Karen Weiss, MS, LPC

Karen Weiss, LPC/Practice Owner/Therapist Dr. Jahaira Lopez Pastrana/Psychiatrist Jessica Jimenez, LSW/Therapist Welcome! I am glad you took the first step toward wellness by reaching out. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania but have also provided services in NJ. I was raised, lived and worked the majority of my life in Northeast PA. I have 28 years experience in Mental Health care. I completed my undergrad studies in Psychology at Marywood University and obtained my Masters in Counseling from Capella University. I have worked with diverse populations ages 4 to senior adults. My experience is extensive and varied across multiple settings. I have provided inpatient and outpatient treatment in community mental health agencies, homeless and emergency shelters, as well as inpatient mental health care and crisis intervention. I have experience working with children and adolescents in foster care or residential placement and have experience with case work and coordination of services with law enforcement, county and state agencies. Additionally, I worked in Academics both as a Counselor and Educator. I provide individual, couples, family, and group counseling. I am a LGBTQIA ally and am passionate about working with underserved populations/communities. I particularly enjoy working with adolescents through young/middle age adults. I work with Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Violence, Abuse, Victimization issues, Relationship issues, Adult ADHD, Personality and Mood Disorders as well as other Serious and Persistent Mental Illnesses. I primarily use the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered modalities in treatment but utilize interventions from other modalities as well based on the client's needs. Client Centered Approach is useful for developing unconditional positive regard, a sense of trust and empathetic understanding. This approach allows you to be an active participant in your treatment and gain empowerment. The Cognitive Behavioral Approach (CBT) enables you to gain an understanding how your thoughts and feelings effect your response(s) to any given situation. CBT allows you to self-monitor, self-instruct and provides for self-reinforcement. Both these therapeutic techniques will get you to your best self! Jessica Jimenez, LSW My name is Jessica Jimenez and I am a Licensed Social Worker, currently working on obtaining my LCSW. I have over 20 years of experience working with children, teens and adults with substance abuse issues. I have 5 wonderful children, an amazing granddaughter, and a very cute fur baby. In my free time I enjoy cooking, reading and watching cooking shows. I am fully bilingual in English and Spanish. Availability as soon as this week. Weekend and evening availability! Schedule today! Pocono Resolutions welcomes Psychiatrist Dr. Jahaira Lopez Pastrana! She is now accepting new patients for Psychiatric Evaluations and Medication Management! Dr. Lopez Pastrana is bilingual in English and Spanish.