PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Meet Our Providers

Timothy Farner M.Ed, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor (PA)
Graduate, Shippensburg University (M.Ed.)
Graduate, University of Pittsburgh (BS)

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Mr. Farner has taken an eclectic approach to counseling that incorporates an individual’s strengths and goals as well as considering past trauma and life events that may be impacting a person’s present level of functioning. In addition, he feels strongly as though outward behavior is not the problem to be “fixed,” but instead that the behavior is symptomatic of the distress that a person is feeling. In his work, he challenges clients to take a deep look into the patterns in their lives that continue to play out and perpetuate the problems that they are experiencing. During his 20+ years in the mental health field, he's worked extensively with children and families in their homes, schools, and in the outpatient setting. Mr. Farner's particularly interested in working with families, couples, and children in order to repair and enhance their attachments and relationships. He feels that if a person feels secure in their attachments and relationships, they will be able to cope more effectively with difficult situations and life events.

Jamie R. Orris LSW
Member AFCC (Association of Family and Conciliation Courts)
Member NASW (National Association of Social Workers)
Graduate- Eastern Mennonite University (BSW)
Graduate- Temple University (LSW)

Ms. Orris has been working with children and their families since 1991, and have been an experienced clinician in a private practice since 1993. She has experience treating individuals across the life span that has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder. She also has extensive experience treating both children and adults with mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, behavioral problems, and autistic spectrum disorders as well as working with families to assist them in better communication and conflict resolution within the family system. Ms. Orris has also specializes in custody issues and court-ordered family assessments and reunification. Ms. Orris’ participation in court-related issues is due to her passionate belief that children need to have a voice in the court system. Her goal in any custody evaluation or assessment is to first look to find solutions that best meet the needs of the children involved, and to be their voice and their advocate in the courtroom.

Dr. Ines Roe, NCC, LPC, CCMHC
Licensed Professional Counselor (PA)
Graduate – Fielding Graduate University, (PhD, MA)
Graduate - Shippensburg University, (MS) (BA)

Working with people who are seeking to make changes in their lives is a passion for Ines. She has worked over 20 years in mental health. Ines has expertise addressing anxiety, depression and PTSD. A particular interest for Ines is helping couples improve their relationships. She is certified as an Emotionally Focused Couple’s Therapist (EFT) and also has a certification in Sexual Recovery for people struggling with sexual addiction. Ines is experienced in supporting people to make lifestyle changes such a smoking cessation. Before joining Winding Creek, Ines worked for the Dunham Army Health clinic and has experience working with active and retired service members and their families. Ines is certified in a variety of specialties including EMDR I & II, Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Cognitive Processing for Insomnia. Ines works with adults (18 and over) who have a wide range of mental health concerns. Ines has lived in Latin America and can provide services in Spanish.

Mark D. Snitzer MS, NCC, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor (PA)
Graduate- Albright College (BA)
Graduate- University of Scranton (MS)

Mark is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience working with children, adults, couples and families. Mark began his career in mental health in 2003; he has worked in the home, school and office settings since that time. The early part of his career Mark worked with children who are survivors of traumatic events and their families. The recent focus of Mark’s study has been on how relationships and systems can be understood better through communication. During his initial graduate study he put a focus on how power affects relationships and systems. His most recent study was done at Shippensburg University where he earned a Certificate Martial, Family and Couples Counseling. He enjoys working with all age groups, but is very interested in working with adult and couples.

Bradley M. Zurla, L.C.S.W., M.S.W.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (PA)
Graduate, Marywood University, MSW
Graduate, Misericordia University, BSW

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in clinical practice, Bradley has worked with both children and adults on a variety of issues and concerns related to substance a buse and mental health. He started his career working in the school, home, and community settings with children and adolescents, while concurrently working in an in-patient mental health setting. After that, he spent significant time working in both outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment settings. He places special emphasis in working with children and families, with particular emphasis on neurodevelopmental concerns such as autism and ADHD. He also has experience working with trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety. He utilizes a diverse therapeutic approach combining elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, structural and systemic intervention, as well as psychoeducation, motivational interviewing, and solution focused techniques. In practice, he focuses on not only building his clients’ abilities to cope, but also to support them in making real, measurable improvements in their lives. He is actively working to achieve his clinical license (LCSW) and routinely seeks opportunities for expanding his learning and training. As a married father of four and US Army veteran, Bradley holds family and community in high regard, and this influences his clinical practice in supporting the person in their environment.


Nitarah Iannacone, MS, LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor (PA)
Graduate- Ohio Wesleyan University (BA)
Graduate- Shippensburg University (MS)

Mrs. Iannacone is a licensed Professional Counselor who received her Masters of Counseling from Shippensburg University with a focus on College Counseling and her BA from Ohio Wesleyan University with a focus in Psychology and Sociology. Nitarah initially gained experience in counseling by working with young adults in college and university settings. There she was able to concentrate on issues related to change of life, family of origin, self-worth, and identity development. Since then, Nitarah found her passion for helping other people with drug and alcohol addiction issues. She has worked as an outpatient counselor in a drug and alcohol treatment setting where she ran several group, individual, and family sessions. She is certified in "Right Living Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" and highly trained in Strength Based Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Nitarah has additional experience in working with those with trauma, depression, and anxiety. She works primarily with older adolescents and adults but is open to working with couples and families as well.

Brandi Newland, MSW, LSW
Graduate, Temple University, MSW
Graduate, Millersville University, BSW
Member National Association of Social
Workers

Brandi is a Licensed Social Worker who has worked with children, adolescents, adults and families. She started her career in the mental health field in 2004 and has worked in a variety of settings including schools, community, home, and inpatient mental health hospitals. Brandi has experience working with mental health, substance use, educational and occupational concerns, various stressors, and family related issues.
She uses a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, along with various holistic approaches. She is working on her LCSW (Clinical Social Worker License) and actively seeks out areas of education and training to increase her knowledge and abilities as a practitioner.

Melissa Schoettle, LSW
Licensed Social Worker
Graduate of Lebanon Valley College (BA)
Graduate of Widener University (MSW)

Melissa is a licensed social worker. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society. Melissa has completed her Masters in Social Work at Widener University where she focused on trauma recovery and graduated with academic distinction. Melissa's  bachelor of arts degree is in Art History with a Studio Art Concentration from Lebanon Valley College. Melissa believes in the healing and transformative power of creativity and brings the arts into her therapeutic practice. Melissa began her career working in a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy program and is experienced in treating bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, gender dysphoria and PTSD.  Borderline Personality Disorder has been a particular focus and Melissa has been very successful at helping clients move effectively through the stages of recovery.  In addition to using DBT, Melissa uses concepts from cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, psychodynamics, mindfulness meditation and motivational interviewing to empower her clients to achieve their therapeutic goals. She has recently trained in the PTI method of EMDR therapy and is currently finishing up her EMDRIA certification coursework.  Melissa has experience working with adults and adolescents. Other areas of focus include chronic illness, complex grief and fertility issues, particularly the challenges of IVF.

 

Kathleen Washington, MSW

Graduate, Shippensburg University, MSW 


Kathleen is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and therapist. Her styles or modalities of practice are diverse in nature and respectful of client needs. As a Licensed Social Worker, Kathleen adheres to the tenants of the National Association of Social Workers, which includes dignity of client, diversity and inclusion, as well as empirically backed techniques and trainings. As a client, you can anticipate a listening, engaged, and challenging therapist who will help you navigate your path towards restoration and healing.  

Nina Stare, MS, LSW

Graduate Temple University, MSW

Graduate Shippensburg University BS


Nina is a licensed social worker and member of the National Association of Social Workers. She completed a Masters in Social Work at Temple University in 2005 and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work from Shippensburg University in 1998. Throughout most of her career Mrs. Stare has worked extensively with at-risk youth and their families. Nina has experience in teaching anger management strategies, crisis counseling, treating trauma related disorders and co-occurring disorders. She is interested in working with children and families as well as individuals. Nina uses CBT strategies, motivational interviewing, resilience building and emotional intelligence to motivate clients towards achieving their best version of themselves.


Kimberly Eckard, MSW, LSW

Graduate Temple University, MSW

Graduate Penn State University, BS


Kim is a licensed social worker. She has worked in many different settings from children on the spectrum to the elderly to adults with substance use disorder. Kim has always believed that each one of us deserve respect and support from professionals in our lives. Kim believes that everyone is unique and she will strive to meet every client where he/she is at in his/her journey, and they will decide together what the best path to pursue for healing.



Melissa Gabel, MSW, LSW

Graduate Widener University, MSW

Graduate University of Delaware, BA


 

Melissa is a licensed social worker and a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the Association for Play Therapy and the Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society. She completed her master’s in Social Work as well as the Trauma Recovery certificate program at Widener University. Melissa has experience working with children, youth, and young adults. She has worked in a variety of settings including school systems, behavioral health, and the foster care system. She believes in using a client-centered, trauma informed approach to help her clients achieve their individual goals. Melissa has experience supporting individuals who have experienced complex trauma, depression, anxiety, autism, self-esteem issues, grief and loss and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Melissa and her Austrian labradoodle Teddy have completed the Level 1 and Level 2 Animal Assisted Play Therapy Trainings and are currently receiving supervision towards certification with the International Institute for Animal Assisted Play therapy. 

Lauren Royer, M.S., LAPC

Graduate, Millersville University (M.S./E.D.S)

Graduate, West Virginia University (B.S.)


 Lauren is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. She has over ten years of experience working in the mental health field, with special focus on autism, ADHD, complex trauma, anxiety, and behavior disorders. Lauren's therapeutic approach is compassionate, authentic, and stregnths-based. She tailors sessions to meet the individual needs of each client by integrating a variety of evidence-based practices, such as CBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Supportive Therapy. Lauren works with children, adolescents, and adults. She provides a safe and supportive space in which her clients can explore their internal states, develop effective coping strategies, and ultimately achieve their goals.

David A. Gordon, MS, MDiv, LAPC, LMLP-T
Graduate Fort Hays State University, MS
Graduate Lancaster Theological Seminary, MDiv
Graduate Temple University, BFA

Dave is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in PA and a Licensed Masters Level Psychologist by temporary license in KS. He completed his master’s in clinical psychology and master's in divinity summa cum laude. With advanced education in fine art, theology, and psychology Dave combines evidence-based practices along with creativity, gentleness, and compassionate unconditional positive regard. He specializes in treating life distress by addressing a client’s relational wounds with sensitivity to faith-based values and one’s unique worldview. He establishes a strong therapeutic alliance by meeting the client where they are today and co-creating a vision for the future. He utilizes gold-standard practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) along with Motivational Interviewing (MI) to create a safe environment where all possibility and self-actualization are found. He has over seven years of experience working with trauma, depression/anxiety, and other forms of life stress— his work has included substance use counseling, chaplaincy, life-coaching, and performing executive director functions. His practice is primarily with adults, older adolescents, and couples.

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