Dr. Knaster (she/her) has been working in private practice since achieving licensure in 2013 while also working in the capacity of consultant in schools and eldercare facilities. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Gwynedd Mercy College, Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University, and Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from Chestnut Hill College. Currently Dr. Knaster is also full-time faculty at Immaculata University.
Dr. Knaster completed clinical training working with children, adolescents, and adults across the life span in a variety of settings. During her Master’s Program she worked at Riverside Treatment Center in Washington, D.C. working with adolescents in Residential and Partial Hospitalization treatment programs. Associated with her doctoral level training, she performed pscyhoeducational assessments in the Parkland School District, provided therapy and a variety of psychological assessments at the Milton Hershey School, and provided therapy, psychological assessment, program development at NHS Human Services to adults in community mental health center. After graduation, Dr. Knaster completed supervised training at Growth Opportunity Center where she provided therapy and psychological assessment to clients, participated in supervising Master’s level trainees, managed the Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Assessment and Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment Programs, and participated in program development.
Currently, Dr. Knaster works with adults to identify strengths to overcome barriers that lead individuals into treatment. She works with adults to identify difficulties that lead them to treatment and goals to overcome their adversities. She will engage with clients to build insight regarding their personal history empowering clients to make the changes that they desire to be happier with themselves, in their relationships, and in their communities. Dr. Knaster focuses on relationships and each individual’s functioning in a multitude of situations. Dr. Knaster has experience in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, marital and parenting problems, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. Dr. Knaster also works in the context of gender affirming care and in support of LGBTQ+ individuals.
