Ascent Counseling Team
Natasha Nayduch

Natasha Nayduch

LPC, NCC

Natasha recognizes that life isn't always easy, and that everyone deals with and processes life's events in different ways. That's why it's especially important to her to individualize therapy for you and your specific needs.

For the past 18 years Natasha has worked in the human services field in a variety of capacities, from caseworker in foster care to elementary school counselor to outpatient therapist. She brings a holistic approach combining traditional counseling with Reiki and energy work.

Natasha's warm, empathetic approach creates a safe space where clients feel truly heard and supported. She believes deeply in the power of the therapeutic relationship and works collaboratively with clients to identify their strengths and build on them.

Corynne Rutz

Corynne Rutz

LAPC

Corynne brings 13+ years of experience specializing in domestic violence support and trauma recovery. As a Pennsylvania mandated reporter trainer, she combines clinical expertise with community advocacy.

Corynne's compassionate approach helps clients navigate difficult circumstances while building strength, safety, and hope for the future. Her work is grounded in trauma-informed principles and a deep respect for each client's resilience and capacity for healing.

Whether working with individuals who have experienced trauma, families navigating complex dynamics, or providing community education, Corynne brings both professional skill and genuine care to every interaction.

Chris Schwab

Chris Schwab

LCSW

Chris brings over 20 years of experience working with individuals ages 6-65+. With expertise in trauma-informed care and a person-centered approach, Chris creates a safe space for clients to explore their challenges and build resilience.

Chris is conversational in American Sign Language (ASL) and committed to providing accessible, inclusive counseling services for all members of our community. This dedication to accessibility reflects Chris's broader commitment to meeting clients where they are and honoring their unique experiences.

Drawing from a rich background in clinical social work, Chris helps clients navigate complex life challenges with compassion, practical strategies, and unwavering support.

Courtney Kramer

Courtney Kramer

LAPC, NCC, Certified Grief Informed Professional

Tough emotions and daily conflicts can feel heavy. Courtney strives to meet her clients where they are to make the load a little lighter. Whether it's past trauma, stress, anxiety, grief, depression, or relational conflict, she provides a safe space where clients can feel heard and supported with empathy and without judgment.

With 15 years of experience working in the mental health field, Courtney uses a person-centered approach, believing that clients play the most important role in their own healing and self-acceptance. Together, you can find solutions and explore the difficult emotions that feel so overwhelming.

Courtney loves spending time with her husband and two children. They enjoy hiking, working out, coffee, and a good book. She's ready to connect and unpack together!

Ashley Broody

Ashley Broody

LAPC

Ashley acknowledges the unique and diverse perspectives of her clients and feels it is essential for everybody to feel safe, heard, and validated. She is passionate about collaboratively working with clients to achieve sustainable lifestyle changes through a holistic and person-centered approach.

Over the past 7 years, Ashley has worked closely with children, adolescents, and parents as a middle and high school counselor. She also has prior experience in family based services where she provided intensive in-home interventions to promote positive family functioning.

With a strong foundation in school counseling, Ashley is shifting her focus to outpatient counseling to provide more in-depth, individualized approaches to the specific needs of clients across the lifespan. Ashley is family-oriented and loves spending quality time with her husband, daughter, and soft coated wheaten terrier. She also enjoys the outdoors, exercising, reading, and trips to the beach.

Kristine Owen

Kristine Owen

Counselor

Kristine understands that each unique experience a person has throughout their life informs individual perspective. She believes the ability to understand clients from their personal perspective is the key to being truly helpful in a therapeutic setting. Utilizing her eclectic set of skills, Kristine focuses on helping individuals and couples understand how mental health challenges, in conjunction with personal perspective and experiences, can impact daily lives and relationships.

Kristine is devoted to creating a space of understanding, comfort, and safety where clients can express themselves with vulnerability and authenticity. In her 6 years of experience she has counseled clients from all walks of life and cultivated skills in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Internal Family Systems, and Gottman Therapy. She works with clients ages 16–50 in individual counseling, couples counseling, pre-marital counseling, and same-sex marriages.

In her personal time, Kristine loves traveling, hiking, snuggling with a dog and a good book, cooking for family and friends, and creating at the pottery wheel. She shares her life and adventures with her husband, two grown daughters, and three beloved dogs.

Dana Sills - Practice Manager

Dana Sills

Practice Manager / Intake Specialist

Dana has spent over 10 years in the customer service environment and 5 years in the medical field, serving as a Medical Assistant. She brings a heart for helping others and is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive experience for every person she interacts with.

As Office Manager, Dana enjoys connecting with clients, helping them navigate the counseling process, and making sure each individual is matched with a counselor who can best support their unique needs and journey.

Outside of work, Dana enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 daughters. In her free time, she can be found camping, plant shopping, or joining in on a fun gym class. She loves building relationships, serving others, and being part of a team that helps people take meaningful steps toward growth and wellness.

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