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