Trauma Focused Therapists in Luzerne County, PA

Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I strive to create a warm, inviting, and safe space where you feel heard and supported. I work from a person-centered approach, meaning I tailor therapy to your unique needs, empowering you to heal and grow at your own pace.
Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I strive to create a warm, inviting, and safe space where you feel heard and supported. I work from a person-centered approach, meaning I tailor therapy to your unique needs, empowering you to heal and grow at your own pace.

Utilizing trauma focused strategies such as EMDR and attachment based therapy, you will better understand how early experiences and relationships affect you.
It can be scary and difficult to begin your journey to healing, but you never have to do it alone. My commitment to helping clients grow and heal is not just professional—it is personal. I am honored to be part of a process where individuals find hope, healing, and the tools they need to live fulfilling lives. As your therapist, I am dedicated helping you learn and grow to feel more in control of your feelings, thoughts, and behavior. I believe therapy is a collaborative process where you will always be accepted and in control of your decisions. We will work together to establish goals and learn coping skills without any judgment.
Utilizing trauma focused strategies such as EMDR and attachment based therapy, you will better understand how early experiences and relationships affect you.
It can be scary and difficult to begin your journey to healing, but you never have to do it alone. My commitment to helping clients grow and heal is not just professional—it is personal. I am honored to be part of a process where individuals find hope, healing, and the tools they need to live fulfilling lives. As your therapist, I am dedicated helping you learn and grow to feel more in control of your feelings, thoughts, and behavior. I believe therapy is a collaborative process where you will always be accepted and in control of your decisions. We will work together to establish goals and learn coping skills without any judgment.

Rob Werner at Unizon Mental Health Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC
1 Endorsed
Glen Lyon, PA 18617
Rob Werner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who blends a variety of therapeutic approaches to help individuals navigate life’s challenges. He received his Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Temple University in 2015. He has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a multitude of settings. He utilizes practices from somatic therapies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to create a holistic, client-centered approach. Rob also incorporates mindfulness techniques and creative activities,
Rob Werner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who blends a variety of therapeutic approaches to help individuals navigate life’s challenges. He received his Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Temple University in 2015. He has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a multitude of settings. He utilizes practices from somatic therapies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to create a holistic, client-centered approach. Rob also incorporates mindfulness techniques and creative activities,

Through the medium of teletherapy, I use multiple evidence-based methods to help those dealing with grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, and school issues such as CBT, Trauma Focused-CBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
My professional goal is to make therapy affordable and meaningful. My work focuses on trauma/abuse survivors and those dealing with unresolved grief. Additionally, with 34 years of experience in the public school system, I also help adults and adolescents deal with academic, social-emotional, and career choice concerns.
Through the medium of teletherapy, I use multiple evidence-based methods to help those dealing with grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, and school issues such as CBT, Trauma Focused-CBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
My professional goal is to make therapy affordable and meaningful. My work focuses on trauma/abuse survivors and those dealing with unresolved grief. Additionally, with 34 years of experience in the public school system, I also help adults and adolescents deal with academic, social-emotional, and career choice concerns.

I'm Angel and I am excited that you found my page. I am a professional counselor licensed in Pennsylvania with over 9 years of counseling experience working with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and addictions. I love working with individuals to find freedom and remove any obstacles that prevent living the life they have always dreamed of. My therapy style is unique, creative, individual, warm, and accepting. I treat individuals with respect, compassion, and empathy. My ability to see different perspectives enables me to meet people where they are.
I'm Angel and I am excited that you found my page. I am a professional counselor licensed in Pennsylvania with over 9 years of counseling experience working with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and addictions. I love working with individuals to find freedom and remove any obstacles that prevent living the life they have always dreamed of. My therapy style is unique, creative, individual, warm, and accepting. I treat individuals with respect, compassion, and empathy. My ability to see different perspectives enables me to meet people where they are.

"The therapeutic relationship-when supportive, insightful, and empathetic-is the greatest tool in the healing process." Sara Grier is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Behavioral Specialist Consultant with 15+ years of experience in the mental health field and counseling. Sara's counseling and psychotherapy experience includes sexual abuse (both offender and victim) and processing the painful effects of trauma. Her experience includes disorders of mood, anxiety, depression, adjustment, and personality in both adults and children. Sara is currently licensed in both Pennsylvania(LCSW) and Ohio(LSW).
"The therapeutic relationship-when supportive, insightful, and empathetic-is the greatest tool in the healing process." Sara Grier is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Behavioral Specialist Consultant with 15+ years of experience in the mental health field and counseling. Sara's counseling and psychotherapy experience includes sexual abuse (both offender and victim) and processing the painful effects of trauma. Her experience includes disorders of mood, anxiety, depression, adjustment, and personality in both adults and children. Sara is currently licensed in both Pennsylvania(LCSW) and Ohio(LSW).

Ciaruffoli Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Kingston, PA 18704
If you are struggling with life stressors and feel like you are unfocused, directionless, or hopeless, therapy can be a way to discover personal strengths that can help you overcome negative feelings and thinking patterns. I have experience working with individuals suffering from trauma, anxiety, depression, and LGBTQ+ issues. I also work with individuals who wish to explore aspects of their spirituality, as this can enhance your healing efforts.
If you are struggling with life stressors and feel like you are unfocused, directionless, or hopeless, therapy can be a way to discover personal strengths that can help you overcome negative feelings and thinking patterns. I have experience working with individuals suffering from trauma, anxiety, depression, and LGBTQ+ issues. I also work with individuals who wish to explore aspects of their spirituality, as this can enhance your healing efforts.

Hi there! Are you feeling alone, stressed, confused, overwhelmed, hopeless or helpless? Do you feel you lost control of your life? Just remember that you are not alone. I am here to guide you and support you in the journey to learn identify, process, and overcome your challenges so that you can regain full control of your life. My goal is also to empower you to discover the capable, strong, and sufficient you that can defeat the anxiety, depression, or day-to-day life stress affecting you.
Hi there! Are you feeling alone, stressed, confused, overwhelmed, hopeless or helpless? Do you feel you lost control of your life? Just remember that you are not alone. I am here to guide you and support you in the journey to learn identify, process, and overcome your challenges so that you can regain full control of your life. My goal is also to empower you to discover the capable, strong, and sufficient you that can defeat the anxiety, depression, or day-to-day life stress affecting you.

Are you overwhelmed but feel like family and friends don't really understand? Are you exhausted from scrolling through confusing TikTok advice on how your mental health should be? Navigating everyday life while we try to heal from our past and managing our present can feel isolating... and sometimes it’s hard to know where to turn for non-judgmental support.
Are you overwhelmed but feel like family and friends don't really understand? Are you exhausted from scrolling through confusing TikTok advice on how your mental health should be? Navigating everyday life while we try to heal from our past and managing our present can feel isolating... and sometimes it’s hard to know where to turn for non-judgmental support.

Sometimes life presents challenges that seem overwhelming. Emotional baggage is heavy and old belief systems can become outdated or irrelevant to who you are today. In a compassionate and objective setting we'll begin to redefine the old beliefs that may be keeping you from reaching your full potential. Whether it's a single life event, or a perpetual problem you are looking to resolve, it would be my privilege to walk with you on your journey.
Sometimes life presents challenges that seem overwhelming. Emotional baggage is heavy and old belief systems can become outdated or irrelevant to who you are today. In a compassionate and objective setting we'll begin to redefine the old beliefs that may be keeping you from reaching your full potential. Whether it's a single life event, or a perpetual problem you are looking to resolve, it would be my privilege to walk with you on your journey.

You don't have to struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, or relationship issues.
You don't have to struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, or relationship issues.

Brighter Visions Counseling, "A brighter vision for tomorrow". Providing specialized training in working with individuals, groups and the community. To help improve mental health by discussing emotions and experiences that provides focus driven solutions to your problems!
Brighter Visions Counseling, "A brighter vision for tomorrow". Providing specialized training in working with individuals, groups and the community. To help improve mental health by discussing emotions and experiences that provides focus driven solutions to your problems!

Are you perceiving your sensitivity as a detriment in your life? Have your uniqueness and neurodivergence been used against you? I am here to help you make that shift and remove each layer of fear that has been planted in you and has led to chaos and lack of acceptance. Evidence-based practice modalities along with holistic approaches can help you regulate your nervous system, learn more about your emotions and manage depressive symptoms to find the opportunities to grow in the process.
Are you perceiving your sensitivity as a detriment in your life? Have your uniqueness and neurodivergence been used against you? I am here to help you make that shift and remove each layer of fear that has been planted in you and has led to chaos and lack of acceptance. Evidence-based practice modalities along with holistic approaches can help you regulate your nervous system, learn more about your emotions and manage depressive symptoms to find the opportunities to grow in the process.

I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated to help themselves, open to change and willing to have deep conversations about their challenges. I have special interest in working with individuals who have endured any type of trauma in their lifetime or those experiencing relationship or family issues. I strive to provide an environment that clients feel safe, supported, and validated. In turn, this will lead to a positive therapeutic relationship in which self-reflection and processing can take place.
I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated to help themselves, open to change and willing to have deep conversations about their challenges. I have special interest in working with individuals who have endured any type of trauma in their lifetime or those experiencing relationship or family issues. I strive to provide an environment that clients feel safe, supported, and validated. In turn, this will lead to a positive therapeutic relationship in which self-reflection and processing can take place.

If you find yourself overwhelmed with life circumstances and struggling to find your way through, we can help! We have therapists with extensive experience in providing mental health services that can work with you to find your way to feeling back to yourself and on your best path!
If you find yourself overwhelmed with life circumstances and struggling to find your way through, we can help! We have therapists with extensive experience in providing mental health services that can work with you to find your way to feeling back to yourself and on your best path!

Welcome! Therapy is much more than just "talking about your feelings". I want to help you achieve your personal goals, while feeling comfortable with the therapeutic process. My goal is to support you and to provide you with the tools and understanding you need to feel empowered and begin healing.
Welcome! Therapy is much more than just "talking about your feelings". I want to help you achieve your personal goals, while feeling comfortable with the therapeutic process. My goal is to support you and to provide you with the tools and understanding you need to feel empowered and begin healing.

Hello, my name is Cheryl Rittfeldt. I am a multilingual, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. I believe that healing is a collective venture that requires honest caring without judgment. I cooperatively assist clients in identifying their goals. Rather than adopting one methodology for all individuals and issues, I gather from a variety of methods to generate a suited strategy. I have experience working with young children, adolescents, teens, couples, and adults. Hola, Yo hablo Espanol
Hello, my name is Cheryl Rittfeldt. I am a multilingual, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. I believe that healing is a collective venture that requires honest caring without judgment. I cooperatively assist clients in identifying their goals. Rather than adopting one methodology for all individuals and issues, I gather from a variety of methods to generate a suited strategy. I have experience working with young children, adolescents, teens, couples, and adults. Hola, Yo hablo Espanol

Shannon Otto
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, CCTP-II
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I'm an LPC with over a decade of experience working with adults and adolescents on a multitude of issues. My approach to therapy is diverse but primarily person-centered, so I strive to present an inviting, supportive and collaborative atmosphere that is unique to the individual. I am a certified trauma therapist and am trained in various trauma approaches. I also utilize a lot of cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy strategies. I would be truly honored to help you on your journey through all of life's seasons.
I'm an LPC with over a decade of experience working with adults and adolescents on a multitude of issues. My approach to therapy is diverse but primarily person-centered, so I strive to present an inviting, supportive and collaborative atmosphere that is unique to the individual. I am a certified trauma therapist and am trained in various trauma approaches. I also utilize a lot of cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy strategies. I would be truly honored to help you on your journey through all of life's seasons.

I have worked in the behavioral health field with children and adolescents who were diagnosed from Autism Spectrum Disorder to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I used skills such as positive reinforcement, token economy, and play therapy to help improve the client's lives in different environments. I have worked with trauma clients who have been through various forms of abuse. I used trauma informed cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help reduce trauma symptoms and improve the clients quality of life.
I have worked in the behavioral health field with children and adolescents who were diagnosed from Autism Spectrum Disorder to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I used skills such as positive reinforcement, token economy, and play therapy to help improve the client's lives in different environments. I have worked with trauma clients who have been through various forms of abuse. I used trauma informed cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help reduce trauma symptoms and improve the clients quality of life.

I believe my clients are seeking peace. They also seek validation of their feelings. Mental health is a daily practice of introspection. Just as we become aware of physical symptoms, we should also be in touch with intermittent sadness, sudden agitation, an inability to get out of bed in the morning, etc. Many of us lead busy lives and sense no one has the time to fully listen. Therapy provides a safe and secure place to express feelings, without judgement or bias.
I believe my clients are seeking peace. They also seek validation of their feelings. Mental health is a daily practice of introspection. Just as we become aware of physical symptoms, we should also be in touch with intermittent sadness, sudden agitation, an inability to get out of bed in the morning, etc. Many of us lead busy lives and sense no one has the time to fully listen. Therapy provides a safe and secure place to express feelings, without judgement or bias.