Lancaster County’s rolling farmlands, vibrant markets, and quiet Amish roads hold beauty — yet many residents quietly carry the weight of anxiety, trauma, or unresolved pain. Specialized, compassionate care is available now, both in-person at our Liberty Place office and via secure telehealth. You don’t have to carry it alone.
In the heart of Pennsylvania’s Amish country, Lancaster offers a unique blend of tradition, community, and modern life. Yet beneath the surface, many residents grapple with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, depression, and the lingering effects of life’s unexpected losses. At Advanced Counseling and Research Services, we deliver expert, trauma-informed care right here in downtown Lancaster — and across all of Pennsylvania via secure telehealth.
Healing starts here — whether in the privacy of our Liberty Place suite or from the comfort of your home.
Trauma & Mental Health Conditions We Specialize In Treating
Helps reclaim your story amid the resilience and challenges of Pennsylvania Dutch country, Amish and Mennonite communities, state government service, and the realities of Lancaster County life.
Somatic Experiencing
Releases trauma stored in the body from government service moral injury, Susquehanna River flooding, Three Mile Island environmental legacy, or the accumulated tension of urban-rural interface pressures in Lancaster.
Grounded practices that fit real Lancaster County lives — drawing on the strength of Pennsylvania Dutch and Amish communities, the beauty of the Susquehanna River Valley, and the rhythms of both urban Harrisburg commuters and rural farm life.
Psychoeducation
Understand how trauma affects the nervous system in the context of state government service, Three Mile Island environmental legacy, Susquehanna River flooding, and the specific psychological pressures of Lancaster County.
Our Experienced Trauma, Anxiety, and PTSD Counselors
Our team is trained in Trauma-Informed Care and has deep experience helping Lancaster County residents heal from anxiety, PTSD, grief, and complex trauma.
Cheryl Wilson-Smith
Chief Executive Officer
"Lancaster 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 in the life you’ve built here."
Certified Clinical Trauma Professionals: Advanced training in trauma, PTSD, and anxiety.
In-Person in Lancaster + Telehealth: Convenient care at Liberty Place or from home.
No Waitlist • Flexible Scheduling: Including evenings.
Lancaster County values community, resilience, and quiet strength. Reaching out for support when trauma or anxiety feels heavy is an act of courage — not weakness. We’re here to walk with you.
Contact us today for a free, confidential 10-minute consultation. Healing starts here.
