Counseling in Centre County PA — Trauma-Informed Therapists
Compassionate Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Grief & More — Secure Telehealth & Lancaster In-Person
Office Location & Hours (Lancaster – Serving Centre County)
Mon–Thu 9am–7pm |
Fri 9am–5pm
Supervision
From the dynamic university town of State College — home of Penn State University — and the historic county seat of Bellefonte to the scenic Appalachian ridges and Nittany Valley of Centre County, residents balance academic energy with small-town warmth. Many carry anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, or unresolved trauma. Expert trauma-informed counseling is available now through secure telehealth across Pennsylvania and in-person at our Lancaster office.
At Advanced Counseling and Research Services we deliver expert, trauma-informed counseling to all of Centre County — primarily through secure telehealth, with in-person sessions available in Lancaster.
Many people seeking general counseling discover that unresolved trauma is at the root of their challenges. Explore our specialized Trauma, PTSD & Anxiety Counseling in Centre County PA →
Healing starts here — from the comfort of your home anywhere in Centre County or in our Lancaster suite.
Conditions We Help With Through Counseling in Centre County PA
- Anxiety Disorders & Panic
- ADHD & ADD
- Depression
- Grief & Loss
- Moral Injury & Occupational Trauma
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Phobias
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders
- Trauma — Single Event and Complex/Chronic
- Relationship & Family Issues
- Veteran & First Responder Support
ACRS Trauma-Informed Counseling Modalities Serving Centre County PA
Our Experienced Counselors Serving Centre County PA
Our full clinical team is trained in psychotraumatology and trauma-informed care with deep experience helping Centre County residents heal from anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life challenges.
Cheryl Wilson-Smith
Chief Executive Officer
"Centre County residents carry real strength and quiet resilience. When trauma, anxiety, or grief weighs heavy, expert trauma care can help you reclaim peace and joy."
Chief Clinical Officer, MA, LPC
- Licensed Professional Counselor (PA-015668)
- Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapist (C-DBT)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- Certified Dancing Mindfulness Facilitator (CDMF)
MA, LPC
- Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
- Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP)
- Cognitive Processing Therapist
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Johns Hopkins University
- CRNP License: SP025306
Clinician, MSW, LAPC
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC)
- Specializes in Anxiety, ADHD & EMDR
Choose Centre County’s Trauma-Informed Counseling Experts
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professionals
- Secure Telehealth for All of Centre County + In-Person Lancaster
- No Waitlist • Flexible Scheduling
Centre County values education, community strength, and natural beauty. Reaching out for counseling is an act of courage. We’re here to walk with you through anxiety, depression, trauma, or any challenge.
Learn more about specialized Trauma & PTSD Counseling in Centre County PA