Clarks Green, PA Local Support & Community Resources

Carlyn Carper is a dedicated and compassionate licensed professional counselor who views clients as the experts of their own lives. As their guide, she fosters a supportive environment that encourages clients to strive for their ideal selves. Proficient in solution-focused therapy, Carlyn utilizes cognitive-behavioral and insight-oriented techniques to facilitate the achievement of her clients' goals. Known for her nurturing approach, she balances warmth with accountability, ensuring clients stay focused on their purpose for seeking therapy. Carlyn possesses the qualifications to address a wide variety of issues, specializing in anxiety disorders, PTSD, and trauma-focused therapies. She is also trained in CBT-I for insomnia and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) to assist those dealing with trauma. Adding to her holistic approach, Carlyn’s certified therapy dog, Auzzy, often joins sessions, providing additional comfort and support. It is important to note that she does not work with couples or issues related to substance abuse or offender behavior.

Jennifer Odom is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and therapist with 28 years of experience building meaningful relationships with a diverse array of clients. With a strong focus on adolescent girls and adult women, she emphasizes personal growth, self-esteem, and self-confidence. Her integrative approach utilizes evidence-based practices for addressing mood disorders, anxiety, eating issues, relationship challenges, educational concerns, and family dynamics. Jennifer is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma Responsive Practices, infusing Positive Psychology into her therapeutic techniques. She believes in a Growth Mindset, viewing each client as a whole individual influenced by biological, environmental, and psychological factors. Jennifer warmly encourages individuals to invest in their mental health and wellbeing through her compassionate therapeutic services.

Jodi Stearns is a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor with over ten years of experience in the mental health field. Utilizing a blend of cognitive-behavioral therapy and a person-centered approach, she addresses a diverse range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and trauma. Her mission is to cultivate a warm, welcoming environment where clients can engage in difficult conversations and set goals toward positive transformation. Jodi graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Allegheny College, followed by a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from West Virginia Graduate College. Her clinical expertise has been honed through her work with adults facing various challenges in a community mental health agency. Currently pursuing certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Jodi is dedicated to helping older teenagers and young adults navigate trauma and abuse. She also brings comfort and reassurance to her sessions with the presence of her certified therapy dog, Penny, who participates when appropriate.