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I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a PhD in Social Work, bringing together doctoral-level research and extensive clinical experience to provide evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, young adults, and families in Pennsylvania and Delaware. I specialize in anxiety, self-esteem, perfectionism, body image concerns, disordered eating, and eating disorder recovery.

My clinical background includes working closely with children, teens, and families in both mental health and medical settings, which has shaped my understanding of how emotional wellbeing is influenced by stress, family relationships, identity development, and the pressures many young people carry every day. I also understand that struggles with food, body image, anxiety, and self-worth often show up quietly at first—and deserve compassionate, thoughtful support.

I strive to create a therapy space that feels warm, nonjudgmental, and genuinely supportive. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in self-criticism, or unsure how to move forward. My goal is to help clients feel understood while building the insight, coping skills, and confidence needed to make meaningful change.

I’m also a doctoral candidate in Social Work, which reflects my commitment to providing evidence-informed care that is both thoughtful and deeply personalized. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, body image challenges, relationship stress, life transitions, or simply feeling unlike yourself lately, therapy can be a place to feel grounded, supported, and empowered.

Seeking deeper connection, balance, or clarity in your relationships or personal life? I’m here to help you move through anxiety, relational stress, and life transitions with compassion and clarity. I specialize in working with women and couples navigating communication challenges, boundary setting, and emotional overwhelm.

Whether you’re managing the stress of daily life, rebuilding after a breakup, or hoping to reconnect as a couple, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore your story and find meaningful, lasting change. My approach blends CBT, Gestalt therapy, and mind-body techniques to help you feel more empowered and in tune with yourself and others.

I offer both individual and couples counseling, and I welcome all stages of partnership—from premarital and parenting to separation support. I also include partnered sessions for individuals when helpful, to practice communication skills and relational healing.

Sessions are available online or in person in either Gettysburg or at my serene Aspers farm office in Adams County, PA.

Hi! My name is Mara, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have spent the last 15 years learning how to see, understand, and support people from all different walks of life. I specialize in working with adults, and have special areas of interest in working with those who see themselves as neurodiverse. I received my Master's Degree through the University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky, and was able to complete hands-on training at West Virginia University in their embedded counseling services on the Health Sciences Campus.

As a licensed therapist in Pennsylvania, I bring nearly two decades of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My clinical expertise centers on helping clients navigate challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and interpersonal dynamics. I specialize in addressing men's mental health, workplace stress, social anxiety, and life transition concerns.

You don't have to have everything figured out before reaching out. If you're here, you've already taken an important first step and you don't have to do the rest alone. Since 2011, I've worked with individuals facing mental health challenges as well as drug and alcohol concerns in a variety of settings, including mobile therapy. I understand that every person's story is different, and I believe therapy should reflect your unique experiences, goals, and strengths. Whether you're navigating addiction, recovery, or mental health concerns, you'll find a space where you can be yourself without judgment.

I have been practicing mental health counseling since 2019 in a variety of settings. I enjoy working with adolescents, teens, and adults to overcome life stress, adjust to hard circumstances, and manage anxiety! I have a Master's degree in Counseling from West Chester University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Penn State University. I have a special focus on treating anxiety disorders, depression, difficult adjustment to life changes (i.e. high school, college), and trauma, grief, and other life stressors.

I have spent most of my professional life helping people manage stress, burnout, trauma, change, and the general emotional chaos that comes with being human. With a background spanning clinical counseling, higher education, leadership development, special education, and mental health advocacy, I bring both deep expertise and genuine relatability to the therapy process. I have presented nationally on topics like compassion fatigue, resilience, and trauma, but believe some of the best therapeutic work still happens in simple, honest conversations where people finally feel heard.