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 About Us

TAMMY KLINGER M. Ed LPC is a licensed professional counselor who wanted to begin her own counseling practice to give a new option for people in the Chester County area.  Using research-based methods tailored to fit the needs of individual clients, her goal is to provide a personal and effective experience for all. 
 
Tammy has worked within the disability community for more than 20 years. She has worked as a special educator and school counselor as well as an individual and family therapist.  Tammy has worked with individuals challenged with hearing, learning, visual and cognitive deficits as well as autism and a variety of other mental health diagnoses. She uses a strength based approach and believes everyone has individual abilities. She believes that therapy can assist in applying these strengths and abilities to reach self-made goals.
 
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. 
 
JENNA GIERSCH received her Bachelors degree in Psychology from Penn State University and a Masters degree in Social Work from West Chester University. She started her journey in this field as a Therapeutic Staff Support providing support for children struggling behaviorally and their families. Jenna has since gained experience as an Adoption Counselor providing therapeutic support to youth and families surrounding their Adoption Journey as well as providing Group, Individual and Family counseling to Adolescents with varying diagnoses and their families in a Partial Hospitalization Setting. Through a trauma informed lens and strength based perspective, Jenna utilizes components of CBT, Play Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Family System Theory when working with individuals to best meet their therapeutic needs.

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. 

DR. FRANCES KOBLENZER, MD is a psychiatrist with 35 years experience in the field. She offers telehealth appointments only currently.

FRANK IMPARO, MA, BSL-PA  received his bachelor's degree in Psychology from West Chester University. After graduating he decided to embark on a journey living abroad in Spain to teach elementary aged students English. He then returned to the states and started working as a Registered Behavioral Health Technician, providing support for children struggling behaviorally in multiple settings such as home, community, and school. Frank then started working as a Mental Health Specialist, providing counseling with high school aged students early in the morning who were struggling to attend school. He then earned his Masters degree in Clinical Counseling with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis from Eastern University and started working as a College Counselor providing career and personal counseling to college students. Frank also currently works as a licensed Behavioral Specialist providing support for families and their children with their behaviors, coping skills and emotional regulation in the home setting. Frank combines his experiences with techniques from CBT such as mindfulness, cognitive restructuring and more to create a person centered approach to support each individual.

 
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