Dr. Kristie Abbs
Brittany Baker
Kailee Blume
Kristi Batzel
I am currently accepting new clients in-person as well as virtually and look forward to meeting for our first session together. As a therapist with a humanistic approach, I strive to support my clients in their position as the center of their treatment. I strongly believe in a client-centered approach that is focused on individual’s strengths and their capacity for growth and healing. During our first session, clients and I discuss why they are entering treatment, their relevant history, and the issues they would like to address in therapy. Together we identify the approaches that are most likely to meet their needs. Each of my clients has a valued and respected voice in identifying their goals and treatment needs throughout each session. I strive to create an environment which allows clients to share, explore, and manage acute or persistent issues they may be experiencing in their life and help them open new doors to growth and healing.
I have many years of experience working with adults struggling with co-occurring disorders within the criminal justice system, and displaced populations — including those experiencing homelessness and addiction. I have strong roots in community advocacy for those in the most need as well as a striving toward in-depth work in a private practice setting. Using my professional experiences, I work with each client to address issues related to: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Substance Use, healthy relationships and boundaries, and life transitions.
I use evidenced based approaches including CBT, DBT, Narrative therapy, Solution Focused therapy, and other treatment approaches in order to get to the root of the problem. I love being part of individual’s journeys to creating a place of self-discovery and growth, and I am honored to be part of yours.
Nicki Cardilli
I am accepting clients in office/telehealth. With over two decades of experience in the mental health field, I have worked with children, teensand adults individually and with their families. I feel that my background working in inpatient, outpatient, residential and in-home settingsenables me to help a variety of clients from all walks of life and backgounds in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. My clinical approach mostoften includes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(TF-CBT.) I believe in drawing on individual and family strengths.
I work to help identify triggers and obstacles to progress. We then work together to overcome those obstacles on the road to positive mentalhealth. The therapeutic relationship is a key to progress and growth. I am able to connect with people easily and I provide confidentialservices in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I draw on individual strengths and help people recognize their abilities to copeand change in ways that will make their lives more fulfilling. I am respectful of individuals’ values and listen to their preferences for change.Together we develop a plan that will meet their desire for growth.
Nicole Childers
I specialize in working with youth and adults struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. I treat clients with a variety of mental and behavioral health issues including anxiety, depression, stress/anger management, mood disorders, self-harm, school-related difficulties, and family conflict. My approach is to collaboratively create a treatment plan specific to clients’ needs using evidence-based treatment modalities such as trauma-informed CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, narrative techniques, and A-CRA.
I believe the rapport a client has with a therapist is of the utmost importance as we work to promote self-advocacy, self-efficacy, and self-love. As such, I strive to always foster a space of open-mindedness and empathy to help work towards empowerment and healthy relationships.
Dr. Sue Coneybeer
I specialize in working with youth and adults struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. I treat clients with a variety of mental and behavioral health issues including anxiety, depression, stress/anger management, mood disorders, self-harm, school-related difficulties, and family conflict. My approach is to collaboratively create a treatment plan specific to clients’ needs using evidence-based treatment modalities such as trauma-informed CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, narrative techniques, and A-CRA. I also utilize a variety of brain based trauma treatment modalities including EMDR, brainspotting, internal family systems, experiential therapy, etc.
I believe the rapport a client has with a therapist is of the utmost importance as we work to promote self-advocacy, self-efficacy, and self-love. As such, I strive to always foster a space of open-mindedness and empathy to help work towards empowerment and healthy relationships.
Stacey Durkin
Have you tried talk therapy without significant results? Have you watched the videos, read the books, listened to the podcasts, and still you are suffering or finding it hard to change or maintain change? There is most likely a simple reason why traditional talk therapy has not worked for you. That’s because you cannot talk to the part of the brain that holds the memories that are “the roots” of your symptoms and pain. You need more.
I believe all humans have a universal need to feel safe and secure, to be seen and understood. In childhood, some of us did not always have those needs met. These experiences create “attachment wounds” in our minds and bodies. These wounds often result in patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that can make it challenging to feel good about ourselves. You may have hard time relaxing or doing things that are difficult. You might notice it is difficult for you to get close to others, maintain connections and relationships, both romantically and platonically. You might be struggling with depression, anxiety, or noticing patterns in yourself and in your relationships that do not serve you well, but that you cannot seem to change.
Allow me to be your guide in discovering the “why”, or the root of these challenges, and help you move towards healing.
With compassion and humor, we will explore how the brain and body are affected by attachment wounds and trauma wounds, and collaborate to heal both. This results in an understanding, as well as a recognition of your own internal wisdom, that leads to increased mood stability, deeper connections, and an overall reduced reactivity to current life stressors.
I am an EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Therapist, and am trained in PCIT, ABFT and certified in TF CBT. I find combining ego state therapy, attachment-based interventions, and EMDR therapy produces significant positive results that talk therapy alone cannot match. My special interests are working with therapists and other mental health professionals, women of all ages and backgrounds, and those that self-identify as perfectionists and/or high achievers.
Sandy Davis
Feeling anxious? Depressed? Desire to work through past hurts to find strength and hope? My ideal clients are school-age children, adolescents, and adults who yearn to make a positive change in their lives to be their best selves. Young people, come ready to engage in art, games, and play as we learn ways to grow! Teens and adults, let’s build rapport, share goals, and get started!
I will use our first sessions to get to know you and your strengths, desires, and dreams. We will work together to create a plan to help you meet your goals. I use EMDR to support my work to address past hurts, while offering CBT, DBT, and solution-focused sessions to guide the way.
I am passionate about my work and am a strong advocate for clients. I welcome feedback and encourage it! Therapy should be a positive experience and a safe space for all clients.
I am accepting new clients, both in person in our office in Wexford and virtually.
Schneur Eisenberg
I am currently accepting new clients – in-person in our welcoming office space as well as virtually!
I’m a graduate of the Wurzweiler School of Social Work and a licensed social worker in Pennsylvania. With a client-centered approach, I aim to empower my clients to harness their strengths for lasting improvements.
With experience in working with children, teenagers, families, and couples, I draw from a variety of proven methods, including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT,) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DPT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and, Functional Family Therapy (FFT).
Ready to embark on a journey of positive transformation? Let’s work together to unlock your potential and create positive changes in your life.
Contact me today to schedule your first session!
Floyd Gray
Currently Accepting New Clients – In-Person and Telehealth. I invite you to start a process of recovery and healing. I have over 30 years ofexperience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. I have expertise in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD,childhood behavioral issues, family conflicts that are part of adult and/or youth lives, marital/couples issues, and helping clients who are in recovery from addictions. I also have extensive experience with helping military families/veterans. I am very dedicated to my work and am continuously obtaining new certifications in current modes of treatment.
During my very long career, I have treated people from all walks of life and in other countries- from those who are homeless and haveaddictions, to those that are children with school adjustment issues, to families trying to get along. I am trained in couples/family/trauma/addiction therapy and work with children through late adulthood.
I am a child, couples, and family trained clinician. I feel that I am always looking to help more people and keep abreast of the current, and most beneficial treatment modalities.
Dr. Jennifer Eldridge
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, families, and adults (preschool-age 80+). I am fortunate to have helped individuals over the past 20+ years as they strive to overcome life’s challenges and access life’s joys. While a variety of therapy techniques that I am trained in can be of value, clients and I select the ones that they find to be most helpful to them personally. I primarily see clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, divorce, school/work and family problems, ADHD, Autism, childhood issues, and processing past traumatic or stressful life events.
Jessica Hammerly
Looking for some perspective? In need of a change? Therapy is a way. If you are seeking an objective opinion reflective of your personal morals and beliefs to combating anything from a minuet stressor to a major life crisis come see me and together we can conquer your goals.
In recent years, I have had the opportunity to provide service and care for a wide variety of different populations in need. I’ve been able to complete a great deal of training and experience with Autistic and intellectually disabled, behaviorally challenged children/adolescence. Additionally I’ve exercised my skills and qualifications with those struggling with D&A abuse and dual diagnosis disorders in correlation to the legal system stipulations on in-patient treatment attempts.
I have worked with various clinical team members, probation/parole officers, service coordinators, case managers, justice related service workers, school counselors, teachers, aftercare coordinators, referral sources etc. at providing the best for individuals and their families struggling with mental/behavioral health issues.
Heather Hiller
I believe we can benefit from therapy no matter where we are in life. I have enjoyed working with individuals across the lifespan with a variety of issues, including trauma, depression, and anxiety. In our work together, we will learn how your thought patterns are helping or keeping you from meeting your goals. I am very dedicated to being the best mental health professional I can be, which is why I have been working toward my PhD since the time I became an LPC. I am continuously learning up to date ways to help my clients.
After getting my MA in 2015, I enrolled in the PhD program at National University where I learn the most current therapy techniques. Ispecialize in trauma, depression, and anxiety and use a trauma informed perspective with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral techniques.We will identify current stressors and past issues that have caused adjustment issues.
I genuinely believe that healing and wholeness is possible for each of my clients. I seek to help each individual determine what that meansand looks like on a case-by-case basis. Together, we will develop a treatment plan individualized to you and your personal goals.
Kily Maier
I have worked in customer service for most of my adult life and have been an intake coordinator for Dr. eldridge and associates since 2022. I enjoy being able to talk to each potential client who calls the office and I help them get set up with one of our therapists.
When I am not working, I am enjoying family time with my husband, son, and daughter. We also have a lab-heeler mix who has been the best decision for a furry addition to our family.
Stephanie Manning
Now accepting new clients at the Hermitage location both in person and virtual.
I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed in three states: Texas, Pennsylvania, and most recently Ohio. I earned my master’s degree in social work from UTEP’s Advanced Standing Program. I have over nine years of experience working in a multitude of diverse settings: both inpatient / outpatient, clients with severe mental illness (SMI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
I enjoy providing psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in working with adolescents / adults who have experienced trauma, bereavement, morale injury, depression, and concerns with attachment. I am a strong believer in the success of evidence-based therapy and in a client’s ability to achieve mental health growth. My approach is direct, yet compassionate.
I am currently trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Flash Technique, and Desensitization of Triggers and Urge Reprocessing (DeTUR) protocols, Social Skills Training (SST), Skills Training in Affective & Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR), Emotion Focus Tapping (EFT) and Problem-Solving Skills Training (PST), Written Exposure Therapy (WET), Gottman Method for Couples (Levels I & II), and Life Goals Training (Levels 1 &2), Life Goals Collaborative Care and Whole Health.
Barb Marsch
I am seeing new clients. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 33 years experience serving Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.I specialize in helping children, adolescents and adults dealing with Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Complex Trauma,Family Conflict, Mood Disorders and Self Esteem issues. I have a passion for working with individuals who have been affected by trauma. The therapeutic session is a collaborative, nonjudgmental sphere where you can become open to share and achieve positive thoughts,aspirations, healthy patterns, and a more peaceful existence.
I offer a variety of approaches to ensure an individualized therapeutic experience with use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindbody Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. I am experienced with working with all age groups from children aged 10 and up through adulthood.
I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and accompanying them on their journey toward healing and growing. Among my interests are helping people with Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression , and Adjustment Disorder. I also have a trauma informed approach to therapy.
Anna Mills
I am currently seeing clients in the office in Hermitage, Pennsylvania and via telehealth. I am accepting new clients at this time. In the words of Brene Brown, “One day you will tell your story of what you overcame what you went through and it will become someone else’s survival guide.”
I would like to help you write the survival guide. I have been working in the counseling field for over thirty years. I have worked with clients of all ages. I have experience assisting with Trauma,in many forms, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and learning your own personal self worth. I am a client centered therapist with experience in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Traumatic Grief Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and use numerous techniques based on your needs.
I believe my time providing therapy over the years has given me compassion and understanding of the feelings and emotions that come with negative or unexpected experiences.
Dr. Andrew Nocita
I am a licensed psychologist and a Certified Allied Addiction Practitioner (CAAP), in practice since 1988. I received my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and my addiction certification from the Pennsylvania Certification Board in 1994. My foundational therapeutic approach is Person Centered, and I take a holistic perspective with my clients to address the health of body, mind, and spirit. I believe that a solid therapeutic relationship between client and therapist is a crucial part of the healing process, and that techniques and therapy approaches must “fit” the client in order to be effective—there is no “one size fits all” therapy. My goal, as a counselor and therapist, is to deeply understand my client, and when this happens we are able to identify areas of life that need to be changed, and ways of going about doing that. Therapy is a collaborative process between a trained therapist and a client who wants to change.
I am trained in a number of therapeutic modalities including Client Centered Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Strategic Therapy, Solution-Oriented Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy. I am comfortable working with the behaviors, feelings, thoughts, attitudes, and habits of those who wish to improve their lives. I am also open to those wishing to explore religious or spiritual aspects of their personalities as they work toward resolution of their life problems and disorders.
Erin Moore
Practice manager for Dr. Eldridge and Associates since 2016 and working as a mental health office administrator since 2006.
I am a graduate of Deer Lakes High School and have lived most of my life in West Deer. I met my husband 10 years ago and we bought a house in Cabot, PA. I have 2 children, a boy, and a girl and we have a yellow Labrador Retriever.
Theresa Fernsler
I have a college degree from Clarion University and have worked in the mental health field as a social worker and intake coordinator for 20 years. I started my social work career at Mars Home for the Youth and then worked at Pressley Ridge. During the majority of my career, I held the position of an intensive case manager in the mental health departments at St.Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh and at Staunton Clinic in Sewickley. In addition to enjoying completing intakes, I obtained familiarity with all types of community resources, assisted people in crisis to obtain intensive (often life saving) care such as hospitalization services, and advocated for mental health services for clients with a variety of needs and psychiatric diagnoses. I love working in all facets of the mental health field and was excited to return to work at Passageways Counseling to assist with their outpatient mental health services.
My husband and I have two wonderful teenage sons who love to play baseball and a yellow lab named Pawley.
Kelly Provident
Currently accepting new clients for both in-person and telehealth sessions! I am thankful to have spent the past 16+ years helping adults who are struggling with substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, stress, and trauma. I understand how important it is to feel accepted and I believe that the most important part of the therapeutic relationship centers on compassionate acceptance and understanding. This is why my primary goal is to create a safe and supportive space for you to feel free to be yourself as together we embark on your unique journey toward recovery.
I use a variety of therapeutic techniques that are selected to most effectively meet your individual needs, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, person-centered, and strengths-based therapy. Together we will identify the approach that works best to help you identify and achieve your goals. I look forward to walking with you on your journey to becoming your best self!
Catherine Sittig
I am currently accepting new clients in-person and via telehealth/video appointments. I am a licensed professional counselor with experience providing individual, couples, and family outpatient therapy, school-based therapy, mobile therapy, behavior consultation, and social service coordination. My areas of interest and clinical experience/expertise include work with a wide range of neurodevelopmental, behavioral, emotional, stress, trauma, mood, and personality disorders. I also specialize in counseling individuals coping with grief and loss, chronic and terminal illnesses, and disabilities.
I am passionately committed to professional development, advocacy, and delivering evidence-based culturally informed counseling interventions to individuals and families of all ages across the life span. I received my B.S. in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University and my M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Waynesburg University.
Shelley Thacher
I am a licensed clinical social worker who works with individual adults and couples. I received my MSW from Smith College School of Social Work in Northampton, MA, along with additional clinical training and experience at two Harvard teaching hospitals in Boston. I have over thirty years of experience providing psychotherapy, addressing a range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, OCD, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and general problems in living. In addition to individual work, I very much enjoy working with couples and I am trained in Terry Real’s Relational Life Therapy (RLT) approach along with an ongoing training with Ellyn Bader and Peter Pearson in their Developmental approach to understanding and enhancing relationships.
While my background includes training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), as well as interpersonal and existential therapies, my approach is eclectic, tailored to the individual, with an emphasis in establishing and cultivating a warm, respectful, and secure therapeutic relationship. My passion is helping you to deeply come to know yourself, to learn to hold yourself in warm regard in the face of the imperfections that we all share, and, from a secure base of self-acceptance, to activate yourself for growth in the service of achieving your desired goals.
My foundational philosophy is that humans hold the roadmap to their own healing within. The role of therapy is to provide the conditions within which the inherent wisdom of one’s system can flourish. It is a philosophy that views “symptoms” as coherent and inherently intelligent, while appreciating that “what was adaptive then” may be less adaptive now. Thus the work is integrative, endeavoring to support the development of ways of functioning that serve you more fully in the present. My approach is a collaborative one that appreciates the essential value of client motivation and engagement to create a true partnership in the service of growth.
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