Kristy Engel, PsyD

Dr. Schramke is director of Behavioral Neurology in the Department of Neurology of Allegheny General Hospital (AGH). She cares for patients with cognitive and psychological issues related to epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, dementia, ALS, stroke, head injury, and other neurological disorders. She has a special interest in neuropsychology and is experienced at performing neuropsychological assessment and psychotherapy. Dr. Schramke is also vice chair of the AGH Ethics Committee for AGH and AHN. She is a member of the Professional Advisory Committee for the Epilepsy Association of Western and Central Pennsylvania. She also serves as a member of the Pennsylvania Keystone Healthcare Engagement Council for the National MS Society. She speaks English

Hours may differ due to Coronavirus response.

Marissa Barash, PsyD Marissa Barash, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist specializing in health psychology, chronic pain, women’s behavioral health, eating disorders, and body image distress. Dr. Barash also provides comprehensive evaluations for spinal cord stimulators, bariatric surgery, heart transplants, and pre-surgical assessments for cancer patients. Her expertise extends to managing anxiety, depression, and OCD through evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and supportive psychotherapy. Dr. Barash earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and completed her undergraduate studies at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Carnegie Mellon University counseling center and a fellowship at the WPIC Center for Eating Disorders in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Barash welcomes young adult patients as well as patients 18 and older.