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Take a Step Toward A Better Tomorrow
Take a Step Toward A Better Tomorrow
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Take a Step Toward Better Mental Health
Take a Step Toward Better Mental Health
When life gets difficult, families may need professional intervention to navigate the challenges in their world. At Haven Professional Counseling, our goal is to listen to the needs of your family, meet you where you are, and enable you to get to a better place utilizing a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach that is multi-disciplinary:
individual and family counseling
occupational therapy
experiential counseling
equine-assisted psychotherapy
group counseling
individualized retreats for your family or small group
If we are unable to provide you with the appropriate services for your needs, we will do our best to refer you to a qualified professional in our network.
Our mission is to provide our clients with a haven for healing and restoration and equip them with the skills and resources needed to navigate the challenges they face in their daily lives.
Jennifer Thumm is a Licensed Professional Counselor who launched Haven Professional Counseling, LLC in 2017. She earned her master's degree from Geneva College with a concentration in Marriage and Family Counseling, and a certificate in Special Education in 2010. Jennifer received her undergraduate degree in 1999 from Edinboro University in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. She is passionate about working with children and families, doing so in various settings throughout her career. She has experience in teaching, early intervention services, and behavioral and outpatient mental health. Jennifer’s counseling approach utilizes CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), a Family systems approach, as well as TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). Jennifer believes in an approach that works toward health and restoration in the families that she serves using a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach. She believes in a process that works toward ending generational patterns of dysfunction and abuse, changing the trajectory of lives, and providing clients with a network of community and support to meet the individual needs of their journey. She resides in Mercer County, PA with her husband and three sons.
Jennifer sees clients at the Mercer, PA and Creative Learning Christian School locations
Brittany Makin, MSW, LCSW, CSAYC
Chief Administrative Officer
Counselor
Brittany Makin, MSW, LCSW, CSAYC
Chief Administrative Officer
Counselor
Brittany obtained her Master’s Degree in Social Work with a concentration in children, youth and families from Indiana University Indianapolis and her undergrad degrees in Social Work and Addictions Counseling from Indiana Wesleyan University. Brittany is an LCSW and has gained experience working within community mental health settings, addiction settings, non-profit organizations within social work, anti-human trafficking, teenage mental health, and sexual abuse survior settings (with both victims and perpetrators). Brittany has specifically focused in her work at a residential treatment facility in Wabash, IN as a “live in” parent for teen girls struggling with depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and poor behavioral management.
She attended the Dr. John Townsend Leadership Program, where she trained in his Character Based Growth Model. She utilizes this model in addition to CBT and TF-CBT throughout her therapeutic work. Brittany is especially passionate about working with teens, empowering women, and helping men and women who have experienced sexual trauma. It is her belief that everyone should be allowed to live in the fullness and freedom that healing can bring.
Brittany is available to see clients at our Mercer, PA location
Kelly Guzie comes to Haven as Chief Operations Officer with a BS in Social Work from Slippery Rock University, a strong work ethic, and over 18 years of experience in coordinating services for families and children. Kelly believes in a team based approach to services that complements the vision for Haven and will enable our team to move forward in a variety of areas.
Kelly’s experience includes service coordination and case management in the areas of: Early Intervention Services, Foster Care and Adoption Services, and Big Brothers / Big Sisters. She is passionate about supporting the families of children, empowering each family that she serves using a team based approach. Her skill set also includes: supervision of staff, exceptional organizational skills and going well above and beyond what is required of her. She has worked in a variety of settings over the years including both home and community.
Kelly lives with her husband, three children, and dog in Darlington, PA. where they enjoy outdoor adventures together. She also enjoys hiking, gardening, and feeding her birds.
Mandy has been an OT since 1998, when she graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy. For the past 21 years, she has specialized in pediatrics with experience in the following settings: Public school; County school / preschool for special needs; Children’s hospital; Outpatient pediatric clinic; Early Intervention. Mandy has used direct care and parent coaching to work with children with ASD, feeding challenges, developmental disabilities, and more.
Mandy is currently a Core in Training, pursuing certification as a Core Specialist with MNRI® (Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration), and is excited to begin seeing clients at Haven for trauma, reflex and sensory integration therapies. MNRI® supports neurodevelopmental education through reflex integration to strengthen the physical, emotional, and cognitive growth of clients. Research has shown MNRI to be effective in helping clients positively and safely move through PTSD. Mandy is passionate about the holistic approach to therapy, and seeks to support clients by addressing frequently overlooked, but foundational pieces of wellness and function.
Mandy lives with her husband in West Middlesex. Their blended family of five children has scattered from CO to VA with just one left at home.
Retreat Coordinator
Retreat Coordinator
Providing outstanding customer service and creating a warm and friendly atmosphere where clients can relax is Holly’s top priority. Joining the Haven team in June of 2021, Holly has been able to put her exquisite attention to detail and valuable organizational skills into full effect. Her determination and hard work ethics are key to successfully fulfilling her responsibilities for the Haven team. Prior to joining the Haven Professional Counseling, LLC team, Holly worked as a pharmacy technician for 17 years. She resides in Lowellville, Ohio with her husband, two dogs, and a parakeet. Her favorite places are beaches and lakes. She also enjoys craft shows, cooking, spending time with friends and family, including the family pets.
Counselors and Coaches
Counselors and Coaches
Kelli Redfoot, MS, LPC
Counselor
Kelli Redfoot, MS, LPC
Counselor
Kelli Redfoot is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned her master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University in 2013. Kelli earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from Grove City College in 2009. She is currently working on obtaining her Maternal Mental Health Certificate through Postpartum Support International. She has 15 years of experience serving and treating individuals and families in a variety of settings. Kelli utilizes a trauma and client centered approach. She is passionate in serving those who have suffered loss, infertility, high risk pregnancies, birth trauma, postpartum challenges, medical complexities, family and individual trauma, clinical anxiety and depression. Kelli lives with her husband, her twins, and her fur babies in Grove City.
Kelli is available to see clients at our Mercer, PA location.
Katie Lang, MA, LPC, NCC
Counselor
Katie Lang, MA, LPC, NCC
Counselor
Katie Lang is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified. She is currently enrolled in an Addictions Counseling Certificate program at Waynesburg University learning how trauma impacts a person's brain, mind and body. In 2007, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Slippery Rock University. Pursuing her passion of psychology, she earned her master’s degree from Edinboro University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2020. Valuing honesty, integrity and patience, Katie takes a compassionate and direct approach with her clients bringing forth unconscious learned responses and applying Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Choice Theory/Reality Therapy, and a Family Systems approach. Katie utilizes a variety of methods, assessments and interventions to make therapy both fun and educational. With 15 years experience working with children and their families, Katie’s goal is to teach the importance of unlearning generational patterns, for every family member to have a voice, and to learn healthier ways to communicate, resolve conflict, and heal from past trauma. Katie resides in Mercer County with her husband and their children.
Katie is available to see clients at our Mercer, PA location
Becky Samsa, MA
Counselor
Becky Samsa, MA
Counselor
Becky Samsa has a MA in Counseling Services from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1988, and a BS in Psychology with a minor in Religion from Marywood University in 1984. She also has additional training in Foster / Respite Care. She has experience counseling teens and families as well as within a variety of ministries over the years. In addition to being a counselor at Haven Professional Counseling, Becky has experience as a camp counselor, counselor within a partial hospitalization program, and as a counselor at a residential treatment facility for delinquent and dependent youth.
Becky is passionate about art, music, and humor and looks for opportunities to incorporate these practices into her daily life and therapy practice. She will be accepting clients childhood (10+) through adulthood who are struggling with grief and loss, depression, and anxiety. Becky feels her calling is to facilitate restored hope in lives and help her clients connect with the source of Hope and Truth, Jesus Christ. Becky lives in Grove City, PA with her husband, Rich.
Becky is available to see clients at our Mercer location, Grove City Alliance Church, Grove City, PA as well as First Alliance Church, New Castle, PA
Autum Kay, LPC NCC
Autum Kay, LPC NCC
Autum is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor in PA. She graduated from Geneva College with her Bachelors degree in Psychology and Human Services. She received her Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Slippery Rock University.
Autum is passionate about working with children and teens and has done so in a variety of settings including: school-based therapist, outpatient therapist, therapeutic staff support in homes and communities, and in daycare settings with young children. She also has experience working with young adults and college students in outpatient and college settings.
Autum utilizes a trauma-informed approach and takes into consideration how trauma impacts the mind and body. Autum is trained in TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, and loves to use art and play therapy interventions in her therapy. Autum is passionate about building healthy parent-child relationships and teaching parenting techniques rooted in neuroscience to help parents connect with their children.
Autum offers faith-based counseling for those that would like to integrate their faith into therapy.
In her spare time, Autum enjoys gardening, painting, and spending time with her friends and family.
Autum is available to see clients at Creative Learning Christian School, our Mercer location, and in the future at Capable Kids in New Castle, PA
Brian Murray, BA
Coach
Business Consultant
Brian Murray, BA
Coach
Business Consultant
Brian has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He has experience working with juveniles in a variety of settings, to include clinical, outdoor and adventure based counseling. He has held positions as a counselor, therapeutic intervention specialist, and has also facilitated group sessions. As a Christian, Brian is devoted to his faith and has a passion for helping people, especially those who suffer from addictions and substance abuse.
Brian resides in Mercer county, PA with his wife, and enjoys spending time with his family and outdoors.
Haven Partners
Haven Partners
Infant Mental Health Coach and Consultant
Infant Mental Health Coach and Consultant
Michele Mapes, MS, IMH-E© is passionate about promoting the early relational health of infants and toddlers by supporting those that care for them. Michele is endorsed as an lnfant Family Specialist by the Pennsylvania Association of lnfant Mental Health (PA-AIMH). She obtained her MS from Chatham University in lnfant Mental Health and her BA in Psychology from Allegheny College. Her 20+ years of work experience include serving young children, their families and caregivers in childcare, preschool, foster care, early intervention and home visitor settings. She is involved in several local groups committed to supporting families in our community. Michele works in partnership with Haven Professional Counseling, LLC, to provide Reflective Consultation and Circle of Security-Parenting. Michele resides in Mercer County with her husband and children.
