COUNSELING STAFF
Jennifer Regester, LCSW
CLINICAL DIRECTOR / LICENSED COUNSELOR
BSW – Carlow University | MSW – University of Oklahoma
Jennifer is a Certified Clinical Supervisor and experienced leader of Clinical Internship and Residency Programs. She has more than 20 years of experience as a clinical social worker and therapist, mental health and behavioral case manager, and counseling director serving diverse populations.
She has served individuals, couples, families, and groups in medical ICU trauma, substance abuse, homeless services, and behavioral health settings. Jennifer is trained in the evidence-based Strengthening Families Parents Cafe program and EMDR therapy.
Kristen Olson-Gaia, LCSW
Assistant CLINICAL DIRECTOR / LICENSED COUNSELOR
MSW – University of Pittsburgh | J.D. – Duquesne University | BA in Communications and Theater – Duquesne University
After completing two years of internship at Anchorpoint, Kristen is now on staff full-time as a licensed clinical social worker. She finds her purpose in helping clients struggling with grief in its many forms, and she enjoys facilitating our Living Through Grief spousal loss support group.
Kristen’s experience includes providing individual, family, and group counseling services for adolescents and adults in a variety of settings.
She utilizes an integrated approach to therapy from many different models, such as cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solutions-focused, and psychodynamics. Kristen is also a certified telehealth service provider.
Lauren Burke, LCSW
LICENSED COUNSELOR
MSW – Case Western Reserve University | BSW – University of Findlay
Lauren is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has diverse experience working with children, adolescents and adults within a variety of family dynamics and settings. Her background in nature-based therapy and ecosystemic structural family-based therapy has influenced her way of practice.
Lauren utilizes an integrated, strength-based therapeutic approach while emphasizing the interconnected nature of the mind, body and spirit. Her aim is to empower clients on a journey of self discovery and healing, so they can create the life they want.
Katrina Campbell, LSW
LICENSED COUNSELOR
MSW – Salem State University + Graduate Certificate in Counseling – Messiah University | BSW – Gordon College
Katrina is a Licensed Social Worker who specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and life transitions. She has more than 20 years of experience with individuals and families in diverse settings, including pregnancy care, refugee resettlement, youth residential care, and Child Protection Services. Finding ways to promote community health is one of her passions, along with hiking and reading.
Katrina has a warm personality and a gentle spirit. She cultivates a trusting and safe environment while working collaboratively. Her desire is to come alongside clients in their life journey to support a renewed sense of hope, new skills, and increased self awareness.
In the therapy setting, Katrina begins with a person-centered approach, pulling from methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), mindfulness and strength-based approaches, and Family Systems Theory (FST) as needed. She works primarily with adults, seniors, and families.
“I pin my hopes to quiet processes and small circles, in which vital and transforming events take place.” -Rufus Jones
Jennifer Galvez, LCSW
LICENSED COUNSELOR
MSW – University of Pittsburgh | BSW – University of Pittsburgh / Advanced Academic Standing
Jennifer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in the field for the last 29 years. She has worked in a variety of settings, including residential programs, inpatient hospital settings, and partial. Within these contexts, she has provided individual therapy, family work & group processing.
Jennifer has a down-to-earth approach (peppered with humor) and seeks to foster a sense of emotional safety for her clients where they can be totally authentic participants. She views the therapeutic relationship as a partnership, built on trust and mutuality. Jennifer doesn’t view her clients as “patients” but rather experts of their own life experiences.
She takes a strengths-based, holistic approach with her clients to create a space for healing and growth. Her “tool-box” is varied to include Family Systems Theory, Developmental Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Client-Centered, Crisis Intervention, Problem-Solving, Task-Centered, and Narrative Therapy.
Jennifer loves anything that has to do with nature. She has had her garden featured in a local neighborhood publication and on Phipps Conservatory’s “Galleria of Gardens” webpage. She resides locally with her family and pets.
“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.” -Brene Brown
Sarah Hodge, LPC
LICENSED COUNSELOR
MA in Clinical Mental Health – Waynesburg University | BA in Psychology – Waynesburg University
Sarah is a licensed counselor who brings a unique perspective through her years of work in the foster care system. She has experience with children, families and court-involved individuals, and she understands the need for stability and support within the family unit.
Sarah’s approach to therapy focuses on meeting the client’s needs based on their current life situation. She implements a wide range of techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, to promote growth and healing while challenging clients to reach their goals. Her own spiritual journey motivates her to serve both her clients and the surrounding communities.
Jessica Nowacki, LPC
LICENSED COUNSELOR / INTERNSHIPS MANAGER
MSPC – Carlow University | Ph.D. in Literature – Duquesne University
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It’s a direction, not a destination.” -Carl Rogers
After completing a year of internship at Anchorpoint, Jessica is now on staff full-time as a licensed counselor and manager of Anchorpoint’s internship program. Jessica’s experience includes providing individual counseling for adults, children, adolescents, and transition-age young adults, as well as counseling for couples and families. She uses a supportive, person-centered, holistic, and integrated approach to therapy. Jessica strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and caring space for a diverse range of clients to explore trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, mood disturbances, and interpersonal conflict.
Jessica views clients as the experts of their own families and experiences. She believes that deep, respectful listening is a sacred part of the human experience. When people feel heard and listened to, they will feel respected and cared for. When they feel respected and cared for, they will experience the safety and connection needed for healing.
Jessica completed her clinical licensure hours at UPMC’s Center for Children and Families, where she received training in Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy. She was a group facilitator in a mood disorders study based on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program. She is also trained in Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD through the Cognitive Behavior Institute and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy through The Cleveland Center for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. She holds certifications in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, yoga (RYT-200), mindful grieving (200-hour), and telehealth.
Jessica believes that lifelong learning feeds the spirit; her current areas of study are the Gottman method for couples, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. Before becoming a counselor, Jessica spent 18 years in higher education as a professor of English and Writing and as an academic support professional.
Ashley Whitaker, LPC
LICENSED COUNSELOR
MA in Clinical Mental Health – Messiah University | BA in Psychology – Carlow University
After completing a year of internship at Anchorpoint, Ashley is now on staff full-time as a licensed counselor. She has diverse experience working with people of all ages and backgrounds but has a deep passion for those struggling with grief and trauma. Ashley is currently a facilitator for a spousal loss support group and is trained in EMDR therapy.
Ashley utilizes a person-centered approach, integrated with strength-based perspectives. She pulls from a variety of techniques, such as solution-focused, CBT, and DBT. She is also a certified telehealth provider.
Jenna Bajuszik, MA
resident counselor
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – University of the Cumberlands | BA in Youth Ministry – Geneva College
After completing a year-long internship at Anchorpoint, Jenna has joined the team as a full-time Resident Counselor. With years of experience working with children, teens, and families, she values creating a supportive, empathetic environment where clients feel heard and understood. Jenna is dedicated to helping individuals of all ages bring their authentic selves into the therapeutic process, empowering them to navigate challenges with confidence and self-compassion.
Jenna utilizes an integrative approach, drawing from person-centered therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and family systems to address the unique needs of each client. She has experience supporting individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, life transitions, family dynamics, and grief. Jenna also has a particular passion for working with clients of all ages who are navigating the challenges of ADHD, helping them create strategies to thrive in their personal and academic lives.
Cheryl Yates, MA
Community-based wellness coach
MA in Wellness Administration – University of Iowa | Wellness Coaching Certificate – Georgetown University
As a wellness coach, Cheryl focuses on future-oriented goal setting and bringing life into greater depth and balance. Unlike traditional therapy, coaching concentrates on the present and future rather than digging into why challenges have occurred.
Previously, Cheryl was a college instructor of Motivational Interviewing, a client-centered counseling method. She was a certified trainer in tobacco treatment where she helped clients end nicotine dependence, typically in hospital settings. With a broad background in physical activity including yoga, aikido, running, and fitness, Cheryl believes firmly in the wisdom and intelligence of the body.
As a highly-skilled listener, Cheryl guides clients with energy and humor, using Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness along with the strength-based tools of coaching. She assists clients in the many partner organizations that Anchorpoint works with throughout the community, but she is also available to see clients at Anchorpoint’s headquarters in Ross Twp.