Meet Our Counselors
Carol Fennick, Ph.D.
Carol has a passion for helping people heal, restore and rejuvenate their lives with truth. Through assessment and conversation, Carol will listen to your wants and needs and help you determine the goals you wish to achieve.
Areas of Focus: Grief, Individuals and Couples, Premarital and Couples Assessment, Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts, Social Control and Affection Needs.
Credentials: Certified Cognitive Behavior (Thought Processes), Certified in Griefshare, Certified in SYMBIS – saving your marriage before it starts, Certified in Temperament Analysis.
Education:
- Ph.D., Clinical Pastoral Counseling – Colorado Theological Seminary (2019).
- M.A., Education – Slippery Rock University (2008).
- B.S., Education – Robert Morris University (2005).
Elo Pranno, MSW, LCSW
Elo holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh (2009) and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Slippery Rock University (2007). She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing with the Christian Counselors Collaborative at Tower Church in Grove City.
She uses a collaborative, strength-based approach to provide supportive, non-judgmental counseling in a safe environment. Elo helps clients share their stories, process experiences, make decisions, regain stability, or find clarity.
Areas of Focus: Anxiety/Depression, Difficulty Adjusting to Life Transitions, Grief and Loss, Low Self Esteem, Parent Child Conflict, Relationship Problems, Strength-based Treatment Model, Trauma
Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Education:
- Master of Social Work, Social Work – University of Pittsburgh (2009).
- Bachelor of Science Degree, Psychology – Slippery Rock University (2007).
Bennett Minchen, MA, LPC
Bennett Minchen holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Geneva College (2018), where he graduated with honors. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania. His clinical internship was at Geneva College’s counseling center, and he gained post-graduate experience working with adolescents and individuals facing substance use issues.
He employs a relational approach to counseling, emphasizing the creation of a safe, affirming space where clients feel seen and heard to facilitate healing and change. Bennett specializes in working with adult men dealing with general anxiety and depression, faith-related struggles, and much more.
Areas of Focus: Anxiety/Depression, Faith Issues, Family of Origin Difficulties, Marriage, Sexual Addiction
Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Education:
- Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Geneva College (2018)
Lindsey Minchen, MSS
Lindsey holds a Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy from Friends University (Kansas City metro area), completed in 2016 with honors. Her clinical internship took place at a church, where she provided counseling to both church members and community clients. Following that, she worked as a Residence Director in a college setting for five years.
Lindsey takes a systemic approach to therapy, considering all relational dynamics in a client’s life that influence well-being. She draws on attachment theory, Bowenian theory, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to guide the therapeutic process. As a Christian, faith in Jesus Christ is central to her life, and she welcomes integrating a faith perspective into counseling when the client desires it.
Areas of Focus: Anxiety/Depression, Faith Issues, Identity, Impact of Divorce, Relationships, Women’s Issues
Credentials: MS
Education:
- Master of Science, Marriage and Family Therapy – Friends University (2016)
- Bachelor of Arts, Spanish – Southern Nazarene University (2010)
Sheryl Anderson, MA, LPC, NCC
Sheryl is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified EMDR Therapist. She earned her master’s degree in counseling, with a focus on marriage and family therapy, from Geneva College in 2015, graduating with honors.
She views counseling as a privilege and holds a belief that God has designed people with the capacity for healing and wellness across body, mind, and spirit. Sheryl has experience supporting clients dealing with family-of-origin issues, trauma, relationship distress, and much more. She uses an integrative/eclectic approach, tailoring each client’s counseling process to their unique goals and needs.
Areas of Focus: Anxiety/Depression, Daily Living Stress, Emotional Regulation Difficulties, Faith Issues, Family of Origin Difficulties, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Trauma (EMDR)
Credentials: Certified Integrated Mental Health Practitioner, EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, National Board-Certified Counselor
Education:
- Master of Arts, Marriage and Family Counseling – Geneva College (2015)
- Bachelor of Arts, Art of the Professions – Marietta College (1989)
Jennifer Collins, M.Ed., LPC, NCC
Jennifer Collins is an LPC, NCC, and PA Certified School Counselor (K-12) passionate about working with children and youth. She is completing Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credentialing after 10 years in K-6 school counseling. She now practices full-time privately, using her faith and gifts to support clients’ healing.
Her experience spans community work with adults, families, and children on issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, grief, family conflict, chronic pain, women’s issues, ADHD, autism, OCD behaviors, and behavioral challenges.
She tailors therapy with CBT, Play Therapy, Person-Centered approaches, and faith-based counseling when desired, creating a warm, safe space to help clients build skills and reach their potential.
Areas of Focus: Abuse, ADHD, Anger, Anxiety/Depression, Child and Adolescent therapy, Chronic pain/disease, Family Relationships, Grief and Loss, Infertility, Life Transitions, OCD, ODD, Play Therapy, Spiritual Issues, Trauma, Women’s Issues, Youth Behavioral/Developmental Issues
Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor, National Board-Certified Counselor, PA Certified School Counselor
Education:
- Master of Education, School Counseling – Slippery Rock University (2012)
- Bachelor of Science, Professional Writing – Slippery Rock University (2000)