951 Main St., Honesdale PA 18431
Phone: 570-280-6321 Fax: 272-216-8433
Our Staff
"The only normal people are the ones you don't know very well."
Alfred Adler
Claudia Bayly, LPC, NCC, CATP
As the owner and founder of Northern Light Counseling, I've made it my mission to change the image of mental health services, and create an atmosphere of love, empathy, and understanding. We specialize in creating a family-friendly environment with data-driven treatment. Clients can anticipate an approachable and familiar face, an abundance of psychoeducation, and a counseling relationship that facilitates empowerment and progression towards reaching goals. Families won’t feel like a number and their voices will be heard and validated throughout treatment.
As a certified Child & Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP), trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), I aim to create a safe space providing services to strengthen and empower the most vulnerable populations.
I can support families navigating any school-related concerns (academic, social, emotional, behavioral), as I am a certified School Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I have experience as a school-based therapist, working with families and schools as partners. This provides continuity of care and allows for clients to make therapeutic progress and reach their goals faster.
Treatment is tailored to your family’s specific needs, therefore a wide variety of modalities may be utilized. Throughout therapy, your child will build self-esteem, emotional awareness and regulation skills that can be incorporated into their daily lives.
Specialties:
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Child & Adolescent Trauma
Sandtray & Play Therapy
Working towards Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Certification
Areas of Concerns:
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Oppositional Defiance
- ADHD
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
- Suicidal Ideation
- Self-Harm
- all child related disorders
Stephanie Simon-Dowling, LCSW
With over a decade of comprehensive experience in the social work field, I provide complete care for clients across their spectrum of needs. From school-related concerns to self-harm and suicidal ideation, I apply my wide-ranging experience to help clients and families navigate the road to wellness. I have extensive experience working in tandem with school districts, and other service providers, to meet the unique needs of each client and/or family. Two professional passions of mine are working with those involved with the foster care system and providing care in rural communities. I provide perspective to these unique circumstances both professionally and personally, as I am a foster parent myself and a strong advocate for this population.
Specialties:
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Suicidal Ideation
- Self-Harm
- Foster Care
- Anger Issues
- Peer Relationships
- Trauma
- LGBTQ+
- School-related concerns
Jessica Mitschele, LCSW, CATP
Jessica is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified Child & Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP) with almost two decades of experience working as a therapist with clients of all ages, primarily focused on children and adolescents, I have been able to assist clients in various capacities. I have worked with school districts in Wayne County, collaborating alongside families and schools to determine the most appropriate course of assistance for clients. Throughout my career I have worked with clients in residential treatment facilities, group homes, foster care, partial hospitalization, school based behavioral health, and case management. I am also familiar working in a hospital setting and with the geriatric community. I believe in a strengths-based approach with clients, and tailor treatment to a client’s
specific needs to help foster self-esteem and healthy coping strategies. I have a particular interest in foster care and adoption, as I not only have worked within this speciality, but I myself am a foster/adoptive parent and a strong supporter of this population.
Areas of Focus:
Anxiety
Grief and Loss
Coping skills
Depression
Oppositional Defiance
Foster Care
Adoption
ADHD
Peer Relationships
School Related Concerns
Trauma and PTSD
Suicide/Self Harm
Anger Issues
David Goddard, M.A., NCC, C-IAYT, RYT 500
David Goddard, M.A., C-IAYT, RYT 500 is a Master-Level clinician & Nationally Board-Certified Counselor. He is currently pursuing his doctorate degree to further develop his integration of mind/body approaches to wellness and healing.
David has been a student of yoga and meditation for over 20 years and has been teaching yoga techniques for stress reduction for over ten years. David brings his passion for cognitive science into the realm of integrative wellness and offers a new clinical approach combining mindfulness, meditation, breathing techniques, yoga, and clinical mental health.
Science continues to show the efficacy of body-based & breath-based interventions for improving mental health, and David’s background and specialization in mental and emotional resilience provides the perfect combination of healing modalities. When working with David, you will receive individualized breathing techniques, guided meditations, yoga, and clinical counseling services.
Good news! David also provides these services via telehealth! If you don’t live in the area or aren’t able to get into our facility for a face-to-face session, no worries! David has extensive experience working remotely and is happy to provide services via telehealth as well.
David is offering a discounted out-of-pocket rate of $55.00 per hour while we work on getting him credentialed with commercial insurance.
** David's clients (and any of our therapist’s counseling clients) will receive 25% off yoga classes! **
Classes with David
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Classes with Tracy
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Claire Little B.A., M.A. - Art Therapist
I am a master-level art therapist and have recently graduated from Marywood University. I have experience working with children and adolescents in both group and individual sessions, utilizing art psychotherapy and expressive therapies. Prior experience includes: art therapy groups at PATH East Stroudsburg, Wallenpaupack Area High School, Carbondale Area Achievement Program, and Kid’s Peace. My passion is working with kids and teens to build coping skills, pro-social skills, and identity development. My research interests are based in school art therapy, trauma and resiliency, and anxiety and stress reduction. I believe in the healing powers of the process of creating art and my goal is to share that with others!
Classes with Claire
Kirsten Gillern, MT-BC Music Therapist
Kirsten is a board-certified music therapist and received a bachelor’s degree in music therapy with a minor in Peace and Justice studies from Marywood University and completed her internship at Summit Music Therapy and Saint Joseph’s Center. Kirsten has experience working with children in a variety of settings including: mommy and me music classes, individual music therapy, adaptive lessons, etc. Kirsten's experience also ranges throughout the life span, as she has experiences with adolescents in individual and group settings, as well as leading sessions in nursing homes and hospice facilities. Kirsten's clinical experiences have led her to develop a client-centered and humanistic approach to music therapy. She is passionate about using music to enhance her clients' quality of life and helping them learn and grow through music! Kirsten looks forward to bringing additional services to Northern Light Counseling!
Sessions with Jeannette
Christina Butrim
Christina is the first face you'll see at Northern Light Counseling. She is our office manager and billing specialist. Please reach out to Christina with any scheduling and/or billing questions!
Clinical Counseling In The Cave
Book an individual or family counseling session with a licensed clinician (LPC/LCSW) inside our Himalayan salt cave.
Salt therapy activates the Parasympathetic Nervous System and allows the body to switch from “flight or fight” to “rest and digest”. The grounding effects of the cave also help balance the Central Nervous System and restore the body's ability to regulate itself in every way.
These amazing benefits are ideal to help remain calm and safe while processing through uncomfortable thoughts, feelings and/or behaviors with a therapist.
Counseling in the cave would be a great option if you're feeling anxious due to past clinical experiences, it's your first time working with a counselor, or you just need a little extra self-care!
We strongly believe you will have a new perspective of counseling after this!
Please give us a call at 570-280-6321 to book clinical counseling in our Himalayan Salt Cave.
