TAMMY KLINGER M. Ed LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor | Founder, Klinger Counseling & Balanced Learning Academy LLC
Tammy Klinger, M.Ed., LPC, is a licensed professional counselor and the founder of Klinger Counseling, established in 2018 to provide a personalized and compassionate approach to mental health services in the Chester County area. With a strong commitment to evidence-based practices, Tammy customizes her methods to meet each client’s unique needs, ensuring a supportive and effective therapeutic experience.
With over 20 years of experience working within the disability community, Tammy has served as a special educator, school counselor, and individual and family therapist. Her background includes supporting individuals with hearing, learning, visual, and cognitive challenges, autism spectrum disorders, and a variety of mental health diagnoses. She uses a strength-based approach, believing that everyone has innate abilities that can be cultivated to achieve meaningful personal growth.
Expanding her vision of integrative care, Tammy founded Balanced Learning Academy LLC, a specialized school for students with mental health needs. The Academy focuses on building students' resilience for both life and academics. This therapeutic educational environment begins by addressing emotional regulation using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) frameworks, gradually incorporating academic demands as emotional readiness increases.
Tammy’s mission across all her work is to empower individuals, children, teens, and adults to recognize and apply their strengths in achieving self-defined goals, whether in therapy, education, or life.
DR. JARI SANTANA-WYNN holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and has worked in community mental health clinics, hospitals, and school settings. She is a child and family therapist, clinical supervisor, international speaker, and clinical trainer on a broad range of topics including acculturation, suicide prevention, and LGBTQI+ mental health. Dr. Santana’s own experiences as an Afro-Latinx immigrant child drive her commitment to culturally competent mental health services for minority populations and make her a tenacious advocate for the social, economic, health care, and educational needs of these communities. She is a founding member of ASPIRA of Delaware, Inc. where she currently serves as parent liaison and Chair of the Board of Directors.
AARON FOSTER went to graduate school at The New School in New York, NY and Adler University in Chicago, IL. Throughout his education and training, Aaron has worked with a variety of populations in numerous domains of mental health. From forensic psychology at a state hospital, to academic assessment in school settings, to helping individuals deal with grief and end-of-life concerns, to community mental health and substance use disorders, Aaron has a breadth of experiences and knowledge to support diverse groups of people and diagnoses. Aaron approaches therapy from a Humanistic and Existential frame, emphasizing the holistic view of a person as well as one's sources of meaning while maintaining the belief in the basic goodness of people and that individuals are constantly seeking to become the best version of themselves.
SAMANTHA CIMABUE MA, BCBA, LPC, BSL-PA is a dedicated Board Certified Behavioral Analyst with experience providing behavior support to children and families in various settings. As a Behavior Analyst, Samantha provides support to families using evidence-based interventions through a trauma-informed lens. She has experience working with children with autism, developmental and cognitive delays, as well as hearing and visual impairments. In addition to her work as a BCBA, Samantha also holds a License in Professional Counseling and has experience providing individual and family therapy. Using a combination of trauma-informed practices, CBT, and a strength based approach, she supports teens and adults with PTSD and Complex PTSD to meet their individual needs and overcome difficult experiences.
KAT JOHNSON has a Master's Degree in Counseling and years of experience working with families and children. Offering solutions-based, positive, and encouraging approach to therapy. Kat believes that every individual has the capacity to reach their fullest potential when provided the right support and guidance. Her goal is to empower clients to develop their strengths, overcome challenges, and create lasting positive change in their lives.
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Through a combination of evidence-based techniques and compassionate care; Kat works with families to foster healthier relationships and help children develop emotional resilience. Whether navigating difficult transitions, improving communication, or addressing behavioral concerns; her focus is always on creating a collaborative supportive environment where clients feel heard and understood. She is dedicated to helping people achieve their best version of themselves, providing the tools and encouragement necessary to thrive.
DR. FRANCES KOBLENZER, MD is a psychiatrist with 35 years experience in the field. She offers telehealth appointments only currently.
