Meadville, PA Local Support & Community Resources

Jessica Ashbaugh is a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to guiding individuals through the complexities of life. She understands that the journey of life can be challenging and that seeking counseling can be an essential step in navigating overwhelming emotions and situations. Jessica specializes in addressing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and coping skills, and she works with a diverse range of clients including preteens, children, teens, adults, and elders. Her therapeutic approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual, ensuring a customized treatment plan that aligns with their personal goals. With a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Edinboro University, Jessica empowers her clients to embrace change and overcome obstacles. Her experience includes marital counseling, mood disorders, and substance abuse, among other areas. Jessica believes that reaching out for help can be both a challenging and a momentous decision, and she welcomes the opportunity to support individuals on their healing journeys, often inviting them for a comfortable discussion over a cup of coffee or tea.

Dr. Jacqueline Barco is a dedicated counselor with a passion for empowering individuals through increased awareness of the underlying influences of their clinical distress and life challenges. She focuses on personal and social history, relationships, culture, and society to support her clients. An empathic listener, Dr. Barco assists clients in identifying their needs and challenges, as well as what is effective or no longer beneficial for them. She believes in meeting clients where they are and works collaboratively to build a safe, trusting, and meaningful therapeutic relationship. Her integrative and trauma-informed approach employs diverse methods, including feminist multicultural, client-centered, interpersonal process, motivational interviewing, EMDR, and mindfulness techniques. Dr. Barco values mind-body integration and helps clients cultivate this connection through mindfulness meditation and movement practices. Her areas of expertise encompass depression, trauma and PTSD, anxiety, substance use disorders, sexual trauma, and historical and cultural trauma, as well as exploring intergenerational trauma and generational status within families of origin. Additionally, she has a keen interest in identity issues, including racial/multiracial/biracial identity, queer/questioning identities, and the marginalization and inclusion of BIPOC individuals.

Yannette Barnes is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree from Wake Forest University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, alongside a Master’s in Administration of Justice with a specialized focus on Forensic Mental Health Treatment. As a master level trained behavior specialist in Applied Behavior Analysis, she is well-equipped to provide comprehensive therapeutic services. Licensed in both Pennsylvania and Ohio, Yannette specializes in behavioral therapy, addressing body-focused repetitive behaviors, non-suicidal self-injury, and women's issues. Her training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) enhances her ability to support families in their therapeutic journeys. Offering psychotherapy and behavioral services to children, adolescents, and adults grappling with mental health challenges, Yannette recognizes the courage it takes to engage in the therapeutic process. She values this motivation and works collaboratively to build meaningful therapeutic relationships. Her practice emphasizes fostering understanding and overcoming issues that affect individuals' quality of life. With a commitment to creating a safe, judgment-free environment, she ensures her clients feel comfortable discussing their concerns. Yannette believes that the development of a strong therapeutic alliance is profoundly significant in facilitating growth and change, serving as a foundation for her clients' journey towards healing.