Gary Dube, Ph.D.
Psychologist

Dr. Dube earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in 1983 and completed a pre-doctoral internship at McLean Hospital. One of the members of his dissertation committee was Dr. Leo Reyna, a former consultant to Dr. Israel. Dr. Dube has spent a substantial portion of his career working as a forensic psychologist as well as a clinical/behavioral psychologist and he is a ‘Designated Forensic Psychologist’ Supervisor in Massachusetts. In addition to his consulting work for the Judge Rotenberg Center, he works for a non-profit human service provider as the Program Director for Juvenile Court Clinic services in Plymouth, Bristol and Barnstable Counties. Dr. Dube has been a consultant for JRC since 1987.

Robert von Heyn, Ph.D.
Clinician

Dr. von Heyn is Director of Clinical Services at JRC. He received his Ph.D. in Psychology from Adelphi University and B.A. in Psychology from Susquehanna University. Prior to JRC he was the Assistant Director of a youth facility in Great Neck, New York and taught Psychology courses at Adelphi University. Dr. von Heyn moved from New York to work at JRC (formerly the Behavior Research Institute in Providence, Rhode Island) in 1989 and has been here for the last 17 years and has witnessed the vast improvement of hundreds of students that have been at JRC.

James Riley, Ph.D.
Psychologist

Dr. Riley received his A.B. from Bowdoin College and his Ph.D. from Boston College. He is a Licensed Psychologist/Health Service Provider. He is also a Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth and Clinical Director of Comprehensive Mental Health Systems, Inc. Dr. Riley has served as a JRC psychologist since 1992.

Patricia Rivera, Ph.D.
Psychologist

Dr. Rivera is Assistant Director of Clinical Services at JRC. She received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Dr. Rivera is a licensed psychologist in the state of Massachusetts. Her prior experience includes working at a special education school for students with behavior problems, community mental health counseling and sport psychology. Dr. Rivera has been employed at JRC since September, 2002.

Nicholas Lowther, M.A.
Clinician

Nicholas Lowther received his Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from Minnesota State University. He is originally from the United Kingdom and completed some of his earlier training in the UK. Nicholas has been working with individuals with behavior disorders and developmental disabilities since 1999. He completed internships at the Murdoch Center in North Carolina working with individuals with developmental disabilities as well as a neuropsychology practicum at the Riverview Clinic in Minnesota. Nicholas has served as a JRC clinician since January, 2004.

Thelmisha Vincent received her Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. Her prior experience includes working with children and adolescents in hospitals, juvenile detention centers, community residential programs, and foster care. She has also served as a clinician for various community mental health centers within the Boston area providing counseling and family reunification services. Thelmisha has served as a JRC case manager for 2 years and as a clinician since July, 2005.

Dr. Ilsley received her Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, MO. She completed her predoctoral internship at Pennsylvania Counseling Services with rotations in child and adolescent outpatient therapy; alternative education counseling with adolescents; inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation; and in-home family crisis intervention. Dr. Ilsley completed her postdoctoral fellowship in Pediatric Psychology at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, TX. Her prior experience includes working with children and adolescents in a variety of community-based, outpatient, school, and inpatient settings. Dr. Ilsley began working with children with developmental disabilities while completing her training as an Occupational Therapist, prior to her psychology training. Dr. Ilsley has served as a JRC clinician since October, 2005.

Dr. Blenkush received his Ph.D. in Conditioning and Learning from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and B.A. in Psychology from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Prior to JRC, Dr. Blenkush treated individuals with behavior problems in residential and community based programs in Wisconsin and Tennessee. He is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with years of experience serving children and adults who emit problem behaviors. Dr. Blenkush has served as a JRC clinician since January, 2006.

Dr. Matthews received her Doctorate in Psychology with a concentration in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. Her prior experience includes work as a professor and guest lecturer for Texas Lutheran University and The University of Texas on topics such as The Application of Conditioning Procedures; Animal Learning and Behavior; and The Application of Schedules of Reinforcement. Dr. Matthews has served as a JRC clinician since February, 2006.

Dr. Koué received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University in Oregon. She has been working with individuals with severe behavioral disorders, including juvenile sex offenders and firesetters, and individuals with developmental disabilities since 1996. Dr. Koué has served these populations in numerous settings including homes, residential settings and detention centers. She completed her doctoral internship at South Shore Mental Health, Behavioral Services in Quincy, MA. Previous research interests have included criminal profiling juvenile firesetting. She is currently an adjunct professor for a behavioral Masters program at Simmons College in Boston. Dr. Koué has served as a JRC clinician since March, 2006.

Dr. Gulker earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology. She completed her training as a clinical fellow at McLean Hospital / Harvard Medical School. Dr. Gulker is a Licensed Psychologist and a Certified Health Service Provider in the State of Massachusetts. Prior to JRC, Dr. Gulker worked under a contract for the Department of Mental Retardation in Fall River, MA, working with individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities who had severe behavior problems / disorders. She also worked as the Training Coordinator and Primary Supervisor of Behavioral Services at South Shore Mental Health in Quincy, MA. In addition, Dr. Gulker had a private practice working with families and children with behavior problems. Her additional experience working with adolescents and young adults with challenging behavior problems includes working in residential treatment facilities, community mental health settings, and psychiatric facilities. Dr. Gulker has served as a JRC clinician since September, 2006.

Gregory Todisco received his Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Cambridge College in Cambridge, Massachusetts and obtained his BS in Developmental Psychology at Suffolk University in Boston, MA. He is currently working toward a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Counseling Psychology at Cambridge College. His prior experience includes working with children and adolescents in youth mediation groups, and served as a community recreational counselor for three years. For two years, he also worked in adult and geriatric health services in Lowell, MA and aided in the development of their behavioral health program working as a Behavioral Analyst. Gregory has served as a JRC case manager for nearly 2 years and as a clinician since April, 2007.