An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy. “It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil – he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.”
He continued, “The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you – and inside every other person, too.”
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?”
The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.”
Services
I opened the doors to my practice with the goal of providing clients in NEPA with top-of-the-line mental health services. Whether you’re looking for a bit of counseling, wanting help rehabilitating, or need professional assistance overcoming a traumatic experience - your wellbeing is my number one priority. I go above and beyond to cater to the needs of every client with my personalized services.
Forensic Counseling
A Happier, Healthier You
Whether you are reintegrating from prison, currently on parole or probation, or just have some problematic behaviors you would like to decrease or eliminate, we can help.This may include batterer's intervention, sex offender treatment, and re-offense prevention.
Individual Therapy
Here For You
We offer individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
Addictions
Anxiety
OCD
Depression
Bipolar
PTSD
Stress
Types of Therapy Offered: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused - CBT, Play Therapy, Mindfulness and Meditation, Family Systems Therapy (FST).
Play Therapy
Fun with Feelings
Play therapy is a great way to engage with young children, while challenging them to be in touch with their thoughts and feelings. A therapist observes and engages with a child during play in order to encourage growth in communication and understanding of feelings and thoughts, as well as emotional regulation, behavior modification, and coping.
Family Reunification
Be Together Again
Family therapy designed to bring parents and children back together in a healthy and safe environment. This may be coupled with individual therapy depending on the needs and wants of each individual.
Specialties and Interests
Anger Management
Anxiety
CBT (all ages)
Depression
EMDR
Family Reunification
Problematic Sexual Behaviors (all ages)
PTSD
Reintegration and Rehabilitation from Prison
Stress and Emotional Disturbance
Trauma
Qualifications
Psychology Researcher
My research interests surround the prevention of re-offense or recidivism. My doctoral dissertation focused on the barriers to sex offender recidivism, through the eyes of the offenders.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed mental health provider trained to work with individuals, families, and groups in treating mental, behavioral, and emotional problems and disorders.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certified
TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment that helps children address the negative effects of trauma, including processing their traumatic memories, overcoming problematic thoughts and behaviors, and developing effective coping and interpersonal skills.
EMDR Trained
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.
Parent - Child Interaction Therapy
Designed to support healthy parenting
Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider
Experienced in working with adolescent and adult sex offenders in both individual and group formats.
Certified Recovery Specialist
Experience working with additions of all kinds, including drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, and overeating.
Additional Services
These Services are not covered by insurance, but there is a sliding scale offered based on what you are looking for.
Insurance
Self-pay and discounted options available
EAPs Accepted
Highmark/BCBS
Geisinger
Cigna
Aetna
United Healthcare
Magellen
CCBH
Beacon
WE ARE HIRING!
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