LAVENDER WELLNESS
Meet Our Team
Finding support begins with getting to know the people who will walk alongside you. Meet our counseling team and wellness partners, learn about their approaches, and explore the kind of support that feels right for you.
I am passionate about helping clients discover and live their most fulfilling lives. Taking a holistic approach that honors the mind, body, and spirit, I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and the many challenges and stressors that life presents.
With nearly 20 years of experience working on a college campus, I bring a deep background in supporting survivors of sexual assault and relationship violence, as well as advocating for marginalized communities. My clinical interests include eating disorders, dissociative disorders, and trauma. I am also certified in yoga therapy, which allows me to incorporate body-based practices when appropriate.
I invite you to reach out and explore whether therapy may be a good fit for you at this time. Counseling is rooted in relationship, and I would welcome the chance to share more about myself and my approach to help you make an informed decision about your next steps.
OUR COUNSELING TEAM
Tricia C.
RYT 200 MS NCC LPC, Managing Partner,
Chief Clinical Director • Counseling
Christine C.
WELLNESS PARTNERS
BCHHP, BCTN, Managing Partner,
Chief Financial Officer • Holistic Wellness
I am a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Traditional Naturopath who has also received training as a Nutrition, Lifestyle, and Wellness Coach from Harvard Medical School. With years of expertise in natural health and integrative wellness, I am committed to guiding individuals toward balanced, sustainable well-being.
My approach emphasizes the powerful connection between the mind and body, addressing not just symptoms but the root causes of health concerns. I integrate a wide range of holistic modalities to create personalized care plans that promote long-term vitality, resilience, and healing.
Grounded in compassion and a deep respect for the individuality of each client, I empower people to take an active role in their wellness journey, helping them unlock their fullest potential for health and harmony.
OUR COUNSELING TEAM
Emily D.
LPC • Counseling
As a former marketing professional turned compassionate therapist, I understand the unique pressures of modern life. I’ve experienced firsthand the importance of mental health and the power of therapy in healing and growth.
I’m dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges with kindness and understanding. My approach, rooted in a blend of Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Psychodynamic Therapies, is tailored to each client’s unique needs.
With experience working with children, teens, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, ADHD, autism, trauma, PTSD, depression, and disordered eating, I create a safe and supportive space for exploration and healing. Together, we’ll work at your own pace to develop coping skills, build resilience, and achieve your personal goals.
Whether you’re seeking support for a specific issue or simply looking to improve your overall well-being, I’m here to walk with you on your journey.
OUR COUNSELING TEAM
Jillian P.
LPC • Counseling
I believe each of us is a work in progress; and so, I strive to help clients become the best versions of themselves through therapy. My hope is to offer clients a safe space where they can embark on their inward journey towards self-discovery and self-fulfillment.
My real passion is in helping children, teens, and young adults with various mental health concerns. My education, training, and experience as a school counselor has provided me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively work with this population. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, stress management/self-care, self-esteem, and career development.
When you are ready, I hope you consider reaching out to begin therapy. I welcome the opportunity and look forward to working with you to become your best self.
OUR COUNSELING TEAM
Emily P.
LPC • Counseling
I am Emily Paparazzo MS, LPC. I am a Nationally Certified Counselor with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Scranton, and I am a member of the American Counseling Association and the Pennsylvania Counseling Association.
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I am an eclectic counselor who prioritizes the use of CBT, PCT, and Psychodynamic theories. I have a wide variety of clinical interests and passions, including life transitions, neurodivergence, grief, eating disorders, and sexuality. I work primarily with young adults and adults, I am currently working towards becoming a Certified Sex Therapist through the Sexual Health Alliance.
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My passion for the local community and the opportunity to empower clients directly drives the work that I do. I have an enormous respect and appreciation for how sacred the therapeutic alliance is, and I aspire to meet every client with the respect and consideration they so deserve. I currently have full licensure, associate licensure, or Telehealth permissions in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Florida, and South Carolina.Â
OUR COUNSELING TEAM
Amanda W.
LAPC • Counseling
As an individual and a clinical mental health counselor, I believe that the most important thing I can do as a counselor is to empower people to reach for the stars and work toward their self-identified goals. I work within a Wellness Model believing that individuals who are empowered will reach their optimal wellness. As I say, I have sat in the chair and done the hard work, so let me help you along your journey.
I have previously worked as an educator, and have made the move toward counseling to be able to provide holistic care to my clients. I operate from a Systemic Approach to counseling, because there are so many factors that influence people in their journey. I work with individuals facing challenges included but not limited to: anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, legacy sharing, life transitions, caregiving concerns, and issues unique to the LGBTQIA+ community.
I am a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Scranton, and I am a member of professional organizations including the American Counseling Association and The Pennsylvania Counseling Association.
OUR COUNSELING TEAM
Caitlyn L.
LAPC • Counseling
As an emerging adult "alumni", I have experience in multiple life transitions and how that can impact one's mental health. These experiences motivated me to help others who are going through their own life transitions and all that is involved in these experiences. While my population of interest is emerging adults (ages 18-26+), I welcome clients of all ages, genders, sexualities, etc. This factor is an important part of my work, allowing me to be supportive, understanding, actively listening, and compassionate when I meet with clients.
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I use a person-centered approach that allows clients to lead the therapeutic path while also building a trusting relationship that supports direct communication about progress & growth. I also offer parts work, exploring patterns of protection and how parts of ourselves react to change. My specialties include life adjustments, anxiety, & depression.
If you are looking on this site for a potential therapist, first off, way to make the first step! Therapy involves layers of vulnerability and trust, which is important for therapists to acknowledge. If you are interested in therapy and/or would like to discuss this first, I encourage you to reach out- I am happy to set up a time to call with you!
Our Counseling team
Samantha C.
Ed.M., DS • Counseling
Childhood is a magical, critical, and vulnerable time for a child and their parents/caregivers alike. As a master’s level Child Development Specialist, my role is to empower the entire family, providing you with the education and tools to cultivate an environment in which you can help your child scaffold their milestones, and reach their full potential. I offer observational assessments, tailored milestone/goal plans, early intervention and referrals, specialized one-on-one sessions with children, group or individual family coaching, resource navigation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support and advocate for children across physical, cognitive, social, and emotional milestones. I believe that every single child and
family are intrinsically deserving of the care and fervent activism needed to make the most out of their developmental journey and foundations of life.
Amongst my counseling and human services, psychology, and applied human development/positive youth development studies, I have acquired 10+ years of experience serving families of different gender identities, religions, cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds, and diagnoses across various settings to be of use to you multidimensionally. I hold an additional certification as an anti-partum, postpartum doula and lactation educator, that knowledge provides me with yet another informed pathway to assist you through. Therefore, I can work across the entire lifespan within my scope. In conjunction, what I feel makes me even more useful to families, is that I am a mother of two, and have navigated the service system with my oldest. I have a personal, firsthand lens through which I view and tailor my professional skillset. It has been transformative to intimately understand what it is truly like to be on the receiving end of services. I see my own children in all children, and channel the same unconditional passion to walk with families traversing typical everyday life, diagnosis, grief, crisis, trauma, illness, and uncertainty.
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You, your feelings, your child's development, rights, education, resources, coping skills and quality of life are all extremely important to me. I am a voice for you and your child. I will meet you wherever you may be at, and will navigate it all together, ensuring that you get the support and care you deserve. You are the expert on your child, and I look forward to learning from you, so that I can provide the most informed care possible. It really does take a village, and it is a privilege to be a part of yours, showing you that you are not alone in the ambiguity. I look forward to sharing myself and my skills with you, and for you to share your stories with me. I am in your corner, I am eager, honored, and prepared to mold to be whatever you need during our journey together.
WELLNESS PARTNERS
Kate C.
RDN, LDN • Nutrition
I am a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist (RDN) and Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist (LDN) in Pennsylvania, and I’m honored to partner with Lavender Wellness to offer nutrition services that complement therapy, yoga, and self-healing practices. My approach is rooted in Health at Every Size® (HAES) and Intuitive Eating, emphasizing evidence-based, compassionate, and individualized care for all bodies. I support clients in building sustainable, positive relationships with food—free from diet culture and grounded in self-trust. I believe nutrition should fit into your life—not the other way around—by honoring your preferences, habits, and lived experience to support lasting well-being.