Our Team
Bachelor's level and Master's level staff work under the supervision of our Licensed Clinicians to provide Behavioral Counseling, Therapeutic and Social Work Services. Our clinicians hold the following certifications:
Licensed Professional Counselor
National Certified Counselor
Critical Incident Stress Management
Applied Suicide Intervention Training
CBT
Trauma Informed Care
Executive Director
Julia Dello NCC, LPC, CCTP
Julia graduated in 2007 with a Master's Degree in Community Counseling, with an emphasis on addiction therapy, from Slippery Rock University. In 2007, she became a National Certified Counselor, and in 2009, became a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has worked with clients in multiple settings, including inpatient treatment, outpatient therapy services, and crisis intervention settings. In 2015, she opened Assurance Counseling Services LLC and in 2018, started the school based program known today as R.E.A.C.H. along with Ang Yoder. Julia is the Executive Director of R.E.A.C.H and works to develop programming and staff to ensure that R.E.A.C.H. is meeting the needs of Cambria and Somerset County students.
Clinical Director
Ang Yoder NCC, LPC
Ang graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She holds the National Certified Counselor credentials and a License as a Professional Counselor in the state of PA. At the beginning of her career, she became Licensed as a Behavioral Specialist, learning to support individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Ang is a Clinical Director with R.E.A.C.H. and has a passion to support the R.E.A.C.H. team within the Somerset and Cambria County schools. Ang continues to hold a counseling caseload and works with children, teens, and families.
Program Coordinator
Alexis Christofes
Alexis earned her Bachelors degree from Saint Francis in Behavioral Science and continues to expand her knowledge to best support the mission of R.E.A.C.H. Alexis's has experience working with students of all age levels that helps her to support our staff and district needs. Alexis has a passion to be a helping hand and open heart to those around her which overflows into her community. She is a board member for a local faith-based nonprofit, as well as a soccer coach.
Mental Health Clinician
at Windber and North Star Area School District
Sarah Mientus MA, LPC
Sarah graduated with her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University in 2020. While she was in this program, she became a National Certified Counselor and, later, completed the supervision required to become a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2023. She has experience providing individual and group counseling services in community-based, school-based and residential settings. Sarah began working with R.E.A.C.H. in 2023 in the Windber and North Star School Districts. Sarah has a passion for working with youth and young adults.
Mental Health Clinician
at Windber Area School District
Amy Varmecky NCC, LPC
Amy earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, her Master's Degree in Applied Clinical Psychology from The Pennsylvania State University, and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies focusing on counseling from Messiah College. She is a Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor with experience working in both outpatient and school-based settings. Amy has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with various mental health and behavioral health needs. She is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to work specifically with children, adolescents, and their families who are experiencing the physical and mental effects of past trauma and/or abuse. She is also in the process of becoming an ADHD-Certified Clinical Service Provider.
Behavioral Counselor
at Ferndale Area School District
Melissa Statler, BS
Melissa earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Christian Counseling, and Life Coaching, while always continuing to complete behavioral health training to gain knowledge and skills to help her clients. She has experience in facilitating group counseling sessions, advocating for mental health and awareness in the communities, and working 1-1 with individuals with behavioral challenges to include individuals on the autism spectrum in the school setting. Melissa has a passion to work with children with behavioral challenges and provide them with tools to help them deal with the challenges they face or will face in life.
Mental Health Clinician
at Ferndale Area School District
Lisa Rohloff, MA
Lisa earned her Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the University of Rowan and a Masters Degree in Health Psychology from North-Central University at Prescott Valley. With over 15 years of counseling and therapy work, she has experience in in-home Family Based Therapy, Drug and Alcohol Outpatient Counseling, and Recreational Therapy for special needs children and adolescents. Lisa's passion is working with individuals/students of all levels to balance their academics and mental health, as well as family lifestyles.
Mental Health Clinician
at Conemaugh Township School District
Jolene Regetta, MA
Jolene earned her Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from Shippensburg University and went on to teach in the Big Spring School District for 8 years before moving to Western PA with her family. To pursue her dream of becoming a counselor, she then obtained her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. Jolene loves making a difference in her student's lives and is excited to start her third year with this amazing tribe!
Mental Health Clinician
at Conemaugh Township School District
Krista Johnson
Krista earned her Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Indiana University of PA. Then went on to obtain her Masters Degree in School Counseling from California University of PA. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor and is currently working towards her LPC. Krista has experience working with students of all ages. Her passion is supporting students through their challenges and promoting resiliency to assist them in the future.
Mental Health Clinician
at Somerset School District
Brianna Welch
Bri obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. Bri then obtained her Master of Arts in Psychology from the University of Arizona and is currently pursuing her PhD in Psychology at Liberty University. With work experience from a variety of settings, Bri enjoys using a well-rounded approach to help the students that she sees. Bri loves integrating and connecting to everyone in the district that she serves and helping to reduce the stigma of mental health.
Mental Health Clinician
at Forest Hills School District
Erin Shutty, MS
Erin received her Bachelor of Science in Bio-behavioral Health in 2003 from Penn State University. She then went on to earn her Master of Science in General Psychology from Mount Aloysius College in 2007. Erin has worked in the mental health field since 2003, providing wraparound services as well as outpatient counseling for the last 12 years. She has experience working in school, home, and office settings and has built many connections and relationships while working within the local school communities over the years. A specific area of passion for Erin is working with adolescents and teenagers as they exhibit a natural desire and need for exploration, validation, and support. Throughout her career, she has adopted a very person-centered approach, integrating cognitive behavioral techniques and strategies, and psycho-educational aspects during treatment.
Behavioral Counselor
at Forest Hills School District
Emily Phillippi, BA
Emily earned her Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She has worked with children for many years as a youth camp counselor at PARC. Emily uses evidenced-based techniques with her students to enhance their strengths and provides behavioral skill interventions in the classroom. Her passion is to use her skills to assist students in a proactive manner in order to promote school success and resilience.
Site Supervisor/Mental Health Clinician
RISE Project
Erin Bougher, MA
Erin earned her Masters Degree in Psychology from The University of the Rockies. She has 6 years of experience working in a mental health outpatient setting with children, adults, and families, and has also worked in school districts across Cambria County providing counseling to students. She has a heart and passion for working with students!
Sarah Levine, MA, LPC
Mental Health Clinician
RISE Project
Sarah earned her Masters Degree in Counseling Concentration at the Church of God Theological Seminary and in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary. She has worked in the drug/alcohol and mental health field since 2001 serving as Admissions Supervisor, Clinical Supervisor, and Outpatient Therapist. Sarah has experience working with children, adults, and families in the residential and outpatient settings. She has seen the devastation of addiction for years and the role of untreated mental health in that process, and loves being a part of prevention/early intervention to break that cycle.
Sandy McCoy, MA
Mental Health Clinician
RISE Project
Sandy earned her Master's in Counseling from Capella University. She has over 16 years of experience in the field, working with children and families. Sandy loves to work in the school setting, being accessible to the students when their needs arise, and challenging students to make positive changes in their lives.
Cassidy Belle, MA
Mental Health Clinician
RISE Project
Cassidy earned her Bachelor’s degree in Disability services & Deaf studies from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She then went on to pursue a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has experience working with children and adults with physical disabilities & special needs, male juveniles in residential settings, and children with behavioral challenges. Cassidy has a passion for helping students develop a better sense of self and foster healthy relationships through out every area of their life.
Emily Lambert, MA
Mental Health Clinician
RISE Project
Emily graduated in 2023 with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Emily is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and is currently working towards becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor. Emily joined the R.E.A.C.H. team as a counselor in May 2023 with a passion to provide mental health services to children and adolescents in the school setting. She has experience working with teens and young adults during her time in the counseling program, in her internship with R.E.A.C.H., and in high schools in Cambria County. Her goal is to break down the stigma surrounding mental health in schools and the local communities while creating a safe space for students to express their mental health concerns.
Martina Flanagan, MA
Mental Health Clinician
RISE Project
Martina earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in 2019 and her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University in 2023. She is currently working towards licensure. She has been working in the mental health field since 2017 working mainly with children doing individual and group counseling. Martina is passionate about combining her work with children and their families to have a cohesive plan to better the lives of her clients. She believes in creating a sense of community within the district, staff, families, and clients.
Chelsea Meyers - Griffith, MA
Mental Health Clinician
RISE Project
Chelsea earned her Bachelor of Science in Applied Clinical Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh
at Greensburg. She then went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Social Work from The University of Pittsburgh
with a Direct Practice Specialization and a certificate in Mental Health. Her experience includes domestic
violence, outpatient therapy services, and school-based services with children and adolescent. She has a
passion for working with children, teens, and families!
Lauren Spanko, MA
Mental Health Clinician
RISE Project
Lauren graduated with a Bachelor’s degree of Psychology from PITT Johnstown and have a Master’s degree of School Counseling from IUP. Lauren is currently pursuing her License in Professional Counseling. Lauren has worked with children and adolescents in a vast variety of settings ranging from bus monitor to summer counselor to school counselor. All of which have shaped Lauren into the individual she is today!
Stephen Larson, MA, LBS
Mental Health Clinician
RISE Project
Stephen earned his Masters Degree in Human Services: Family and Marriage Counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He has worked as a Behavioral Specialist Consultant for 12 years, serving multiple school districts across Somerset and Cambria County. He has experience working individually with children, adults, and families in the home and community settings. He has a passion for working with faculty, students, and parents in the school district while bringing his experience, compassion, and enthusiasm!
Breanne Georgiana, MA
Mental Health Clinician
RISE Project
Breanne earned her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision. Breanne has worked across various settings, including family counseling, addictions counseling, college counseling, and also with troubled youth. She has experience in working individually with children, adults and families in the home and community settings. Breanne is passionate about the health and wellbeing of students!
Emotional Support Dog
Mental Health Clinician
RISE Project
Charlie is a Golden Retriever puppy who works at Assurance Counseling Services outpatient office and within the schools with our R.E.A.C.H. staff. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her favorite people - which is most everyone! Charlie enjoys going on walks, playing outside with her favorite toys and making new friends. Charlie will begin Puppy Class with L & L Bowman's Dog Training at B & D Creekside Activity Center for her goal of becoming a Certified Therapy Dog.