Department: Behavioral

Lisa Brame is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. She has worked with diverse populations, including those in the foster care system, military personnel, individuals involved in the justice system and people facing substance use disorders.

At Sadler, Lisa uses Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help patients manage anxiety, depression, stress, parenting issues and life transitions. She works collaboratively with patients to build on their strengths, set achievable goals and improve their overall well-being.

Lisa holds both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Millersville University.

In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, and playing board and card games.

Cyntia Rayborn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a deep passion for helping individuals tap into their inner strengths and create meaningful, lasting change. She provides counseling services at Sadler Health Center, where she specializes in Solution-Focused Therapy – a collaborative, strengths-based approach that empowers patients to recognize their resources and take intentional steps toward their goals.

Cyntia brings a wealth of experience from a variety of clinical and community-based settings. She began her career as a job coach with Goodwill Keystone Area, supporting individuals with mental health challenges and criminal records as they reentered the workforce. She went on to serve as a social worker and grievance officer at The Church of God nursing home, advocating for residents’ rights and well-being.

Her path continued at Mazzitti & Sullivan, where she worked as a drug and alcohol counselor, guiding individuals through the process of recovery. Later, at UPMC’s REACCH Program, she served as a case manager and social worker providing comprehensive support to people living with HIV and AIDS.

Cyntia earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Shippensburg University and her master’s degree in social work from Temple University.

Outside of work, Cyntia enjoys reading, traveling, exploring new restaurants, going to the gym and spending quality time with her children. She believes that joy, balance and caring for her own well-being are key to showing up fully for the people she serves.

Steven McQue serves as Director of Behavioral Health. In this role, he oversees the department’s clinical operations and works to ensure its seamless integration with Sadler’s comprehensive health care services.

He leads a multidisciplinary team that includes clinicians, case managers, recovery specialists and psychiatrists. This team works collaboratively to meet the diverse needs of the community, providing holistic care and representing the field of social work across all patient interactions.

Steven brings a wealth of experience to Sadler, having worked over the past decade as a community therapist, clinical supervisor and clinical director for evidence-based family treatments such as Multisystemic Therapy (MST) and Functional Family Therapy (FFT). He has been a licensed social worker since 2017 and has dedicated his career to improving the lives of families and children through evidence-based treatment approaches.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in creative writing from Susquehanna University and a master’s degree in social work from Marywood University.

In his leisure time, he enjoys the outdoors, playing music with friends, and writing about the life of a social worker and father.

Kristen Ruis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 25 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. She works with patients dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, tobacco cessation, substance use and parenting concerns.

Before joining Sadler, Kristen gained experience in a variety of settings, including family preservation, Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS), private practice and as a contracted counselor for Employee Assistance Programs.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from St. Francis University and her master’s degree in social work from Marywood University.

Outside of work, Kristen enjoys hiking, cooking and baking, traveling, theater, music and spending quality time with her family.