The Moringa Institute collaborates with skilled instructors with diverse experience in psychology and allied mental health professions. These instructors have lived experience as practicing professionals.
As a distinct voice as a psychologist and father of an adult son with autism. He has spoken around the country and trained professionals internationally in treating autism and supporting families. Along with Stephen Shore, Ed.D., Dr. Naseef is a lead consultant to the Arc of Philadelphia and SAP’s “Autism at Work” program which involves collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation. He speaks at conferences nationally and internationally on issues facing families of children with autism and other special needs. He has a special interest in the psychology of men and fatherhood.
Patricia is a co-owner of Spectra Support Services’ LLC and serves as the agency’s executive director. To date, Patricia established new creative arts therapy programs and behavioral health supports medical, school and residential settings. She is an advocate for the advancement of quality programming for people who have mental health needs. Patricia finds that she can influence this type of support through her leadership roles, clinical work, training programs, clinical supervision opportunities, and development of community programs that increase individuals’ access to specialized health services.
Maleita is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with a special focus on serving persons with mental health and developmental disabilities. She has served diverse clinical roles over her career including medical social worker, behavior specialist and psychotherapist. She co-founded Spectra Support Services LLC in 2012 and has extensive experience in the delivery of state-funded waiver programming. She has presented local, state and national disability and Autism conferences on topics relating to Autism and family dynamics. She is a past-President of the former ASCEND: the Asperger and Autism Alliance for Greater Philadelphia and a member of the National Association of Social Workers and Autism Society of America and Association of Play Therapy.
Moringa Institute offers in-person and live on-line courses that address unique topics for psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, allied health professionals, individuals & families.