Peckville, PA Local Support & Community Resources

Alicia Zymblosky, LSW, is a compassionate clinical social worker and therapist who has dedicated her career to working with individuals of all ages, from toddlers to elders. With experience in a variety of environments including schools, daycares, and both inpatient and outpatient settings, Alicia aims to create a safe and supportive space for her clients. She encourages clients to explore the impact of their past experiences on their current behaviors, promoting insights that lead to healing and positive change. Through her extensive experience with children and adults facing behavioral concerns and developmental delays, Alicia utilizes a diverse array of therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, and Play Therapy. Her goal is to help clients identify and disrupt negative thinking patterns and behaviors, enabling them to live more fulfilling lives. With an emphasis on mindfulness and personal growth, Alicia fosters a collaborative environment where clients can achieve their therapeutic goals and cultivate a deeper sense of well-being.

Gena Patackas is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor who is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for her clients. With a focus on inspiring individuals to learn and grow, she works diligently with children, adolescents, and adults, helping them to overcome obstacles and be their best selves. Gena possesses a wealth of knowledge in teaching skills to regulate overwhelming emotions, enhance communication, and foster meaningful relationships. Her extensive experience equips her to address a variety of therapeutic concerns, including trauma and PTSD, anxiety, grief, depression, chronic illness, life transitions, and parenting challenges. With advanced training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and as a Licensed Behavior Specialist with experience in Autism, Gena's versatile therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Play Therapy, and EMDR, ensure she meets the unique needs of each individual and family.