Our Therapists
Jaci Pekarek
LIMHP
Co-Owner
Jaci specializes in the treatment of complex trauma disorders. She has a special interest in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Oriented Psychotherapy, grief & loss, emotional management, and attachment/relationship issues. Jaci believes in holistic healing and compassionate healthcare to foster a transformation for true healing and well-being.
Melissa Rohrig
LICSW
Co-Owner
Melissa's focus is to create a holistic dynamic to empower a healthy mind and body.She has experience working with clients of all ages, including college students, couples, and families.Melissa uses cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, strength based and person centered approaches.She partners with clients, helping them create positive changes, and connect with their authentic self.
Seth Shelton
he/him/his
PLMHP
Online Sessions Only
Accepts BCBS and Medicaid Only
I believe, often life can feel “out of balance” and we are unsure of what to do. Sometimes we feel stuck, unable to reach a goal—or sometimes we struggle to even know what our goals are. This is where counseling can be helpful. I work with my clients to understand where they are at, and how they experience life. Together, we work to build a path toward change. I actively create an affirming, encouraging atmosphere in my sessions to assist with building self-confidence, and internal clarity. I have experience working with individuals and family members within the LGBTQ+ community
Ingrid DeVries
LIMHP, LADC
Online Sessions Only
Ingrid provides therapy to adult clients, specializing in co-occuring disorders, substance use, trauma, relationship issues, and stress management. She has worked in substance use and mental health for more than eleven years and enjoys working with culturally diverse clients. Ingrid has a strength-based and personalized approach to each of her client’s needs, helping them to explore their potential and has additional training in motivation therapy, cognitive-behavoral, trauma informed care. Fluent in spanish and portugese.
Tammy Kelch
she/her/hers
LIMHP, LADC
Tammy has been providing therapy services since 2004. She has worked with adolescents, adults and elders to address concerns of anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, domestic violence, trauma, and challenging life changes. She uses a solution focused and CBT approach. She wants to help you create the happiest healthiest lifestyle possible. Tammy also works with families, loved ones and businesses that have lost someone due to suicide or experienced a traumatic event. She provides debriefing and follow-up with them.
Emika Du
she/her/hers
LMHP
Online Sessions Only
I believe that genuine connection is the foundation for fulfilling lives and therapy relies on a strong conviction that every person deserves to feel valued. My main priority is to create a safe and welcoming environment for individuals and couples to process relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, life changes, identity transitions, and emotional or behavioral issues. I am passionate about cultivating multicultural competence and welcome clients from any and all backgrounds. I favor a strengths-based approach and integrate evidence-based practices through training in DBT, the Gottman Method, and EMDR. It is not easy to reach out for help, so my commitment is to meet you with understanding, acceptance, and faith in your ability to transform pain into sustained growth.
Andrea Gardiner
LIMHP
Andrea has over 7 years experience working with a culturally diverse clientele, including adolescents, college students and adults. Her focus is helping individuals improve self-compassion, self-awareness, and self-acceptance to achieve long-lasting and sustainable change in their lives. Her aim is to create a space where clients feel supported and empowered to achieve their goals and improve their lives. Andrea uses cognitive behavioral therapy along with strength-based and person-centered approaches to individualize care for clients. Her areas of specialization include ADHD, anxiety, depression, women's issues and stress management.
Lawrence Gardiner
LIMHP
Therapist | Educator | Advocate
I believe that healing begins not with “toughening up” but with softening inward—developing strength, insight, and clarity from within. With over a decade of experience supporting individuals of all ages, I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and identity work, especially among youth and families. My clinical approach is grounded in person-centered and cognitive-behavioral therapy and shaped by a deep respect for each person’s unique story.
At Monarch Counseling, I offer individual, family, and group sessions. I am committed to mental health advocacy and reversing harmful community trends. I am passionate about creating safe, culturally responsive spaces where people feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow.
I pour my will into this work because I believe transformation is possible—for individuals, families, and entire communities—when we start with the value that we are not here to suffer and struggle.
Dr. Alan Levinson
Psy.D.
Dr. Alan Levinson has been practicing as a clinical psychologist for more than 20 years. His specialties include individual, group, and couples therapy for adults, along with complete assessments and diagnoses of more complex issues. He prefers to use a cognitive, client-centered approach to help clients recognize obstacles in their lives and work to overcome them by collaboratively setting achievable short and long term goals.
Natalie Johnson
LIMHP, LADC
Natalie is a licensed Independent mental health practitioner and a licensed alcohol and drug counselor with over 25 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She quickly established herself as a compassionate and dedicated professional, demonstrating strong skills in working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Natalie utilizes a blend of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy, creating personalized treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique needs. Natalie provides individual therapy, addressing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and alcohol use disorders.
Joan Raffety
LICSW
Joan is a licensed independent clinical social worker. She has a strengths-based and personalized approach in working with clients. She has experience working with challenging and diverse populations, including those with severe and persistent mental illness. Joan provides individual therapy, addressing depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, trauma, women’s issues, family dysfunction, emotional regulation, behavioral issues, and crisis counseling. She has additional training in trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, DBT, and solution-focused therapy motivational interviewing.
Jeanne Johnson
LICSW
Online Sessions Only
Jeanne has been providing psychotherapy service for children, adolescents, and adults since 1979. She offers services for individual, marital, and family issues in the areas of depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, PTSD, grief and loss, women’s issues, and geriatric. Jeanne’s approach to treatment is eclectic to meet the needs of the individual case. Her goal is to help clients to live safe, healthy, and productive lives.
Dina Critel-Rathje
MS, LIMHP, LMFT
Online Sessions Only
Dina is a licensed independent mental health practitioner, marriage and family therapist, with 25 years experience. She desires for clients to feel safe, respected and heard. Dina provides individual, couple and family therapy, addressing relationships, forgiveness, grief, chronic pain and illness, adoption, attachment, depression, trauma ,anxiety, CISD, crisis counseling. She practices solution focused and trauma informed care.
Mary SimBarcelos
she/her/hers
LIMHP
***Not currently accepting new clients
Mary has extensive experience in the human service field, both in residential and outpatient treatment, and studied a variety of healing methods from many cultures around the world while working at Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in Rhinebeck, NY. She uses these experiences in her therapy and workshops, including mindfulness, meditation, music, and expressive arts. Mary specializes in trauma, addiction, and dis-associative disorders, and women. She is down-to-earth and creates a safe space for her clients to heal holistically through humor and gently normalizing mental health as part of being human.
Gerry Merck
MHDL, LIMHP, LADC
Gerry provides group and individual therapy to adults, adolescents, seniors, foster/adoptive parents, and the LGBTQ+ community. She specializes in mood disorders, CBT, EMDR, and works with trauma and abuse, parenting, and addictions. She is a trainer for NSPRC in Assessment and Management of Suicide Risk, and offers critical incident stress debriefing. Gerry is available for community presentations on depression, anxiety, stress management, and Mindfulness Training.
***All therapists/counselors are independent contractors of Monarch Counseling and are responsible for utilizing their own professional judgment with regard to any and all services they provide.