Matthew Ditty DSW, LCSW
DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™
Owner and Director
Matt has been a social worker and mental health clinician since 2003. He began his career in the Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and continued it as a psychotherapist in private practice. He has held part-time and consulting positions with the United States Navy, the Positive Psychology Center, Recovery at Penn, and others, performing tasks such as counseling 911 survivors, providing clinical supervision, and enacting psychotherapy treatment protocol for several research studies.
Within Matt's range of clinical social work experience, his primary expertise and passion is for the treatment of post-traumatic stress, suicide, and non-suicidal self-injury, employing primarily Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE). He is DBT-Linehan Board Certified, provides DBT training and consultation through the Treatment implementation Collaborative, has attended Dr. Marsha Linehan's annual DBT Strategic Planning Meeting, and is a published researcher on DBT implementation. In addition to DBT-related activities, he teaches Master's level social workers at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Social Policy and Practice and studies Aikido in Wilmington, DE.
DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™
Owner and Director
Matt has been a social worker and mental health clinician since 2003. He began his career in the Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and continued it as a psychotherapist in private practice. He has held part-time and consulting positions with the United States Navy, the Positive Psychology Center, Recovery at Penn, and others, performing tasks such as counseling 911 survivors, providing clinical supervision, and enacting psychotherapy treatment protocol for several research studies.
Within Matt's range of clinical social work experience, his primary expertise and passion is for the treatment of post-traumatic stress, suicide, and non-suicidal self-injury, employing primarily Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE). He is DBT-Linehan Board Certified, provides DBT training and consultation through the Treatment implementation Collaborative, has attended Dr. Marsha Linehan's annual DBT Strategic Planning Meeting, and is a published researcher on DBT implementation. In addition to DBT-related activities, he teaches Master's level social workers at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Social Policy and Practice and studies Aikido in Wilmington, DE.
John Bickel III, MSW, LCSW
DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™
John received his Masters in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy and Psychology from Rutgers University. John was on the Ebright Collaborative's original implementation team that began in April 2013, and received Core Clinical Training in DBT by Dr. Shari Manning through the Treatment Implementation Collaborative. In April 2018, John was named a Certified DBT Clinician through the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification.
In the past, John was the Senior Therapist at Penn Medicine in their Men's Program which provides an evidenced based treatment for trauma and substance use issues to both civilian and military personnel; the first of it's kind in a hospital based setting. John also has experience working with young adult and university students, developmental disabilities, those with sensory impairments, and in the juvenile justice system. John was drawn to DBT from his own personal practice of mindfulness and preference of evidence based treatment.
DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™
John received his Masters in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy and Psychology from Rutgers University. John was on the Ebright Collaborative's original implementation team that began in April 2013, and received Core Clinical Training in DBT by Dr. Shari Manning through the Treatment Implementation Collaborative. In April 2018, John was named a Certified DBT Clinician through the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification.
In the past, John was the Senior Therapist at Penn Medicine in their Men's Program which provides an evidenced based treatment for trauma and substance use issues to both civilian and military personnel; the first of it's kind in a hospital based setting. John also has experience working with young adult and university students, developmental disabilities, those with sensory impairments, and in the juvenile justice system. John was drawn to DBT from his own personal practice of mindfulness and preference of evidence based treatment.
Casey Baginski, MSW,LCSW, MPH
Core Clinical Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy© (CCT) through TIC
Casey Baginski received her Master of Social Work and Master of Public Health from the University of Pennsylvania and her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Vassar College. Casey received her Core Clinical Training in DBT by Dr. Shari Manning through the Treatment Implementation Collaborative. Casey has worked with adolescents in residential treatment at Four Winds Hospital, and adults at New York Presbyterian Hospital and the New York State Psychiatric Institute. Prior to joining Ebright, Casey worked with adults in methadone treatment in Philadelphia. Casey was drawn to DBT through her interest in the application of behavior therapy to people with diverse challenges.
Core Clinical Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy© (CCT) through TIC
Casey Baginski received her Master of Social Work and Master of Public Health from the University of Pennsylvania and her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Vassar College. Casey received her Core Clinical Training in DBT by Dr. Shari Manning through the Treatment Implementation Collaborative. Casey has worked with adolescents in residential treatment at Four Winds Hospital, and adults at New York Presbyterian Hospital and the New York State Psychiatric Institute. Prior to joining Ebright, Casey worked with adults in methadone treatment in Philadelphia. Casey was drawn to DBT through her interest in the application of behavior therapy to people with diverse challenges.
Mallory Merryman, MSW
Formal DBT training by expert trainer Dr. Matthew Ditty, DSW
Mallory received their Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and their Bachelor of Arts in psychology and gender studies from Smith College. Their DBT training includes the DBT Intensive Course at the University of Pennsylvania and supervision with Dr. Ditty. They have worked with adolescents and families in community, home, and outpatient settings. Mallory is inspired by DBT's strong evidence base, toolbox of actionable skills, and commitment to building a life worth living.
Formal DBT training by expert trainer Dr. Matthew Ditty, DSW
Mallory received their Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and their Bachelor of Arts in psychology and gender studies from Smith College. Their DBT training includes the DBT Intensive Course at the University of Pennsylvania and supervision with Dr. Ditty. They have worked with adolescents and families in community, home, and outpatient settings. Mallory is inspired by DBT's strong evidence base, toolbox of actionable skills, and commitment to building a life worth living.
Alyssa Rae Cardi
Administrative Assistant
Alyssa received her Bachelor of Arts in English from Rhode Island College. She has over 20 years of office administrative experience in a wide variety of settings, including several mental health and substance use treatment facilities. This experience gives her a unique understanding of clinical processes as well as human resources, billing and insurance, and confidentiality. Alyssa is thrilled to have the opportunity to join the incredibly passionate team at Ebright and excited to embark on the journey of learning DBT skills.
Administrative Assistant
Alyssa received her Bachelor of Arts in English from Rhode Island College. She has over 20 years of office administrative experience in a wide variety of settings, including several mental health and substance use treatment facilities. This experience gives her a unique understanding of clinical processes as well as human resources, billing and insurance, and confidentiality. Alyssa is thrilled to have the opportunity to join the incredibly passionate team at Ebright and excited to embark on the journey of learning DBT skills.
Deena Goldstein, MSW, LCSW
DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™
Deena is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in DBT. She received her Master’s in Social Work from Rutgers University in 2014 and is licensed to practice clinical social work in Delaware and Pennsylvania. She began her DBT training in 2014 and has been trained through Behavioral Tech and Treatment Implementation Collaborative. Deena also received intensive training in the DBT-Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE) protocol in 2016. Deena is proud to be a Board Certified DBT Clinician through the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification. She has experience providing DBT in both community mental health and private practice settings.
DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™
Deena is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in DBT. She received her Master’s in Social Work from Rutgers University in 2014 and is licensed to practice clinical social work in Delaware and Pennsylvania. She began her DBT training in 2014 and has been trained through Behavioral Tech and Treatment Implementation Collaborative. Deena also received intensive training in the DBT-Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE) protocol in 2016. Deena is proud to be a Board Certified DBT Clinician through the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification. She has experience providing DBT in both community mental health and private practice settings.
Elaine Randolph, MSW
Core Clinical Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy© (CCT) through TIC
Elaine received her Master of Social Work from Fordham University and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Manhattanville College. She received her Core Clinical Training in DBT by Dr. Shari Manning through the Treatment Implementation Collaborative. Elaine has worked with adolescents and adults in residential treatment at Silver Hill Hospital, advocated for survivors of domestic violence, as well as assisting families in the community navigate the healthcare system. Elaine was drawn to DBT because this form of therapy doesn’t place the key to your happiness in someone else’s pocket. This form of therapy provides tangible skills to help anyone find ways to accept themselves, feel safe and manage emotions on their path to a life worth living.
Core Clinical Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy© (CCT) through TIC
Elaine received her Master of Social Work from Fordham University and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Manhattanville College. She received her Core Clinical Training in DBT by Dr. Shari Manning through the Treatment Implementation Collaborative. Elaine has worked with adolescents and adults in residential treatment at Silver Hill Hospital, advocated for survivors of domestic violence, as well as assisting families in the community navigate the healthcare system. Elaine was drawn to DBT because this form of therapy doesn’t place the key to your happiness in someone else’s pocket. This form of therapy provides tangible skills to help anyone find ways to accept themselves, feel safe and manage emotions on their path to a life worth living.
Gabriella Olivince, BSW
MSW Student Intern
Gabriella is currently enrolled at Delaware State University to obtain her Master of Social Work. She received her Bachelor of Social Work from Oakwood University in Huntsville, AL. She works with families and children who are affected by substance abuse. Gabriella is Ebright Collaborative's first MSW intern! She is learning under Dr. Matthew Ditty and the rest of the Ebright Team to help clients have a life worth living and implementing DBT in her own life. So far, Gabriella's favorite DBT skill is Opposite Action.
MSW Student Intern
Gabriella is currently enrolled at Delaware State University to obtain her Master of Social Work. She received her Bachelor of Social Work from Oakwood University in Huntsville, AL. She works with families and children who are affected by substance abuse. Gabriella is Ebright Collaborative's first MSW intern! She is learning under Dr. Matthew Ditty and the rest of the Ebright Team to help clients have a life worth living and implementing DBT in her own life. So far, Gabriella's favorite DBT skill is Opposite Action.
