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Our Team
Cecily has worked in education and counseling since she began her career in Philadelphia in 2010. Her experience includes working in youth mentoring, advocacy, college access & success, and supervision. She has extensive experience in designing and implementing comprehensive support, counseling, and advocacy programs for students with lived experiences in the child welfare and foster care system, as well as First-Generation, Limited-Income (FGLI) students in higher education. Currently, Cecily is the Associate Director for PennCAP, a one-to-one support program for FGLI students at the University of Pennsylvania, where she also serves as an adjunct faculty member.
Cecily specializes in career and college counseling for youth and young adults, and transitional counseling for adults. She believes that human struggle and periods of transition are a natural part of life that can oftentimes make us feel as if we are living a life that is out of our control, but that through self-exploration, strength identification, coaching, and supportive guidance, therapy can help to transform difficult experiences into rich opportunities for growth, healing, and change.
Cecily has presented at several national conferences and led numerous professional development workshops in the field.
Education, Licenses, and Certifications:
Goucher College, B.A. Religion& Philosophy, Psychology (2010)
University of Pennsylvania, MS. Ed. School & Mental Health Counseling (2014)
Licensed Professional Counselor, Pennsylvania (2019 - present)
K-12 Certified School Counselor, Pennsylvania (2014 - 2020)
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Good intentions matter, but it’s your actions that define you.
What would you tell your 13-year-old self?
Stay curious!
Caroline started her career as a Social Worker in Inpatient Psychiatric Care. There, she provided Social Work Services within the Acute Psychiatric Care setting. Later, she transitioned into a Therapist role on an Inpatient Eating Disorders Unit where she provided Therapy to adolescent and adult patients in individual and group settings. Currently, Caroline is a Mental Health and Wellness Counselor at the High School level and is passionate about helping folks be proactive about mental health and wellness. Caroline works with adolescents and adults in general mental health counseling and takes a strength- based approach in her work with clients. She believes proactivity gives power to the individual and focuses on helping clients develop skills now that will continue to support their mental wellbeing through the course of their life.
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Every person carries with them a story; one that is personal to only them. Caroline strives to create a counseling setting that is warm, empathetic, and inviting of this story- if, when and however it may be shared. As a client, you will be met with the utmost respect and the desire to help you be the best version of you in this season of your life.
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Caroline maintains her professional licensure and certification and stays up to date on current treatment modalities and practices within general mental health.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, B.A. Social Work (2018)
West Chester University of Pennsylvania, M.A. Social Work (2020)
Licensed Social Worker (2020-present)
Certified School Social Worker K-12 (2023-present)
What’s the best advice you ever received?
The longest, most important relationship you’ll ever have is with yourself.
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What would you tell your 13-year-old self?
You will find your place and your people.
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