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 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.
Hadly specializes in working with persons from adolescence through late adulthood. She specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and identity issues. She uses an eclectic approach of primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered, Humanistic and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Approaches.

Katherine Hart, LAPC
Katherine earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lock Haven University in May 2025. Over the past three years, she has worked in outpatient and inpatient behavioral health, which has shaped her deep respect for each person’s resilience and story.
While Katherine has a special interest in working with the perinatal population, she also specializes in working with persons from adolescence to late adulthood. Her therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in person-centered care. She believes therapy isn’t a one-size-fits-all process—and that’s what makes it so powerful. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other evidence-based approaches, always tailoring treatment to fit each client’s unique needs and goals.

Marissa McDermit, LCSW
Marissa is a licensed clinical social worker. 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.

Irvin (named after psychotherapist Dr. Irvin Yalom) is our beloved office cat and unofficial emotional support specialist. With a keen sense for when someone needs a little extra love, he’s often found curled up beside clients during sessions or gently nudging a hand for a comforting pet. His nonjudgmental presence, and occasional playful antics bring warmth, comfort, and a touch of joy to our therapy space.
When he’s not busy making hearts lighter, Irvin enjoys sunbathing in window spots. He reminds us daily of the healing power of presence, connection, and a little bit of fur.