Our Specialists

Bethanne is no newcomer to the Happy Valley area, having lived in the State College area since 1996. For over two decades Bethanne has worked in the field of human services, serving members of the geriatric population as well as individuals of all ages with disabilities. Bethanne acquired her BA from Rutgers University and her MEd from the Pennsylvania State University with an emphasis in Rehabilitation Services. Bethanne is an active member of the American Counseling Association and the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Bethanne also serves as a Mental Health Service Professional on the Mental Health Disaster Team for the American Red Cross. Bethanne’s previous work includes Psychological Services Specialist at the State Correctional Institution of Rockview where she was the Specialized Program Director for the inmate population. She was also a Lead Clinician at the Meadows Psychiatric Center where she managed adult and adolescent clinical services in the inpatient setting. She worked as a mobile therapist providing therapeutic services for families in the home setting, while also working as an adjunct professor at Penn State University where she taught for the Rehabilitation and Human Services Department and authored a class on Teaching and Counseling at Risk Youth. Bethanne has spoken on numerous panels for universities that offer graduate work in the field of counseling and was the Keynote Speaker for Penn State’s inductees of Chi Sigma Iota (The International Honor Society for counseling students, counselor educators, and professional counselors). Bethanne is passionate about helping others succeed in the counseling profession and offers clinical supervision for those pursuing licensure as well as internships for undergraduate and graduate students. Areas of special interest include trauma, sex and gender issues, mood disorders and couples and family counseling using a strength-based and empowerment focused approach. She is trained in and teaches Suicide Prevention with other areas of special training that include Critical Incident Stress Management and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Bethanne is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and is also certified in Telemental Health.

Jenna earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in 2013 from Cedar Crest College with a minor in Psychology. She received her Master’s Degree in Art Therapy from Cedar Crest College in 2015. Jennifer obtained her Board Certification in Art Therapy in 2017 (ATR-BC) and her License of Professional Counseling (LPC) in 2018. Jennifer specializes in working with varying populations including: relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, self-esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver issues and stress, guilt and shame, postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth, social anxiety and phobia, and LGBTQIA+ support. Jennifer works with children, adolescents, and adults. She is trained in TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Art Therapy Assessments and Techniques. Jennifer has extensive experience working in the outpatient setting and enjoys the opportunity to provide support and guidance to those in need.