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Heather Bellini

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

215-385-5158

Email: heatherbellini@aplacetobecounseling.com

Transform yourself and your relationships. I use evidence-based treatment strategies and mindfulness practices to help my clients strengthen themselves and their families, improve their overall health, find balance, and achieve their personal goals.

 
I have 20+ years of experience working with a wide range of treatment issues.

SPECIALITIES

Relationship Issues, Depression, Anxiety

Issues addressed:

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Codependency
  • Divorce
  • Depression/Anxiety
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Narcissistic Personality
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Self Esteem
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women’s Issues

Treatment Approach:

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Family/Marital
  • Gestalt
  • Gottman Method
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-based (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Somatic
  • Transpersonal
  • Internal Family Systems

Accepted Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Highmark
  • Optum
  • United Health Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Mental Health Consultants
  • Quest

Finances

$175/session
  • Sliding Scale: Yes
  • Accepts Insurance: Yes
  • Accepted Payment Methods:
  • American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, MasterCard, Visa

Michaela McLaughlin

Pre-Licensed Professional (she, her)

(484) 844-4305

Email: info@aplacetobecounseling.com

I help children and adolescents navigate life’s challenges using evidence-based treatment strategies. I will support you on your journey to build confidence, resilience, and coping skills. I believe meaningful change starts with understanding each client’s experiences and giving them space to express themselves. Together, we will identify what you hope to gain from counseling and how to improve your well-being.

Asking for help can be really hard. But here’s a secret: everyone needs support sometimes! It’s okay to feel unsure or nervous along the way. You don’t have to have everything figured out before reaching out. My goal is to create a space where clients and caregivers feel heard, understood, and supported.

Attended Immaculata University, Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

 

SPECIALITIES

Grief, Child, Emotional Regulation

Issues addressed:

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Caregivers
  • Coping Skills
  • Gay
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women’s Issues

Treatment Approach:

  • Adlerian
  • Person-Centered
  • Trauma-Informed

Accepted Insurance

  •  
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Highmark
  • Mental Health Consultants
  • Anthem

Finances

$100/session
  • Sliding Scale: Yes
  • Accepts Insurance: Yes
  • Accepted Payment Methods:
  • American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, MasterCard, Visa

Devan ABER

Associate Licensed Professional, MFT

(240) 242-7039

Email: Devan.aber@aplacetobecounseling.com

I am a pre-licensed professional, and I offer specialized care to adults navigating the challenges of OCD, anxiety, depression and highly empathetic individuals who struggle with people-pleasing tendencies. With compassionate, evidence-based approaches, I work to empower clients to understand their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and reclaim their lives. Our individualized therapy sessions provide a safe space for healing and growth, guiding you toward lasting resilience and improved mental well-being. Whether you’re struggling with intrusive thoughts, overwhelming worry, or persistent sadness, my role is to guide you in uncovering and embracing these resources through a compassionate and supportive therapeutic relationship.

I also work with couples, providing a safe and supportive environment for them to explore their feelings, improve communication, and navigate conflicts. Using personalized strategies and evidence-based techniques, I help couples rediscover intimacy, build trust, and foster a deeper connection. Whether you’re facing a specific issue or seeking to enhance your relationship, I’m here to guide you on your journey to a healthier, happier partnership. Let’s work together to create the love and understanding you deserve.

In our sessions, you can expect a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental environment in which we explore your inner world and develop practical tools for emotional resilience. My approach is collaborative, and I aim to empower you to understand and embrace all parts of yourself, leading to a more balanced and fulfilling life.

I earned my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Drexel University and my Bachelor’s from the State University of New York at Oswego. I have formal training in ERP, the gold standard of OCD treatment, but I also heavily incorporate other modalities in my work and will always tailor our work to your needs. When not at work, I can often be found with friends at a local coffee shop or at home spending time with my partner and our two cats, Jack and Hendricks.

SPECIALITIES

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) and Borderline Personality (BPD)

Issues addressed:

  • Anxiety
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Depression
  • Hoarding
  • LGBTQ+
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Stress

    Treatment Approach:

    • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
    • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
    • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
    • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
    • Family / Marital
    • Family Systems
    • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
    • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
    • Schema Therapy

    Accepted Insurance

    •  
    • Aetna
    • Cigna
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Highmark
    • Mental Health Consultants
    • Anthem

    Finances

    $100/session
    • Sliding Scale: Yes
    • Accepts Insurance: Yes
    • Accepted Payment Methods:
    • American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, MasterCard, Visa

    Austin Zeller

    Associate Licensed Professional, MEd (he, him)

    (484) 699-8284

    email: austinzeller@aplacetobecounseling.com

    Specializing in Play Therapy with children and adolescents, I engage clients in emotional processing, healing, and self-work through movement and creativity. Layered with a Cognitive-Behavioral orientation, clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are related. Offering both individual counseling and group counseling sessions, I am committed to supporting a diverse range of youth, including those facing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and behavioral difficulties. In-person sessions are held at A Place to Be Counseling in Swarthmore, PA. Virtual sessions are available as appropriate.

    SPECIALITIES

    Children, Adolescents

    Issues addressed:

    • Adhd Management
    • Anxiety
    • Depression
    • Grief
    • Emotional Regulation
    • Coping Skills
    • Relationship Skills
    • Communication
    • Empathy
    • Resilience
    • Problem Solving
    • School Performance

      Treatment Approach:

      • play therapy
      • cognitive behavioral (cbt)
      • person-centered
      • gestalt

      Accepted Insurance

      •  
      • Aetna
      • Cigna
      • Blue Cross Blue Shield
      • Highmark
      • Mental Health Consultants
      • Anthem

      Finances

      $100/session
      • Sliding Scale: Yes
      • Accepts Insurance: Yes
      • Accepted Payment Methods:
      • American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, MasterCard, Visa

      Kim Spaulding

      Associate Licensed Professional, MA-ATR (she/her)

      (484) 470-6489

      email: kim.spaulding@aplacetobecounseling.com

      I am a pre-licensed professional counselor and a master ‘s-level, registered art therapist treating adolescents and adults. I have been an art therapist for over fifteen years, working in a multitude of settings, including eating disorder programs, co-occurring drug and alcohol/mental health programs, and inpatient psychiatric units. Additionally, I initiated creative arts therapy programs in three residential facilities. I passionately believe in the healing potential of art therapy and the sacredness of shared imaginative space. I understand that art-making may feel intimidating to some people, and I will respect your comfort level when offering art supplies.

      SPECIALITIES

      Eating disorders, life transitions

      Issues addressed:

      • Anxiety

      • Body Image

      • Codependency

      • Depression

      • Eating Disorders

      • Emotional Dysregulation

      • Grief

      • Life Transitions

      • Medical Complication Support

      • Mood Disorders

      • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

      • Psychosis

      • PTSD/Trauma

      • Self-Harm

        Treatment Approach:

        • Art Therapy
        • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
        • Compassion Focused
        • Emotionally Focused
        • Expressive Arts
        • Humanistic
        • Interpersonal
        • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
        • Person-Centered
        • Psychodynamic
        • Strength-Based
        • Trauma-Focused

        Accepted Insurance

        •  
        • Aetna
        • Cigna
        • Blue Cross Blue Shield
        • Highmark
        • Mental Health Consultants
        • Anthem

        Finances

        $150/session
        • Sliding Scale: Yes
        • Accepts Insurance: Yes
        • Accepted Payment Methods:
        • American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, MasterCard, Visa

        Tracy Hughes

        Associate Licensed Professional, MA (She/Her)

        (484)-321-3271

        email: info@aplacetobecounseling.com

        Seeking support can be a meaningful first step toward creating positive change. I work with teens and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, grief, trauma, or significant life transitions. I also have specialized experience supporting college students, parents, and caregivers as they navigate the unique challenges and responsibilities of their roles.

        My goal is to provide a welcoming, compassionate space where you feel heard, respected, and understood. I believe that each person brings their own strengths, values, and life experiences into the counseling process, and I strive to tailor therapy to meet your individual needs and goals.

        Drawing on evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based interventions, and strengths-based practices, I help clients develop practical tools to manage challenges while fostering self-awareness, resilience, and personal growth.

        Whether you are facing a difficult transition, feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I look forward to working alongside you to create meaningful and lasting change.

        SPECIALITIES

        Life Transitions, Depression, and Anxiety

        Issues addressed:

        • Anxiety

        • Depression 

        • Life Transitions

        • Stress 

        • Burnout 

        • Grief 

        • Trauma and PTSD 

        • Body Image 

        • Parenting 

        • Maternal Mental Health 

        • LGBTQ+ Affirming Care

          Treatment Approach:

          • ACT 

          • CBT

          • DBT

          • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

          • Person-Centered Therapy

          • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

          • Existential Therapy 

          • Strengths-Based Therapy

          Accepted Insurance

          •  
          • Aetna
          • Cigna
          • Blue Cross Blue Shield
          • Highmark
          • Mental Health Consultants
          • Anthem

          Finances

          $100/session
          • Sliding Scale: Yes
          • Accepts Insurance: Yes
          • Accepted Payment Methods:
          • American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, MasterCard, Visa