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Brenda S Staerker

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR (she, her)

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2 Endorsed
228 South Main Avenue, Scranton, PA 18504
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience treating individuals, couples and families negatively impacted by generational trauma and serious mental illnesses. My goal is to help you access and understand your emotions, thoughts and behaviors; putting them into a narrative that will help you develop a stronger, healthier sense of self!
I take a Humanistic approach to therapy using an eclectic variety of techniques tailored to meet your treatment needs in an inclusive, non judgemental & compassionate setting. Together we will work on gaining an understanding of your past & present situations & behaviors so that you can grow to accept, love and appreciate the person you are.
The choice to seek therapy takes courage, but the process can be empowering! If you feel alone, disconnected and you just wish the world would stop for just one moment so you can breathe...or...your simply ready to take a journey of self discovery; make the choice and call...we can do this together!
Call or Brenda S Staerker now for a free 15 minute consultation - (272) 268-7495

My Practice at a Glance

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Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center

228 South Main Avenue

Scranton, PA 18504 map

 (272) 268-7495
My website
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD and Family Conflict 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (272) 268-7495
Photo of Brenda S Staerker, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center

228 South Main Avenue

Scranton, PA 18504 map

 (272) 268-7495
My website
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD and Family Conflict 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $120
  • Couple Sessions $115
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
  • Geisinger
  • Highmark
  • Humana
  • Magellan
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea
  • Out of Network
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Call for information regarding insurance; prior authorization, in/out of network, and private pay.
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Brenda S Staerker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (272) 268-7495
"
Call for information regarding insurance; prior authorization, in/out of network, and private pay.
Photo of Brenda S Staerker, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Brenda S Staerker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (272) 268-7495

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / CW022295 Brenda S Staerker

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 15 years
  • Attended Marywood University, Graduated 2018

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Marywood University Behavioral Health Certification / 2017
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Brenda S Staerker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (272) 268-7495
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Brenda S Staerker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (272) 268-7495

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Family Conflict

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alternative lifestyle (kink/poly+)
  • Anxiety
  • Child
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Generational Trauma, Multi racial iden./family
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Thinking Disorders
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I help individuals work through trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, and patterns that feel overwhelming or stuck. Treatment is individualized and may include EMDR, grounding, and nervous system regulation. Therapy is a gradual process that takes time; clients can expect meaningful, steady change, including reduced distress, improved emotional balance, and greater clarity and agency.
Photo of Brenda S Staerker, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Brenda S Staerker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (272) 268-7495
"
I help individuals work through trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, and patterns that feel overwhelming or stuck. Treatment is individualized and may include EMDR, grounding, and nervous system regulation. Therapy is a gradual process that takes time; clients can expect meaningful, steady change, including reduced distress, improved emotional balance, and greater clarity and agency.
Photo of Brenda S Staerker, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Brenda S Staerker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (272) 268-7495

2 Endorsements

Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center
Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Brenda is a kind, caring therapist who focuses on meeting clients where they are at and developing a relationship that will help them achieve their personal goals.
Savina Vavlas Ortiz
Savina Vavlas Ortiz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Brenda is a highly skilled clinician with years of experience within the therapeutic field. Her work with multiple populations in a variety of settings makes her able to cater to the needs of many different individuals.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler , 
Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Age

Toddler , 
Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • ecological therapy
  • EMDR
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family Systems
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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use EMDR along with attachment-based, somatic, and parts-informed approaches. Early sessions focus on understanding what brings you to therapy and building safety and readiness. Therapy is collaborative and paced, with attention to your nervous system and lived experience. Change is gradual and meaningful, unfolding over time rather than through quick fixes.
Photo of Brenda S Staerker, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Brenda S Staerker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (272) 268-7495
"
use EMDR along with attachment-based, somatic, and parts-informed approaches. Early sessions focus on understanding what brings you to therapy and building safety and readiness. Therapy is collaborative and paced, with attention to your nervous system and lived experience. Change is gradual and meaningful, unfolding over time rather than through quick fixes.
Photo of Brenda S Staerker, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Brenda S Staerker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (272) 268-7495

Location

Primary Location

Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center

228 South Main Avenue

Scranton, PA 18504

(272) 268-7495

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Brenda S Staerker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Call for a free consultation now - (272) 268-7495
Photo of Brenda S Staerker, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Brenda S Staerker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Call for a free consultation now - (272) 268-7495