CFR Staff Therapist Reid Cilley, MFT, author of the blog National Coming Out Day: Identity & Mental Health

Reid Cilley, MFT

Reid Cilley, MFT

Hello! I am Reid Cilley, a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families to support them through their healing journeys. My goal is to provide trauma-informed care that considers the unique context in which each person exists. I work with you to develop areas such as defining boundaries, strengthening communication…

Specialty Areas: ADD and ADHD, Artists and Athletes, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues

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Sarah Valdivieso, LMFT

Sarah Valdivieso, LMFT

Ms. Valdivieso is an empathetic Marriage and Family Therapist who respects each client’s unique and individual journey. She believes that humans have an incredible capacity for resiliency and change. Ms. Valdivieso graduated from La Salle University with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and is a licensed therapist who works with adults, couples,…

Specialty Areas: Addiction and Substance Abuse, Affairs and Infidelity, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Interpersonal Violence/Abuse, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Parenting, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Work/Life Balance

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Bianca Williams, MFT

Bianca Williams, MFT

My practice experience must encompass feeling safe, supported, and free of judgment or “my way or the highway” thinking. My goal is to work collaboratively with you, showing up as both an advocate and fellow brainstormer as I witness you become more and more aware that you are truly the expert in your own life….

Specialty Areas: Anger Management, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Work/Life Balance

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Lia Pezzato

Lia Pezzato, MFT

Lia Pezzato, MFT

Hello, I am Lia, a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. You have come to the right place if you have been sitting with discomforting feelings and need additional support. I work with various clients, such as individuals, couples, and families. I take on a supportive and collaborative role with my clients as a therapist. Through…

Specialty Areas: Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Eating Disorders, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Remarried/Blended Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Work/Life Balance

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Kent Matthies, MFT, MDiv

Kent Matthies, MFT, MDiv

If you’re feeling down or stuck in life patterns that no longer serve you, you’ve landed in a space where positive change begins. I specialize in supporting individuals, families, and couples dealing with addiction, bringing the invaluable perspective of long-term sobriety to my practice. As an LGBTQ+ ally, I am passionate about creating a safe…

Specialty Areas: Addiction and Substance Abuse, Affairs and Infidelity, Artists and Athletes, Career Counseling, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Diversity Issues and Intermarriage, Divorce, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Older Adults Program, Parenting, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Relationship Issues, Remarried/Blended Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Technology, Trauma, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families, Work/Life Balance

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Sloane Previdi, LSW, MFT

Sloane Previdi, LSW, MFT

If you feel distressed, overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of exactly how you feel, I can help you understand these feelings and take steps to feel better.  I provide you with a safe and supportive space to explore feelings that may be difficult to express to others. I actively and openly listen to your perspective and…

Specialty Areas: Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Divorce, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Life Transitions, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Remarried/Blended Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families, Women's Issues

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Meghan Rydzewski

Meghan Rydzewski, MFT

Meghan Rydzewski, MFT

Coming to terms with our feelings and confronting our emotions alone can feel challenging. If you feel stuck, anxious, or isolated in any area of your life, you have come to the right place. As a therapist specializing in individuals, couples, and families, I am here to support you and be a guiding presence. Therapy…

Specialty Areas: Affairs and Infidelity, Career Counseling, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, OCD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Relationship Issues, Remarried/Blended Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Work/Life Balance

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Gabrielle Hoang

Gabrielle Hoang, MFT

Gabrielle Hoang, MFT

Hello! Navigating emotions, relationships, and the complexities of lived experiences can feel overwhelming. As a pre-licensed marriage and family therapist, I specialize in working with diverse individuals, couples, and families who seek support on this journey. Being a child of immigrants myself, I intimately understand the unique struggles that come with being raised by immigrant…

Specialty Areas: Affairs and Infidelity, Career Counseling, Depression and Anxiety, Diversity Issues and Intermarriage, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Remarried/Blended Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Trauma, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families, Women's Issues, Work/Life Balance

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Jagkirpal Channa, MFT, MS

Jagkirpal Channa, MFT, MS

Sometimes, life challenges us with painful experiences that can overwhelm us. These deep and untreated wounds can hinder one’s ability to be one’s true authentic self and live an empowered life. My goal is to provide my clients with a safe space to explore, challenge, and remove harmful patterns in their lives and create transformational…

Specialty Areas: Affairs and Infidelity, Anger Management, Career Counseling, Communication, Community Partnerships Initiative, Depression and Anxiety, Diversity Issues and Intermarriage, Divorce, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Interpersonal Violence/Abuse, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Mood Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Relationship Issues, Remarried/Blended Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Sex and Love Addiction, Stress, Trauma, Work/Life Balance

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Joanne Gonzales, MFT

Joanne Gonzales, MFT

The first step in starting therapy is finding a therapist who understands your personality and fits with your goals. My work focuses on supporting and challenging folks who were taught their identity could only look a certain way. I believe you know yourself the best. I want to help you gain the confidence to identify…

Specialty Areas: Affairs and Infidelity, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Sexual Difficulties, Stress, Women's Issues, Work/Life Balance

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Staff Therapist and Blog Author Chimere G. Holmes

Chimère G. Holmes, MA, MSEd...

Chimère G. Holmes, MA, MSEd, LPC

Chimère views the therapeutic process as sacred, creative, and collaborative interactions between therapist and client. She seeks to assure that her clients feel seen, heard, educated, and validated while actively working through life’s myriad challenges and transitions. Chimère compassionately supports and connects with individuals, couples, and families through empathy, warmth, empirically supported interventions, and lighthearted…

Specialty Areas: Depression and Anxiety, Diversity Issues and Intermarriage, Divorce, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues

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Sarafina Kietzman-Nicklin

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Sarafina Kietzman-Nicklin, LMFT

Sarafina has a Masters in Family Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University. There, she focused on a systemic approach to therapy that allows her to examine the whole of people’s life experiences, including past and present relationships, and how they currently impact an individual’s mental health. Sarafina combines a macro approach, identifying larger values and goals,…

Specialty Areas: Addiction and Substance Abuse, Affairs and Infidelity, Depression and Anxiety, Divorce, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, Remarried/Blended Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Sexual Difficulties, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues

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Mike Butera

Mike Butera, LMFT

Mike Butera, LMFT

Mike supports the mental and relational wellness of individuals, couples, and families. He provides unique and creative ways to guide therapy participants through life’s inevitable challenges. He shapes space for a collaborative, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed therapeutic experience that is tailored to each person. He strives to foster emotional safety and relational attunement by constructing…

Specialty Areas: Artists and Athletes, Communication, Community Partnerships Initiative, Community Trauma Response, Depression and Anxiety, Divorce, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Trauma, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families

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Courtney Ragin, LMFT

Courtney Ragin, LMFT

Courtney Ragin, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families to support them in healing and developing healthy relationships where they feel seen and understood. She is passionate about helping people understand their life story and empowering them to create the life they desire. Courtney utilizes strength-based interventions…

Specialty Areas: Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Life Transitions, Parenting, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families

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Kim Holt

Kimberly Holt, MS, LMFT

Kimberly Holt, MS, LMFT

Kim Holt is a Couple and Family Therapist who is compassionate, thoughtful, and dynamic in her work with individuals, couples, and families. Kim is systemically trained and employs an integrative approach to supporting clients in their therapeutic goals. Using warmth, curiosity, and humor, Kim seeks to provide a safe and affirming space for collaboration and…

Specialty Areas: Addiction and Substance Abuse, Affairs and Infidelity, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Mood Disorders, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families

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Tessa Peoples Kinsey, LMFT

Tessa Peoples Kinsey, LMFT

As a systemically oriented clinician, Tessa is attentive to her client’s social and relational contexts. Tessa employs a non-pathologizing approach that validates your unique context while holding hope for the changes you want to implement in your life. She is experienced in working with women and couples who are navigating life transitions of their 20s…

Specialty Areas: Communication, Depression and Anxiety, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Sexual Difficulties, Trauma, Women's Issues

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Carla Krash

Carla Krash, MSS, LCSW, MFA

Carla Krash, MSS, LCSW, MFA

Whether you want to clean out your closet, your bedroom, or your whole house, with my support and guidance, I will help you identify goals that are vital, realistic, and achievable. I provide a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space in my work with individuals to explore difficult feelings and life situations. My style is conversational…

Specialty Areas: Adoption, Artists and Athletes, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Divorce, Infertility, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Work/Life Balance

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April Piercy

April Piercy, PhD, MFT

April Piercy, PhD, MFT

Dr. April Piercy is a pre-licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has experience working with individuals, couples, families, and psychoeducational groups. Dr. Piercy has over 15 years of experience in human services, where she has worked as a domestic violence educator, mental health counselor, social worker, and adjunct faculty member. Dr. Piercy’s goal is to…

Specialty Areas: Anger Management, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Interpersonal Violence/Abuse, Relationship Issues, Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues

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David MacFarlane, MEd

David MacFarlane, MEd

David MacFarlane, MEd is a Licensed Psychologist. Mr. MacFarlane graduated with a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Temple University and has been licensed in Pennsylvania since 1993. He studied Comprehensive Family Therapy with Sam and Diana Kirschner and is thoroughly familiar with systemic approaches to psychotherapy. Mr. MacFarlane began his career as a therapist in…

Specialty Areas: Communication, Depression and Anxiety, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Men's Issues, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Remarried/Blended Issues

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Pictured here is CFR Staff Therapist and author of the blog, "Help for Young Adults with Autism," Margot Stein, LMFT

Margot Stein, LMFT

Margot Stein, LMFT

Margot Stein, LMFT completed the clergy track for post-graduate studies in marriage and family therapy. She is dedicated to helping individuals and families who are struggling with difference: autism, ADHD, behavior disorders, learning issues, non-traditional, nonbinary or gender queer orientation, artists, and others learning to listen to their inner calling. With warmth, compassion, and humor,…

Specialty Areas: ADD and ADHD, Children with Special Needs, Depression and Anxiety, Disabled People/People with Disabilities, Learning Disorders, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Parenting, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families

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Jamie Rose, MAC, LMFT

Jamie Rose, MAC, LMFT

Jamie Rose is a dedicated professional specializing in systemic and integrative counseling for individuals, couples, and families. With a master’s degree in Biblical Counseling and postgraduate expertise in Marriage and Family therapy, she skillfully combines a faith perspective with an inclusive approach for non-religious clients. In the counseling room, Jamie collaborates with clients, drawing upon…

Specialty Areas: Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Infertility, Life Transitions, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families, Women's Issues

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