Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Clarion, PA
Founded in 2005, New Perspectives Counseling Services has dedicated itself to providing comprehensive mental health care that addresses the whole person rather than just symptoms. With over 30 years of clinical experience, our founder Melissa H. Daugherty, LCSW, has developed an eclectic therapeutic approach combining behavioral, cognitive, and trauma-based therapies tailored to individual needs. We specialize in treating emotional and relational challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, and family concerns while emphasizing client partnership in the healing process. Our practice uniquely serves professionals and community leaders who often face stigma around seeking mental health support.Through both telehealth and in-person appointments, we offer flexible scheduling to accommodate diverse client needs. Our commitment to normalizing mental health care aligns with our belief that emotional well-being deserves equal attention to physical health. We maintain active memberships in professional organizations like NASW and AACC to ensure continued excellence in service delivery. Our therapeutic philosophy emphasizes that while pain is inevitable, suffering is optional through courageous engagement with personal challenges. The practice continues to evolve while maintaining its founding mission of providing quality, compassionate mental health services.
Services
Anxiety Counseling
Depression Treatment
Trauma Therapy
Relationship Counseling
Telehealth Sessions
Family Therapy
Professional Support
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
DBT Skills Training
Spiritual Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of clinical experience in mental health therapy
- Our personalized treatment plans combine multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- We provide both telehealth and in-person appointment options
- Our practice specializes in supporting professionals and community leaders
- We emphasize client-therapist partnership in the healing process
Services
Anxiety Counseling
Our anxiety counseling services address various anxiety disorders through evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and DBT skills training. We help clients understand anxiety triggers, develop coping strategies, and implement practical solutions for managing symptoms. Our personalized approach considers each client's unique experiences while building resilience against anxiety's impact on daily life.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma therapy addresses the lasting effects of childhood abuse, PTSD, and other traumatic experiences. Using trauma-informed modalities like EMDR and psychodynamic therapy, we help clients process traumatic memories safely. Our approach emphasizes creating stability before trauma processing while building emotional regulation skills to support long-term healing and recovery.
Relationship Counseling
Relationship counseling services focus on improving communication patterns and resolving conflicts in couples and families. We address issues like marital problems, co-dependency, and family dynamics through collaborative therapy. Our approach helps clients develop healthier relationship patterns while addressing underlying emotional factors affecting interpersonal connections.
Telehealth Sessions
Telehealth services provide accessible mental health care for Pennsylvania residents through secure video conferencing. This option maintains therapeutic continuity for clients who prefer remote sessions or have mobility challenges. Our virtual platform ensures confidentiality while offering the same quality of care as in-person appointments for individual therapy sessions.
Professional Support
Specialized support services address mental health needs of professionals and community leaders facing unique stressors. We provide a safe, confidential environment for individuals in high-responsibility roles to address burnout, work-related stress, and stigma barriers. Our approach combines practical coping strategies with professional development to maintain both personal well-being and career effectiveness.
People
Melissa H. Daugherty
Founder & Licensed Clinical Social Worker
With over 30 years of clinical experience, Melissa H. Daugherty holds a Master's in Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University. She established New Perspectives Counseling Services in 2005 after working in diverse mental health settings. Her practice combines multiple therapeutic approaches to address emotional and relational challenges while emphasizing holistic well-being.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT skills training, psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, family systems therapy, and motivational interviewing tailored to individual client needs.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we offer secure telehealth sessions for individual adults throughout Pennsylvania using encrypted video conferencing technology.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with several major insurance providers. Please check our website or contact us directly to verify your specific insurance coverage details.
What are your office hours?
Our office is open for in-person appointments Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM with flexible scheduling options available.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can request an appointment through our online registration system or by calling our office directly at 814.227.2747 during business hours.
What populations do you specialize in?
We work with diverse client populations including professionals, community leaders, and individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
