Our Team @ Rose and Thorn Counseling, LLC
Nicole Bialecki, MA, CTP
Message from Nicole
Hello, future client! I am so excited to have you join me in session on your journey of health and wellness. We will work together to bring beauty from the pain of life's circumstances at times. Come join me in a space that is both safe and non-judgmental as we work on some of these challenges. If you desire to work towards restoration on mental health symptoms that include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood concerns, etc., you have surely come to the right place. I will be your formal support as you work through areas of concern to improve everyday functioning.
I have worked with various populations, ranging from young children to middle aged adults but my focus is in working with young and middle ages adults. I specialize in PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and mood disorders but have also worked with many other populations. I offer individual and couples counseling.
My professional goal is to be clear that I have too faced adversity. Every day stressors can be challenging enough. So let's work together to turn limitations into strengths and face the world with a new mindset. I can be your hope in the days you don't feel it and provide you with the tools to succeed. I can't wait to meet you!
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Our Philosophy
At Rose and Thorn Counseling we believe that everyone has the ability to find peace and have a meaningful and fulfilling life. Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that mental and emotional well-being are integral to overall health, and that therapy can be a powerful tool for achieving this balance. Our mission is to help our clients grow and find beauty from the pain of life's difficult circumstances. We know how challenging it can be to find healing and restoration, and our hope is to provide clients with the support they need during this journey.
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Sara Ansell, LPC
Message from Sara
I am incredibly passionate about my work as a therapist and find it to be a true honor to walk alongside my clients on their journey to find healing, peace, and restoration. My main priority is to offer a safe, judgement free zone where a client can develop rapport quickly and build a genuine connection with someone who truly cares about their well-being and growth. I am a firm believer that empathy, compassion, and an ability to understand the pain, hurt, and challenges my clients are currently facing is absolutely necessary as these are the things that help build the foundation for trust to develop in a therapeutic relationship.
A key component of the treatment I offer is for my clients to know they are not alone and a vast amount of people (myself included) have been faced with obstacles, pain, trauma, and difficult life challenges. Life can be very messy and chaotic at times, and I want my clients to feel supported and understood.
I strive to be honest and genuine with my clients, which means I never portray that I am a perfect human being who has never faced adversity or made mistakes. Instead, my desire as a therapist is to be a beacon of hope who will join people in their darkness and offer a light to help them find their way out
Contact: (570) 293-9599
sara.ansell@roseandthorncounseling.com
Samantha Bekisz, MA, LAPC
Message from Samantha
Welcome! I first want to say kudos for seeking out counseling, whether your goal is to work through specific concerns, to better yourself, or just generally stay on top of things. My main priority as a counselor is offer you a safe space to be who you are without worry about judgement and to work through whatever challenges you are facing. You might be struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction or other life changes and challenges. I’m here to meet you where you’re at, to walk with you every step of the way! Everyone is different and as such responds to counseling differently.
I have been a nurse for 10 years but felt a calling in mental health and followed my heart into counseling. I feel one of my greatest strengths is my knowledge and experience gained in that decade of nursing; it allows me to see things from multiple perspectives for my clients and help them better understand themselves on multiple levels.
I am not interested in fixing you or telling you what you should do. I AM interested in hearing your story and helping you to develop curiosity about what is and what isn’t working for you. I am interested in learning about your strengths that you may have forgotten about & helping you realize that you are the key to your own progress.
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Ph: 570-293-9567