Think Well * Live Well * Be Well
Ready to take the first steps towards healing, please email info@empowerthemind.org for more information or to schedule.
746 Cumberland St. Lebanon. PA 17042 * 2257 West End Ave. Pottsville. PA 17901
What We Do and Who We Are
Outpatient Mental Health and Addictions Clinical Services.
From the first point of contact we strive to provide compassionate comprehensive care. It might be a question you have about something going on in your life, a need for an evaluation, help coping with stress such as relationships, children or work, we are here to help with problems big and small. Our goal is to be person centered, treating each client as an individual with honor while using best practice evidence-based approaches. Some of the approaches used by Empower the Mind LLC are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Biofeedback. We work with many problems here are just a few Addictions, Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD and Family Issues.
Consultation and Continuing Education Credit Trainings for Mental Health, Substance Abuse and other Medical Professionals.
Empower the Mind LLC was established in 2012 as a clinical training agency to meet the ever changing needs of today's treatment provider. As the complexities of our clients, insurance company demands and growing need to provide evidenced based practice approaches in the work we do. As treatment providers we have to continue the learning process to keep up with the increasing challenges of the mental health, addictions treatment and medical profession. Empower the Mind not only can offer training to meet the needs above but can also do so in a dynamic, energizing and individual way for each organization or treatment facility. Workshops can be designed around the training needs of each program and the treatment they provide.
About the Founder Dr. Martha L. Thompsondrmartha@empowerthemind.org:
Dr. Martha Thompson has been providing direct clinical care in mental health and addictions since 1999. Her passion for helping others grow to their best drives her personally and professionally. Dr. Thompson has an open and engaging style about her making it easy to talk to her from the moment you meet her. Her energy and joy to share her expertise or just listen is always present be it working with clients or providing some type of educational session. Her ability to apply best practice approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness interventions help her clients make the strides and changes necessary for an improved life. She is always learning and exploring what else is out there to help those in need.
Kayla Hasson MA, LPC
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in treating children and adolescents. One of the most important parts of therapy is building a strong therapeutic foundation that incorporates safety and trust. I am an eclectic therapist, using different techniques from various treatment modalities to best meet the needs of my client. However, I tend to lean into Cognitive Behavioral Therapy the most. I frequently bring art into the clinical space to give clients the opportunity to tap into their creative sides as we explore different feelings and experiences. My goal is to use compassion and psychoeducation to help my clients explore adversities and barriers to change by understanding themselves, their wants, and needs.
“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are” – Brene Brown
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in treating children and adolescents. One of the most important parts of therapy is building a strong therapeutic foundation that incorporates safety and trust. I am an eclectic therapist, using different techniques from various treatment modalities to best meet the needs of my client. However, I tend to lean into Cognitive Behavioral Therapy the most. I frequently bring art into the clinical space to give clients the opportunity to tap into their creative sides as we explore different feelings and experiences. My goal is to use compassion and psychoeducation to help my clients explore adversities and barriers to change by understanding themselves, their wants, and needs.
“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are” – Brene Brown
Katrin Fieser CRS, LSW
Recovery is possible and real! Everyone deserves a chance to heal. Kat holds an LSW (Licensed Social Worker) and received her MSW from Edinboro University. She is a Certified Trauma Professional and holds numerous certifications from the PCB. She has been actively working in the Behavioral Health care field since 2012. She desires to assist communities, individuals, and families to achieve their goals. Ms. Fieser is committed to assisting individuals and families with evidence-based and informed practice, knowledge, skills, and strategies that advance healing and reduce harm.
Recovery is possible and real! Everyone deserves a chance to heal. Kat holds an LSW (Licensed Social Worker) and received her MSW from Edinboro University. She is a Certified Trauma Professional and holds numerous certifications from the PCB. She has been actively working in the Behavioral Health care field since 2012. She desires to assist communities, individuals, and families to achieve their goals. Ms. Fieser is committed to assisting individuals and families with evidence-based and informed practice, knowledge, skills, and strategies that advance healing and reduce harm.
Nicole Peters LPC
Mental strength is not the ability to stay out of the darkness; it's the ability to sit present in the darkness, knowing that the light will shine again. I have been credentialed by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), and am also licensed as a professional counselor (LPC). My goals are to create a safe and supportive environment for all my clients as individuals, while they increase their level of self-understanding and self-awareness.
Having over 17 years of experience in the Mental Health field, being trained in various treatment modalities, as well as, new & upcoming evidenced based methods, I have really come to have a passion and love for what I do. I have experience with struggles within family systems, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, ADHD, & trauma to name a few. Having working directly with individuals, groups, couples, & families over the years, I tailor my therapy & treatment to the best needs of the client, while working to go deeper to find the root of the issue.
Mental strength is not the ability to stay out of the darkness; it's the ability to sit present in the darkness, knowing that the light will shine again. I have been credentialed by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), and am also licensed as a professional counselor (LPC). My goals are to create a safe and supportive environment for all my clients as individuals, while they increase their level of self-understanding and self-awareness.
Having over 17 years of experience in the Mental Health field, being trained in various treatment modalities, as well as, new & upcoming evidenced based methods, I have really come to have a passion and love for what I do. I have experience with struggles within family systems, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, ADHD, & trauma to name a few. Having working directly with individuals, groups, couples, & families over the years, I tailor my therapy & treatment to the best needs of the client, while working to go deeper to find the root of the issue.
Dr. Bernard Showers, LCSW
Mr. Showers earned his MSW at Shippensburg University in 2010. Bernard has over ten years of experience as a licensed social worker. He provides therapy for various ages and presenting problems; however, he specializes in treating Substance Use Disorders, Co-Occurring Disorders, and Anxiety of Depression. He employs an eclectic approach to therapy utilizing various evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
In September 2016, he attended the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers Train-the-Trainer event and is one of 1,500 MINT members worldwide. Mr. Showers has trained aspiring and active independent practitioners at many colleges, universities, governmental agencies, and companies around the United States. In addition to Motivational Interviewing, Mr. Showers has developed, presented, and published several continuing education workshops on family involvement in substance use treatment, ASAM criteria, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and group therapy. Mr. Showers has also received extensive training at the Beck Institute in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.
Mr. Showers earned his MSW at Shippensburg University in 2010. Bernard has over ten years of experience as a licensed social worker. He provides therapy for various ages and presenting problems; however, he specializes in treating Substance Use Disorders, Co-Occurring Disorders, and Anxiety of Depression. He employs an eclectic approach to therapy utilizing various evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
In September 2016, he attended the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers Train-the-Trainer event and is one of 1,500 MINT members worldwide. Mr. Showers has trained aspiring and active independent practitioners at many colleges, universities, governmental agencies, and companies around the United States. In addition to Motivational Interviewing, Mr. Showers has developed, presented, and published several continuing education workshops on family involvement in substance use treatment, ASAM criteria, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and group therapy. Mr. Showers has also received extensive training at the Beck Institute in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.
Michelle McGee LPC, NCC
Healing is an individual process and I am happy to help others find their way to wellness. I am a Licensed Therapist with over 15 years experience. My primary clinical focus has been working with families, couples, addiction, sexuality, and criminality. I have worked with a plethora of mental health disorders and substance use disorders including but not limited to psychotic disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. I look forward to assisting you on your journey to mental health wellness.
Healing is an individual process and I am happy to help others find their way to wellness. I am a Licensed Therapist with over 15 years experience. My primary clinical focus has been working with families, couples, addiction, sexuality, and criminality. I have worked with a plethora of mental health disorders and substance use disorders including but not limited to psychotic disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. I look forward to assisting you on your journey to mental health wellness.
Karin Castillo MA
Karin has been a pre-licensed therapist at Empower the Mind since 2022. She received her MA in Clinical Counseling from Alvernia University. Currently, Karin is enrolled in the Human Sexuality Ph.D. program at Widener University. She also has experience in child and family services, ensuring the safety of children and adolescents. Karin enjoys working in the human services field and devotes much of her time in finding new ways to help her community. Karin counsels adolescents and young adults to address mental health and drug and alcohol. Her ability to practice Cognitive Behavior Therapy with a person-centered approach keeps her clients at ease.
Karin has been a pre-licensed therapist at Empower the Mind since 2022. She received her MA in Clinical Counseling from Alvernia University. Currently, Karin is enrolled in the Human Sexuality Ph.D. program at Widener University. She also has experience in child and family services, ensuring the safety of children and adolescents. Karin enjoys working in the human services field and devotes much of her time in finding new ways to help her community. Karin counsels adolescents and young adults to address mental health and drug and alcohol. Her ability to practice Cognitive Behavior Therapy with a person-centered approach keeps her clients at ease.