BRIGHT PATH THERAPY & ASSOCIATES - Key Persons

Dr. Bhogal joined Dr. Nancy McCarel in private practice in 2011 after working at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia conducting neuropsychological and developmental assessments. Her previous experience includes counseling children, adolescents, adults and families dealing with grief and trauma at Supporting Kidds, Inc. She has also provided treatment and evaluation in inpatient psychiatric and nursing home settings, led a variety of psychoeducational groups, and provided psychotherapy to college, business and law students at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Bhogal completed her doctoral internship at the Widener University Biofeedback Clinic, where she provided psychotherapy and treated clients using biofeedback and neurofeedback interventions, when appropriate. Dr. Bhogal trains and mentors other professionals interested in adding biofeedback to their practice.

Natalie Sheridan, PsyD graduated Magna Cum Laude from Bryn Mawr College, and earned a Master's degree in clinical psychology from West Chester University, and a Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.) from Immaculata University. Dr. Sheridan is a licensed psychologist, and has completed a pre-doctoral internship and a post-doctoral fellowship at Tuttleman Counseling Services at Temple University. In addition to working in our practice, she is also employed as a staff psychologist in a local university counseling center. Dr. Sheridan's approach to treatment can be described as a relational psychodynamic approach, with roots in cognitive and behavioral principles. Dr. Sheridan emphasizes providing a safe atmosphere in which she can support and help clients, with the underlying belief that people heal in relationship. In her work, she enables clients to dislodge themselves from maladaptive patterns, and adopt alternate perspectives. Dr. Sheridan has a background of expertise in working with an adolescent and young-adult population, which has helped her better appreciate and work with the unique issues that emerge in life transitions across all age groups. Her clinical skills address problems with depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, struggles related to self-esteem and self-acceptance, grief and loss, and general relationship issues.