Wernersville, PA Local Support & Resources

Linda Welford is a compassionate Pre-Licensed Professional with an MEd and MAMFT, dedicated to helping individuals navigate the emotional challenges of life. With an understanding that emotional pain can leave one feeling parched and yearning for deeper connections with loved ones, Linda strives to be a listening ear, offering support and guidance that fosters hope for a brighter future. Having faced numerous personal challenges, she is well-versed in the heartache associated with addiction, loss, grief, despair, loneliness, abuse, and family conflict. With her Master's level training in Marriage and Family Therapy, she utilizes a systems-oriented approach that considers the myriad contexts of one's life. Linda has enriched the lives of many clients, including elementary-aged children, adolescents, single adults, engaged couples, married couples, and families, who have praised her compassion and open-mindedness. Linda believes that life is meant to be lived abundantly, and through her guidance, she aims to help you find release from suffering, allowing for the refreshment of your soul as you embark on your journey toward healing.

Dr. Thaeda Franz is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a PhD who specializes in supporting adults and elders facing challenges such as depression and anxiety. With a deep commitment to fostering healing, she employs a variety of therapeutic approaches including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. Thaeda's practice emphasizes culturally sensitive methods, ensuring that individuals from all backgrounds feel understood and respected. Her holistic approach integrates concepts from Energy Psychology and Positive Psychology, aligning with her belief in the strength of humanistic and person-centered strategies. Dr. Franz is particularly passionate about spirituality and offers support across all faiths and religions, making her an invaluable resource for those seeking to explore their inner selves while navigating life's difficulties. Whether through Emotionally Focused or Strength-Based modalities, her compassionate presence creates a safe space for clients to grow and heal.

Take Heart Counseling & Equine Assisted Therapy, led by Meagan Good, MA, LPC, is dedicated to empowering individuals, couples, families, and groups to overcome their struggles and discover hope, healing, and wholeness on mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. Meagan believes that everyone has the strength to overcome their circumstances, viewing each client as more than a diagnosis. The therapy environment is designed to be peaceful, safe, and inviting, nurturing the mind, body, soul, and spirit. Through the gentle and intuitive presence of horses, clients benefit from co-regulation and enhanced awareness, which help in exploring their struggles and strengths. Meagan specializes in trauma-focused equine-assisted psychotherapy, guiding clients to build authentic relationships with horses that facilitate the identification of patterns and foster change within a nonjudgmental atmosphere. Acknowledging that trauma occurs in relationships, Take Heart Counseling emphasizes healing within relational dynamics. Their trauma-informed care approach equips them to address various challenges. With services offered for individuals, families, and couples, as well as creatively designed workshops focusing on topics like trauma, leadership, and burnout, Meagan and her team are committed to the well-being of their clients. They are eager to support each person's journey toward finding hope and healing.