Our Team
Jamie Plocinski, LCSW
Jamie is a licensed clinical social worker and practice owner. Areas of expertise include working with anxiety, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, LGBTQ related concerns as well as gender affirming care. She is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). She is also a registered yoga teacher (RYT500) and certified in facilitating Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY). Jamie works with adolescents, adults, families and couples.
Barbara Vanaskie, LCSW
Barb is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). She has 12 years’ experience as a master’s level clinician providing mental health and substance use treatment in Lycoming County. She has worked in the criminal justice field as well as integrated behavioral health with primary care utilizing brief problem solving therapy. Barb has a strengths-based and trauma informed care approach to treatment. Her special interests include working with adolescents, adults, families, couples, and first responders. She utilizes behavioral management/modification, cognitive behavioral therapy, and is patient centered in her approach.
Kristina Castner, LPC
Kristina is a licensed professional counselor who works with adolescents and children with behavioral issues.Her therapeutic approach includes Cognitive-Behavioral, Person-Center, Psycho-Education, Positive Psychology, Solution-Focused, and Strengths Based. Kristina works with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Leslie Dvorshock, LSW
Leslie is a licensed social worker and certified clinical trauma professional. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Areas of expertise include working with trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, attachment issues, substance use/abuse, LGBTQ related concerns, as well as other disorders. Leslie employs therapeutic interventions that are client centered and emotional based. She works with adolescents, adults, and families on an individual and/or family basis.
Hadly Raven, LAPC
Hadly Raven, M.S., earned her bachelor of science in Disabilities and Community Services from Lock Haven University in 2012. She graduated Lock Haven University's Clinical Mental Health graduate program in May 2024. She is a licensed associate professional counselor. Hadly has worked in various social services roles over the last decade, gaining an immense amount of experience working with adolescents through older adults in various settings. As a Service Coordinator at the United Disabilities Services in Williamsport, Hadly ensured that her clients obtained a wide variety of services within the community to ensure their success. With the STEP Office of Aging, Hadly worked with elderly populations to ensure their safety and access to services vital to their well-being and independence. Finally, as the Assistant Program Director with Community Services Group, Hadly oversaw and worked with residential programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities or severe and persistent mental health diagnoses.
Hadly specializes in working with persons from adolescence through late adulthood. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and identity issues. I use an eclectic approach of primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered, Humanistic and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Approaches.
Shakeena Lee, LSW
Shakeena is a Licensed Social Worker . Obtaining her Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor of Sociology from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania in August of 2007. She obtained her masters degree in social work from Marywood University. Shakeena currently is a member of the NASW holding the credential of ACSW and is certified through the Pennsylvania Certification Board as a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, holding a Competency in Problem Gambling, as well as Clinical Supervision. Shakeena is a board member of, Transitional Living Centers, Inc. in her community, and also has worked for the re-entry program in the past. Shakeena is trained in Motivational Interviewing via Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, Problem Gambling via Council on Compulsive Gambling in Pennsylvania, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy via National Association of Social Workers and has had exposure to many other therapies and trainings since entering the therapeutic scene, utilized in her work. In addition, Shakeena’s work with priority populations ranges from pregnant women with addictions, co-occurring disorders, developmental and intellectual disability, adolescents, juveniles, dual diagnosis, substances, gambling, and mental health. In addition to education and certification, Shakeena’s eclectic work history, gives a skill set that is unique in working with her client base.
Marissa McDermit, LSW
Marissa is a licensed social worker currently working toward her clinical licensure (LCSW). She has 11 years experience as a master's level clinician providing mental health/behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families. Marissa utilizes a Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based approach. She incorporates various therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral, Person Centered, and Solution-Focused to meet the needs of her clients. Areas of clinical experience include anxiety, depression, grief/loss, LGBTQ related concerns, gender affirming care, as well as other disorders. She works with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
Tristan Bentch, MS CCTP
Tristan is the Manager of Operations at Radiance Wellness Group. He holds a masters degree in rehabilitative science and is a certified clinical trauma professional. Tristan has over 17 years of experience working in mental/behavioral health settings including case management, crisis, psych rehab, and forensics.