Counseling in Mercer County PA — Trauma-Informed Therapists
Compassionate Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Grief & More — Secure Telehealth & Lancaster In-Person
Office Location & Hours (Lancaster – Serving Mercer County)
Mon–Thu 9am–7pm |
Fri 9am–5pm
Supervision
From the county seat of Mercer and the Shenango Valley communities of Hermitage and Sharon to the lakes, farmlands, and industrial heritage of Crawford County, residents embody strength, community spirit, and perseverance. 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 Mercer 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 Mercer County PA →
Healing starts here — from the comfort of your home anywhere in Mercer County or in our Lancaster suite.
Conditions We Help With Through Counseling in Mercer 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 Mercer County PA
Our Experienced Counselors Serving Mercer County PA
Our full clinical team is trained in psychotraumatology and trauma-informed care with deep experience helping Mercer County residents heal from anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life challenges.
Cheryl Wilson-Smith
Chief Executive Officer
"Mercer 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 Mercer County’s Trauma-Informed Counseling Experts
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professionals
- Secure Telehealth for All of Mercer County + In-Person Lancaster
- No Waitlist • Flexible Scheduling
Mercer County values resilience, community heritage, 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 Mercer County PA