I am a clinical psychologist, licensed in Pennsylvaniaand Delaware, specializing in psychotherapy with adults. I received my Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) at the Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University and earned my bachelor's degree at the University of Virginia. My internship training was at Swarthmore College's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). My postdoctoral fellowship was with young adults at Rutgers Psychological Services in Camden. Throughout my training, I have worked with LGBTQ individuals and my dissertation focused on internalized homophobia in gay men. I am board certified in biofeedback, which I integrate with self-regulation techniques to treat anxiety. I have specialized training working with children with disruptive behavior and with trauma-focused therapy for children. I also work as a psychological evaluator, conducting personality assessments in a forensic context.
Selected Awards and Presentations
Neubauer Family Scholarship Award
Phi Beta Kappa
Hiatt, P. (2012, October). Narcissistic impediments to relational psychoanalytic ethics in psychotherapy trainees. Unpublished paper presented at the 19th Annual Dr. Irving Schulman Symposium, Widener University, Chester, PA.
Hiatt, P. (2011, October). Spanish language group PCIT with victims of domestic violence: A pilot study. Poster presentation at Delaware Psychological Association’s 2011 Annual Conference, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Professional Affiliations
American Psychological Association (APA)
APA Division 39: Psychoanalysis
APA Division 44: LGBT Issues
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Pennsylvania Psychological Association
Philadelphia Society for Psychoanalytic Psychology