consultation to many hospitals in the Philadelphia area. After transitioning to full time private practice, Dr. Gordon maintained his faculty appointments at Widener University and Drexel University. Dr. Gordon co-authored 20 professional articles and delivered more than 60 presentations in the field of clinical psychology and neuropsychology. He remained clinically active until shortly before his death in 2017. As a result of his lifelong commitment to his patients and students, the John E. Gordon research award is presented on an annual basis through the Philadelphia Neuropsychology Society to assist an exceptional neuropsychology student in their doctoral research. He will always be remembered for his commitment to the field, his patients, and his students.
David J. Massari, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist who was licensed to practice in Pennsylvania. Dr. Massari earned his doctoral degree at Syracuse University and completed a post-doctoral internship in clinical child psychology at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Over the years, he has held several faculty appointments and is currently and adjunct clinical associate professor at the Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University. He is a diplomate in clinical neuropsychology and is also a certified school psychologist. In addition to his clinical practice and clinical supervision he has co-authored 17 articles in the field. He has also delivered 13 presentation at various conferences. When Dr. Massari was actively practicing, he provided both clinical services and medical legal evaluations and consultation to attorneys and insurance carriers.
Edward A. Maitz, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He earned a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Temple University in 1989. He interned at the VA Hospital in Coatesville Pennsylvania then worked as a clinical neuropsychologist at The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey prior to entering private practice. He has worked in private practice at Clinical Neuropsychology Associates since 1988. He earned a Diplomate in Clinical Neuropsychology from the American Board of Neuropsychology and is also Board Certified in Cognitive Rehabilitation (Society for Cognitive Rehabilitation); and Biofeedback Training (Biofeedback Certification Institute of America). He holds faculty appointments at Drexel University College of Medicine and Widener University. He has published more than 20 papers in professional journals and has more than 50 presentations in the United States and Canada. He has a special interest in mild traumatic brain injury and has been a member of the Brain Injury Panel of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine; and the Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Task Force of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. In addition to his clinical practice, he provides medical legal evaluations and consultation to attorneys and insurance carriers and is a faculty member of the L.L.M. Trial Advocacy program at the Temple University Beasley School of Law.
Edward A. Maitz, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He earned a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Temple University in 1989. He interned at the VA Hospital in Coatesville Pennsylvania then worked as a clinical neuropsychologist at The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey prior to entering private practice. He has worked in private practice at Clinical Neuropsychology Associates since 1988. He earned a Diplomate in Clinical Neuropsychology from the American Board of Neuropsychology and is also Board Certified in Cognitive Rehabilitation (Society for Cognitive Rehabilitation); and Biofeedback Training (Biofeedback Certification Institute of America). He holds faculty appointments at Drexel University College of Medicine and Widener University. He has published more than 20 papers in professional journals and has more than 50 presentations in the United States and Canada. He has a special interest in mild traumatic brain injury and has been a member of the Brain Injury Panel of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine; and the Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Task Force of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. In addition to his clinical practice, he provides medical legal evaluations and consultation to attorneys and insurance carriers and is a faculty member of the L.L.M. Trial Advocacy program at the Temple University Beasley School of Law.
Joely P. Esposito, PsyD, is a neuropsychologist and partner at Clinical Neuropsychology Associates. She has been with the practice since 1995 when she started as a doctoral-level intern. The following year, she worked as a psychometrician for the practice, and then completed her post-doctoral fellowship with CNA. Dr. Esposito's position in the practice has grown and changed over the years. She provides clinical neuropsychological evaluations to individuals with a variety of known or suspected neurological/neuropsychological conditions. She also provides medical/legal evaluations for attorneys and insurance carriers, and is available to provide expert testimony.
Dr. Esposito offers consultation services to medical professionals, other mental health professionals and attorneys. In addition, she has a small caseload of therapy patients; coordinates and oversees the treatment services for the practice; supervises graduate student interns, practicum students, and post-doctoral fellows; and assists in managing the day-to-day operations of the practice. Dr. Esposito also offers her time to give presentations about the brain and neuropsychology to various audiences, including other professionals, support groups, and elementary school children. She is also a faculty member of the L.L.M. Trial Advocacy program at the Temple University Beasley School of Law.
Dr. Esposito earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from Tufts University (1992), her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Widener University (1995) and her Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology from Widener University (1997). She is board certified with the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology, and holds licenses to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In addition, she is a member of various professional organizations.
Sarah Mayes, PsyD, is a postdoctoral fellow in neuropsychology at Clinical Neuropsychology Associates. Dr. Mayes provides outpatient neuropsychological evaluations to adults with a wide range of presenting concerns, including traumatic brain injury, neurocognitive disorders, psychiatric conditions, and other neurological or medical issues. She also provides psychological therapy and cognitive rehabilitation therapy to individuals with neuropsychological disorders. Dr. Mayes has experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, conducting neuropsychological assessments as well as providing therapeutic intervention. Dr. Mayes has a particular interest in traumatic brain injury and neurocognitive disorders. She is a member of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, the American Psychological Association, and the International Neuropsychological Society.
Dr. Mayes earned her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology and her Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School in Washington, D.C. She completed her APA-accredited internship at the Manchester Veterans Affairs Medical Center in New Hampshire, and her practicum training included experiences at the Baltimore VA Medical Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and Georgetown Neuropsychology.