Practice Specialties

Divorce - Child Custody Evaluations & Conflict Resolution

Courts often request Dr. Lovinger's assistance to resolve children's issues that arise during a divorce. Judges and individual lawyers often seek out his help to resolve child custody disputes (the "allocation of parental rights and responsibilities.") When asked to perform a child custody evaluation Dr. Lovinger focuses on the best interest of the child and keeps their needs paramount. Dr. Lovinger is especially well suited to undertake this sensitive task because in addition to his other credentials and expertise in psychology, psychotherapy and personality assessment, he is a trained and certified child psychologist. Few psychologists in North East Ohio have Dr. Lovinger's rare combination of credentials, training and experience.

Child, Adult, Couples and Family Therapy

Dr. Lovinger is trained in a variety of short and long term treatment modalities, psychodynamic therapy, relationship/humanistic, insight-oriented, cognitive and behavioral therapies, family systems therapy, as well as, strategic short-term therapies and crisis stabilization. All therapies are individualized and designed with a solid foundation in child and adult development, personality theory and a clear understanding of the etiology of symptoms and behaviors, from a biochemical, family and environmental perspective.

Educational and Psychological Evaluation & Treatment

Adult: Advanced Therapy Center offers comprehensive psychological and personality assessment of adults that are sometimes court ordered. Specific areas of evaluation and treatment include: criminal and sexual offenses, affective/mood disorders, relationship, intimacy and sexuality issues, eating disorders, adult ADD, anxiety, anger and stress management.

Child: Advanced Therapy Center offers comprehensive child cognitive and personality assessments. Specific areas of evaluation and treatment include: developmental delays, learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, pervasive developmental disorders (Aspergers), psychophysiological disorders (i.e., eating disorders), behavioral and conduct disorders, underachievement, anxiety and mood disorders (i.e., teaching specific social skills and coping strategies).