Outpatient Therapy

LiveUp Counseling provides licensed therapists specialized in outpatient therapy for adults, couples, families, children, and adolescents. We accept most insurances, and treatment approaches are designed to meet the needs of the client through individual, couples, or family therapy.

Our outpatient therapy services include a variety of treatment approaches designed to meet the needs of each individual including:

  • Individual Therapy
  • Couples Therapy
  • Marriage Therapy
  • Family Therapy

Common Areas Of Focus Include:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Grief/Loss
  • Adjustment
  • Parenting/Family Conflict
  • Couples/Relationship Concerns
  • LGBTQIA+ Concerns
  • Depression
  • Anger Management

East Petersburg Location:

6079 Main St, East Petersburg, PA 17520

Harrisburg Location:

297 Care Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109

Lebanon Location:

350 North 6th Avenue, Lebanon PA 17046

New Location Coming Soon:

Chambersburg – 55 Hamilton Rd Chambersburg, PA 17201 – Currently Seeing Clients via Telehealth

Our Therapists

Provider Support Team

Emily Huffer, Director of Implementation of Outpatient Services at LiveUp Counseling.

Emily Huffer, (she/her) MS

Director of Implementation of Outpatient Services

Not currently taking clients

Interests: Emily specializes in supporting children and adults who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, and life changes.


Dr. Kimberly Ernest, Licensed psychologist and professional counselor at LiveUp Counseling.

Dr. Kimberly Ernest, (she/her) Ph.D., LPC

Licensed psychologist and professional counselor within the State of PA

Not currently taking clients

Interests: Kimberly’s clinical passions are focused on the area of community mental health and supporting traditionally underserved or marginalized populations.


East Petersburg Clinicians

Laura Hank, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LiveUp Counseling.

Laura Hank, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Interests: Laura’s clinical passions are focused on helping adults, adolescents, and families navigate life’s challenges.


Carmen Marti, Licensed Professional Counselor at LiveUp Counseling.

Carmen Marti, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Interests: Carmen Marti, LPC, is a bilingual (Spanish/English) licensed professional counselor with experience in community-based outpatient mental health and substance use disorder treatment


Brandy Bressler, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LiveUp Counseling.

Brandy Bressler, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Interests: Brandy Bressler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and specializes in treating anxiety and mood disorders. She has been a therapist for the past five years and her background includes working in both inpatient and outpatient facilities.


Carl Sever, Licensed Professional Counselor at LiveUp Counseling.

Carl Sever, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Interests: Addictions and Codependency; Trauma, Abuse, and PTSD; Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Thought Disorders; Intrusive Thoughts, Grief, and Loss; Adjusting to Physical Health Issues; Parenting Challenges for Children and Adults with Extreme Behaviors.


Lebanon Clinicians

Evelyn Lopez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LiveUp Counseling.

Evelyn Lopez (she/her) , LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Interests: Evelyn is passionate about providing therapeutic counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults


Harrisburg Clinicians

MarySebastian Braasch, Licensed Social Worker at LiveUp Counseling.

MarySebastian Braasch, (they/them) MSW, LSW

Licensed Social Worker

Interests: MarySebastian is dedicated to their work in the field of neurodivergence and to working with children and adolescents who identify as LGBTQAI+


Kalie Hichez headshot.

Kalie Hichez, LSW

Licensed Social Worker

Interests: Kalie is committed to supporting mental and emotional well-being, providing trauma-informed care that helps individuals of all ages navigate life’s challenges.


Chambersburg (Coming Soon) –

Currently Seeing Clients via Telehealth

Brian K. Shaffer, Licensed Professional Counselor at LiveUp Counseling.

Brian K. Shaffer, PhD, FT, LPC, NCC, ICAADC, ACS

Licensed Professional Counselor

Interests: Brian is dedicated to providing counseling services that support clients in overcoming addiction, improving mental health, and navigating spiritual growth. He enjoys helping individuals explore their personal strengths, develop resilience, and achieve a more authentic and fulfilling life.


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Outpatient Therapy

LiveUp Counseling provides licensed therapists specialized in outpatient therapy for adults, couples, families, children, and adolescents. We accept most insurances, and treatment approaches are designed to meet the needs of the client through individual, couples, or family therapy.

Our outpatient therapy services include a variety of treatment approaches designed to meet the needs of each individual including:

  • Individual Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Couples Therapy
  • Marriage Therapy
  • Family Therapy

Common Areas Of Focus Include:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Grief/Loss
  • Adjustment
  • Parenting/Family Conflict
  • Couples/Relationship Concerns
  • LGBTQAI+ Concerns
  • Depression
  • Anger Management

East Petersburg Location:

6079 Main St, East Petersburg, PA 17520

Harrisburg Location:

297 Care Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109

Lebanon Location:

350 North 6th Avenue, Lebanon PA 17046

New Location Coming Soon:

Chambersburg – 55 Hamilton Rd Chambersburg, PA 17201 – Currently Seeing Clients via Telehealth

Our Therapists

Meet our licensed clinician team

Provider Support Team

Emily Huffer, Director of Implementation of Outpatient Services at LiveUp Counseling.

Emily Huffer, (she/her) MS

Director of Implementation of Outpatient Services

Not currently taking clients

Interests: Emily specializes in supporting children and adults who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, and life changes.


Dr. Kimberly Ernest, Licensed psychologist and professional counselor at LiveUp Counseling.

Dr. Kimberly Ernest, (she/her) Ph.D., LPC

Licensed psychologist and professional counselor within the State of PA

Not currently taking clients

Interests: Kimberly’s clinical passions are focused on the area of community mental health and supporting traditionally underserved or marginalized populations.


East Petersburg Clinicians

Laura Hank, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LiveUp Counseling.

Laura Hank, LCSW

Licensed clinical social worker

Interests: Laura’s clinical passions are focused on helping adults, adolescents, and families navigate life’s challenges.


Carmen Marti, Licensed Professional Counselor at LiveUp Counseling.

Carmen Marti, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Interests: Carmen Marti, LPC, is a bilingual (Spanish/English) licensed professional counselor with experience in community-based outpatient mental health and substance use disorder treatment


Brandy Bressler, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LiveUp Counseling.

Brandy Bressler, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Interests: Brandy Bressler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and specializes in treating anxiety and mood disorders. She has been a therapist for the past five years and her background includes working in both inpatient and outpatient facilities.


Carl Sever, Licensed Professional Counselor at LiveUp Counseling.

Carl Sever, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Interests: Addictions and Codependency; Trauma, Abuse, and PTSD; Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Thought Disorders; Intrusive Thoughts, Grief, and Loss; Adjusting to Physical Health Issues; Parenting Challenges for Children and Adults with Extreme Behaviors.


Lebanon Clinicians

Evelyn Lopez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LiveUp Counseling.

Evelyn Lopez (she/her), LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Interests: Evelyn enjoys spending time with her family, the outdoors and yoga.


Harrisburg Clinicians

MarySebastian Braasch, Licensed Social Worker at LiveUp Counseling.

MarySebastian Braasch, (they/them) MSW, LSW

Licensed Social Worker

Interests: MarySebastian is dedicated to their work in the field of neurodivergence and to working with children and adolescents who identify as LGBTQIA+


Kalie Hichez headshot.

Kalie Hichez, LSW

Licensed Social Worker

Interests: Kalie is committed to supporting mental and emotional well-being, providing trauma-informed care that helps individuals of all ages navigate life’s challenges.


Chambersburg (Coming Soon) –
Currently Seeing Clients via Telehealth

Brian K. Shaffer, Licensed Professional Counselor at LiveUp Counseling.

Brian K. Shaffer, PhD, FT, LPC, NCC, ICAADC, ACS

Licensed Professional Counselor

Interests: Brian is dedicated to providing counseling services that support clients in overcoming addiction, improving mental health, and navigating spiritual growth. He enjoys helping individuals explore their personal strengths, develop resilience, and achieve a more authentic and fulfilling life.