PROVIDERS

Emily Heim, MA, MSW, LPC, LCSW
Owner Psychotherapy Associates

Emily has worked as a therapist for 30+ years completing a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology (1988) from Radford University in Virginia and a Masters degree in Clinical Social Work (1998) from the University of Pittsburgh. She has extensive knowledge, treating a variety of mental health issues over the years and providing clinical supervision to LPC/LCSW supervisees. Emily has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She opened her own private practice, Psychotherapy Associates in 2007. Emily’s clinical expertise includes Eating Disorders and Child/Adolescent Disorders.

Devyn Nestor, MSW, LCSW

Devyn graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with an MSW. Prior to being employed at Psychotherapy Associates, Devyn spent most of her career working with the criminal justice population in correctional facilities where she was providing mental health and suicide prevention services. Additionally, Devyn has developed a well-rounded background in the clinical social service field, as she is known for specializing in treating co-occurring disorders. . She is experienced in serving adolescents and adults with histories of mental health, drug and alcohol and behavior/legal issues. Devyn seeks to engage in therapeutic interventions that are client centered.

Mary Regets Workman, MA, LPC, NCC

Mary brings a wide range of experience to Psychotherapy Associates for all ages. She has worked in child welfare, victim advocacy, and at-risk youth and their families in both the home and school settings. Mary completed her Masters in Counseling from Waynesburg University in 2010 and licensed in 2015 as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania. Mary is adept at treating bipolar disorder, personality disorders, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post- traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit disorders and oppositional defiant disorder; she has a clinical emphasis addressing addictive disorders and trauma. She completed specialized certifications to administer DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), but she incorporates other therapeutic modalities which include person centered approach, motivational interviewing, CBT and Trauma-Focused CBT. Mary tailors her therapeutic interventions to the client’s needs.

Christina Monroe, MS, LPC

Christina is a vivacious and engaging addition to Psychotherapy Associates. Christina completed her Masters in Counselling Psychology from Chatham University in 2015 and her Licensed Professional Counselor credential in 2021. During her career, she specialized and treated children and adolescents. She worked within the school system with children ranging from Kindergarten to 8th grade for 5 years post-Masters addressing mental health and behavioral issues. Christina has also worked with adults and can deal with a variety of mental health diagnoses, using various therapeutic modalities.

Krista Powell, MS, LPC

Krista joined Psychotherapy Associates in September of 2023. She holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from California University of Pennsylvania, awarded in 2021, and obtained licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Krista has a therapeutic background within the community mental health and substance abuse settings. Throughout her experience, Krista has delivered therapeutic interventions to diverse populations encompassing children, adolescents, and adults across individual, family, and group modalities. Her services extend to addressing a spectrum of mental health disorders including anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, addictive disorders, and self-esteem issues, among others.

Drawing from a comprehensive therapeutic toolkit, Krista utilizes various clinical modalities but some of her preferred treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Rogerian Styled Therapy, Play Therapies and Emotion Focused Therapy to tailor treatment plans that meet the unique needs of her clients. Renowned for her collaborative, non- judgmental, and empathetic approach, clients can anticipate a supportive therapeutic environment under her care. Krista is committed to fostering authenticity and genuineness in her interactions, valuing humor as a means to establish rapport and promote healing within the therapeutic relationship.