Counseling in Elk County PA — Trauma-Informed Therapists
Compassionate Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Grief & More — Secure Telehealth & Lancaster In-Person
Office Location & Hours (Lancaster – Serving Elk County)
Mon–Thu 9am–7pm |
Fri 9am–5pm
Supervision
From the county seat of Ridgway and the vibrant community of St. Marys to the vast forests of the Allegheny National Forest and scenic hills of Elk County, residents cherish natural beauty, heritage, and rural resilience. 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 Elk 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 Elk County PA →
Healing starts here — from the comfort of your home anywhere in Elk County or in our Lancaster suite.
Conditions We Help With Through Counseling in Elk 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 Elk County PA
Our Experienced Counselors Serving Elk County PA
Our full clinical team is trained in psychotraumatology and trauma-informed care with deep experience helping Elk County residents heal from anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life challenges.
Cheryl Wilson-Smith
Chief Executive Officer
"Elk 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 Elk County’s Trauma-Informed Counseling Experts
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professionals
- Secure Telehealth for All of Elk County + In-Person Lancaster
- No Waitlist • Flexible Scheduling
Elk County values resilience, natural beauty, and community strength. 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 Elk County PA