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Sandy Vujnovic, PhD, is a licensed psychologist practicing at Pioneer Counseling and Consulting, which has locations in Canonsburg, Washington, and Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. She has over 30 years of experience providing care to adults navigating a wide range of mental health challenges. Her clinical work spans outpatient, inpatient, and institutional settings, and she specializes in the treatment of depressive and anxiety disorders.

Her therapeutic approach integrates cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic/psychoanalytic modalities, selecting the methods best suited to each individual. Treatment often involves acknowledging distressing emotions—such as anxiety, depression, or anger—while exploring the underlying thoughts, beliefs, and past experiences that may be contributing to them. Through this process, clients are supported in reexamining potentially unhelpful thought patterns and reshaping them in ways that lead to more productive, meaningful interactions and improved well-being.

In addition to individual therapy, Sandy has extensive experience in couples counseling and working with clients on issues related to sexual dysfunction, sexual disorders, and sexual identity. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and rooted in helping individuals and couples develop greater insight and emotional resilience.

Kasey is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. Using a humanistic, person-centered, strengths-based approach, she has worked with individuals to support the development of deeper self-understanding and the skills needed to navigate their lived experiences. She utilizes an eclectic modality in her work, drawing from treatment approaches including Psychodynamic, Relational, Cognitive Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness.

Having worked in a variety of settings, Kasey has profound respect for the challenges that life can present and truly believes in the therapeutic process as a means of meeting such challenges with compassion, integrity, and courage.

Kasey offers a warm, nonjudgmental space for individuals to explore their emotions, identity, and relationships; process experiences and interpersonal/intrapersonal conflict; and continue along their unique path toward living a fulfilling, authentic life. She is LGBTQ+ and gender-affirming and welcomes people from all backgrounds to take their next step in healing and self-discovery.

Education

• - MS.Ed - Long Island University, Brooklyn NY
• - BA - Deakin University, Melbourne Australia

Languages: English

Dana is a master’s-level therapist focused on creating a warm, safe environment for vulnerable conversations. Her approach is rooted in compassion, respect, and humor.

She offers individual and couples therapy, specializing in neurodiversity, anxiety, and trauma. Dana is an LGBTQIA+ affirming clinician with specialized training and experience supporting the queer community. She also provides integration therapy for KAP and Spravato. Dana infuses trauma-informed practices throughout her modality, centering the client’s unique perspective to cultivate a safe, respectful environment.

 

Education

• MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Walden University

Training

• Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Individual (CCTSI)
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Integration therapy for KAP and Spravato
• Gender-Affirming & Queer-Informed Care

 

Justin is a master’s-level, licensed associate therapist who provides individual counseling to teenagers, young adults, and adults, as well as couples counseling for adult couples. He earned his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Holy Family University and is currently working toward full licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

He is passionate about helping clients navigate life transitions, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and feel more in control of their thoughts, emotions, and choices. Whether someone is feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to begin, Justin offers a trauma-informed, safe, supportive space to explore and grow, at the client’s pace and on their terms. In couples counseling, he works collaboratively with partners to improve communication, rebuild trust, navigate conflict, and better understand the patterns that keep them feeling disconnected from one another.

His approach is person-centered, practical, and rooted in evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He has received direct training from the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy and additional training through the Gottman Institute for couples counseling, which continue to inform his work with both individuals and couples.

Before becoming a therapist, Justin worked as a behavior technician, supporting young adults and families in their homes. That experience taught him the importance of meeting people where they are, both literally and emotionally. Today, he brings that same mindset into his therapy practice by blending structured therapeutic techniques with an interactive, conversational, and down-to-earth style. He often incorporates humor, hands-on activities, real-life examples, and, most importantly, collaboration with his clients to keep the process approachable and produce meaningful results.

Education

• Holy Family University – M.S. in Counseling Psychology, with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Fordham University – B.S. in Psychology

Training

• The Beck Institute's CBT In-Practice Course
• Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1

Michelle is a licensed therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s complexities with clarity, compassion, and courage. With years of experience in mental health, Michelle specialize in guiding clients through anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and personal growth. Michelle provides a safe space for healing to occur while building a connection to all patients.

I believe meaningful progress comes from consistency, effort, and a genuine commitment to growth—from both the individuals and me I support. I approach each session with intention, ensuring my clients feel heard, respected, and actively supported as they work toward their goals. My therapeutic style is warm, friendly, and approachable, helping clients feel at ease from the very beginning. I value building authentic relationships and creating a space where people can show up as their full selves without judgment. Alongside this, I embrace a bit of quirkiness in my personality, which often helps break down barriers and makes the therapeutic process feel more human, relatable, and engaging. I use a blend of solution-focused, person-centered, and cognitive behavioral therapy approaches to guide my work. This means I meet clients where they are, focus on their strengths, and collaborate on practical, forward-moving strategies.

My name is Alexis Bamberger, and I am a Licensed Social Worker. I attended the University of Pittsburgh, where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. I later received my Master of Social Work from Pennsylvania Western University. I have experience working with adults facing challenges related to mental health and substance use. I have supported individuals with a variety of diagnoses, needs, and personal goals. I value providing a safe, supportive space where individuals feel comfortable sharing their experiences. I believe each person is the expert in their own life, and that everyone’s path and challenges are unique. I am passionate about helping people grow, build resilience, and succeed in their daily lives. My therapeutic approaches include Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Nicole received her doctorate in counseling psychology from West Virginia University. She was clinically trained in the Department of Psychiatry at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. She also has specialized training in the integration of mind body therapies in the treatment of chronic gastrointestinal disorders and somatic disorders from the Allegheny Center for Digestive Health. Dr. Trainer has been studying integrative mental health since 2009 and has advanced training in mindfulness-based interventions, HeartMath biofeedback, and functional approaches to depression and anxiety, including nutrition, micronutrient therapy, and amino acid therapy. Dr. Trainer has been working in private practice since 2011. She founded Native with the intention to shift the conversation in mental health care away from deficits and subjective lists of symptoms treated largely with pharmaceuticals to one focused on innate health and the integration of evidence-based C&A therapies

Mandy Horwat is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) at Native Clinics in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, offering in-person and virtual therapy sessions. She specializes in treating disorders commonly associated with nervous system dysregulation, such as Anxiety, Depression, PTSD; Complex PTSD, OCD, and ADHD and utilizes evidence-based techniques including Emotional Processing Therapy such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) in addition to, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment-Based Therapy, Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Mandy uses a holistic approach to focus on treating the "whole person," emphasizing that physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual elements are deeply interconnected, opening pathways to identify root causes and restore overall life balance.