Meet Our Outpatient Clinicians
Adams County
Jan Young, MA
Jan started her experience at Laurel Life in 2013. She has over 30 years experience in the field of mental health. She is currently the Supervisor of our Gettysburg and York offices.
Jan’s specialties include anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and dual diagnosis. She utilizes CBT techniques, here and now counseling, client-centered, solution-focused, reality-based, trauma-informed and work to empower the client to have a voice. Her experience includes working with individuals, couples and families, assisting clients to lead more positive and strength-based lifestyles.
Angelina Marsico, CRNP, PMHNP-BC
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Jesse Zortman, MA, LPC, MACP, NCC
Jesse is an outpatient therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He received his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, Master of Arts (MA) in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and Master of Arts (MACP) in Counseling Psychology from Immaculata University.
Jesse began his therapy career working with adjudicated adolescents and teenagers in the Greater Philadelphia-area. Over the past decade, he has worked in a variety of settings across Pennsylvania with a diverse and broad client base, providing individual psychotherapy, conducting intake assessments, facilitating skills groups, and writing comprehensive evaluations. As a professional counselor, Jesse utilizes a reality-based, integrative talk therapy approach, tailoring his interventions to each client’s need, emphasizing the mind-body connection and assisting in the development of effective, age-appropriate coping skills.
Jesse incorporates elements of several treatment modalities, including cognitive-behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavior (DBT), and solution-focused therapies, as well as his experiences as a nationally-certified cognitive life skills facilitator, working with male and female clients involved in various facets of the criminal justice system. When appropriate, Jesse incorporates psychoeducation into client sessions, believing that “knowledge of self is self-empowerment.” Indeed, his strengths include the ability to build rapport quickly, actively listen to client issues, and provide honest feedback and interventions in a comfortable, collaborative environment. Moreover, Jesse is actively continuing his clinical education and training, focusing primarily on trauma-specific interventions, methods, and best practices.
In addition to being a licensed counselor, Jesse spent over ten years working for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, serving as a program analyst, specialized trainer, and ultimately Research and Evaluation Manager for the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole and Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. Proud of his contributions to the field, Jesse has presented at both national and international conferences on various mental health topics, and published in a number of academic journals and textbooks, including the Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, Journal of Community Corrections, and Forensic Mental Health: Framing Integrated Solutions, 2nd Edition.
Heather Auxt-Snelson, BA
Heather is an outpatient mental health counselor at the Gettysburg office. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, is a certified life coach, and Reiki Master/teacher.
Heather has previous experience as a behavior specialist, working with adults with intellectual disabilities, and as a mental health worker for at-risk youth in the high school setting. Her experience also includes trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness practices.
She enjoys helping others, is empathetic, and thrives on teaching others how to incorporate mindfulness and calming practices into their lives.
Rachel Ramos, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Rachel is a Board Certified Art therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in studio art from Messiah University in 2004. She received her Masters degree in Art therapy from George Washington University in 2010.
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She specializes working with children, adolescents and adults who have experienced abuse and/or trauma, as well as attachment/abandonment issues, foster care, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, bullying, and struggles faced within the LGBTQ+ community. She has extensive work with clients in inpatient, residential and outpatient settings.
She provides a creative and expressive open studio environment utilizing art therapy techniques with traditional talk therapy.
Rachel incorporates many types of modalities into her treatment approach including: client-centered, solution-focused, reality-based, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
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Rachel believes that mental health is a component to a wholistic approach to well-being which also involves spiritual, emotional and physical health. She also offers spiritual based counseling for individuals who include their spirituality as part of their cultural identity.
Sabrina Valente, MA, MFT, CPT
Sabrina is a Marriage and Family Therapist, having recently completed a CO-AMFTE accredited post-graduate program through the Philadelphia Child and Family Therapy Training Center. She also holds a Faculty Position there, training therapists in Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy. She holds a Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology from Argosy University and has been working in the mental health field for over 15yrs in a wide variety of settings, including 6 yrs working for crisis intervention. She spent the last 8 years running a Family-Based Mental Health Services program before transitioning to Outpatient Therapy. She is actively working towards her licensure.
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Sabrina’s therapy approach is relational, collaborative, educational, trauma-informed, and systemic. Her training in Marriage and Family Therapy means she sees individuals as part of a larger system including family, friends, and the community around them and works to explore how others impact, influence, and support them.
She sees trauma reactions as adaptative responses, superpowers that kept the individuals safe in the moment, which sometimes morph into a person’s kryptonite, keeping them frozen in time. She works to educate individuals about the impact of trauma and is skilled at helping the entire family system to see behaviors in a new way. She believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship, holding it at the forefront of the sessions, and believes deeply that change comes from this relationship. She takes an attachment-based approach, exploring how childhood patterns of attachment are still impacting relationships in adulthood and strives to make the therapy space a place where secure attachment is built. Sabrina creates a safe space where all parts of a client/family can show up, be nurtured, and grow.
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Sabrina is trained in Eco-Systematic Structural Family Therapy, as well as other marriage and family therapy models. She has advanced training in suicide intervention skills. She has experience and enjoys working with individuals, families, couples, and all relationship constellations. She specializes in Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diversity, including working with those who are LGBTQ+, as well as members of the polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous, and kink communities.
Courtney Billow, MA, ATR
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Cumberland County
Elise Mauser, M.Ed., LPC, NCC
Elise is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies and a graduate of Shippensburg University with a Masters of Education and focus in K-12 School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor. She provides services to children, teens, and adults. She is the Supervisor of the Mechanicsburg office.
Elise’s experience varies from working in Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and Community and School-Based Behavioral Health settings. Elise has worked in the Mental Health field since 2013. She has experience working with individuals, families and groups in the following areas: Depression and Bipolar Disorders; Anxiety disorders; Behavior challenges; Self-harm behaviors; Grief/loss; Anger and stress management; Trauma/abuse; Family/relationship issues; Suicidal ideation; Self-image and Self-esteem issues.
Elise uses a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma informed care, Strengths-based therapy approaches, Psychoeducation and Solution-Focused therapy in addition to others depending on the needs of the individual.
Dana Crites, MD
Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
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Dr. Crites has over 20 years experience including providing services for mental health clinics and school districts. She works with individuals with ages ranging from 3-22 years old.
She completed her residency training at Hershey Medical Center and was a faculty member there for almost 10 years. In addition, she has provided medical missionary work in Liberia and Haiti.
Michael Lawler, RN, FNP-BC, CRNP
“Come as you are- with your mind wide open! “
Mike arrives to Laurel life after 23 years of family and geriatric medicine. Mike is a board board-certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. He earned an Executive MBA from Villanova University and recently completed a post-master certification in thanatology from Hood College. He is currently studying psychedelic therapy at the Integrative Psychiatric Institute.
Mike has had ventures in business consulting, applied athletic performance, construction, and patient-centered healthcare. Mike’s first principles in life are physical and mental health, knowledge and growth, and friends and Family. Mike has managed to work with his childhood ADHD diagnosis.
His current passions include riding his motorcycles everywhere, quantum physics, polishing his imperfections and coming to work at Laurel Life. Mike believes in the philosophy that we are all perfectly broken, and every day is the gifted opportunity to put yourself back together as you wish.
Mike’s clients describe him as fun, open-minded, and an engaged listener who will collaborate to find the right medication plan. At times, he may challenge you to build yourself up and persevere through your obstacles.
Fun fact- mike started a pediatric weight management clinic in 2002.
Some quotes to savor…
“I saw the angel in the marble and I carved until I set him free” Michelangelo
“The good about death is you don’t have to live through it” MLawler
“Fall in love with yourself, then life, then with whoever you want” Frida Kahlo
Kristin Westrick, MA, NCC, LPC
Kristin is the Supervisor of Outpatient Services provided in local school districts in Cumberland and Northern York counties.
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Her specialties include: At-Risk Youth, Trauma Focused Care, Grief/loss, Foster Care/adoption, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-based clinical approaches, Anxiety, Depression.
Meredith Gonzalez, MA, LAPC
Meredith is a graduate of Lancaster Bible College- Capital Seminary and Graduate School. She earned her Master's degree in Professional Counseling with a focus on Marriage and family therapy.
Meredith has experience working with individuals across the lifespan, including k-12, young adults, adults, elderly clients, and couples.
Meredith believes that therapy is not "one size fits all", and thus has an eclectic approach that is flexible to meet a clients specific needs. Meredith is also a Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT-200). She utilizes this education to help clients find holistic wellness in their lives by improving physical and mental wellbeing through movement and mindfulness-based techniques. Meredith also draws techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Child-Centered Play Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and others.
Meredith currently works as an outpatient therapist within the local school settings, and enjoys working with students of every age. In schools, she most often utilizes therapeutic games, art, movement, and mindfulness.
Lindsay Snoke, LSW
Lindsay is a licensed therapist with a Masters of Social Work Degree with a mental health focus from the University of Pittsburgh. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Psychology. She also received a minor in Sociology and a minor in LGBTQ+ and Sexuality Studies.
Her therapy style is described as holistic and she currently holds a certification to practice EMDR therapy. Lindsay enjoys working with anxiety, depression, sexuality and gender issues, trauma issues, and relationship issues. Lindsay places a large emphasis on being culturally competent, and being a strong ally to people of color and those from different ethnic backgrounds. Lindsay feels therapy should be accessible to everyone and would like to hold a safe space for her clients to be able to determine what healing and growth means to them, and give them the tools to accomplish their goals.
DeAnn McCombs, MS
Specialties: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Whole Body Wellness, Eclectic Therapies for adult individuals, couples and families. Anger Management, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma
Josh Ramirez, MA LPC
Josh is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. He completed his Bachelor’s in Psychology and Counseling at Messiah College in 2013, and his Master’s in Applied Clinical Psychology at The Pennsylvania State University in 2015.
Since then, Josh has worked extensively with children, teens, and adults, in both individual and group settings to address a variety of presenting concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship or family issues, behavioral issues, trouble in school, anger management, stress management, grief/loss, and many others.
Josh’s approach to therapy draws from a variety of theoretical orientations in the field including Cognitive-Behavioral, Systemic, Existential, Behavioral, Developmental, and Person-Centered; thus, the specific techniques he utilizes in services are tailored to address the individualized needs of the clients with whom he works.
Currently, Josh works as an Outpatient Therapist at Laurel Life’s Mechanicsburg Office, as well as serving as Supervisor of Integrative Support Services where he oversees therapeutic services being provided to children and adolescents within schools.
Jordan Korge, MA, LAPC
Jordan is a graduate of Messiah University, earning a Master's of Arts in Counseling while specializing in marriage and family therapy. His theoretical orientation currently draws concepts from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy/Choice Theory and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Jordan continues to expand upon his interests in mindfulness and wellness oriented approaches through ongoing research and professional development. He is trained in Applied Behavioral Analysis.
Jordan specializes in children and young adults who are struggling to cope with issues stemming from their family of origin. He believes that families are the building blocks of society and while they frequently present problems, they can also offer opportunities for resilience. He bases this belief on real life experiences. He utilizes a trauma informed, strengths focused approach to collaborate with clients in order to enact change that is meaningful on their terms. Jordan has extensive experience working with individuals diagnosed with intellectual disability and or Autism Spectrum Disorder. He has over 10 years of experience in various positions ranging from case management to behavior support. Living and working locally has provided him with the opportunity to develop an intimate knowledge of supports and resources within the community, which he encourages clients to utilize as needed.
Kelsey Kline, MS, NCC, LPC
Kelsey is a graduate of Shippensburg University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s program and West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Psychology program.
With a trauma-informed approach, Kelsey provides a consistently nonjudgmental, supportive environment through a blend of therapeutic modalities based on individual need, often employing facets of Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Kelsey’s hope is to assist individuals in developing meaningful self-growth by honoring one’s self as they are at any given time in order to find realistic, effective solutions and to foster a sense of empowerment in everyone she works with. She works with adults, adolescents, and children, providing outpatient services and school-based outpatient services in Cumberland County.
Trevor Donovan, MS, NCC, LAPC
Trevor received his Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. He is a Nationally Certified Counselor. Trevor has worked in the mental health field since 2017, and currently provides outpatient therapy to individuals across the lifespan.
Trevor’s approach to therapy is eclectic, with particular emphasis on Person-Centered and Cognitive-Behavioral interventions. Trevor also has experience with existential approaches and LGBTQ+ issues. Trevor believes in fostering the unique strengths of each individual to overcome hardships, develop new perspectives, and live their values.
Pipsmy Phimmachack,
Ed.D., MS
Dr. Pip is a Mental Performance Specialist in Sport and Performance psychology. She has a Doctor of Education in Sport and Performance Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Western States. She also has a Master of Science in Health Psychology from Grand Canyon University.
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Dr. Pip specializes in mental skills training among athletes and individuals in performance. Her consulting work surrounds enhancing mental skills and promoting overall well-being in sports and performance. She utilizes a combination of principles from psychology and sports science to help individuals manage their mental and emotional demands of competition. She helps build and improve with mental skills training, stress management, anxiety management, motivation and confidence building, team building and communication, focus and concentration, injury recovery support, work-life balance, and athlete well-being. She works with individual athletes, teams, and coaches in the central PA region.
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As a therapist, Dr. Pip has an integrated approach that consists of CBT-informed, trauma-informed, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, reality therapy, multicultural counseling, and positive psychology. She focuses on meeting the clients where they are and building strong therapeutic relationships with clients to support their success. She emphasizes autonomy and invites her clients to navigate their direction of therapy. She practices with cultural humility with all her clients and enjoys working with clients of diverse backgrounds. Dr. Pip specializes in working with adolescents and adults with mood disorders, depression, anxiety, anger, stress management, life transitions, and family issues. She believes each person can live healthy, fulfilling lives, and obtain individualized tools for personal growth.
Seandor Szeles, MA, LPC
Seandor is a master’s level therapist who completed his graduate training at Towson University in 2016. Seandor’s approach to therapy is person-centered, conversational and eclectic, prioritizing the role of the therapeutic relationship and utilizing a wide variety of techniques and interventions based on the needs of individual clients.
He is comfortable utilizing cognitive-behavioral interventions, mindfulness techniques, and trauma focused interventions, among others. He has worked with children, adolescents, adults and the elderly in the context of individual, family, and group counseling. Seandor has also worked as a Strengthsquest facilitator, helping individuals to identify their strengths and to utilize them in collaboration with others to accomplish shared goals. Seandor has experience working with clients on a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, family systems issues, behavioral issues, problems faced by the LGBTQ+ community and trauma.
Cari Flora, MS
Cari graduated from University of Phoenix with a Masters of Science in Psychology. Cari’s primary area of study was Autism Spectrum disorder. Cari started at Laurel Life in 2022 as a BHT in the York office, working her way into Out Patient as a School based Out Patient Mental Health worker in the Mechanicsburg office. Cari has always wanted to help people and believes that if we can help children learn to process and cope with their emotions, and in some cases trauma, those children can grow into well balanced adults. Cari practices trauma informed care, CBT, psychotherapy, and a variety of other treatments depending on individual needs. Every person is different, so care should be based on each person’s needs.
Cari enjoys spending time with her family, spending time in nature, music, working on cars and traveling.
Michael Fox, MPS, ATR-BC, LPC
Michael is a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). He earned his Bachelor’s degree in the disciplines of Psychology and Art Therapy from Arcadia University in 2007, and later completed extensive coursework and graduate training in New York City at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, earning a Master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapy and Creativity Development in 2009.
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Michael devotes much of his time outside of the professional scope of art therapy in helping to coordinate and develop camp programming for children and teens with various issues with an expressive arts focus. He is currently serving in an ongoing role as the Program Director and one of the founding members for the Keystone Diabetic Kids Camp (KDKC), serving Type 1 diabetic children and teens in Millville, PA, as well as helping with bereavement camps through various hospice organizations such as Camp Dragonfly and Camp Courage in the Schuylkill, Columbia, and Dauphin County areas.
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Michael specializes in working with children, adolescents, and teenagers whom have experienced significant loss, abuse, or trauma, as well as attachment issues/abandonment issues, foster care, depression, anxiety, grief, bullying, and issues faced within the LGBTQ+ community. He has extensive work as well with the elderly; specifically, issues related to Memory Care, Alzheimer’s and Dementia and other cognitive impairments, as well as some work with those whom have suffered Traumatic Brain Injury, and is certified to direct recreational therapy programming for skilled nursing facilities within the state of Pennsylvania.
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Michael operates from a humanistic, client-centered theoretical framework and firmly holds the belief that everyone is an artist in their own right; he draws upon this in helping clients to realize that they can use their own inherent creative skills and abilities to enhance and improve their quality of life and life experience overall. Michael’s approach with clients is often describe as colorful, fun, eccentric, and individualized to each person with whom he is working
Ashley Hasty, MS
Ashley is a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University with a Master’s in Psychology and a focus in Youth and Adolescent Development. She provides services to children, adolescents, and teens. She is a School Based Therapist.
Ashley has worked in the Mental Health field since 2014. She has experience working with individuals, families, and schools. Ashley has over 10 years of experience in the Behavioral Health Field prior to joining School Based. Ashley has experience in the following areas: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Depression and Bipolar Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Behavioral Health; Trauma and Abuse; Grief and Loss; Anger and Stress Management; Self-Image and Self-Esteem Issues; Family Problems; and Suicidal Ideations.
Ashley uses a variety of therapeutic methods depending on the needs of the individual. These methods include: CBT, Trauma informed care, Strengths-based therapy; Psychoeducation and Solution-Focused therapy in addition to other methods. Ashley has extensive experience with children, adolescents, and teens diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Ashley’s goal is to help as many children/youth be able to cope with their mental health issues and express themselves in a constructive and safe manner.
Meagan Spackman, MA, NCC, LAPC
Meagan is a graduate of Messiah University with a Master’s in Counseling and a concentration in marriage and family studies. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Science also from Messiah University. Meagan is a Nationally Certified Counselor and currently pursuing her hours towards licensure.
Meagan specializes in working with children, adolescents and young adults, life transitions, family issues, relational challenges, and anxiety and depression. Her therapeutic approaches consist of family systems, CBT, person-centered and the integration of psychoeducation. She has a passion for walking alongside others in the hard seasons of their life, helping them gain insights and perspective, and equipping them with skills for personal growth.
Taylor Duffie, MA, NCC
Taylor is a graduate of Messiah University with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from West Chester University. Taylor is a Nationally Certified Counselor and is currently pursuing her hours towards licensure.
Taylor specializes in working with adolescents, young adults, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, anger and stress management, family issues, and life transitions. Taylor uses a variety of therapeutic methods depending on the needs of the individual. These methods include: CBT, family systems, person centered, solution-focused, and psychoeducation along with other methods. Taylor’s goal as a School-Based therapist is to provide both a safe and challenging environment for students to develop and grow during some of their most influential years.
Franklin County
Lori Horst, MS, NCC, CCMHC, LPC
Lori is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Nationally Certified Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over thirty years of experience in the field. She holds a Masters Degree in Community Counseling and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Shippensburg University. Lori is the Supervisor of the Phoenix Drive office in Chambersburg.
Lori enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults with particular interest in working with young children and in addressing women’s issues. Lori is trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and has training and experience in working with first responders following trauma exposure.
Lori has experience in treating a variety of issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, and PTSD. Lori utilizes a strengths based perspective and varies her clinical approach based upon the needs of the individual.
Dana Crites, MD
Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Dr. Crites has over 20 years experience including providing services for mental health clinics and school districts.
She works with individuals with ages ranging from 3-22 years old. She completed her residency training at Hershey Medical Center and was a faculty member there for almost 10 years. In addition, she has provided medical missionary work in Liberia and Haiti.
Angelina Marsico, CRNP, PMHNP-BC
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Kelly Sult, MS, LPC,
TF-CBT
Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked in a variety of settings, including BHRS, Family Based Mental Health Services, outpatient therapy, and school based outpatient therapy. Kelly is the Supervisor of the Annex Office in Chambersburg which includes the outpatient services provided in local school districts.
She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Messiah College and Master of Science from Shippensburg University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Kelly uses a variety of approaches in therapy to meet her client's needs.
She is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and is working towards certification as a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). Kelly has a gift for connecting with people and showing that she understands and cares.
Heather Deutsch, MS, NCC, CCMHC, LPC
Specialties: ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, ODD, Behavioral Management, Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Co-occurring Disorders and Grief work. Heather works with all ages, but her primary population is children and adolescents.
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Born and raised in south-central PA, Heather received her undergraduate degree (B.A.) in Psychology from University of Virginia (1989). She has worked in the mental health field for 27 years. Job settings have included outpatient counseling offices, mental health foster care programs, in home family counseling program (JUMP) with court adjudicated youth, alternative education programs and outpatient counseling in school districts. Heather has been with Laurel Life since 2002.
Jessica Santora, MS, LPC, NCC
Specialties: Gender responsive trauma treatment, as well as, working specifically with depression, ADHD, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, children on the spectrum, and play therapy with children as young as the age of three.
Jessica has over 18 years experience of working with a diverse clientele. Jessica earned her Master of Science Degree from Shippensburg University in Mental Health Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and is a Nationally Certified Counselor.
She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from The University of Delaware. She has worked in Philadelphia at Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders and at the Roxbury Treatment Center, which involved work with co-occurring mental health and drug and alcohol disorders. Jessica has also worked at the Shippensburg Women’s Center where she advocated for a variety of women’s issues. Jessica has worked in the foster care system as a therapist to high risk children as well. She served as the Mental Health Therapist for adolescent girls and boys in inpatient placements.
Ashleigh Mann, MS
Ashleigh earned her Master of Science Degree from Capella University in Mental Health Counseling. She is currently in the process of working on her state license. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from Pennsylvania State University in Human Development and Family Studies.
Ashleigh started working with children diagnosed with Autism while working on her Bachelor Degree. She lived in Washington State for five years and was able to work for multiple school districts as their Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapist working with families and staff to help create programs to manage child behaviors. She also has experience in facilitating social skill groups.
She has completed training through California Autism Research and Development, along with attending Michelle Garcia Winner's Social Thinking Conference in Tacoma, Washington. Ashleigh formerly has also worked with adolescent females in a Residential Treatment Facility. In addition Ashleigh has experience in working with depression, anxiety, ADHD, phobias, eating disorders, mood disorders, play therapy and more. Ashleigh currently sees children, adolescents, and adults for individual and/or family therapy.
Vanessa Stepler, M.Ed.
Vanessa has been working in the field of mental health and education since 1990. She has a background working in drug and alcohol, foster care, alternative education, school counseling and outpatient mental health.
Vanessa has a Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Education, both from Shippensburg University. She holds a Pennsylvania School Counseling Certificate. She also has her certification in TARGET (Trauma Affect Regulation: Guide for Education and Therapy).
Vanessa is currently in the process of working on her state license. She has served populations from school aged children through adulthood specializing in anxiety/depression, ADD/ADHD, drug and alcohol, grief, behavioral issues, play therapy and crisis intervention.
Erin Pickering, MS, LPC
Erin is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a wide variety of experiences working in outpatient and residential settings over the last 19 years. She holds a Master’s in Psychology from Shippensburg University and a Master’s in Addictions Counseling from Grand Canyon University.
She uses a blend of therapeutic techniques tailored to the needs of each client with a certification in TARGET (Trauma Affect Regulation: Guide for Education and Therapy).
Erin works with clients of all ages but focuses on adolescents and adults. She works with various diagnoses, including but not limited to addiction and substance abuse, trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Post-Partum and Women’s Issues.
Sabrina Stell, LSW
Sabrina is a Outpatient Therapist with the Brown’s Mill Office. Sabrina works with children & adolescents in school based settings within the Waynesboro School District. She has a Bachelors Degree from Penn State in Human Development & Family Studies. She also has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Widener University. Sabrina currently has her LSW and plans to obtain her LCSW in the future.
Sabrina has been in the mental health field since 2019. She previously has experience working as a Mental Health Professional in Family-Based Mental Health Services through Laurel Life. She helped families in their home and community by utilizing the Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy Model (ESFT). Sabrina has been in the field of Human Services since 2014 and has worked with a variety of populations including adults with intellectual disabilities and children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder within the school & home settings.
Sabrina works from a trauma-informed, strengths-based and person-centered approach. She also utilizes a variety of other methods depending on the need of the individual including: CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, and Play therapy interventions.
Sabrina has a passion for helping others. She sees the client as the “expert” in their own life and sees herself as a guide and mentor along the way within treatment. Sabrina aims to provide a safe space for clients to have a better understanding of themselves, their feelings, and their needs.
Margaret Sommer, MSW
Margaret has been providing therapy service for 25 years in a variety of settings. She has provided services for adults, children and families.
Margaret has 30 years of experience in working with children and adults with developmental disabilities, specifically those on the Autism spectrum. She received her Masters in Social Work in 2003. Margaret is a certified Behavioral Specialist and a Licensed Social Worker in West Virginia. She has worked in both residential and community based settings.
Jodi Onomastico, MS, LPC
Specialties: Anxiety, depression, grief and loss issues, sexual abuse issues, self-empowerment, ADHD, ODD, Behavioral Management, Parent Child Interaction Therapy.
Jody works with all ages, from children through adulthood. Jody was born and raised in Chambersburg, PA. She attended Penn State University and earned an undergraduate degree (BS) in Human Development and Family Studies in 2000.
Jody has done work in residential, outpatient, therapeutic foster care and school settings. She has worked in the mental health field for 18 years. Jody has worked with Laurel Life since 2009. She is currently a part-time outpatient therapist and works full time as a school counselor for a local school district.
Ingrid McNair, MSW
Ingrid earned her undergraduate degree through Penn State University and now holds a Master’s Degree of Social Work from Boston University. She is actively pursuing state licensure.
Ingrid is passionate working with individuals of all ages who have experienced Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS) specifically Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), as well as those impacted by drug/alcohol addictions. She enjoys supporting those who are in the process of or have been adopted, and those who may have placed a child up for adoption.
Ingrid pulls aspects from a variety of therapeutic approaches to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), strength-based therapy, and play therapy, as well as uses a variety of mindfulness and trauma-informed care practices. She works with different diagnoses including but not limited to ASD, Anxiety, PTSD, ADD, ADHD, and Depression. Her work experience also includes direct care across multiple settings working with children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Elias Cabrera, LSW
Elias earned his undergraduate and graduate degree in social work through Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. He is actively pursuing state licensure. Following obtaining his state licensure, Elias plans to work towards obtaining his clinical licensure to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Elias is passionate about working with children and adolescents who have a trauma background, experience challenges with mental health that make it challenging to live their best quality of life, are currently or have been in foster care, have experienced sexual or domestic violence, those that have experienced grief and loss, as well as other challenges in life.
Elias utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), strength-based therapy, Trauma-informed, mindfulness, art therapy, and other modalities. He has 2+ years of experience working with children with Autism as a behavioral health technician, has worked as a counselor advocate with adults, children, and adolescents who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault, has experience in the adoption system providing resources, education, and emotional support to adoptive families, and experience working with students in an alternative school setting who have higher behavioral and mental health needs and need more individualized support. Elias also has experience working with diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, PTSD, ADD, ADHD, Depression, ODD, RAD, and other diagnoses.”
Karen Rundquist, MA, NCC
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Perry County
Lauren Greene, LSW
Lauren began her journey at Laurel Life in 2010, starting as a Therapeutic Staff Support for Perry County children. Her efficiency, engagement, and conscientious personality led to her promotions of Admission Specialist, IBHS Program Coordinator, to now Clinical Supervisor of the New Bloomfield Outpatient services. Lauren has her bachelor's in Psychology and Business Administration from Lycoming College and completed her Master’s in Social Work at Edinboro University.
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Over the past 12 years at Laurel Life, Lauren has become well-versed in community services available for clients, and prioritizes advocating for others, including her staff, the clients, and her programs. She has worked tirelessly over the years to establish Laurel Life within the counties she serves and to build a reputation of caring, empathy, and follow-through.
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Lauren utilizes a variety of treatment modalities in practice, with a focus on being client-centered, strengths-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages and believes strongly in meeting her clients where they are.
Dana Crites, MD
Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Dr. Crites has over 20 years experience including providing services for mental health clinics and school districts. She works with individuals with ages ranging from 3-22 years old.
She completed her residency training at Hershey Medical Center and was a faculty member there for almost 10 years. In addition, she has provided medical missionary work in Liberia and Haiti.
Seleena Lindsey, MA, NCC, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
National Certified Counselor
Education: M.A. Clinical Mental Health, B.A. Psychology, Counseling
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management, Improving Self-Esteem, Grief and Loss, Improving Relationships.
Treatment Modalities: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Therapy
Adults, Adolescents, Children, Couples/Marriage, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Seleena has an empathic heart and passion for change, discovering hope, and healing. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a National Certification. She completed her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health from Messiah College, a CACREP Accredited Graduate program. Seleena utilizes multiple theoretic foundational approaches in therapy in order to best fit the healing needs of the client.
Her approach to treatment is integrative and holistic in nature. This includes incorporating strength based principles to a variety of treatment modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques, client-centered therapy, solution focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing techniques, and trauma informed therapy.
Seleena works with clients to manage a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress management, improving self-esteem, coping with grief and loss, and improving relationships. In particular, Seleena seeks to encourage the development and maintenance of healthy patterns of relating to the self and others, especially in marriage, parental, and familial relationships.
Beth Shook, MS
"B" began work as a mental health professional in 2024 after as a Mobile Therapist/Behavior Specialist with her LBS in IBHS for the last two years. Before moving to the area, she worked eight years at The Janus School as an art educator and counselor as well as two years as a mobile therapist. Prior to The Janus School, B worked in the public school systems for nine years as an elementary and secondary art educator.
B’s undergrad experience includes a B.S. degree in Art Education from Kutztown University with a minor in psychology, which later helped her studies in graduate work at Capella University with a M.S. degree in Counseling Psychology. Afterwards, she received her certification in Play Therapy at Temple University and continued education credits in studying mindfulness.
Her therapy style includes a variety of techniques including play and creative therapies with a focus on mindfulness. Her emphasis is person-centered with cognitive-behavioral approaches using strength-based therapy. B has a range of clients from five years and older with different diagnoses including but not limited to ASD, Anxiety, ADHD, and Depression.
Lisa Balog, LSW
Lisa is a Licensed Social Worker who has worked with children, adolescents and their families in residential, home, school, and outpatient settings. Lisa attended New School University and earned an undergraduate degree (BA) in Cultural Studies and obtained her Master’s in Social Work at University of Southern California.
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Lisa’s therapeutic style is involved, personal, trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ supportive, and neurodiversity-affirming.
Lisa specializes in working with children, adolescents and young adults, as well as military personnel and their families.
Lisa utilizes a person-centered lens to meet clients where they are, including integrating a client’s interests. Lisa practices and has been trained in Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Therapeutic Gaming and Superhero Therapy.
Felishia Houck, LCSW, CCTP
Felishia is trained in Trauma and Grief, with other areas of specialties including Depression, Anxiety, Self-esteem, and Stress Management.
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Felishia graduated from Slippery Rock University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology along with a Masters in Social Work from Edinboro University. She started her career as a Children’s Intensive Case Manager and then worked in a Family Based Mental Health Program, where she studied the Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT) model. She incorporates much of what she has learned into her current role as an Outpatient Therapist.
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Felishia specializes in working with children ages 5 and older who have experienced some form of trauma, whether this be past and/or current. She utilizes many modalities, such as art, movement, CBT, DBT, ESFT, mindfulness, and many more to work towards healing. She is a strong believer that therapists must meet the clients where they are, which entails many forms of intervention.
Carissa Daigle, MA
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Angelina Marsico, CRNP, PMHNP-BC
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Michael Lawler, RN, FNP-BC, CRNP
“Come as you are- with your mind wide open!"
Mike arrives to Laurel life after 23 years of family and geriatric medicine. Mike is a board board-certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. He earned an Executive MBA from Villanova University and recently completed a post-master certification in thanatology from Hood College. He is currently studying psychedelic therapy at the Integrative Psychiatric Institute.
Mike has had ventures in business consulting, applied athletic performance, construction, and patient-centered healthcare. Mike’s first principles in life are physical and mental health, knowledge and growth, and friends and Family. Mike has managed to work with his childhood ADHD diagnosis.
His current passions include riding his motorcycles everywhere, quantum physics, polishing his imperfections and coming to work at Laurel Life. Mike believes in the philosophy that we are all perfectly broken, and every day is the gifted opportunity to put yourself back together as you wish.
Mike’s clients describe him as fun, open-minded, and an engaged listener who will collaborate to find the right medication plan. At times, he may challenge you to build yourself up and persevere through your obstacles.
Fun fact- mike started a pediatric weight management clinic in 2002.
Some quotes to savor…
“I saw the angel in the marble and I carved until I set him free” Michelangelo
“The good about death is you don’t have to live through it” MLawler
“Fall in love with yourself, then life, then with whoever you want” Frida Kahlo
Casey Flanscha, PsyD
Dr. Casey is a Clinical Psychologist with experience providing psychotherapy, clinical supervision and diagnostic evaluations.
She has extensive experience providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults focusing on trauma, autism, marriage and family therapy, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and cultural diversity. She utilizes DBT, Trauma Informed Care and behavioral consultation
Jean Giordano, LCSW, TF-CBT
Certified in Functional Behavioral Analysis
Jean has extensive experience working with children, youth, families and adults, in both individual and group settings. She has worked in inpatient, residential, foster care and court mandated programs. Jean focuses on the behavioral concerns and underlying issues for her clients, to improve their overall quality of life. She also addresses long held secrets, repetitive behaviors, or symptoms that may inhibit living a full life. She provides a safe, nurturing, confidential environment to share at the client's own pace.
Jessica Schell, MS, LPC, TF-CBT
Jessica utilizes treatment approaches of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Choice Theory, Trauma Informed Therapy, and incorporates play and creative opportunities in treatment.
Jessica believes that relationships are important to success and Jessica’s genuine approach with children allows her to develop rapport quickly with families, allowing for proactive, sustainable growth. Jessica focuses on empowering families.
Cara Link, LCSW
Cara is a Licensed Social Worker and currently working toward obtaining their LCSW. Cara graduated with her Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work from Shippensburg University.
Cara has several years of experience in different areas of the mental health field. Cara worked as a therapist at a psychiatric residential treatment facility where she helped teenagers and their families process trauma and learn how to create a life worth living.
Cara has experience using EMDR, TFCBT, DBT, and CBT. She is currently in the process of finishing her training in EMDR and TFCBT. Cara works with kids, teens, adults, families, and couples. As an outpatient therapist, Cara believes therapy is a safe place to express oneself and grow as a person. Clients are encouraged to be their authentic self without the fear of being judged.
Seandor Szeles, MA, LPC
Seandor is a master’s level therapist who completed his graduate training at Towson University in 2016.
Seandor’s approach to therapy is person-centered, conversational and eclectic, prioritizing the role of the therapeutic relationship and utilizing a wide variety of techniques and interventions based on the needs of individual clients. He is comfortable utilizing cognitive-behavioral interventions, mindfulness techniques, and trauma focused interventions, among others. He has worked with children, adolescents, adults and the elderly in the context of individual, family, and group counseling.
Seandor has also worked as a Strengthsquest facilitator, helping individuals to identify their strengths and to utilize them in collaboration with others to accomplish shared goals. Seandor has experience working with clients on a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, family systems issues, behavioral issues, problems faced by the LGBTQ+ community and trauma.
Assia Chaina, MS, NCC, LPC
Specialties: Trauma, Substance Abuse, Family Relationships, and Children/Adolescents/Adults
Assia is a certified national counselor in Pennsylvania, with a Master’s of Science in clinical mental health counseling. Assia is working towards licensure, and her experience includes working with adults with substance abuse, children with behavioral issues and trauma, and families with relational issues.
Her styles include a blend of therapeutic techniques to help meet the client's needs. Assia is both compassionate and empathetic and has a gift for connecting with people easily.
Madison Schwester, MA
Madison specializes in art therapy. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Ceramics and Art Therapy from Arcadia University in 2021, followed by a Master's degree in Counseling and Art Therapy from Pennsylvania Western University - Edinboro in 2024.
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Madison's career in the mental health field began in 2021 at Laurel Life, where she worked as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT). In this role, Madison gained invaluable experience working with children with various behavioral health disorders in school and community settings. The interventions and therapeutic approaches she learned during this time has had a significant influence on her practice as an outpatient therapist today.
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Madison offers a creative and expressive open studio environment, integrating art therapy techniques with traditional talk therapy. Her approach draws on a variety of modalities, including the following: art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, trauma-informed care, and psychoeducation.
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Madison has experience working with individuals of all ages who have faced a variety of challenges, such as abuse and/or trauma, attachment/abandonment issues, foster care, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, bullying, and struggles within the LGBTQ+ community. She is deeply committed to the belief that mental health is a crucial component of overall well-being, inextricably linked with spiritual, emotional, and physical health.
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Through her warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach, Madison strives to provide a safe space for individuals to explore their experiences, express their emotions, and navigate their unique paths toward healing and growth.
Sara Deas, MA
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