A Mental Health Private Practice
In-Person and Online Therapy for Couples and Families in Pennsylvania
Our mission is to strengthen couples, relationships, and families through expert, compassionate, and accessible counseling services in a supportive environment where healing conversations can begin and meaningful change can take place.
Heartwell Therapy launched in August 2025, and this website is currently under development. As a result, you will not be able to navigate from this home page. Reach out to our scheduling team to learn which therapists and locations are currently available. Please visit us again in October to view our fully navigational website.
We are open for new clients today!
Our mission is to strengthen couples and families through expert, compassionate, and accessible counseling services in a supportive environment.
Striving To Provide High-Quality Therapy Services
Therapy Services Heartwell Therapy Offers

Couples and Relationships
Therapy to help reconnect with your partner, improve intimacy, communicate better, and rediscover what brought you together.

Families
Therapy to foster healthier interactions, build stronger bonds, and create a more supportive environment for all family members.

Pre-Marital
Therapy to address potential challenges, build a strong foundation, and understand each other's expectations, values, and goals for the future.

Divorce and Separation
Therapy to navigate the challenges of ending a marriage or relationship, work through co-parenting complexities, and learn strategies to cope with the fallout and build a positive future.
Where Our Services Are Offered in PA
Locations
In-person sessions are available at four therapy offices and online from anywhere in Pennsylvania. Heartwell Therapy is planning to open additional offices in the future, so check back with us.
Lancaster Downtown
Lancaster Downtown Office
226 N Arch Street Lancaster, PA 17603
Lancaster
Lancaster Office
825 Eden Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
Lehigh Valley
Lehigh Valley Office
100 Keystone Ave, Suite 1 Emmaus, PA 18049
York
York Office
1410 E Market Street,
York, PA 17403
Online Sessions Across Pennsylvania
Heartwell Therapy, LLC
Staff
I bring my passion for accessible, high-quality mental health care to Heartwell Therapy, where I focus on providing specialized couples and family therapy services through a streamlined self-pay model. With a Master's in Counseling Psychology from Immaculata University and my LPC credential earned in 2009, I combine clinical expertise with innovative leadership to create client-centered therapeutic experiences.
As a visionary business leader and founder and CEO of Move Forward Counseling since 2015, I understand how to build practices that enable therapists to do their best work while maintaining exceptional care standards. My commitment to creating supportive environments for both clinicians and clients drives my approach to practice development, including designing payment structures that prioritize therapeutic excellence over insurance complexities. Today, Move Forward Counseling is PA’s leading mental health practice with over 65 licensed therapists across eight locations.
-Alison Pidgeon, LPC
I’ve been licensed and working in mental health since 2002 and have been supervising and managing clinical staff and programs since 2005. I graduated with my Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) from Syracuse University and with a Masters of Social Work (MSW) from SUNY Albany. I am originally from New York, but have been in PA since 2013. Most of my professional career has been working with people struggling with addiction, but I have also worked with people with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, other mental health issues, and general life stressors.
I strongly believe in the resilience of people and their ability to grow from difficult situations. I have seen people recover in many ways and believe that every person, couple, and family has their own unique path to healing. I feel extreme gratitude to be able to support therapists who directly help people make positive changes in their lives.
When I am not working, I enjoy cooking, reading, and spending time with family and friends, including my dogs, Hugo and Addie, and my cat, Charlie.
-Valerie McNicholl, LCSW
With the support of an amazing administrative team and other highly capable leadership, I have the pleasure of promoting our high-quality, outpatient (couples, families, and relationships) mental health counseling services to Pennsylvanians, supported by procedures, culture, and processes that benefit our professional clinicians across the state.
I lead Heartwell Therapy's marketing, business development, event planning, website administration, digital marketing, social media management, brand awareness/materials, community engagement, and online & written communications across Pennsylvania.
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Advertising, and a dual-major Bachelor's Degree in languages (Russian and German) from Michigan State University.
If you are interested in meeting virtually with us to learn more or exchange information to strengthen our referral relationship, please email me.
#heartwellpa #heartwelltherapy
-Charlotte Leckow
Hello, I’m Brittany (she/her). I am passionate about helping the families, couples, and partners I work with find joy, connection, healing, and peace through the therapeutic process.
My Video Introduction
Watch my bio video to learn about my therapy style and how I can help your relationships. (3 min 23 second video).
About Me
I help my clients move away from blame and shame to examine the root causes of pain and trauma, gain insight into unhelpful patterns, and find alternative, adaptive responses to their problems that create true safety and wholeness. I recognize that power imbalances & privilege can be barriers to individual, relational, and community wellness, so I take an anti-oppression approach in my work.
I am also Heartwell Therapy's Clinical Supervisor, where I use my extensive experience guiding teams of therapists to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care that promotes relational healing and fosters ongoing professional growth. Grounded in a systemic, trauma-informed, and culturally attuned framework, my supervisory approach is rooted in collaboration, curiosity, and a deep respect for both clients and clinicians.
View my full biography, which includes my full list of specialties, techniques, and how I can help you reach your relationship goals.
Hello! I’m Erica Collison (she/her), a licensed professional counselor (LPC) at Heartwell Therapy. I offer in-person sessions for families, couples, and relationships in York, PA, and online therapy sessions across PA.
About Me
I work with couples who want to strengthen their relationships, deepen emotional connection, and navigate challenges with more clarity and compassion. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I draw heavily from Gottman Method principles—helping clients build healthier communication patterns, increase understanding, and create a stronger foundation of trust and shared meaning. I believe you already have the resources and potential for positive and lasting change within you. Together, we’ll explore those resources and help you put them into action in your daily life.
I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Penn State University and my Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. I am currently working toward my Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision.
PA License: PC127250
-Erica Collison
Hello, I’m Jocelyn Kosik, LAPC. Thank you for visiting my page. I offer couples, relationship, and family counseling in-person sessions in Lancaster, PA, and online across the state.
About Me
As your couples therapist, I care deeply about supporting the well-being of your relationship, wherever your path may lead. My role isn’t to tell you what you should do, but to walk alongside you as we slow things down, sort through what feels heavy or confusing, and decide what feels right for you.
Whether you’re hoping to reconnect, navigate communication challenges, rebuild trust, adjust to a life transition, gain clarity about your future, thoughtfully explore next steps, etc., I am here as part of your team. Together, we can create space for honesty, compassion, and decisions that align with your shared values and individual needs.
I Specialize In
- Couples & Relationships
- Divorce & Discernment Counseling
- Pre-Marital Counseling
I have a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Elizabethtown College and completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology and Neuroscience at Elizabethtown College. My interest in supporting people through life’s transitional periods, moments of change, uncertainty, and growth, is what led me to this field and continues to inspire the work I do every day.
PA License #APC001704
-Jocelyn Kosik, LAPC
Hello, I’m Gabby Peguero (she/her), a Licensed Social Worker (LSW). I am also a bilingual, Spanish-speaking therapist. I offer in-person sessions in Lancaster, PA and online across PA.
About Me
As a therapist, I am deeply committed to fostering meaningful relationships with my clients. Relationships built on a foundation of respect, understanding, authenticity, and even moments of humor along the way. I believe that healing happens within the safety of a strong therapeutic connection, and I prioritize creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and genuinely supported.
In my work, I believe that meaningful growth requires effective communication, clarity around personal values, and the intentional use of your individual strengths and the family system's strengths. Together, we will build upon what already exists while developing the tools needed to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience.
Whether you are facing struggles related to marriage, divorce, family dynamics, grief and loss, parenting, or everyday stressors, I am here to walk alongside you. I strive to create a collaborative environment that encourages honesty, transparency, and a genuine desire for growth. Through our work together, we will focus on helping you move forward into your next stage of healing, clarity, and fulfillment.
Hello! I’m Cecilia (she/her). I work exclusively with couples at every stage of their relationship—whether you’re dating, engaged, newly married, or navigating decades of partnership.
My Video Introduction
Watch my bio video to learn about my therapy style and how I can help your relationships. (2 min 9 second video).
About Me
Couples often come to me to strengthen their communication, rebuild trust, process attachment wounds, or navigate major life transitions, such as parenthood, relocation, or separation. Together, we may work through your unique relationship challenges.
My approach to couples therapy is warm, collaborative, and rooted in safety and trust. I see my role as helping both partners better understand themselves and each other, creating space for honest conversation and meaningful change. Couples counseling can feel vulnerable, and I strive to balance empathy with structure so that both partners feel heard, supported, and guided toward growth.
I have a Master of Science in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling from Duquesne University.
Hi, I’m Margaret (she/her), and I have extensive experience working with couples and families, helping them navigate relationship challenges, family dynamics, and life transitions.
My Video Introduction
Watch my bio video to learn about my therapy style and how I can help your relationships. (2 min 14 second video).
About Me
I began my career supporting individuals and families who were uninsured or underinsured, focusing on fostering resilience, highlighting cultural strengths, and promoting healing and growth. My work emphasizes understanding how each person’s experiences intersect within the family system and how those patterns influence relationships.
I believe that everyone’s experiences and feelings are valid, and I approach therapy with acceptance, compassion, and a touch of humor. I help clients improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen cohesion in their relationships. I work collaboratively to explore past experiences, present challenges, and how clients want to move forward, fostering personal growth, self-acceptance, and stronger connections with others and themselves.
Gottman Referral Network
I completed Gottman Couples Therapy (Level 2). View my GRM profile.

View my full biography, which includes my specialties, techniques, and how I can help you reach your relationship goals.
If you would like to schedule an appointment, speak with a scheduler, or request a free 15-minute consultation session to help you decide if I'm a good match for your therapy needs, email or call us.
-Margaret Roberts, LPC
Hello! My name is Natassia, and I am an Administrative Assistant at Heartwell Therapy. I have over 15 years of experience in Administrative Support and Customer Service, and I find it deeply rewarding to schedule couples and families with the therapist who best suits their needs here at Heartwell. I am currently pursuing my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and enjoy reading, yoga, hiking, and photography in my free time.
Call, submit a contact form on this website, or email if you would like to discuss our therapy team, request a free 15-minute consultation, or schedule an appointment.
-Natassia Levine
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"Heartwell Therapy, LLC, was launched in August 2025 as a partner practice to Move Forward Counseling, LLC, to provide mental health counseling focused exclusively on the needs of couples, relationships, and families in Pennsylvania."
-Alison Pidgeon, LPC, Founder and Owner
Rates For Services
Intake: $200
1-hour session: $180
1.5-hour session: $250
Heartwell Therapy services are 100% self-pay. Heartwell Therapy clients pay at the time of service. No insurance billing allows for more flexible treatment plans, greater confidentiality for clients, and fewer administrative needs.
Superbills are available to submit to your insurance company to see if you qualify for any reimbursement.
How Therapy Can Help
Professional Therapy Services in a Supportive Environment
Whether your relationship is experiencing relational difficulties, navigating conflict, managing life transitions, struggling with caregiver stress, or supporting someone experiencing mental health issues, the Heartwell Therapy clinical team offers evidence-based, specialized counseling services to help you strengthen your relationships and rebuild trust.
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Looking for therapy services for individuals?
Visit Our Partner Practice for Individual Therapy
If you are interested in therapy for individuals or adding individual therapy to your counseling for couples, relationships, and families, visit Move Forward Counseling, LLC which has eight offices for in-person therapy and online sessions from anywhere in Pennsylvania.