Crystal Longanecker MA, MFT, LPC, CCTP

Janelle is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania. She has provided services for children, adolescents, and adults for the past 6 years. Janelle received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and her Master of Social Work from University of Pittsburgh. She has worked in child welfare as well as school based, in-home, and outpatient mental health. Janelle is currently working at Namaste Holistic Counseling on a part-time basis providing individual therapy. The majority of Janelle's professional experience has been with children and adolescents. She utilizes a variety of therapeutic techniques within a person-centered environment in order to best address each client's needs. Janelle enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and pets, as well as traveling, and being outdoors.

  Jessica is a Licensed Professional Counselor.   My interests include assisting individuals in developing self-esteem and self-concept, developing interpersonal relationship skills and relationship concerns. I also have experience in aiding those with substance related issues and accompanying depression and anxiety. My approach is to not focus solely on the problem, but rather the client’s positive qualities they already possess that can help to overcome the issue. I believe that by examining our true selves and typical patterns, we can identify and modify maladaptive behaviors that may serve as roadblocks to our own happiness and quality of life.  

Gloria J. Rodriguez-Ransom is native to Puerto Rico and received a BA in Psychology from La Roche College, PA in 1995. She furthered her studies at Duquesne University, PA achieving a MsEd in School and Community Counseling in 1998 and received National Board Counselors Certification in 2002. Gloria J. Rodriguez-Ransom began her career by providing Residential Treatment Services and Drug and Alcohol Treatment in Allegheny County for several years. Mrs. Rodriguez-Ransom worked as a caseworker for Children, Youth and Families in 1998, provided Mental Health Services in Allegheny county and surrounding areas and became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2004. As a private practitioner Mrs. Rodriguez-Ransom has provided individual, couple and family counseling in outpatient and mobile settings. In 2006 she became a Student Assistance Consultant and provided consulting services to non-public schools in Allegheny County through the Non-public School Program at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit 3 and became an instructor for the Pennsylvania Department of Education. In 2008, Mrs. Rodriguez-Ransom was hired as the Parent Network Coordinator at the Office of Child Development, University of Pittsburgh. As the network coordinator, Mrs. Rodriguez-Ransom created outreach opportunities to Family Centers across Pennsylvania in order to achieve one common goal; advocate for families and children in their communities. After this project, Mrs. Rodriguez-Ransom becomes the Project Coordinator for the “Real Help, Real Time” Emergency Fund for families who are in financial crisis and reside in the communities of Allegheny County were Family Support Centers are located. In 2009, Mrs. Rodriguez-Ransom became an Infant Mental Health Specialist for the Office of Child Development and now offers the same supportive consulting services to the 0-5-year-old population, their families and early childhood education centers staff. Gloria J. Rodriguez-Ransom completed the Infant Mental Health Certificate Program at Chatham University in 2012, became a PA Quality Assurance (PQAS) instructor and a PLAY Project Certified Consultant. As a Licensed P.L.A.Y. Project Consultant, Gloria Rodriguez-Ransom delivers intense play-based developmental intervention to children with Autism and their families at home and in the early education setting. In 2019 Gloria Rodriguez-Ransom became the East Regional Supervisor for the Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Program at the PAKeys for the Office of Child Development and Early Learning, serving Early Education Centers in the Western side of the Pennsylvania state. Gloria Rodriguez-Ransom is committed to improving the life of a child one family at a time. Mrs. Rodriguez- Ransom does this all by providing IECMH Consulting Services, Private Practice Outpatient Services and Mental Health/Education – Prevention Services in a culturally competent manner.  Gloria works at the Pittsburgh Office.  

Abra “Abby” McClure Kuniak holds a Master’s of Science in Counseling Psychology (MSCP) from Chatham University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association (PCA). She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and geriatrics. Abby has worked in a variety of different therapeutic areas including inpatient and outpatient neuropsychiatric assessment, outpatient community mental health, crisis intervention, in home services such as Wraparound BHRS and Family Based, the school setting, and private practice.    Abby is an eclectic therapist that utilizes a person centered, and strength-based form of therapy derived from the Family Systems Model, as well as concepts from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness techniques. Abby also has training in Brainspotting. Her clinical experience has allowed her to focus on diverse needs including trauma, substance abuse, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, adjustment issues, gender issues, sexual identity issues, grief and loss, sexual abuse and victimization, patterns of codependency, self-harming behaviors and ideation.    Abby has specific training in QPR (Question Persuade Refer) including having completed the train-the-trainer component, CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management), and DCORT (Disaster Crisis Outreach and Refer Team). During her time spent as the Team Lead (assistant manager) of a Pennsylvania county crisis intervention program, she was also on the county’s DCORT team. All of these certifications are designed to help mental health professionals respond within the community to reduce the rate of suicide and trauma symptoms associated with impactful events.   Abby utilizes evidence-based approaches to help clients to achieve their goals. She believes that individuals are the experts in their lives, but sometimes get “stuck” and need help “getting out”. Abby works with her clients to help them to access their strengths, and develop approaches that are centered on their personal objectives. Through this approach, the client is able to build their “tool box” by gaining “tools”, or skills, to help them move forward with the healthy life they desire.

  M.A in clinical mental health counseling from Indiana University of PA. B.A in History and psychology from University of Pittsburgh Associates degree in early childhood education from WCCC. Interest in working with adults and children on the Autism spectrum, Tim has worked as a TSS and Transitional aide for the past eight years. Having a son on the spectrum changed his life in many ways  and has positively influenced the work that he does.