Dr. Maldonado completed her specialty and subspecialty training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident.  She is board-certified in both Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.  She has 25 years of experience treating both adults and children.  She has provided psychiatric services in various treatment settings and has been awarded the Phenomenal Women’s Award, Hispanic Choice Award for Best Medical Professional, and received a Letter of Commendation from Governor Ridge for service to the citizens of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Maldonado has served as medical director and psychiatric consultant for multiple programs and has been active in teaching psychiatry residents and fellows.  She is a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Has held roles of Medical Director of Inpatient Children and Adolescents at Mount Sinai Hospital of Philadelphia, a division of Graduate Hospital.  Dr. Maldonado was an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Temple University.  She has expertise in ADHD for all phases of life, children, adolescents and adults.  She has special interests in child and adolescent ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and autistic spectrum disorders. She was also Head of the Division of Children and Family Psychiatry at the Consortium in Philadelphia.

Dr. Maldondo has held seats on many Boards for several profit and non-profit agencies. 

Dr. Maldonado is fluent in English and Spanish. 

CRNP Melissa Allio is a certified registered nurse practitioner. She attended Chamberlain College of Nursing to obtain her Masters Degree of Nursing with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner. She has been in the nursing profession for fourteen years, beginning in the inpatient setting. She has worked in a range of settings from medical-surgical to obstetrics and gynecology. She has been practicing in the mental health profession for the past three years. Her practice ranges from ages four to ninety-nine, with all mental health diagnoses. She also has worked with students in the school setting collaborating with intermediate units and IBHS services.

Jenna Trausi, M.S., has been with PMHC since 2009 when she began as a Master-level Intern. After completing her Master’s program in Counseling Psychology, Jenna continued with PMHC as a Mobile/Outpatient Therapist, later the Assistant Director of Clinical Services, and eventually the Director of Clinical Services. Today, as the Quality Assurance Specialist, Jenna brings her years of experience and passion for quality programs to the Quality Department. Her on-going quality management efforts focus on meeting the multiple planes of compliance standards, completing regulatory internal audit procedures, providing training and development to clinical staff, partnering with individuals and families to provide support and improve outcomes, and working alongside all departments to ensure quality and compliance measures are met.

Elizabeth Lomax has over 25 years of experience providing services for both children and adults. She has a master’s in clinical social work from Temple University as well as a master’s degree from Saint Joseph University in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Behavior Analysis. In addition to providing both mental and behavior health services, over the last 10 years Liz has operated outpatient Medication Assisted Treatment programs for adults diagnosed with substance use disorder. Liz also serves as the Director of Communication & Community outreach Services  for the mentoring program B.L.A.C. (Building Leaders Among our Community). Liz has a commitment to build and empower others and help them reach emotional healing. “Serving others is not my job, but it is my life assignment.