About Us
Katherine Falwell, Ph.D., Clinical Director
Licensed Psychologist
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Dr. Katherine Falwell is the acting Clinical Director of Keystone Behavioral Pediatrics. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Dr. Falwell received her Ph.D. in Psychology from Fielding Graduate University, and her certification in Behavior Analysis from George Mason University. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the Kennedy Krieger Institute and completed her postdoctoral training at the University of Florida. Dr. Falwell serves both typically developing and special needs children as a clinician, educator, consultant and researcher. In addition to serving as clinical director, Dr. Falwell also holds faculty status at the University of Massachusetts.
Dr. Joy Kolb. Ph.D., Assistant Clinical Director
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Kolb received her Masters Degree in Special Education and a Graduate Certificate in Autism from Johns Hopkins University in 2002. Dr. Kolb continued her education at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, earning a Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychology. After receiving her doctorate degree, Dr. Kolb served as a postdoctoral fellow at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Kolb’s training, research and experience have focused on the assessment and treatment of problem behaviors exhibited by individuals with developmental delays. Dr. Kolb is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has provided educational and behavioral services to individuals, families, school and residential staff for over 10 years.
Adrienne DeSantis, Ph.D.,Assistant Clinical Director
Licensed Psychologist
Certified School Psychologist
Dr. Adrienne DeSantis is a Licensed Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. She received a dual B.S. in Psychology and Child Development/ Family Sciences from the Florida State University and her Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of South Carolina. Dr. DeSantis completed her pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where her training was in behavioral and cognitive behavioral treatment for children with challenging behaviors. Dr. DeSantis currently provides a range of services to families and children, including behavioral assessment and treatment, individual and family therapy, parent and teacher training, psychoeducational evaluations, and school consultation.
Luanne Witherup, M.S., Senior Behavior Analyst
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Luanne Witherup serves as the clinic’s Senior Behavior Analyst and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). She received her Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Florida where she studied under some of the most renowned behavior analysts in the country and conducted research related to the assessment and treatment of children with severe behavior disorders. Before joining Keystone Behavioral Pediatrics, Ms. Witherup provided behavioral services for children and families with a variety of needs including several years working with children in the Florida foster care system.
Lori Lawrimore
Office Manager
Lori Lawrimore is the Office Manager for Keystone Behavioral Pediatrics. In addition to her position with Keystone Behavioral Pediatrics, Lori is a full-time mom caring for her two young sons, who are both diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. She has a degree in Business Administration from Miami Jacobs College, and has worked an extensive career ranging from meeting and event planning, sales management, human resources, and call center management.