Meet Our Therapists

Robin Pepe has worked in a variety of settings, including private counseling, inpatient treatment, schools, and family centers. She has successfully partnered with many clients to better their lives by advancing their emotional well-being and by giving them the tools to develop healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

Robin promotes self-awareness and self-regard, which lead to the emergence of one’s best self. Her approach to treatment is eclectic, catering to each person’s individual needs. Her clients emphasize her non-judgmental style and her ability to quickly make them feel safe and comfortable during the counseling process. She believes in a trusting and supportive relationship with her clients, which is integral to success in accomplishing their individual goals.

Robin has earned a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Fordham University and a Masters in Special Education from the College of New Rochelle. She has completed course work at LaSalle University for marriage and family counseling. When residing in New York Robin worked at The Cornell Medical Center Psychiatric Division and The Pelham Family Counseling Center. Robin is also certified as a guidance counselor. She has twenty-five years of experience with various positions in the field of Special Education for the middle school and high school level.

Robin's Biography

• Adolescents
• ADHD/ADD
• IEP/ Advocacy
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Anxiety and Depression
• Mindfulness Skills
• Narcissistic Abuse 

• Couples/relationship issues
• Pre-Marital Therapy
• Rebuilding After Divorce
• Infidelity
• High conflict couples
• Adjustment disorders
• Parenting/ Blended Families

Individual, Couples/Family and GRIEF Counseling

Robin Pepe, LPC, MA, M.Ed. 

Donna is an experienced, licensed professional counselor with a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology. She has provided counseling to adults and high school students addressing multiple clinical issues. Donna also has significant experience providing child-centered, family-focused individual and family psychotherapy. She has worked with adults, children and adolescents who have been diagnosed with serious emotional or behavioral disturbances. She uses an eclectic approach with evidence-based interventions such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trust-Based Relational Interventions (TBRI), as well as play therapy. Donna has a true passion for working with individuals who are suffering from an inability to form healthy attachments with their loved ones. She works together with her client to achieve positive changes. Donna is a practicing Christian and welcomes the opportunity to integrate spirituality with psychology.

As a mother of four, Donna understands the challenges parents face in today's world. She hopes to empower parents by providing them with practical interventions. Donna aspires to give parents the tools and support that they need to unlock their child's full potential. She offers a comfortable and healing environment for children, adolescents, and families.

Donna's Biography

• Anxiety
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 
• Past Abuse/Trauma
• Self-Destructive Behaviors
• and more...

• Family and Relationship Issues
• Adoption and Foster Care 
• Adjustment Disorders
• Developmental Disorders
• Depression

Individual Adolescent, Adult and Family Counseling

Donna Kane MA, LPC

Rebecca enjoys partnering with people as they address areas in their lives that are challenging and/or problematic. She has a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and 30 years experience as a therapist in many settings. These include private practice, counseling teens and their families in an alternative school, an out-patient medical health care center with a holistic approach to wellness and fourteen (14) years in an inpatient behavioral health facility doing group therapy, assessments and as part of the treatment team. She has been successful helping individuals and families find ways to cope with a wide variety of challenges.

Rebecca has experience helping people and families improve the quality of their lives as they face struggling and coping with psychosis as a symptom, aging issues, suicidal thoughts/actions/recovery post suicide attempt, the ups and downs of bi-polar and other mood disorders, adults with childhood sexual abuse history, spiritual well being, importance of relationships and their health, goal setting, stress. She believes that there are many avenues that help people. Some of these are, but not limited to: talk therapy, education, music, art, physical health focus and developing one's personal strengths as ways to enhance growing and healing. As a Christian she enjoys helping people integrate their faith, life’s challenges and psychology. Her experiences of being a single woman, wife and mother enhance her insights into solving problems and enjoying life.

Rebecca's Biography

• Suicide Attempt
• Recovery
• Psychosis
• Aging
• Anxiety
• Family of Origin Issues


• Grief Issues
• Depression
• Self-Esteem
• Mindfulness Skills
• Relationship Issues
• Suicidal Thoughts

Individual Counseling (ages 16 and up) and Older Adults

Rebecca Hagerty, MFT, Counseling

Marykate has a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from West Chester University, and an Autism Endorsement Certificate from Holy Family University. Marykate began her professional career in 1999 as a Juvenile Probation Officer in Montgomery County, PA. After receiving her Master’s in 2003, Marykate went to work as a school counselor, spending her first twelve years in a high school setting, and the last seven in middle school. Marykate has seen a wide variety of adolescents issue over the past two decades and brings a wealth of current knowledge into her practice.

While Marykate enjoys working with all ages, at Resilience Therapy she works primarily with children under the age of 12.

Marykate’s goal is to provide solution-focused therapy to individuals using play techniques and topic-based activities. Setting goals, and working to achieve those goals, is the key to a successful therapy experience. Marykate believes that providing hope through a homework process will bring her patients balance and satisfaction.

Marykate’s motto is: “Everything will be okay in the end. If it is not okay, it’s not the end.”

Marykate's Biography

• Separation Anxiety
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• LGBTQ
• and more...

 Individual Counseling, Children 12 YEARS OLD and under

Marykate Schrack, MEd

Autism Endorsement Certificate

• Generalized Depression and Anxiety
• ADD and ADHD
• Executive Function Disorders  
• Grief and Loss
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Amanda Raspa works with individuals who are aged adolescent, teen, young adult and adult. She specializes in working with clients who have issues with anxiety, depression, bipolar and mood disorders. Amanda has worked with clients in outpatient office, intensive outpatient, and residential programs struggling with different challenges. When a client leaves Amanda's office, she wants them to be feeling more self confident in their ability to love themselves. Amanda considers her therapeutic style to be personal, interactive and collaborative. She works to create a confidential space where her clients can feel safe to share their story and their struggles. Amanda aids clients in developing new skills and tools they can use to deal with complicated feelings or situations.

Amanda's Biography

•  Developmental Disorders
•  Codependency
•  Self-esteem
•  Suicidal Ideation
•  Self-harming
•  and more...

Individual Counseling, Adolescents and Young Adults Aged 15 to 30

Amanda Walter, MS, LPC

• Anxiety
• Depression
• LGBTQ+ 
• Women’s Issues  
• Behavioral Issues
• Coping skills

Courtney is an empathetic and engaging therapist who focuses on helping clients to identify realistic goals and solutions to improve and strengthen emotional well being and relationships. Courtney has a dual masters degree in elementary and secondary counseling. Her 15 years of experience in working with adolescents and children allows her to build a strong rapport with her clients and families. She provides a solution centered approach with a focus on forward progress. Courtney excels in assisting parents in the development of insight, acquisition of parenting skills and practical application of behavioral strategies with children and adolescents.

She uses a variety of therapeutic approaches coupled with client specific skill sets including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, attachment therapy, structural family therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Courtney is also the author of " Addressing Executive Functioning in Elementary Aged Students."

Courtney's Biography

• Family and Relationship Issues
• Mental Health/Mood Disorders
• Self-Esteem
• Attachment Disorders
•  and more...

Children, Adolescents and Family Counseling

Courtney Nolan MS

• Anxiety/Stress Management
• OCD
• ADHD
• Executive Functioning
• IEP/504 
• LGBTQIA+

Pat has her Master’s Degree in Psychology and Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology. She has over 35 years of experience as a Mental Health Professional and a Certified School Psychologist and has worked in a variety of settings including schools, crisis services, inpatient and outpatient settings and non-profit community organizations.

Pat brings a wealth of knowledge to her work with adults and adolescents with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, as well as grief and loss. Pat has developed an eclectic approach that includes therapeutic tools and strategies drawn from trauma informed therapy, person centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy as well as mindfulness skills.

Pat’s empathetic, non-judgmental style creates a safe and supportive environment that empowers clients to grow, build their self-worth and achieve positive change.

Pat's Biography

• Post-Partum
• Mindfulness Skills/ Meditation
• Depression
• Self-Esteem
• Work/ Life Balance
• and more...

Individual Counseling

Pat McLaughlin MA, Ed.S

• Anxiety/Stress Management
• Self-Harming/ Suicidal Ideations
• Trauma/ Abuse
• Grief and Loss
• LGBTQ
• Women’s Issues

Valerie has a Master’s Degree in Counseling from The College of New Jersey. She has also completed post Master’s coursework in Marriage and Family Therapy, Substance Abuse Counseling, and Learning, Cognition and Development at both The College of New Jersey and Rutgers University. Valerie has worked as a school counselor since 2006 with experience in middle and high school settings. Valerie is skilled at working with children, adolescents, young adults, and new parents. She takes a holistic approach to working with each individual, using humanistic, cognitive, behavioral, and solution focused strategies.

Val's Biography

• Sensory Processing
•  ADHD
• Grief/Loss 
• Chronic Illness 
• Eating Disorders 
•  and more...

Individual, Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults

Val D'Alonzo, MA, NCC 

• Social Skills 
• Behavioral 
• Depression 
• Anxiety (Generalized and OCD)
• Post-Partum Anxiety
• Post-Partum Depression


Karen offers her clients an empathetic and judgment free zone while helping to deepen the understanding of their dilemma. She is focused on helping couples to improve negative communication patterns and breaking destructive interaction cycles. One of her many fortes is helping clients to establish and maintain healthy boundaries with children, family, and peers. Her approach is an emotional focused perspective which allows clients to learn about the origin of their needs. As a Certified Grief Counseling Specialist, Karen works with those suffering from grief and enjoys leading the Adult Bereavement Group within the practice. Karen holds her Bachelors degree in Counseling Psychology from Delaware Valley University and her Graduate degree from Capella University.

Karen's Biography

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief & Complicated
• Persistent Grief
• Family Conflict
• Narcissistic Relationships
• Divorce Support

Certified Grief Counseling Specialist 

Adults Couples AND Family Counseling 

Karen Pucillo MS. MFT 

• Couples/Relationship Issues
• Family Issues
• Adjustment Disorders
• Life Cycle Changes
• Postpartum
• Anger Management
• Boundary Setting

Deb has an extensive background working with adolescents and their parents. She received her Masters in Counseling at Rider University. She is a Certified School Counselor and Certified Student Assistance Counselor with 40 years of experience in assessing and addressing substance use in adolescents, working with anxiety and school avoidance, learning issues, ADD and ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Her therapeutic approach is a combination of CBT, strength based and solution-based therapy. Deb utilizes play, music, and art therapy, as well as mindfulness techniques to better connect and engage with her clients. Deb works collaboratively with tweens, teens, and young adults to identify goals and create a supportive relationship to assist clients in achieving their goals.

Deb's Biography

• Self-harming
• LGBTQ
• ADD and ADHD
• Parenting Coaching
• Coping Skills
• Stress Management
•  and more...

Individual, Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults

Deb Kleeman, M.A.

• Generalized Depression and Anxiety
• Separation Anxiety
• Grief and Loss
• Family Relationship Issues
• Self-esteem and Body image issues
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Executive Function Disorders 



Techniques explored in Play, Art, and Talk Therapy for Tweens, Teens, Young adults, and their families (Ages 12-25)

Along his life’s pathway as a minister, therapist, and educational consultant, Steph has found that many struggle silently with being and accepting their own authentic self. Drawing on his personal and professional experiences with overcoming abusive relationships, his approach is to help each individual find their center and their voice based on realistic and practical solutions.

With almost 40 years’ experience as a counselor to individuals and families in a variety of settings, he has found that uncovering and addressing potentially self-destructive behaviors and patterns in a safe and supportive environment is a critical step to healing. While understanding and acknowledging the past is essential, Steph’s goal is that each person has the ability and the grace within to accept and redefine that past to create a more fulfilling future.

Stephen's Biography

• Self-Esteem
• Family Conflict
• Boundary Setting
• Divorce and Separation
• Substance Use Disorders
• and more...

Individual and Family Counseling (Ages 15 and Up)

Stephen Heilakka, M.Div.

• PTSD
• LGBTQIA+
• Work/Life Balance Skills
• Overcoming Emotional Abuse
• Overcoming Physical Abuse
• Elder Care and Caregiver Issues

Sara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s Degree in Social Services from Bryn Mawr College and 24 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. Her education and experience have enhanced the diverse skill set she uses to assist her clients in managing trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, grief, loss, self-esteem, and relationship problems. Using an integrative approach, she helps clients identify and build upon their own strengths, increase self-awareness, and develop healthy habits that promote a balanced, fulfilling, and self-directed life.

As your therapist, Sara will create a safe and empathic space for you that is supportive and free of judgment. Working from the belief that every person already possesses the inner resources needed to heal and flourish, she will help you to identify meaningful goals and join with you to achieve them. She will support you to connect with, and nurture, your most authentic self and shed any self-limiting beliefs that are hindering personal growth and happiness.

Sara is especially passionate about working with individuals who are facing significant life transitions, experiencing difficulty in relationships, seeking increased confidence and assertiveness, and/or searching for a deeper mind-body connection. If you are feeling sad, overwhelmed, or stuck she can help. Sara is a certified yoga instructor and adept at incorporating mindfulness and relaxation techniques into her therapeutic practice.

Sara's Biography

• Relationship difficulties
• Postpartum & Parenting
• Divorce
• Women’s issues
• LGBTQ
• and more...

Adolescents, Adults, Individuals, Couples

Sara Risi, MSS, LCSW

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Grief & Loss
• Trauma
• Substance Use
• Self-Esteem



Diane Downs works with individuals of all genders from adolescence through older adults, although most of her experience has been with teens and young adults. Before becoming a social worker, she was a high school teacher for 23 years and a social worker in a therapeutic school. She is particularly interested in supporting adoptees, young people with ADHD and other learning differences, sexual abuse or assault survivors, and LGBTQ+ youth as they heal from loss or trauma, discover their strengths, and construct an authentic identity. Through motivational interviewing, using a strengths-based perspective, Diane solicits client concerns and current supports and challenges. In addition to listening to understand, validating feelings, and respecting lived experience, she connects individuals with resources and uses approaches such as EMDR, mindfulness, DBT, and CBT to help them reach their goals. Diane has also run support groups for adoptees, trans/nonbinary teens, and parents of trans/nonbinary teens.

Times of conflict and change are often uncomfortable, but they are also opportunities for growth. Silence and loneliness breed shame, which interferes with a sense of connectedness. Diane looks forward to helping clients reframe their stories so they can reclaim control over their lives and strengthen their relationships.

Diane's Biography

• Bi-polar Disorder
• Women’s Issues
• Sexual abuse and
  assault survivors
• PTSD
• Aging
• and more...

• Anxiety and Depression
• ADHD
• Learning Differences
• Self-Harming 
• Relationship Issues
• Adoption (including 
  international or and/or bi-racial)

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING (AGES 13 AND UP) AND OLDER ADULTS

Diane Downs, MSW, LSW

Erin Bergner received her Master of Science in Clinical and Counseling Psychology in 2022 from Chestnut Hill College with a concentration in Co-Occurring Disorders. Prior to receiving her master’s degree, Erin obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychological and Social Science from The Pennsylvania State University. Erin has worked in a variety of professional settings which have included inpatient residential treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, and has experience with individual, group, and family therapy. She has extensive history working with adolescents, young adults, and adults who have been diagnosed with emotional and behavioral disorders. Erin utilizes evidence-based practices to assist clients in enhancing their emotional well-being and improving the quality of their intimate and social relationships. Erin has experience utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Mindfulness practices. Erin’s approach to therapy looks to bring awareness to the correlation between one’s thoughts and thinking patterns, and their behavior.

Erin has experience working with individuals who have struggled with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders, body-image and self-esteem related-concerns, self-harm, suicidal ideation, mood disorders, trauma, and physical and sexual abuse. Erin has successfully worked with individuals and their families to navigate the challenges life presents.

Erin’s approach to therapy is rooted in the belief of treating the whole person while enhancing the mind and body connection. Erin feels passionately about meeting clients where they are at, and guiding them towards creating an autonomous, self-fulfilling life. Erin believes both mental health and therapy are a subjective experience, unique to each individual, and adjusts her approach to the client’s needs. She utilizes a nonjudgmental and empathetic approach to create a safe, welcoming environment to ensure she provides her clients’ the best opportunity at re-claiming their lives. In sessions with Erin, one can find themselves learning emotion regulation techniques, identifying effective coping skills, and exploring the strengths each individual holds to accomplish their goals effectively.

Erin's Biography

• Self-harm
• Suicidal Ideation
• Eating Disorders
• Self-esteem and Body
  image concerns
• LGBTQIA+

Family and Individual Counseling for Adolescents (Ages 12 and Up) and Adults

Erin Bergner MS

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Substance Abuse
• Trauma
• Sexual, Physical, 
  and Emotional Abuse



Scarlett has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy. Embracing a holistic and person-centered approach, Scarlett customizes sessions to address the unique needs of each client. Her primary goal is to prioritize the establishment of a secure, nonjudgmental space for collaboratively addressing issues. She draws upon a diverse range of theoretical perspectives to provide you with the most beneficial techniques and interventions.

Scarlett's Biography

• Women’s Issues
• Relationships
• Neurodivergence
• Mindfulness & Meditation
• Substance Use/Dependence

• LGBTQIA+
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Adolescent 
• Trauma

Individuals 14yo and older, Couples and Families

Scarlett Waldman, MA

Katie is committed to helping all individuals learn how to build healthier relationships within their lives. Katie strives for her clients to gain a better understanding of their personal strengths and abilities to help increase their confidence in healthy and effective relationships. Katie’s therapeutic style is personal, interactive and collaborative. She loves working with adolescents, individuals, families and couples. She believes in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. She works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, and self-esteem. Katie has a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Holy Family University.

Katie's Biography

• Women’s Issues
• Parenting and Family Conflict
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem/Self-Harming
• Weight Loss & Body Positivity
• Marital and Premarital Counseling

Individuals, Adolescents, Adults and Family Counseling

Katie Robbins MEd.

• ADHD and Autism
• Anxiety and Depression
• Behavioral Issues
• Learning Disabilities
• Divorce
• Life Transitions



Group therapy helps people work through their issues by interacting with a therapist and a group of individuals with similar struggles. Groups are usually run for 6 to 8 weeks. An Ideal group size would be 6-8 individuals with similar issues. Groups are moderated by one of our therapists. We pride ourselves on offering a safe, confidential setting where each group member can share personal experiences, feelings about issues and receive feedback and support from the rest of the group.

The Resilience Therapy Group encourages the community to call our office should there be a need for a group that we are not currently offering. Our therapists will do our very best to accommodate the specific need.

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Career counseling is a partnership between counselor and participant focused on career-related issues, which may include seeking employment, making career choices/changes, career exploration, professional development, and navigating other career-related issues. Using their expertise in career management and labor markets, the counselor aims to discuss and understand the challenge(s) being faced, support the client in gaining clarity to make complex decisions, co-create an action plan, and then empower the client to execute the plan in manageable segments.

A strong partnership is built between the counselor and participant, and the best results are achieved when participants fully engage in the process. The overall objective is defined early in the process based on the client’s goals. Actions to drive progress are agreed upon in each session and will likely include a wide variety of professional activities. Results are discussed weekly/bi-weekly, and adjustments to the plan are made accordingly. The duration of the relationship varies but typically last from 3-6 months.

Career Counseling

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Family Therapy

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Family therapy will look at family as a whole system and not just the individual in the family. Therapy for children and adolescence is goal driven and solution focused. Children and adolescent therapy includes goal directed and solution focused approaches to promote a positive self regard and change in addition to lifelong learning. The goal is to improve communication and reduce conflict while identifying the problem as part of the family system.

Couples Therapy

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Relationship counseling is provided to all couples, whether married, separated, living together, or engaged. Sessions are designed to identify problems, patterns, and improve communication. During sessions you will be provided with strategic tools to better address you partners needs and emotions. Each couple will be taught specific skills to improve their functioning as a couple.
Individual therapy is a joint process between a therapist and a person in therapy. Common goals of therapy can be to inspire change or improve quality of life. Individual therapy is also called therapy, psychotherapy, or counseling. Our therapists tailor their approach to the needs of the client and can be provided for a wide range of issues. We provide individual therapy for children, adolescence, adults and senior citizens.

Individual Therapy

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We provide dynamic support from our Doylestown office or Teletherapy in the comfort of your own home. 

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All clients must complete the form linked directly below prior to beginning therapy.

• Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse, for which we am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
• If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, we must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
• If a client intends to harm himself or herself, we will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, we will take further measures without their permission that are provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety.

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