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Matthea Rile-Schmidt

Matthea Rile-Schmidt

Matthea Rile-Schmidt (she/her) is an Associate Social Worker (ASW) who specializes in supporting children, teens, and young adults. She works with individuals navigating trauma, …

Heather Butler

Heather Butler

Heather is a proud native of the Lehigh Valley. She graduated from Kutztown University and earned her master's degree from Nova Southeastern University. Heather has 20+ years of …

Caitlin Mahoney

Caitlin Mahoney

Caitlin earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work and obtained her LSW in 2024. She has a strong background in mental and …

Katie Sturges

Katie Sturges

I believe in the power of finding and protecting your peace, identifying values, and living in congruence with who you truly are. My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, …

Makeshia Warden

Makeshia Warden

Makeshia is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor with Credentialing in Telemental-Health Counseling. She attended the University of Southern …

Emily Burt

Emily Burt

Emily is a dedicated and empathetic Licensed Social Worker (LSW) who offers a warm, nonjudgmental space where individuals and couples can explore and overcome life's challenges. …

Mariela Romero

Mariela Romero

Mariela Romero is a resident in counseling under the supervision of Heather Nickerson LPC, NCC, CCTP, CET with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Old …

Kate Travis

Kate Travis

Kate holds a Master's degree in Counseling from Marymount University. She has a Resident in Counseling license working towards her LPC. Kate has experience in the school setting …

Ashley Eng

Ashley Eng

Ashley (She/Her) is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) with experience in treating depression, anxiety, and couples therapy. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral …

Jorge Fernandez

Jorge Fernandez

As a Bilingual Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, I am committed to providing clients with care that honors their dignity, respects their individuality, and embraces …

Yanexis Zarut

Yanexis Zarut

Hi! I’m Yanexis, a Registered Clinical Mental Health Intern and Nationally Certified Counselor. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and specialize in supporting adolescents, …

Anna Faber

Anna Faber

Anna Faber is a licensed social worker dedicated to serving youth and their families as they navigate the field of mental health. Anna received her BA in Sociology and Anthropology …