Crystal Longanecker MA, MFT, LPC, CCTP

 Crystal Longanecker holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seton Hill University, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in both Pennsylvania and Virginia. She has experience in working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents as well as leading different groups including DBT skills and process groups. She has clinical experience with in home wraparound services as well as outpatient services for mental health, relationships, and substance abuse. Crystal is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and has been trained in both Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT) and Keystone Crisis Intervention Training (KCIT). 

Crystal utilizes evidence-based approaches to help clients to achieve their goals. She describes her style of therapy as being systemic, strength based, and client focused. She believes that people all face hardships and challenges in their lives, and at times feel ill-equipped to manage them.   She truly understands the importance of maintaining healthy and balanced relationships and provides a compassionate environment to promote empowerment, growth and healing. 

Her experience allows her to focus on a variety of clinical needs including trauma, substance abuse, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, adjustment issues, grief and loss, sexual abuse, attachment issues, and challenges surrounding sexual identity. 

In addition to the rewarding work that she does with her clients, Crystal is a busy wife and mom of three who is also actively involved in her community. 

 Jim uses a mindfulness-based cognitive approach to help people deal with self-concept, self-esteem, identity formation and develop the ability to make conscious choices. He is available both in Export and Pittsburgh and treats those with bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, and depression. He has been successful with his own full impact mindfulness technique in dealing with disassociation and psychosis, PTSD and trauma.

Mindfulness based cognitive behavioral therapy is a way to "step back and become the observer behind the thinker."  He does not teach though blocking or suppression, however challenges individuals to challenge thought, feelings and their "disregulated thinker."

Jim is in long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and is actively engaged in 12 step recovery and have had my own "time of troubles" which gives him a unique perspective. He treats "people not diagnoses" and use a holistic mind, body and spirit approach to wellness.

Jim is in long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and is actively engaged in 12 step recovery and have had my own "time of troubles" which gives him a unique perspective. He treats "people not diagnoses" and use a holistic mind, body and spirit approach to wellness.

Kim received her Master’s Degree in Community Agency Counseling from California University of PA and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania.   She has over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field in both community settings and private practice.  She has worked with adults and adolescents doing outpatient individual and group counseling as well as Dialectical Behavioral Skills training.   Kim is happy to be part of the team at Namaste Holistic Counseling where she does in person individual counseling as well as virtual counseling with both adults and adolescent populations. She is a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, (CAADC), and has experience working with people regarding addiction issues including dual diagnosis and those affected by addiction. Kim is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and TeleMental Health.  Kim believes that everyone has the ability to find answers to life’s difficulties within themselves given the support and time to do it.   She strives to provide a safe inviting space for people to embark on their healing journey.  Her approach is strengths based and person centered with a focus on mindfulness skills. Her clinical experience has led her to work with people who experience mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, personality disorders, trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, grief and loss and adjustment issues.  In her off time, Kim has taught dance for 15 years and loves to combine her passions and incorporate creativity and expressive arts in counseling when appropriate.  Additionally, she is a wife and mother of two daughters and enjoys spending time in nature.   

 Hayley is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor who is also Board Certified in TeleMental Health Counseling. She has worked in several outpatient mental health and substance abuse settings for the past 4 years. Hayley is presently working at Namaste Holistic Counseling on a part-time basis where she offers individual therapy. Hayley's professional experience has been with children, adolescents and adults. She received her education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Hayley has a great respect for your independence and your ability to determine your own path, solutions, and direction in life. Her role is to support your healing and development with empathy, acceptance, and respect in a judgment free environment. In her free time, Hayley enjoys spending time with her family, baking, traveling, going on walks with her dogs and working with her therapy dog, Sammy.

Dody is a Registered Nurse and a Licensed Professional Counselor.  She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duquesne University, and her Masters of Arts in Community Counseling at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She has received specialized training in Motivational Enhancement Therapy, EMDR, Christian Counseling, 12 Step Facilitated Treatment, and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy.