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.

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-Charlotte Leckow

Director of Heartwell Therapy, LLC and Therapist

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. I offer in-person counseling sessions in Lancaster, PA, and online across PA.

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.

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.

-Brittany Leffler, LCSW