Our therapists offer christian counseling in Media, PA

Krista Panella is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 3 years of experience specializing in mood disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and sleep problems in clients ranging from young adults to seniors. She is passionate about removing the stigma around mental health and improving the quality of life for her patients through evidence-based, compassionate care tailored to each individual’s needs.

Krista earned her Master’s in Nursing from Walden University. Her approach integrates psychopharmacology with cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered care, culturally sensitive mindfulness, and faith-based motivational interviewing. She is dedicated to fostering resilience and well-being through individualized treatment plans.

Krista creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to share their experiences. She collaborates closely with patients to develop effective coping strategies, build hope, and promote healing. If you are seeking understanding, guidance, and growth, Krista is here to help you take the next step toward wellness.

David Wojtkowski is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 11 years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, and older adults through stress, trauma, anger, anxiety, depression, and substance use concerns. David is passionate about helping clients set clear goals, work through barriers, and move toward meaningful change in ways that feel safe and empowering.

David earned his Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Walden University. His therapeutic approach blends cognitive behavior therapy, solutions-focused therapy, and trauma-informed practices with free association and mindfulness, always tailored to meet the client’s unique needs and pace.

David is a Marine Corps veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and the father of twin teenagers. He brings a deep understanding of military trauma, anxiety, and depression, and is committed to helping clients feel seen and supported through every step of their healing journey. Reach out today!

Deborah Kulp is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 30 years of experience. She works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. Deborah’s ideal client is open to exploring emotions, behaviors, and patterns even when clarity feels out of reach. She provides a supportive and collaborative environment where clients can build trust, gain a deeper understanding of themselves, and initiate meaningful change. Her approach is warm, honest, and grounded in human connection.

Deborah earned her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the State University of New York. She blends practical tools with reflective conversation, meeting clients where they are. She helps adults and couples build trust, reduce anxiety and depression, and find clarity and emotional balance in their lives.

Therapy with Deborah is a safe and compassionate space for those who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out. She honors each client’s journey and walks beside them with empathy and care. Together, clients gain insight, reclaim their balance, and move toward greater clarity and connection.

Tyler Burt is a compassionate and goal-oriented Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with 2 years of experience in mental health counseling. He specializes in individual counseling for sport and performance, addiction recovery, and disability counseling. With a background in individual, family, and group counseling, Tyler helps children and young adults manage anxiety, daily adversity, and life transitions. He especially connects with clients navigating identity, disability, or resilience-related challenges.

Tyler earned a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Philadelphia College. He uses evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, to support clients with anxiety, addiction, and life stressors. His warm, structured care style helps clients build healthier coping skills and create lasting progress.

Tyler understands that seeking support takes courage. He approaches every client with empathy, care, and a commitment to ensuring they feel seen, heard, and supported. Tyler offers a safe, authentic space where clients can navigate challenges, reduce stress, and work toward meaningful growth in their therapeutic journey.

Jim Houck is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been involved in the clinical mental health field since 1996. He is also a retired pastor and university professor who has trained others pursuing their counseling degree at various levels of professionalism. Jim has experience counseling people who have had near-death experiences and helps them integrate their spirituality with their mental health issues. He believes that all people have the answers within themselves. Jim’s experiences with Native American, European, and Hindi cultures have given him a keen sense of the intergenerational among these populations. 

Jim completed his Masters of Science in Counseling and his Ph.D. in Counseling, Education, and Supervision at Loyola University. 

Jim's empathy and compassion are a culmination of personal and professional experiences, advanced knowledge, and love for others. Jim is confident that he can walk with you on your journey so that you may find the healing you are searching for. If you are ready to start or continue your journey, schedule an appointment with him today!

Briana Ochuida is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with 3 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through life’s challenges. She has worked with children ages 5 and up, teens, adults, and seniors, addressing a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Briana is passionate about creating a safe and empathetic space where clients can feel seen, heard, and empowered to heal at their own pace.

Briana earned her Master’s in Professional Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She draws on art and play therapy to engage younger clients and uses a client-centered approach grounded in empathy and personal insight to support individuals of all ages on their healing journey.

Briana understands the courage it takes to begin therapy because she’s been there too. With lived experience navigating anxiety and depression, she offers a unique blend of compassion and relatability. She invites you to take that first brave step—you don’t have to do this alone.

Dr. Sophia Park is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whose diverse background has contributed to a presence that is open, respectful and collaborative. She works with individuals, couples, and families in crisis to help resolve conflict, improve communication skills, and work toward healthier relationships. She welcomes persons struggling with acculturation, identity, and/or inter-generational issues. Dr. Park holds a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and Doctor of Theology (Th.D) in Pastoral Theology and Counseling from Columbia Theological Seminary. Her clinical background includes over fifteen years of clinical experience including psychiatric in-patient units, addiction clinics, hospital chaplaincy, private practice, and academic teaching. With her understanding of the importance of spirituality & faith in clients’ lives she is able to provide spiritually-integrated psychotherapy.

Ayana Starks is a Pre-Licensed Therapist, currently pursuing her License in Professional Counselor. She has three years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate and would feel honored to be part of someone's healing journey and growth. Ayana has experience addressing a variety of clinical issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, life transitions, and grief.

Ayana completed her Master's in Community and Trauma Counseling at Thomas Jefferson University. She has a strong background in addressing and processing trauma specifically, however, still has a wide range in handling various clinical issues due to her experience working in community mental health. She sees therapy as a collaborative process where the therapist and client work together to create lasting change. Ayana believes in adapting her approach to the individual’s unique needs and draw from various therapeutic modalities, such as CBT, DBT, and mindfulness.

We all have challenges. Admittedly some are objectively harder than others but our own challenges are unique to each of us and can seem devastating from our perspective. Ayana is confident she would be able to help you work through yours. She wants to help you learn to accept, cope, cry if you need to, and then get back up! It’s not easy, but you can do hard things!

When you are ready to start, schedule an appointment with her today!

Sarah Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 40 years of experience in the mental health field. She provides a safe and supportive environment in which clients can explore their needs and overcome barriers to their emotional wellness. She is an honorably discharged Army veteran who served in Vicenza, Italy. Her military service exposed her to world travel, women's issues, and military stressors and motivated her to become a therapist. This combined with her professional experience enables her to provide guidance in support to a wide variety of clients.

Sarah completed her Master of Social Work at the Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work. Sarah utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered or Rogerian therapy, humanistic, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness.

Life can be difficult at times. Sarah is open and willing to support you through the many challenges that it can pose. She can provide new perspectives and strategies to help you explore and resolve these challenges. Are you ready to do the work? Then schedule an appointment with her today!

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.

Marsha obtained her Bachelors in Psychology and Sociology (with a certificate in her studies race, gender, and sexuality) from the University of Pittsburgh. She has her Masters in Counseling from Immaculata University and MBA, with a concentration in Healthcare Systems Management, from Desales University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Advanced Addiction and Drug Counselor (CAADC) in the state of Pennsylvania. Marsha committed to helping you meet your goals by tailoring her therapeutic approach to fit the unique needs of each child, adolescent, adult, couple or family. She will collaborate with you to identify what may be holding you back from the freedom to live a more enriching life. Her mission is to help you rediscover a sense of hope and encourage you to move forward with the feeling of empowerment and a renewed ability to cope with life's challenges. She provides a safe space where you will be truly heard, seen and understood. In this caring environment, you will receive objective feedback based on deep listening, and interventions for issues such as relationship conflict, substance use, depression, anxiety and stress management. This process is tailored to your unique needs and situation, with the focus on developing strategies to assist in reaching your goals

Ryoko Ohara is a Board Certified Music Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor (MT-BC, LPC) who brings over 15 years of professional experience and her person-centered, mindful approach to help adults who are struggling to cope with relationship issues, family conflict, grief, difficult life transitions, low self-esteem, and more. 

Ryoko has worked with both individuals and groups and has several degrees in Psychology. Ryoko invites you to share with her your struggles. Ryoko will work with you on a path to empowerment.

日本語でお話しできます。

ストレスや悩みなどで困っていられる方、もっと毎日明るく楽しく過ごせればいいなぁと思っていられる方、日本語で一緒にお話ししましょう。

(She can speak Japanese. If you are struggling with stressors or you just want more joy, happiness, and fulfillment in your life, talk with Ryoko in Japanese.)

With Ryoko as your therapist, you can start moving toward your personal goals, as you learn more effective ways to cope with stress and difficult situations. Work as a team, improving your mental health with Ryoko's guidance. 

Marguerite "Molly" Mesure holds a master's degree and license in Professional Counseling. She is passionate about working with adolescents, young adults, and adults who may struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem challenges, school issues, peer issues, substance abuse, women's issues, and grief and loss.

Molly completed her Master's of Professional Counseling at Liberty University. Molly spent 25 years working as an Occupational Therapist, helping people overcome physical challenges. Now, as a mental health clinician, Molly utilizes a strength-based approach to helping people develop the skills and strategies needed to live fully and joyfully. Molly utilizes multiple treatment approaches, including solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, cognitive therapy, person-centered therapy, and family systems therapy.

Molly provides a safe, compassionate, and empowering environment for exploring strengths, passions, and purpose in life. If you would like to begin your journey toward the life you deserve to celebrate, schedule an appointment with Molly today.

Desiree Ross is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience. Desiree has collaborated with clients from diverse cultures and of all ages seeking support for issues such as anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, loss, health concerns, stress, oppression, identity, and navigating life transitions. Additionally, she is seasoned in the treatment of adults with PTSD, unresolved trauma, grief, and emotional attachment concerns.

Desiree earned her Master’s degree from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College and her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Fordham University-New York City. She had the privilege of performing with a renowned ballet company as a classically trained dancer prior to providing talk therapy. Her experiences with people through the creative arts interwoven with her understanding of healing through supportive, guided, and committed connectedness have enabled her to work successfully with people of varying backgrounds.

Therapy outcome is very much the result of the unique rapport between client and therapist. To that end, Desiree is attentive, non-judgmental, person-centered, and culturally responsive in her approach. She is LGBTQIA+-affirming and uses an anti-oppressive lens in her practice. She looks forward to meeting with you for an appointment.