Our counselors provide therapy in Allentown, PA

Alisha Coffey is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults across diverse backgrounds. She specializes in helping clients explore self-concept, emotional regulation, and behavior through evidence-based practices. Alisha empowers individuals by encouraging insight, growth, and self-awareness, working collaboratively to uncover the root of their challenges. Her strength is building a safe, affirming space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported on their healing journey.

Alisha earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lock Haven University. She draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and behavior modification to meet each client’s needs. Her work is rooted in compassion, advocacy, and helping clients develop personalized treatment goals that promote real, lasting progress.

Alisha offers care for children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal thoughts, low self-esteem, and behavioral concerns. Alisha provides a space grounded in honesty, dignity, and real support, helping clients build confidence, restore hope, and reconnect with their strengths. Schedule your first appointment today!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) who works with adults navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. I specialize in helping individuals who feel tired, overwhelmed, and unsure of their next step, but are ready for change. I work with clients who are carrying more that they let others see and help them gain clarity, build healthier patterns, and feel more grounded and in control of their lives.

My approach is warm, supportive, and grounded in evidenced -based practices such as CBT and mindfulness. I help clients better understand the patterns behind their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical tools to manage stress, build healthier habits, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you've been carrying so much on your own. You don't have to have everything figured out to begin. You deserve a space where you feel supported, understood, and not alone. When you're ready, I'm here to walk alongside you in the process of growth and healing.

Sheri Durricks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in working with adult clients, including individuals, couples, and families. She has over 15 years of experience treating substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, domestic violence, and other life challenges.

Sheri graduated from Lincoln University with her Master's degree in Counseling and Human Services. She then went on to pursue her education at Walden University, earning her Doctoral degree in Social Policy and Human Services. Sheri uses a variety of treatment approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), mindfulness, and positive psychology, to name a few.

Sheri is confident that she has the insight, knowledge, and tools to assist you with navigating through challenging situations and feelings. With her, you will learn how to view things from another perspective. If you're ready, schedule your appointment with her today.

Dorothy Myers is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 27 years of experience providing substance abuse, mental health, and dual-diagnosis counseling to a culturally diverse group of adults and adolescents. She specializes in treating substance abuse, medication-assisted treatment, serious mental illness, depression, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, stress, relationship issues, and anger.

Dorothy completed her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology with a sub-specialty in Marital and Family Therapy at Kutztown University. Diagnosed with OCD in 1992, she learned firsthand about the skills necessary to keep mental health conditions from holding you back. Dorothy utilizes an eclectic approach that combines aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy (PCT), psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused therapy (SFT), family systems theory, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. 

We all reach a point in our lives in which we felt stuck and don't know what to do. Dorothy is eager to help you sort things out and explore the steps you can take to find greater happiness in life. Don't hesitate to schedule an appointment with her today.

Dave Lampert is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. As a psychotherapist, he helps individuals move beyond limiting patterns and build lives filled with purpose, connection and emotional balance. Whether you’re navigating life’s challenges, seeking to strengthen relationships or striving to make sense of your emotions, he provides a supportive space to discover new ways of thinking, feeling and growing. Dave focuses on building emotional intelligence while providing a safe space to explore even the toughest topics. He bring empathy, insight, and a touch of humor to every session.

Dave has a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Touro University. With a collaborative, integrative approach, he combines neuroscience, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and psychoeducation to meet clients’ unique needs.

Dave understands that seeking therapy is a courageous step and believes in creating a nonjudgmental and supportive space. He is committed to helping clients uncover their strengths, navigate challenges, and move toward meaningful change. Dave welcomes the opportunity to support clients on their journey toward growth and fulfillment.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 1 year of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. My passion for helping others began in teaching and caregiving before I discovered my calling in counseling. I work with clients ages 12+ from diverse backgrounds to address trauma, anxiety, depression, family dynamics, relationship concerns, and self-esteem. I strive to create a space where healing, growth, and self-discovery can take root.

I earned a Master’s in Clinical Counseling from Moravian University. My approach integrates compassion, collaboration, and perspective-building to foster personal growth. I help clients reframe challenges, explore new insights, and strengthen their sense of security and resilience through open dialogue and mutual understanding.

You deserve a therapist who truly sees and accepts you without judgment. I will meet you with honesty, empathy, and respect, creating a safe space where you can do more than survive. My goal is to empower you to build the life you desire, one rooted in growth, peace, and authenticity.

Within the last 12 years, Nicole Dunn, MA, LPC, NCC provided support in the field of counseling to nurture and empower the potential for beneficial progress, enriching life, both individually and within relationships. Nicole is motivated in her efforts towards using skill-building approaches, as well as passionate about using a systemic focus, providing understanding of people both individually, as well as within their relationships with others, and within other systems and communities, helping others towards positive growth and adjustment, mentally, emotionally, behaviorally, and physically. Nicole has worked with individuals, children and adults, and families, in Butler, Mercer, Venango, and Allegheny counties for many years, inspired by the concept that individuals relate to a context, one that is shaped and reshaped in social situations, influencing how people see themselves and their roles in relation to the larger world, as well as how they interpret and interact with that world. Nicole has focused on utilizing approaches that help with anxiety, mood disorders, depression, trauma, stress management, and relational conflict, among other areas, seeing individuals as capable of building change, empowered by collaboration within the therapeutic relationship, nurturing and unlocking the potential towards progress and success. Nicole is originally from New Orleans and has lived in Pennsylvania since 2000. Nicole is currently working on a Master of Writing degree at SUNH, and also seeks to bridge the understanding and processing of internal experience associated with movement through the outside world, whether related to stress, trauma, anger, or anxiety, through the power and release of writing.

Historically, Nicole has completed her service through Americorps, helping diverse populations in various settings, as well as working in behavioral health settings with children, adolescents, teenagers, and their families, focusing on the myriad of developmental stages of life. Nicole has also worked, through behavioral programs, with children diagnosed with autism and also through PARC, with individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. Nicole has earned her Master of Counseling degree at SRU, through a CACREP-accredited program, proceeding to completion of the requirements for acquiring PA licensure in professional counseling, as well as earning certification in both multisystemic and family-based therapies. Nicole specializes in individual therapy, working with children, adolescents, teenagers, and adults, as well as providing family therapy. Her areas of expertise and eclectic foci include narrative and solution-focused therapies and postmodern social constructivist therapies, structural and strategic family therapies, as well as multisystemic therapy, REBT, behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and dialectical behavioral therapy, among other approaches. Nicole collaborates with individuals, couples, parents, and families, encouraging viewpoints through wider, multiple lenses when considering issues, and nurturing others toward envisioning holistic healing and change.

Nicole is committed to empowering clients with the tools, training, and knowledge to foster optimal growth in the journey forward. Through the use of eclectic and evidence-based strategies, she is able to effectively help her clients with a variety of skills, facing and addressing struggles and challenges, towards developing and solidifying confidence and resilience.

I am a licensed associate professional counselor (LAPC) with 5 years of experience working with children, families, and adults. My work is trauma-focused and supports individuals navigating anxiety, depression, addiction, and the lasting impact of abuse or assault. I understand how overwhelming life can feel and approach therapy with care for both emotional experiences and how the body and nervous system hold stress and trauma.

I earned my master’s in clinical and counseling psychology from Chestnut Hill College. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy and view treatment as a collaborative process. My work draws from somatic therapy, psychodynamic therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

My presence in the therapy space is warm, calm, and open. Sessions with me are conversational, reflective, and gently challenging, while centered on creating a space where you do not have to filter yourself. I work alongside you to reconnect with your strengths, build insight, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Lauren Ziegler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania with over 10 years of experience providing exceptional care in private practice, community mental health, and inpatient/outpatient settings. Lauren offers a safe and compassionate environment to meet the needs of culturally diverse adults and adolescents with depression/anxiety, codependency, anger management, self-esteem, trauma, divorce, and other relationship issues. Lauren’s education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology from Pennsylvania State University and Master’s degrees in Social Work and Business Administration from Marywood University.

Lauren’s therapeutic orientation involves cognitive behavioral therapy while incorporating other effective approaches like strength-based, solution-focused brief (SFBT), person-centered, and attachment-based techniques, as well as motivational interviewing. She believes in evidence-based treatment modalities that foster sustainable change for her clients.

Lauren’s collaborative nature shines through in her practice. She is passionate about working alongside motivated individuals and couples, helping them realize and achieve their goals. Through her open-hearted and non-judgmental approach, she meets clients wherever they are on their life journey, always respecting and validating their unique experiences.

Dawn Grochowiak is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, children & adolescents, and families. There is not a “one size fits all” approach to therapy, so Dawn will spend time understanding her clients’ experiences. Dawn will work to develop a personalized approach to address issues like stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, or family and relationship issues. Dawn is passionate about building upon clients’ strengths, instilling hope, and providing a safe, warm, and accepting space to look inside and explore thoughts and feelings.

Dawn received a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. Dawn began her career in a mental health setting founded on principles of Quaker treatment and grounded in client-centered care. Dawn uses various treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, and mindfulness.

Navigating the ups and downs of life can feel heavy sometimes. Regardless of what brings you to therapy, Dawn is a seasoned clinician, ready to support you and to build the skills necessary to help you achieve your goals.

My name is Connie Uff, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 14 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I have had the privilege of supporting clients through challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship conflict, and life transitions. My approach empowers clients to manage thoughts and emotions, strengthen boundaries, and navigate change with resilience and clarity.

I earned my Master’s in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. My therapeutic style is grounded, empathetic, and collaborative. I use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and faith-based practices to meet clients where they are.

I believe you do not have to walk through life’s challenges alone. Whether you seek guidance, validation, or tools to change unhelpful patterns, I support you. Together, we can create space for healing and growth so you can move forward with strength and hope.

Briana Brogan is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 6 years of experience in the counseling field. Briana has a passion for working with children, adolescents, young adults, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She specializes in working with people who have a range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism. She helps guide her clients through better coping skills to deal with life challenges and daily stressors.

Briana earned her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Delaware State University. She is certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. She also uses approaches such as motivational interviewing, solution-focused, mindfulness, and person-centered. Briana believes in tailoring her approach to meet the needs of others.

Briana believes in empowering clients to reach their goals and make positive change. She is here to listen to your challenges and help guide you through them, and ready to use her knowledge and experience to help you meet your goals. Reach out to Briana to begin your journey of self-discovery and improvement.

I am a licensed associate professional counselor (LAPC) with 6 years of experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, crises, and life transitions. I specialize in helping clients explore how past experiences shape their thoughts, emotions, and relationships. My background includes crisis work, inpatient care, and trauma-informed support, and I am passionate about helping clients feel more grounded, confident, and in control of their lives.

I earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. My approach is integrative and client-centered, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to help clients challenge unhelpful patterns and build practical coping skills.

I believe everyone has the capacity to heal, even when life feels overwhelming. I strive to create a safe, empathetic space where you feel heard and supported. Together, we can develop tools that foster clarity, resilience, and emotional well-being. When you are ready, I am here to help you take the next step.

Lindsey Sauder is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has training and experience in working with individuals, couples, and families. While Lindsey is open to and passionate about working with all clients, Lindsey also specifically values working with those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Lindsey specializes in working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief/loss, life transitions, trauma, and much more. Lindsey graduated from Messiah University in 2018 with a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling, with a specialization in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling.

Lindsey's training in systemic/relational therapy helps her view individual clients through a wider lens to help the client navigate their relationship challenges. Lindsey's therapeutic approach includes a focus on person-centered/humanistic therapy techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and more!

Life can be so hard — especially during times of transition or loneliness. We are all deserving of a kind, compassionate, non-judgmental listening ear to hear us and support us no matter what it is we may be facing. Lindsey is ready to meet you where you're at to provide the support and guidance you’re seeking. Schedule an appointment with her today!

Olivia Dalton is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 9 years of experience. She specializes in disordered eating concerns, perfectionistic thinking, anxiety, depression, family systems, attachment styles, and authentic personal growth and development. Olivia’s clinical work is rooted in validated theories and techniques and is consistently enriched by the latest research in psychology, neuroscience, and biology. She operates from a holistic perspective that values the mind-body connection.

Olivia has a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from Cambridge College. She combines a variety of therapeutic approaches with an exploration of family history, community, and support systems. Because everyone is unique, Olivia partners with each client to discover their innate strengths and provide appropriate resources.

Olivia believes you are not your symptoms or your diagnosis. Healing and change are hard, but never out of reach. Olivia offers a safe place to embrace your truest self and work toward acceptance, growth, and a fulfilling existence. Schedule an appointment today!