Meet Our Team - Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry

Mark Heinbockel, MSW

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MSW – University of Pittsburgh | BA in Social Work – Elizabethtown College

Mark is a nonprofit leader and development professional with a wide range of experiences supporting youth, families and older adults through education, health and human services. He is a proud husband and father. Mark enjoys music and singing, attending shows and watching sports. He is a graduate of Leadership Pittsburgh’s Leadership Development Initiative (LDI) XXVI.

Jennifer Regester, LCSW

CLINICAL DIRECTOR / LICENSED COUNSELOR

BSW – Carlow University | MSW – University of Oklahoma

Jennifer’s diverse experience includes: Individual, Marital, Family and Group and Community engagement, Medical ICU Trauma, Substance Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Working with the Homeless and Director of Counseling & Master’s Level Intern Supervisor.

COUNSELING STAFF

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.

Danny Churchill, LCSW

internship director / LICENSED COUNSELOR

MSW – University of Pittsburgh | BS in Psychology – University of Pittsburgh

Danny is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has several years of experience working with individuals ranging from teenagers to older adults as well as couples. He uses a client-centered, trauma-informed, and holistic approach to support his clients as they address concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and adjustment issues. He desires to help clients reach their full potential and to feel empowered to manage the challenges that brought them to counseling in the first place.

Danny specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy and is an EMDR-trained provider. After once interning at Anchorpoint himself, he now serves as the organization’s Internship Director where he provides individual supervision to the next generation of counselors as they pursue their master’s degrees in counseling or social work.

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

Kristen Olson-Gaia, LSW

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 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.

Andie Spevetz, LPC

LICENSED COUNSELOR

MSPC – Carlow University | BS – Clarion University

Andie brings her no nonsense, client-centered approach to her roles as an individual therapist and group leader. She runs the Single Mom’s CARE group, the ADHD Parent Support group and Social Skills group; as well as developing new programs and community connections. Her background is in certified peer support and community mental health.

Andie’s approach to therapy include cognitive and dialectal behavioral therapies, reality based and solution focused interventions.

Sarah Trocki, LPC

LICENSED COUNSELOR

MA in Clinical Mental Health – Waynesburg University | BA in Psychology – Waynesburg University

Sarah is a National Certified 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.

Amber Walczyk, LPC

licensed COUNSELOR

MS.Ed Clinical Mental Health Counseling + School Counseling Certification and Licensure – University of Dayton | BA in Psychology – Oakland University

Amber is a Licensed Mental Health and School Counselor committed to treating children and adolescents in the community. She has 5 years of clinical experience in an array of settings, including school, child outpatient, youth partial-hospitalization, and juvenile-detention.

Amber has a special interest in the pediatric population with issues surrounding adjustment, anxiety, inattention, trauma, anger, and school problems. She uses a variety of treatment approaches including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, and Motivational Interviewing. Amber likes to focus on the individual needs of each client and believes that everyone should have a safe space to process life’s challenges. She strives to provide an environment to which clients feel empowered while working toward therapeutic goals.

Ashley Whitaker, NCC

certified 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 certified 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 actively pursuing training 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.

ADMINISTRATION STAFF

Haley Ebersole

associate director of operations

BA in Professional Writing – La Roche University

Haley organizes and oversees the organization’s day-to-day business activities, with her primary responsibilities falling into the areas of client services, human resources, and operations. She focuses her attention on making sure both clients and staff are taken care of and in a comfortable environment at Anchorpoint.

Haley also works as a youth volleyball coach to instill the love she has for the game into the next generation. She has a passion for the nonprofit world as well, wanting to provide others with services they truly need.

Emalee Sekely, MS

marketing and grants manager

MS in Digital Media + BA in Multiplatform Journalism & Public Relations – Duquesne University

Emalee is a content creator and communications professional specializing in writing, graphic design, and video production. She’s always enjoyed storytelling and creating, and she’s very grateful to get to use those skills to help reach those in need of mental health support. Emalee’s favorite title is “aunt” to her nieces and nephew, and when she’s not living in Adobe Suite, you can probably find her at a puzzle or trivia night with her dad and siblings.

Cathy Mann

admin support and billing specialist

Cathy is a source of support to anyone in the administrative office on any given day. She uses her background as a borough treasurer to handle all client billing and intakes.

Outside of work, Cathy enjoys reading, spending time with her grandkids, and baking treats for everyone in the office.

TUTORING STAFF

Rebecca Freyvogel, MEd

TUTORING PROGRAM MANAGER

BS in Elementary Education – Indiana University of Pennsylvania | MS in Reading Education – Slippery Rock University

Rebecca is thrilled to begin her first school year as the Tutoring Program Manager at Anchorpoint. She has worked for over 15 years as an educator in a variety of roles including: classroom teacher, Reading Specialist, ESL teacher, coach and tutor.

Rebecca is a proud mom to two sons. When she’s not working, she can usually be found playing paddle tennis, listening to music, reading, or enjoying one of Pittsburgh’s many great restaurants!

OUR BOARD

Jim Ogle (President)
Financial Services Recruiter (Retired)

Matt Glunt (Vice President)
Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting, JENNMAR

Brian Hardy, CPA (Treasurer)
Owner, Hardy & Co. LLC

Rose Adams (Secretary)
Manager, Human Resources, ATI

Mark Anderson
VP, Office and Retail Brokerage, Colliers International

Rev. Bill Dambach
Pastor, North Hills United Presbyterian Church

Wayne Desbrow
Marketing Professional (Retired)

Lisa Feraco
Former Office Manager at Anchorpoint (Retired)

Curt Fleming
IT Executive (Retired)

Ryan Fronius
Manager, Tax Services, Grossman Yanak & Ford LLP

Renee Georgi
Real Estate Agent, Coldwell Banker

Jeffrey J. Gmuer
Banking Manager (Retired)

Scott Kelly
Enterprise Account Executive, Databricks

Vince Mercuri
Behavioral Health Executive (Retired)

W. Aaron Mickens
VP, Operations & Development, Three Rivers Youth

Ronald M. Pusic
Advertising Specialist, CBS Radio

Kaitlyn Tunney Redmond
Treasury Management Officer / Assistant VP, PNC

Janey Roach
Director of Nursing Education, Grove City College

Manny Schnepp
Psychologist, Bureau of Disability Determination

Alfred Thomson
President, Thomson Properties, Inc.

Dominic Zappa
Asst. Director of Finance & Operations, Sojourner House

Diane Zebrine
School Counselor (Retired)