Leah Orchinik, Ph.D., ABPP
Wesley R. Bowman, Ph.D.
wesley@delawarefamilycenter.com
Dr. Wes Bowman is a psychologist and director of Delaware Family Center in Wilmington. He works with adults, couples and families dealing with issues of depression, anxiety, substance disorders and relationship problems.
Over the past 34 years, he has also worked with businesses and organizations in a training, consulting and counseling role. He developed and now manages employee assistance programs for W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. and Brightfields, Inc. Dr. Bowman is past president of the Delaware Psychological Association and more recently served as Vice President of the Board of Examiners of Psychologists for the State of Delaware. He is a contributing editor in Charles Scribner’s Sons Publisher health encyclopedia, Human Diseases and Conditions, Behavioral Health and the NIMH publication and the NIDA publication Assessment of Adolescent Substance Abuse. He has also authored articles for corporate newsletters and health websites, such as KidsHealth.org, on topics related to wellness, stress-management, substance disorders and relationships. Dr. Bowman is the recipient of the Caron Foundation’s 2014 Greater Philadelphia Community Service Award for Human Resources/Employee Assistance. He is licensed to practice in Delaware and Maryland.
Dr. Bowman’s personal interests include music, cycling, snow skiing, and reading/studying psycho-spiritual literature. He is married with 2 adult daughters and lives in Hockessin, DE.
Ann C. Altemus, L.C.S.W.
ann@delawarefamilycenter.com
Ann’s 20 years of experience as a clinical social worker has been working with individuals and families in high stress situations. She has been trained in several modalities and specializes in trauma focused CBT as well as mindfulness-based techniques. Ann works with adults from a family systems perspective to view clients in their entire environment. As a member in good standing with the International Association of Trauma Professionals, Ann treats those who struggle with trauma and PTSD as well as depression, anxiety and anger management. Helping individuals heal through grief/loss and life transition issues are included her practice.
Robin Redman, LPCMH
robin@delawarefamilycenter.com
Robin Redman is a licensed, board certified, mental health counselor. After working 21 years in human resources, she left the corporate arena to pursue her passion for a career in the mental health field. Robin received a masters’ degree in Community Counseling from Wilmington University in 2001. Her experience is in working with adolescents and adults in individual therapy. Robin’s interests are in the areas of sexual abuse, trauma, foster care and adoption issues, relationships, depression, anxiety and grief/loss.
Robin uses a cognitive-behavioral and client centered approach. Robin strongly believes that given the appropriate tools, clients are empowered and motivated toward the completion of their own healing.
Beth Chen, Ph.D.
beth@delawarefamilycenter.com
Dr. Beth Chen is a licensed psychologist with over fifteen years of experience in hospital and private practice settings. She received her B.S. from Syracuse University and her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from St. John’s University. Prior to joining the Delaware Family Center, Dr. Chen worked in private practice in New York City, where she specialized in cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders and depression. She was also a senior psychologist at Elmhurst Hospital Center in Queens, NY, and a faculty member of the Ichan School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai, where she supervised and taught psychology interns and psychiatric residents.
Dr. Chen, a Wilmington native, works collaboratively with her clients to empower them to achieve their personal goals in therapy. She practices cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which is an evidence based approach that has been shown to be extremely effective for a wide range of psychological difficulties. The basic tenet of CBT is that our emotions, behaviors and thoughts all interact with one another. In therapy, individuals learn to identify thinking and behavior patterns that are linked to negative emotions, and develop skills to interrupt harmful patterns and improve mood. Dr. Chen believes strongly that individuals should feel comfortable with their therapist and hopeful about therapy. She is happy to personally answer questions about her practice.
Dawn Bowman, M.S., LPCMH
dawn@delawarefamilycenter.com
Dawn Bowman is a licensed mental health counselor. She previously worked in a children’s psychiatric hospital for seven years before staying home to raise her two daughters. She decided to return to the mental health field, this time to work with adults. To enhance her clinical skills, she returned to graduate school and in 2016, received a second graduate degree, a masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She currently works with adults who are facing challenges with life stressors and dealing with symptoms of anxiety, depression, relationships struggles, trauma and loss, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Dawn uses a multidimensional approach, integrating different treatment modalities based on each client’s unique needs and goals. Her work draws on a foundation of the humanistic and interpersonal perspective of counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Gestalt therapy. She believes that empowering clients with an understanding of how the body and mind are connected is an important component of treatment. Her passion is to assist clients on their journey through growth and development, healing and hope.
She is the mother to two grown daughters and has been married for thirty years to her best friend and partner in this adventure called life. She enjoys time with family, walking with friends, yoga, reading, and cooking new recipes.
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JOINING OUR PRACTICE IN AUGUST, 2025:
Leah Orchinik, Ph.D., ABPP
Dr. Leah Orchinik is a board certified, licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience providing evaluations and therapy to children, adolescents, and families for a broad range of behavioral health and medical concerns.
Dr. Orchinik previously worked at Nemours Children’s Health for over 10 years and was an Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. She earned a B.A. in Psychology from the Pennsylvania State University and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in pediatric health psychology from Case Western Reserve University. She completed a predoctoral residency and a postdoctoral fellowship at Nemours and has been active in state and national advocacy, serving as Chair of the Delaware Psychological Association’s State Advocacy Committee. Dr. Orchinik has conducted and presented research on pediatric behavioral health, and she is the author of numerous articles and blogs. She has been a contributor to national and international media outlets, including NPR, USA Today, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Huffington Post, and Parents magazine.
Dr. Orchinik approaches therapy with compassion and authenticity. She creates a safe, positive, and welcoming space to build trusting connections, and she helps individuals and families draw on their strengths to set and achieve meaningful goals. She tailors her approach to each client, utilizing aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), among other evidence-based interpersonal and systems approaches.
At this time, Dr. Orchinik is currently accepting new clients, specifically teenagers, adults, and families with concerns related to anxiety, mood, relationship and social/communication challenges, coping with medical conditions, identity exploration, and adjustment difficulties.