Arthur B. Hardy, M.D.
Psychiatrist
"Joseph A. LaFrance has been working with me through
the TERRAP Treatment Program for five to six years. He is excellently trained and has had a
great deal of experience working with people with phobias and panic attack syndrome. He
has had considerable success in affecting recovery from this condition."
Edward L Crill, D.Ed.
Psychologist
"It has been my privilege for three years to work with
Joseph LaFrance as a co-therapist and trainer for groups with high anxiety problems. I
have observed Mr. LaFrance’s leadership and administrative abilities under many
situations and have found him to be a very knowledgeable and effective leader. He leads by
getting individuals to commit themselves to a course of action that is flexible and
beneficial to their own interest."
Frank J. Battista, M.D.
"I have worked with Mr. LaFrance on several occasions
with mutual patients who have suffered from agoraphobia and related panic disorders. In my
experience, I find Mr. LaFrance uniquely qualified by training and experience to deal with
agoraphobia and its various clinical presentations. Indeed, there are a few if any other
providers in Central Pennsylvania who have been shown, in my experience, to have the
background and effectiveness that has been shown by Mr. LaFrance’s work."
Wanda L. Heise, M.S.
Counselor
"I worked with Mr. LaFrance as a fellow clinician
– He is a competent and caring clinician with a special expertise in anxiety
disorders, agoraphobia, and panic attacks using brief therapy modalities.
William K. Thierfelder, Ed.D., ASCM
Nutritional Director of Sports Science Psychologist
"I have had considerable opportunity to observe and
evaluate Mr. LaFrance’s style of training, his mode of interacting with patients, and
the way he thinks and understands psychological issues as they emerge in his clinical
work. He has been extremely successful working with panic and anxiety disorders and is a
very sought after therapist for his expertise in this area. He is careful, solid in his
background and technique, and consistently responsive to the needs and requirements of
both those he works with and treats."
George R. Simms, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor –
College of Medicine,
The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
"Over the years, I have had the occasion to refer a
number of agoraphobic patients to Mr. LaFrance and I have been pleased with the results.
He is also offered workshops on the subject Family Practice Residency Program at the
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center."
Taylor Associates Psychological and Counseling
Services
"As a Psychotherapist, Mr. LaFrance has primarily
worked with clients suffering with agoraphobia, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety
states. His ability to manage and, most importantly, help these specific clients has been
made clear over and over. Mr. LaFrance’s clients have consistently been pleased with
his efforts in their behalf and, as a result, frequently make referrals to him.
Specifically, they have expressed appreciation for his often, short term treatment methods
and the consequent level of change they have been able to make in their lives as a result.
Further, the service area Mr. LaFrance most effectively engages in is one that is often
very difficult, if not unsuccessful, for many licensed treatment providers."
Sandhya Y. Buch, M.D.
"Over the years I have referred several patients to
him for panic, anxiety, and agoraphobia and its related disorders. My evaluations of his
treatment has been excellent. His specialty is rare and much needed. Both Mr. LaFrance and
myself co-hosted an hour television program on panic disorders."
Thomas L. Hanshaw
Psychologist
"As a parent and licensed psychologist, I have known
Joe LaFrance for 11 years. I have come to consider him to be an extremely
knowledgeable and competent therapist in dealing with anxiety and depression. When a
child or adult who I encounter in my practice needs intervention because of either of
these disorders, I exclusively refer to Mr. LaFrance. I have always been very
pleased with the outcome reported to me by clients."
G. H.
(client)
"I have been in counseling with Mr. LaFrance for
anxiety problems. Through this counseling, I was able to learn techniques to change
some phobic behaviors and beliefs and in essence was able to do many things that
unreasonable fears kept me from doing in the past. (one of these things was being able to
work at a job outside my home.) Joe has an unbelievable understanding of the anxious
patient and can help you to understand yourself, appreciate your
self-worth, and even
become aware of your spirituality. I was in counseling with Joe on two separate
occasions several years apart. The second time was after being diagnosed with a
life-threatening illness. I'm not sure how I would have made it through without his
help. I personally know other clients and have seen a great change in the lives of
those people as a result of their counseling."
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