Summer 2022 Suicide Awareness and Prevention Walk
Staff Profiles
Donna D. Santucci, M.Ed., Ed. S., LPC, ABSNP, Co-Owner, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified in School Neuropsychology. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology, her master’s degree in Educational Psychology, and her Specialist degree in Education (Psychological Assessment) from the University of Mississippi in 1992, 1994, and 1996. In 2003, Donna completed post-graduate research at Texas Women’s University in order to receive her Diplomate in School Neuropsychology from the American Board of School Neuropsychology. Donna is certified as a Control Theory & Reality Therapist, School Psychologist, School Neuropsychologist and a National Certified Counselor. She is a member of the National Association of School Psychologists, the American Counseling Association, and the Pennsylvania Counseling Association. As a professional counselor, Donna applies a combination of human development procedures that integrate a wellness model of human behavior to assist individuals to achieve mental, emotional, physical, social, moral, or educational development and adjustment.
Donna also specializes in test administration and evaluations. Due to her expertise in school neuropsychology and educational psychology, she has extensive experience in administering a number of tests that diagnose ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and other learning issues.
Donna also specializes in test administration and evaluations. Due to her expertise in school neuropsychology and educational psychology, she has extensive experience in administering a number of tests that diagnose ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and other learning issues.
Heather Heiss, M.A. Counseling Psychology, LPC, Clinical Supervisor, is a licensed professional counselor and holds her masters in counseling from Geneva College, where she focused on family and couples therapy. Since then, Heather has worked primarily with adults in individual and family counseling, dealing with topics like personality disorders, self-harm, grief, chronic pain and illness, life adjustments and transition, trauma, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ issues and family issues like divorce or relationship counseling. Since joining our group several years ago, Heather has also received additional, specialized training in Traumatic Brain Injury, crisis intervention, and treatment of eating disorders. She is currently working toward an EMDR certification which focuses on helping clients to process trauma and other mental health symptoms. She sees clients 12 years and older.
Heidi Zwyghuizen, Masters of Social Work, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience working with families and adults in an inpatient and outpatient setting. Moving from Michigan where she worked in a community mental health clinic, Heidi is uniquely specialized in treating adults and the elderly, individuals with chronic pain, terminal illness, grief, depression, anxiety and family issues. She loves connecting her clients to broader resources, and works hard to ensure treatment is as comprehensive as possible. Heidi also has additional training tailored to working with children and adolescents age12 and older, DBT treatment, and eating disorders. She has dealt with crisis management, serious mental illness, medication management concerns, couples counseling and routine transition of life issues.
Christine Prebble, M.S. Mental Health Counseling, LPC, BSL, Certified Child/Adolescent Trauma Professional is both a licensed professional counselor and a licensed behavioral specialist. Chris obtained her bachelors of arts from Lock Haven University in Psychology, followed by a masters of science from Walden University in Mental Health Counseling. She is a National Certified Counselor. As a psychotherapist, she specializes in working with children and adolescents, and their families, for areas including: trauma, autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, behavioral issues, bullying/school issues, opposition defiant disorder, self-harm, and life adjustments (grief, separation/divorce support). Chris is a child/adolescent trauma certified therapist, focused on healing through play therapy. In adult populations, as a result of a background in drug and alcohol treatment, Chris is uniquely qualified to treat co-occurring disorders (when mental health issues are present alongside drug/alcohol issues). She is also specialized in treating autism related disorders in adult populations, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, chronic pain/illness, and couples counseling.
Sarah A Mc Closkey, M.S.W, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker since 2006, obtaining her bachelors of science in Psychology from Penn State University in 2001 and her masters in Social Work from California University of Pennsylvania in 2004. Sarah specializes in working with anxiety related disorders in young adult and adult populations. Her clinical background experience also includes relationship counseling, chronic pain and illness, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, and adjustment to major life events. She works extensively with veteran populations, elderly, adults, college age students, and couples. She offers evening hours Mondays and Thursdays until 8:30pm, Saturdays 8am-12pm, and is currently only accepting new clients for telehealth sessions only (by phone or video).
Rachael D’Altrui, M.S. Mental Health Counseling, LPC, Certified Child/Adolescent Trauma Specialist., is a licensed professional counselor who treats children, adolescents, families and adults. Rachael obtained her bachelors of arts from Susquehanna University, followed by a masters of science from Shippensburg University in Mental Health Counseling. Rachael started her mental health career working as a therapist in the foster home setting, while also being involved in clinical coordination and youth case management services. She then gained essential experience working in family-based therapy, as a provider and eventually as a director of family-based services. In 2011, she chose to enter the private practice setting to best utilize her therapeutic skills, where she worked alongside a child/adolescent psychiatrist frequently. She has since treated a wide diversity of mental health conditions and all age populations. She specializes in working with children and adolescents, and is certified as a trauma specialist for this age population, although she routinely treats adult populations, as well.
Sarah Santucci, MA, Chief Operating Officer, Co-Owner
I remember my father, former co-owner Rick Santucci, gifting a “How to” book for opening a private practice to my mother, Donna Santucci, LPC, Co-owner, for Christmas in 2003. They sacrificed much to open Keystone Counseling in June of 2004, and much more to keep its doors open during the early years, when mental health stigma or lack of insurance kept so many from treatment. During those days, I would spend my summer breaks from college doing a little bit of everything: cleaning, marketing, accounts receivables, insurance billing, client scheduling, and so on. After graduation from Temple University and Columbia University for my undergraduate and graduate degrees, I gained experience in marketing, copy writing, grant writing, and program development in both the nonprofit and for profit sectors. In 2014, after my father became ill, I came on full time to keep the day-to-day operations running, and in 2016 I became a partner and co-owner in the practice as Chief Operating Officer.
My philosophy as a leader has evolved over time, and continues to do so, but two core beliefs remain: the necessity to lead by example, and that humility is the number one attribute of any great leader. I strive to foster a team environment and organizational systems that provide consistent, quality services to our clients while also maintaining a work environment that promotes our staff’s personal and professional development. Our team is a close-knit bunch of professionals, and every member in our small practice is passionate about delivering outstanding treatment for our clients.
I dream of a day when all mental health services are free, and where there is a plethora of mental health providers in rural communities like Lock Haven. Until that day is realized, I also actively work with county commissioners, state reps, managed care organizations, local universities, the Clinton/Lycoming Joinder Board, insurance companies and other agencies to enact change that benefits not just our clients and staff, but also other mental health practices statewide.
I remember my father, former co-owner Rick Santucci, gifting a “How to” book for opening a private practice to my mother, Donna Santucci, LPC, Co-owner, for Christmas in 2003. They sacrificed much to open Keystone Counseling in June of 2004, and much more to keep its doors open during the early years, when mental health stigma or lack of insurance kept so many from treatment. During those days, I would spend my summer breaks from college doing a little bit of everything: cleaning, marketing, accounts receivables, insurance billing, client scheduling, and so on. After graduation from Temple University and Columbia University for my undergraduate and graduate degrees, I gained experience in marketing, copy writing, grant writing, and program development in both the nonprofit and for profit sectors. In 2014, after my father became ill, I came on full time to keep the day-to-day operations running, and in 2016 I became a partner and co-owner in the practice as Chief Operating Officer.
My philosophy as a leader has evolved over time, and continues to do so, but two core beliefs remain: the necessity to lead by example, and that humility is the number one attribute of any great leader. I strive to foster a team environment and organizational systems that provide consistent, quality services to our clients while also maintaining a work environment that promotes our staff’s personal and professional development. Our team is a close-knit bunch of professionals, and every member in our small practice is passionate about delivering outstanding treatment for our clients.
I dream of a day when all mental health services are free, and where there is a plethora of mental health providers in rural communities like Lock Haven. Until that day is realized, I also actively work with county commissioners, state reps, managed care organizations, local universities, the Clinton/Lycoming Joinder Board, insurance companies and other agencies to enact change that benefits not just our clients and staff, but also other mental health practices statewide.
Anthony LaLota, BA, Office Manager, oversees all front of the office daily operations, from onboarding new clients to managing schedules for our clinicians. He communicates with insurance companies to obtain accurate costs for clients before starting treatment, ensures each client's insurance is accepted and authorized, maintains our front office systems and databases, and researches other community agencies to keep our staff & clients well connected with additional resources. Anthony interfaces with our clinicians, billing staff, administrative staff, and interns to ensure the team and our systems are working together at all times. If someone has a question, there's a good chance Anthony has the answer!
Anthony believes each mental health journey should begin with a warm smile and positive attitude, and he strives to provide both for every client who steps into our office. He is an avid musician, writer, and traveler, and lives in the area with his wife and son.
Anthony believes each mental health journey should begin with a warm smile and positive attitude, and he strives to provide both for every client who steps into our office. He is an avid musician, writer, and traveler, and lives in the area with his wife and son.
