Our therapists offer addiction counseling in Bensalem, PA

Debbie Eshelman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 18 years of clinical experience working with children, teens, and adults who are seeking help in coping with their depression, ADHD, anxiety, physical/sexual abuse, sexual assault, co-occurring disorders, emotional dysregulation, and behavioral issues. 

Debbie completed her Master’s of Education in Counseling Education at the University of North Texas. Her underlying approach to counseling is based on client-centered therapy, working at the client’s comfort level and pace throughout the counseling process. She utilizes tools from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), as well. Debbie has a wide range of counseling experience in various settings, including typical outpatient offices, schools, shelters, and inpatient facilities. 

Debbie is sure to keep in mind the specific needs and goals of each individual client, and works to provide a warm, caring, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. Partner with her to uncover your inner strengths and address your personal obstacles. You will work together to help you reach your goals so that you can begin living the life you desire with Debbie's help.

I am Vincent L. Carolan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Advanced Addictions Counselor with over 36 years of experience. My background in mental health and substance abuse has allowed me to work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, and co-occurring illnesses. I maintain special interest in autism and neurodiverse thought processes, and I am fascinated by working with individuals who are environmentally compromised by personality disorders. There is always a solution if you can see the problem.

I meet clients where they are and initiate therapy with their permission, maintaining dignity and respect in all interactions. I've worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and age ranges. I utilize evidence-based modalities and skills developed through 36 years of direct service.

My promise to you is that you are my priority during our time in session. If research outside of that time is needed, I will spend that time helping you secure the answers and solutions that inspired your path to therapy. I don't know any other way to do this job. Full commitment to you.

Jonathan Egge is a Navy veteran and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience in therapy with veterans while working at the Dept. of Veterans Affairs. He works with a wide variety of clients: People suffering or struggling in their lives with their feelings, thoughts, and actions, resulting from their life experiences. People who have struggled to find help, support, and acceptance from family, friends, and even service providers. People, who want to live a normal life, achieve in life, see life through a different lens, and grow as a person. Jonathan works with all people, though, regardless of what circumstances apply to you! 

Jonathan is a cognitive therapy specialist, highly capable of treating any Axis I or II Disorder. He is certified in EMDR, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He has extensive practice experience in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Gestalt Therapy and uses motivational interviewing, supportive counseling, and life coaching as approaches to support treatment within all modalities. 

Other areas of disorder expertise are Substance Abuse Treatment & PTSD (including combat-related, military, or other sexual traumas, victims of violence, and victims of accidents). Jonathan promotes a simplistic approach to therapy and believes his biggest contribution to work in therapy is hope for the people he works for to grow as a result of collaboration, building healthy rapport, focusing on and practicing symptom managing, communication and relationship skill-building, and providing critical information about living therapeutically. 

Dr. Alberto Figueroa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, CFT) and a Certified Family Therapist with more than 17 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. He specializes in treating anxiety, depression, chronic stress, couples issues, family conflict, and more. 

He earned his Master's degree in Clinical Counseling and went on to earn a Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from Northcentral University. Additionally, he studied structural family therapy to understand people's interconnectedness. He uses a combined approach to counseling that maintains one theoretical perspective as its foundation (Adlerian psychodynamic therapy) and applies interventions from other theories to individualize treatment. 

Dr. Al believes therapy helps individuals become aware of the obstacles that hinder their goals. Armed with awareness, persons can examine behavior patterns, discover alternative possibilities, implement change, and learn to accept their reality. However, therapy works best when clients and counselors work collaboratively to achieve the desired objectives.

Dr. Al has helped many persons overcome life challenges and learn to live fulfilling lives by developing a caring relationship and using multiple counseling interventions. He looks forward to developing therapeutic relationships that empower individuals to become their best selves and enhance the quality of their lives.

Heather Hodges is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 6 years of experience working with kids as young as 4, elderly clients, and everyone in between. She is driven and passionate about helping kids, adolescents, and adults overcome the hardships that life brings. Heather has a vast amount of experience working with addiction, depression, anxiety, life adjustments, and much more. She will strive to help you reach your potential and wants to meet you where you are. Heather has a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Slippery Rock University.

Heather utilizes a solution-focused approach, focusing on creating and reaching goals in therapy to promote growth in areas the client would like to focus on. She also uses a reality approach along with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and an eclectic approach, pending on the needs of her clients.

Heather wants to meet you where you are. She is ready and able to support your needs and help you begin the therapy process. If you are ready to start, schedule an appointment with her today.