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Located in Hermitage, PA | Serving Hermitage and the Surrounding Areas | 724-346-5220
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Located in Hermitage, PA | Serving Hermitage and the Surrounding Areas
724-346-5220

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the Services They Offer,
and How They Can Help You 

Barbara A. Paglia, Ph.D., Psychologist

My professional goal is to empower individuals and families to achieve their therapeutic goals in an atmosphere of empathy, safety, and understanding.

I began the private practice, Psychological Counseling and Consulting Services, in 1992. I am licensed as a psychologist in Pennsylvania and have been practicing for over 25 years. 

I have done extensive research in the areas of trauma and child sexual abuse, and received my Ph.D. in Psychology from Northcentral University. I received my M.A. degree from Slippery Rock University in Counseling Psychology. 

I specialize with trauma, child abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, and psychological assessments. I'm a member of the American Psychological Association and the Pennsylvania Psychological Association.

I have trained in a number of therapeutic modalities of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Family Therapy, which I have integrated into my counseling and psychological practice.

My professional and personal background has provided me with a vast amount of experience that has prepared me to work with clients of varying ages with a variety of difficulties such as:
  • Depression
  • Anxiety, panic and phobias
  • Trauma (sexual, physical, emotional)
  • Grief / loss
  • Behavioral problems
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 
  • Autism
  • Custody issues
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Self-esteem, self-confidence and self-worth problems

  •     Stress / traumatic stress
  •     Workplace bullying and harassment
  •     Family of origin issues
  •     Adjustment to change
  •     Psychological assessment
  •     IBHS evaluations
I am in-network with most commercial insurances, and Value Behavioral Health which is Pennsylvania Medicaid's managed care for behavioral health.


Kera R. Recce, Psy.D., NCSP, LBS
PA Licensed Psychologist & PA Certified School Psychologist


Dr. Recce completed her Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology at Penn State University. She went on to earn her Master’s in Child Psychology and Doctorate in School Psychology at Duquesne University. She has previously worked in educational settings including school districts, private schools, residential treatment facilities, and county-based educational service centers in Pennsylvania and Ohio as a school psychologist. Dr. Recce completed her post-doctoral fellowship in a community mental health setting and has previous experience providing site- and community-based mental health services through the former BHRS model. Dr. Recce is well-versed in special education law and identification of educational disabilities.
Psychological testing for children ages 18 months – 21 years for the following referral concerns:
•    Autism (including ADOS-2 administration)
•    ADHD
•    Intellectual/Cognitive Abilities (IQ)
•    Academic Achievement/Learning Disabilities/Giftedness/Dyslexia
•    Second Opinion Evaluations/Independent Educational Evaluations
•    Executive Functioning Concerns (memory, processing speed, etc)
Psychological evaluations/Psychotherapy for general behavior concerns or other mental health concerns (including Depression, Anxiety, etc) as well as evaluations for IBHS (formerly BHRS/Wraparound) are also available.    

Shannon Limerick-Gnas, M.A., Psychologist

My name is Shannon Limerick-Gnas and I am a masters’ level Licensed Psychologist. I have over 30 years of clinical experience with adults, teens, children and families, with significant employment and experience as a therapist on an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, Adult Partial Hospital Program, Adult Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Private Practice and as a BHRS Independent Prescriber.  I provide individual, family, parent/child, and group psychotherapy.

I graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelors degree in Psychology and Slippery Rock University with a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology.  I worked under the supervision of a psychologist for 4 years until I became a licensed psychologist. 

I specialize in trauma informed care and am a certified EMDR practitioner.  I also have been trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the developers of that therapy.   I attended the Behavior Therapy Training Institute in Boston, MA to learn Exposure/Response Prevention for OCD and have other training in Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Ego State and Dissociation, Creative Arts Therapy, and Developmental Complex Trauma. 

I always teach relaxation training and guided imagery before any intense therapy and always before intensive trauma treatment.  I focus on resource development and safety which helps clients tolerate distress and develop coping and self management skills. I also regularly use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  I regularly attend continuing education and special conferences and workshops to update and sharpen my clinical skills. 

Due to the variety of training I have received, I use an eclectic trauma informed approach which allows me to assist my clients in selecting the best treatment for their individual needs and goals.  
I am currently learning a new trauma treatment called Progressive Counting, which I feel will be very helpful to my clients.  I am a contractor at Psychological Counseling and Consulting Services in Hermitage, PA where I conduct Behavioral Health and Rehabilitative Services evaluations for children, and have my own private practice in Beaver, PA. 

I am in-network with most commercial insurances, and Value Behavioral Health which is Pennsylvania Medicaid's managed care for behavioral health.


 Elizabeth Dague, M.A.
 Licensed Professional Counselor
My name is Elizabeth Dague and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor.  I received my Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University in Washington, D.C. in 2003.  I have clinical experience working in the mental health field for over 15 years as well as ongoing clinical training in many areas related to treating the specific needs of my clients.  My modalities include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), family systems therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy. 

I have provided individual, family, and group therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults in forensic settings, residential facilities, schools, private practice, homes, and community settings.  I have over 8 years of experience conducting Behavioral Health and Rehabilitative Services (BHRS) evaluations for children and adolescents. 

I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for clients to process their concerns and work toward meeting their individual treatment goals. 

I have experience working specifically with children and adolescents who exhibit emotional and behavioral problems and I provide outpatient counseling to children, adolescents, adjudicated youth, and adults with a focus on the following areas of concern:
 
  •    Anxiety
  •    Depression
  •    Separation difficulties
  •    Defiance
  •    School problems
  •    Anger management difficulties
  •    Sensory processing
  •    Autism Spectrum Disorder
  •    Parenting strategies
  •   Family issues




    I am in-network with both commercial insurances, and Value Behavioral Health which is Pennsylvania Medicaid's managed care for behavioral health.

    Jessica A. Logue, M.A.
    Licensed Professional Counselor

    I'm a master’s level therapist with advanced clinical training and 11+ years of experience in helping children, adolescents, and adults to safely process past and present trauma and / or stressors, recognize their strengths and potential, and develop solutions that are realistic and attainable. I provide a safe and therapeutic unbiased, non-judgmental environment for clients to discover the root to their symptoms and explore feelings and needs associated. 

    My specialties include: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, anger management, anxiety, divorce, codependency, mood disorders, PTSD, abuse, Christian counseling, family coaching, eating disorders, parenting issues, school issues, stress, adjustment disorders, depression, intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, sensory processing disorder, Social Communication Disorder, marital issues, grief, loss, and women’s issues.

    I am an EMDR Trained Therapist.

    My modalities include CBT, family systems therapy, play therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.

    School: M.A. Indiana University of Pennsylvania
    Year Graduated: 2006
    License No. and State: PC006045 Pennsylvania

    School: BCBA Certification
    Eligibility: University of Massachusetts- Lowell
    Year Completed: 2011

    I am in-network with most commercial insurances, and Value Behavioral Health which is Pennsylvania Medicaid's managed care for behavioral health.


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    Sheila O'Kresik, M.A.
    Licensed Professional Counselor

    My name is Sheila O'Kresik and I'm a licensed professional counselor who works with children, ages 7 and up, and adults who are struggling with their emotions, behavior, relationships, marriages, or sense of self by using an eclectic therapeutic approach tailored to meet each person's unique needs.

    I understand that life is not easy and does not always go as planned, so I am committed to providing treatment that is always positively focused and encourages self-acceptance and making healthy choices physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

    My professional experience includes working in the mental health field since 1999 in the form of mental health / drug and alcohol assessments, in-home individual and family therapy and private practice individual, marital and family therapy.

    I received my Bachelor of Arts from Thiel College and earned my Master of Arts in Community Counseling from Slippery Rock University in 2004.  I have worked in private practice since 2004.

    My specialties:
    • Relationship issues
    • Depression
    • Anxiety
    Issues that I focus on include:   
    • Anxiety    
    • Depression                      
    • Codependency              
    • Anger management     
    • Stress 
    • Trauma
    • Grief
    • Behavioral issues
    • Spirituality 
    • Marital and pre-marital issues

    • Relationship issues        
    • Family conflict                
    • Coping skills                    
    • Life transitions
    • Self-esteem issues            -
    • Bullying
    • Peer relationships 
    • Women’s issues
    • Parenting
    • Self-harming issues
    I am in-network with both commercial insurances, and Value Behavioral Health which is Pennsylvania Medicaid's managed care for behavioral health.

    Gloria Schweitzer, M.S.
    Licensed Professional Counselor

    My name is Gloria Schweitzer and I am a licensed professional counselor who has provided therapeutic services over the past 10 years in the following settings: A Community Treatment Team; Family Outpatient Services; Art Therapy at a Fine Arts Institution; and an Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Residential Treatment Facility.

    I provide therapy to children, adolescents, adults and their families, helping them with anxiety and depression disorders, substance abuse, trauma, stress, and anger management. 

    I am skilled in group therapy and have facilitated drug and alcohol therapy groups, complicated grief therapy groups, and interpersonal therapy groups.

    My approach to therapy is genuine and reality-based, which includes cognitive behavioral therapy in combination with mindfulness and acceptance.

    I believe in a holistic approach, including mind, body and spirit, with the understanding that each individual has a meaning or purpose to their lives.

    I also incorporate Gestalt therapy methods in order to help clients to focus on and learn to enjoy the moment.


    I completed my undergraduate degree with a double major in Art and Psychology from Mercyhurst University and I earned my Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University.

    I am in-network with both commercial insurances, and Value Behavioral Health which is Pennsylvania Medicaid's managed care for behavioral health.
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