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Aspen Counseling & Consulting LLC
Counseling & Training for Change
Meet Our Team
Amanda Hart, LPC
Specializes in working with children ages 5 and older, LGBTA+, Trauma, and PTSD and Relational Issues
Hello, my name is Amanda. I am a dedicated licensed professional counselor with over twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in office based, community, residential, school, and home settings. I have specialized training in play therapy and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I firmly believe we are all capable of growth and change; sometimes we just need a little help on our journey, especially when we are younger. In today’s world, things occur that even the strongest adults can have a challenging time dealing with emotionally, and children and adolescents are no different. They are trying to make sense of how they are feeling in a world where their problems are often bigger than they may appear.
With a strong commitment to fostering healthy relationships and the emotional well-being of my clients, I strive to make a positive impact on the lives of those I serve. Through empathy, compassion, and professional expertise, I have helped individuals and families navigate the challenges they are facing, and helping them to get back onto a path towards happiness and resilience. Some of the approaches that I use are family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt), trauma-focused cbt, and art and play therapy.
Pronouns I use for myself: She/Her
Desmond Kane, LPC, NCC
CCTP-ADHD-CCSP, CIP
Co-Owner, Trainer, Certified Interventionist and Licensed Professional Counselor
Specializes in working with Complex Family Issues, Couples, ADHD, PTSD, Trauma, Substance Use Issues, and Dual Disorders
Welcome! I am a founder and co-owner of Aspen Counseling & Consulting LLC. I have worked in the human service field for over 13 years, serving in multiple leadership roles across several levels of care. I have lead organizations in roles as the Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Director, Clinical Trainer, and other roles. My specialized training and experience, coupled with my passion for clinician development and organizational development helped spur the founding of our organization and creating a consulting and training team.
If you made it this far then you are someone likely looking for real change! I offer laughter filled, person-centered, evidence-based interventions and guidance and incorporate in exercise and other strategies to address the mind-body-spirit connection.
I have specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and family systems. I also hold a CACD and am an ARISE Certified Interventionist. I specialize in treating complex family issues, substance use disorders, dual diagnosis, ADHD, anxiety, & helping people overcome unhelpful personality traits.
Pronouns I use for myself: He/Him
Kristen Schenker, MSSA, LCSW, ICACD-ICCS
Co-Owner, Trainer, and Therapist
Specializes in Treating OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Substance Use Issues, PTSD, and Other Trauma Related Issues
“No matter the circumstance, you always have the last of the human freedoms: to choose your attitude” Viktor Frankl
Welcome! I am a founder and co-owner of Aspen Counseling & Consulting LLC.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in treating Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Trauma, and Addiction/ Substance Use Issues. I have worked in the mental health field for over 15 years, including 7 years working as an administer and trainer in inpatient dual disorder and substance use disorder specialty hospitals in both PA and Ohio.
I am also a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor with the Clinical Supervisor Certification.
I have specialized postgraduate training in Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP/EXRP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and PE for PTSD, and am a certified meditation teacher.
I have had the unique privilege to oversee and facilitate specialized programming for Medical Professionals struggling with substance use and dual disorders.
I have a passion for clinical teaching and therapist development and have presented at numerous conferences and other training events on addiction, grief, anxiety, and family recovery.
My mission is to empower and educate people while providing evidence-based treatment.
My approach is individualized based on your needs and preferences however I typically incorporate mindfulness, stress management, and visualization techniques into my practice. I have a passion for fitness and enjoy offering people the opportunity to learn more about how physical health and nature allow us to become out best selves!
Pronouns I use for myself: She/Her
Molly Wolf, PhD, LSW (LMSW)
Specializes in Treating Adults Living with PTSD and Trauma Related Issues
"Pain is a part of being alive, and we need to learn that. Pain does not last forever,
nor is it necessarily unbeatable, and we need to be taught that."
– Harold Kushner, from the book “When Bad Things Happen to Good People”
Hi! My name is Molly, and I have spent many years studying trauma and child sexual abuse as a researcher and Professor, and lately, as a trauma therapist. I earned my MSW in 2007, and then my PhD in Social Welfare at the University of Buffalo in 2014. I am a tenured Professor in the Social Work Department at Penn West University (Edinboro Campus). My research on trauma and child sexual abuse has been published in national and international academic journals, and I have presented at numerous national and international conferences.
In addition to my academic and research experience I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in PA and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in NY. I have specialized training using Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR),Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and the Flash Technique. In my direct clinical practice, I have been working with adult trauma survivors at the Crime Victim’s Center, and recently I began working with adults in my private practice as well. As an educator, researcher, and trauma therapist, the application of evidence-based practice is key to my clinical practice.
Surviving trauma is terrible and painful, and you don’t have to do it alone. If you were brave enough to read my bio, it’s because a part of you wants to heal. I am proud of you for coming this far, and I want you to know: trauma is healable. Many people have healed from their trauma and you can too, with the right treatment. Thank you for taking the time to read my bio. I look forward to speaking with you and seeing if our personalities are a match for each other.
Pronouns I use for myself: She/Her