The Development Center
Who We Are
President: Frances Unsell, MDiv, LP
Frances Unsell is Founder and Executive Director of The Development
Center. She consults to individuals and organizations
on leadership,
role,
and organizational systems and maintains a private practice
of psychotherapy. In psychotherapy work she specializes
in working with persons to create meaning in their lives,
individuals in transition, and executives and professionals
to enhance their work lives. Ms. Unsell is a licensed
psychoanalyst, member of The International Society for
the Psychoanalytic Study of Organizations, and a Presbyterian
minister. Frances' direct line is 203.655.9414.
Organizational Consulting Biography
Psychotherapy Biography
Affiliate: Sharon Horowitz, PhD
Sharon Horowitz is an executive coach and organizational consultant who specializes in working with “technical experts.” She uses a methodology to embrace “left brain”-oriented people to acquire the influencing, people, and political skills necessary to take their career or their organizations to the next level. Sharon is also the founder of CenterNorth Inc., a boutique firm that provides a complete suite of expert advisory services for technology companies and IT leaders. Sharon’s direct line is 212.245.4230. Biography
Affiliate: Pamela Lape, MS, NCPsyA, LA
Pamela Lape has been a practicing psychoanalyst for 30 years, Her work is with individuals, couples, and groups. In addition, Pamela leads groups on rebuilding after divorce, step-parenting, enhancing self esteem, and coping with cancer. She holds a Master of Science in clinical psychology, is a New York State licensed psychoanalyst and a certified psychoanalyst with the National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis, Pamela’s direct line is 203.655.1601. Biography