Our Team

Medical Staff

W. Randolph Richardson, MD

Dr. Richardson has been practicing psychiatry since 1991 and treats the full range of psychiatric disorders.
He attended Emory University in Atlanta, GA for his undergraduate training and received his Medical Degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Richardson’s post-graduate training includes an internship in Medicine and Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He completed his residency in General Adult Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh, PA.
Dr. Richardson is Board Certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
He has held numerous administrative positions including Chief of Mental Health, Shaw AFB, SC; Medical Director of Psychiatry, Northside Hospital, Youngstown, OH; Medical Director, Behavioral Health Services, Jameson Hospital, New Castle, PA and Medical Director, PsyCare, Inc.
Dr. Richardson provides services including psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adult and adolescent patients.

Lisa Richardson, MSN, CRNP

Lisa received a master’s degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh and Post-Master’s Certificates for Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner from both Drexel and Rush Universities.
She is board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Across the Lifespan by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Lisa has worked in psychiatry since 1987 and provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management to all ages.
Lisa has been married for over 30 years and has raised 3 children. She most enjoys time with her family, her friends and her dog.

Joni L Cook RN-BC

Joni is a Registered Nurse with a certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
She received her nursing degree from Jameson School of Nursing
Joni has been actively practicing in both the inpatient and outpatient setting since 1987
Joni works as part of a team with the psychiatrist and nurse practitioner to provide total medical care to the patient
In her leisure time, Joni enjoys traveling

Renee Moldovan, MSW, LCSW

Renee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania
She received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Geneva College and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh.
Renee has been actively practicing since 2002
While earning her degree, Renee worked as a behavioral counseling technician for an inpatient psychiatric facility and with at-risk youth in a residential setting.
Prior to joining Richardson Psychiatric, Renee worked as a therapist and clinical supervisor for the Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County and as a Research Assistant IV, at the School of Public Health for the University of Pittsburgh.
Renee’s clinical experience includes working with survivors of trauma and abuse, anxiety disorders, grief and bereavement, mood disorders, adjustment issues, and children’s issues.
Renee is trained in Mindfulness-Based Play-Family Therapy and is a member of the Association for Play Therapy
Renee is also trained in EMDR
She enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults

David Hunter, MSW, LCSW

David is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania
He has an MA in Counseling from Slippery Rock University, and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh
David employs dialectical behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy strategies
He has extensive experience working as a therapist, program director and clinical supervisor and has been actively practicing since 1996
David is married with two sons, a daughter-in-law, a son in-law
and four grandchildren

Carla Bettross, PCCs, ATR-BC, PC

Carla is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in both Pennsylvania and Ohio
She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Master’s degree in Community Counseling form Youngstown State University
Carla has been actively practicing since 1998
She is Board Certified in Art Therapy and is a trained EMDR clinician.
Carla’s clinical experiences include treating Children, Adolescents, Adults and Family Therapy with emphasis on behavioral health, trauma, parent/child relationships, depression, anxiety and grief and loss
In her leisure time, Carla enjoys spending time in the outdoors, creating art, being active in sports, and most of all she cherishes spending time with her family making memories

Jill Latore, MSW, LCSW

Jill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania
She received a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh and has been actively practicing since 2007.
Previous to her outpatient work, she was the Assistant Program Director for Human Services Center’s long-term structured residence.
Jill’s clinical focus is on anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment related stressors and co-dependency.
She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment therapy.
Jill has extensive training in Exposure with Response Prevention in the treatment of OCD
She also has extensive training in Prolonged Exposure for the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Jill’s clinical area of focus is with teens and adults.
She has a special focus on support provided around struggles unique to women throughout various stages of the lifespan.

Carrie Becker MA, LPC

Carrie is a Licensed Professional Counselor in PA.
She received a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Slippery Rock University and a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from Slippery Rock University.
Carrie has been actively practicing since 2004.
Her clinical experience includes treating adolescents and adults with an emphasis on depression, anxiety, relationship stress and self esteem struggles.
In her free time, Carrie enjoys hiking, biking, the performing arts and traveling.
She enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her dog Sami.
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