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Stacey Lewis, LPC, RPTOwner
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The moment I held my first child, I decided to put my professional dreams on hold. It was love at first sight with my son, and I wanted to be a stay-at-home mom in the biggest way. My husband and I ended up having three awesome boys, and I was home with them for 13 years.
During the 13th year, however, my desire grew to get back into counseling. I went back to school at Liberty University and completed my MA in professional counseling. During this time I worked for several counseling agencies with the goal of becoming licensed as an LPC and setting up a practice. Eventually both of these dreams came true. I feel so blessed!
My heart began stirring for Seeds of Hope back in 2016 while I was working as a school counselor. I realized many kids had lots of emotional needs that were not being met. I noticed a need for more counseling agencies specialized in creative therapies designed uniquely for kids & teens. I began brainstorming ways I could help with that in the community I lived in. In 2017, I opened Seeds of Hope and began seeing clients in my home office. My clientele steadily grew to the point in which my family wanted me out of the house. They gave me the push I needed to find a new location. I am so thankful they did! Exactly a year later in 2018, I opened up a new office in downtown Shrewsbury, PA. It was a perfect, cute little place for the time. I quickly saw the need, however, to hire another therapist to help with the growing demand of clients. God instead supplied me with two amazing therapists and when both of them were booked our little space became too little. Even though I wasn't quite ready to move on, God pushed me forward by opening up a bigger space right next door exactly another year later in 2019. I am so thankful the Lord guided me to this equally adorable and again perfect destination! I have no doubt it was His plan all along! Our team at Seeds continues to grow! We began by offering child therapy, but expanded in 2020 to offer therapies for everyone in the family. Just recently in 2023 we opened another location in Red Lion, PA. Our mission has grown bigger and we are continually looking for Gods direction.
My counseling philosophy is one that works on the heart. I believe everything flows from this deeper place. In order to grow or change anything, we must work here. Instead of working directly on behaviors, I believe in working underneath them. Ultimately, if we change the heart- behaviors will change too. I usually explain this by using the analogy of an apple. Our behaviors, feelings & thoughts are the outside peel and they are only as good as the seeds or core within them. When working with kids & teens, my goal is to get down to the core, figure out what is going on there and plant positive seeds. This is one of the main reasons I named our practice Seeds of Hope!
Throughout my career, I have learned play therapy is the best therapy for children & teens. Kids can have fun in therapy and that fun can be fruitful. Children communicate best through play- it is their language. Getting on their level helps us better help them! Our goal is to give them a safe place to be authentic, to find trust and genuine care. They also learn so much with this hands on approach. They learn about themselves & others, how to communicate more effectively, control their emotion, share and problem solve. I believe as their therapist, I have the best job of all! Each session is an adventure of growth, learning and self-discovery mixed with really fun activities and cool toys. You couldn't pay me to do anything else!
Just recently, in April of 2024, I became a RPT, Registered Play Therapist. I didn't just become this, I worked like crazy for this license. Thousands of hours later and many lessons learned, I have reached this coveted position. While I am now considered an expert in play therapy, I hold this worldly title loosely. I don't know everything, my clients teach me new things each session. Yes, they teach me. I have learned that life is precious, our children are all special and God gave us each unique gifts. I pray I can be used continually to plant this seed of hope & confidence in each child I see!
During the 13th year, however, my desire grew to get back into counseling. I went back to school at Liberty University and completed my MA in professional counseling. During this time I worked for several counseling agencies with the goal of becoming licensed as an LPC and setting up a practice. Eventually both of these dreams came true. I feel so blessed!
My heart began stirring for Seeds of Hope back in 2016 while I was working as a school counselor. I realized many kids had lots of emotional needs that were not being met. I noticed a need for more counseling agencies specialized in creative therapies designed uniquely for kids & teens. I began brainstorming ways I could help with that in the community I lived in. In 2017, I opened Seeds of Hope and began seeing clients in my home office. My clientele steadily grew to the point in which my family wanted me out of the house. They gave me the push I needed to find a new location. I am so thankful they did! Exactly a year later in 2018, I opened up a new office in downtown Shrewsbury, PA. It was a perfect, cute little place for the time. I quickly saw the need, however, to hire another therapist to help with the growing demand of clients. God instead supplied me with two amazing therapists and when both of them were booked our little space became too little. Even though I wasn't quite ready to move on, God pushed me forward by opening up a bigger space right next door exactly another year later in 2019. I am so thankful the Lord guided me to this equally adorable and again perfect destination! I have no doubt it was His plan all along! Our team at Seeds continues to grow! We began by offering child therapy, but expanded in 2020 to offer therapies for everyone in the family. Just recently in 2023 we opened another location in Red Lion, PA. Our mission has grown bigger and we are continually looking for Gods direction.
My counseling philosophy is one that works on the heart. I believe everything flows from this deeper place. In order to grow or change anything, we must work here. Instead of working directly on behaviors, I believe in working underneath them. Ultimately, if we change the heart- behaviors will change too. I usually explain this by using the analogy of an apple. Our behaviors, feelings & thoughts are the outside peel and they are only as good as the seeds or core within them. When working with kids & teens, my goal is to get down to the core, figure out what is going on there and plant positive seeds. This is one of the main reasons I named our practice Seeds of Hope!
Throughout my career, I have learned play therapy is the best therapy for children & teens. Kids can have fun in therapy and that fun can be fruitful. Children communicate best through play- it is their language. Getting on their level helps us better help them! Our goal is to give them a safe place to be authentic, to find trust and genuine care. They also learn so much with this hands on approach. They learn about themselves & others, how to communicate more effectively, control their emotion, share and problem solve. I believe as their therapist, I have the best job of all! Each session is an adventure of growth, learning and self-discovery mixed with really fun activities and cool toys. You couldn't pay me to do anything else!
Just recently, in April of 2024, I became a RPT, Registered Play Therapist. I didn't just become this, I worked like crazy for this license. Thousands of hours later and many lessons learned, I have reached this coveted position. While I am now considered an expert in play therapy, I hold this worldly title loosely. I don't know everything, my clients teach me new things each session. Yes, they teach me. I have learned that life is precious, our children are all special and God gave us each unique gifts. I pray I can be used continually to plant this seed of hope & confidence in each child I see!
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Katrina Spencer, MAChild & Family TherapistI always knew my calling in life was working with people, especially children. There is nothing more significant to me than walking alongside children as they become the best versions of themselves – the unique and beautiful people God created them to be. With this passion planted in my heart, I earned a BA in Psychology from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA and a MA in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore. I also spent a glorious semester studying abroad in London, England as part of Higher Education in Europe. |
My many years of experience working with children and families has encompassed a number of different settings: residential treatment center, treatment foster care, and a group home setting for males coming out of the juvenile justice system. I have also provided crisis counseling for women and children in domestic violence situations.
For the past six years, I have home schooled my own two children. This has been a blessing to them as well as to me. I have loved being a part of their educational journey and fueling their desire to learn and grow!
When not working or teaching, I enjoy spending time exploring and adventuring with my family, soaking up God’s glorious creation, and reading and learning as much as I can about this amazing world and its diverse people. I look forward to working with each family and child God brings my way here at Seeds of Hope!
For the past six years, I have home schooled my own two children. This has been a blessing to them as well as to me. I have loved being a part of their educational journey and fueling their desire to learn and grow!
When not working or teaching, I enjoy spending time exploring and adventuring with my family, soaking up God’s glorious creation, and reading and learning as much as I can about this amazing world and its diverse people. I look forward to working with each family and child God brings my way here at Seeds of Hope!
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Bethany Lippy, MATS
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I hold a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies and Psychology and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies. Throughout my time in youth ministry, women’s ministry, and seminary, I have had the opportunity to provide pastoral shepherding and counseling to women, parents, and students in various stages of spiritual growth and seasons of life. Over the years I have learned that being a teen is one of the hardest stages of life! Especially in today's world, teens have so many challenges to overcome. My goal in working with teens is to help them realize their God-given gifts and uniqueness, to understand who they truly are and to appreciate the way they have been created. I want to plant within them seeds of encouragement to reach for their goals and live joyfully.
Do not grieve, for the JOY of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10
Do not grieve, for the JOY of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10
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Natali Monaghan, MEd, LPC
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Outside of my professional life, I’m a proud wife and mother of two sons. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, taking walks with my Cavapoo, Biscuit, and relaxing with a good book. I bring a strong sense of humor to my work and life—laughter, I believe, is a powerful tool for building connections and gaining perspective. It helps us navigate challenges and reminds us not to take life too seriously.
I’m thrilled to bring my experience, compassion, and sense of humor to the clients I serve at Seeds of Hope. I currently see clients at our Shrewsbury office, where I am fully committed to planting seeds of growth, healing, and hope in every young person I meet.
I’m thrilled to bring my experience, compassion, and sense of humor to the clients I serve at Seeds of Hope. I currently see clients at our Shrewsbury office, where I am fully committed to planting seeds of growth, healing, and hope in every young person I meet.
Adene Karhan,LCSW
Child & Family Therapist
My passion for working with children and families was first ignited at Messiah University, where I earned my BA in Family Studies. I spent my early career working in the fields of foster care and adoption. I also worked in the field of disability, where I provided training and resources to families and professionals on navigating the special education process and understanding the impact of mental health and disabilities on children at school. In 2018, I earned my Master of Social Work from the State University of Albany and began working for a Christian counseling practice. My specialty in the practice was working with children, teens, and families. It was through this work that I learned the best way to engage many children and teens was through play therapy and expressive arts activities. Using these activities helped clients focus during the sessions, regulate their emotions, and communicate with me in a safe way about their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Today I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in both NY and PA, with over ten years of experience in mental health counseling and thirty years of work in the field of social work. I have spent the last several years at Cornell University providing training and curriculum development focused on trauma-informed care, mental health and disability employment. I presented at national and statewide conferences and contributed to research-to-practice efforts through publications and consultations on federally funded projects. While I have done many different things in this profession, my proudest accomplishments have come with raising my two young adult children.
My counseling style is integrative and flexible, shaped by the belief that there is no single approach that fits every person or family. I draw from a blend of family systems therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment-informed care, narrative therapy, and solution-focused strategies, while also incorporating skills from child-centered play therapy. With children and teens, I use play-based and expressive approaches to help them communicate thoughts and feelings that may be difficult to put into words.
I am super excited that my journey has led me back into private practice again with Seeds of Hope Counseling. I look forward to using my knowledge and gifts to help all of the families that come my way!
Child & Family Therapist
My passion for working with children and families was first ignited at Messiah University, where I earned my BA in Family Studies. I spent my early career working in the fields of foster care and adoption. I also worked in the field of disability, where I provided training and resources to families and professionals on navigating the special education process and understanding the impact of mental health and disabilities on children at school. In 2018, I earned my Master of Social Work from the State University of Albany and began working for a Christian counseling practice. My specialty in the practice was working with children, teens, and families. It was through this work that I learned the best way to engage many children and teens was through play therapy and expressive arts activities. Using these activities helped clients focus during the sessions, regulate their emotions, and communicate with me in a safe way about their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Today I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in both NY and PA, with over ten years of experience in mental health counseling and thirty years of work in the field of social work. I have spent the last several years at Cornell University providing training and curriculum development focused on trauma-informed care, mental health and disability employment. I presented at national and statewide conferences and contributed to research-to-practice efforts through publications and consultations on federally funded projects. While I have done many different things in this profession, my proudest accomplishments have come with raising my two young adult children.
My counseling style is integrative and flexible, shaped by the belief that there is no single approach that fits every person or family. I draw from a blend of family systems therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment-informed care, narrative therapy, and solution-focused strategies, while also incorporating skills from child-centered play therapy. With children and teens, I use play-based and expressive approaches to help them communicate thoughts and feelings that may be difficult to put into words.
I am super excited that my journey has led me back into private practice again with Seeds of Hope Counseling. I look forward to using my knowledge and gifts to help all of the families that come my way!
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Krista Brady, MA
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My professional background includes experience in outpatient settings, wrap-around therapy services, mobile therapy, and private practice. These diverse environments have allowed me to significantly expand my clinical skills and knowledge. As an art lover, I am grateful for the opportunity to integrate my artistic and therapeutic perspectives at Seeds of Hope!
I am particularly passionate about working with children, teenagers, women facing infertility, and families navigating the adoption process. I strive to create a welcoming environment rooted in support, understanding, and innovative thinking. Regardless of the challenges you or your child may be facing, I would be honored to walk alongside you and God on this journey!
My professional background includes experience in outpatient settings, wrap-around therapy services, mobile therapy, and private practice. These diverse environments have allowed me to significantly expand my clinical skills and knowledge. As an art lover, I am grateful for the opportunity to integrate my artistic and therapeutic perspectives at Seeds of Hope!
I am particularly passionate about working with children, teenagers, women facing infertility, and families navigating the adoption process. I strive to create a welcoming environment rooted in support, understanding, and innovative thinking. Regardless of the challenges you or your child may be facing, I would be honored to walk alongside you and God on this journey!
Come join the fun and play therapy with us!
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Telephone717-586-7473
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PLANTING SEEDS OF HOPE
