Dr. Bradley C. Norford
Psychologist
Dr. Brad Norford completed his PhD degree in Clinical-Community Psychology at the University of South Carolina in 1991. During graduate school he held clinical positions in the university counseling center, in an adult prison, in juvenile justice, and in a National Institute of Mental Health treatment study of children with significant behavioral problems.
Dr. Norford’s internship and initial years of post-doctoral employment
were with the Child and Adolescent Unit of the Community Mental Health
Center in Newark, New Jersey. Subsequently, he moved back to Pennsylvania
and became a Supervising Psychologist at the Brandywine Campus of the
Devereux Foundation providing treatment for boys with serious emotional
and behavior problems.
Following Devereux, Dr. Norford worked for many years at Introspect, a
large group practice in Lansdale, PA, where he treated clientele of all
ages ranging from young children through adulthood to nursing home residents.
He also offered free support groups in the community for youngsters who
had experienced the death of a parent.
In 2000, Dr. Norford opened Norford Psychological Associates in Bryn Mawr,
PA. He specializes in therapy with children, adolescents, and their parents,
although he also continues as an experienced psychologist with adults
of all ages.
In other activities, Dr. Norford is the Chair of the Pennsylvania Psychological
PAC, which advocates for improved mental health care in schools and hospitals,
in the legal system, and through insurance reform. He also serves as a
professional member on the board of ASCEND which provides support and
information to the Asperger and autism community in the Philadelphia region.
Dr. Norford is a Member of the American Psychological Association and
a Fellow of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association.
Dr. Norford grew up in Bucks County, PA. He graduated with honors in both
high school and college while also competing in a variety of varsity sports
year round.
Click here for recent "Ask Dr. Brad" columns appearing in ASCEND News (The Asperger Syndrome Alliance for Greater Philadelphia).
Presentations in the Community:
Identifying and treating depression
Treating panic attacks and other anxiety disorders
Enhancing communication and transitions in children with autism
Reducing bullying of Special Needs children
Parenting issues in Preschool children
Home and school challenges with grade school children
Peer and self-esteem issues in middle schoolers
Children and perfectionism: Success with less stress
Ethical issues involving high school students
Easing the transition from high school to college
Addressing ADHD in the school and home
Responding to bullying in elementary schools
Providing help to older adults with mental health concerns
Dr. Norford serves Bryn Mawr, Ardmore, Wayne, Newtown Square, Haverford,
Villanova, Wynnewood, Radnor, Havertown, Berwyn, Devon, Paoli, Rosemont,
Gladwyne, and Narberth, PA, and other local areas of Pennsylvania in Montgomery
County, Delaware County, and Chester County.
