Personalized Counseling Services
in State College, PA

Heather Dick, LCSW, MAC, CAADC • Jerah Griggs, LPC • Patrick Smith LPC, CAADC

When life’s challenges begin to wear you down, don’t struggle alone.

Instead, give yourself the support you deserve by turning to Mana Life Counseling, your constant ally in your journey to better mental health. Countless clients have benefitted from her counseling services in State College, PA--and now you can, too. Reach out today to learn how we can help you gain a sense of clarity and control.

Having a compassionate counselor on your side during stressful times can be a great comfort. Whether you’re facing a family crisis or struggling with addiction, we are here for you. Together, you’ll break down obstacles in your life and build a personal toolbox of coping strategies. Compassion and understanding are both key strategies in our approach, and through them, you’ll learn how to forge your way forward.

Emotional & Behavioral Issues

Depression, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Post Traumatic Stress, Unhealthy Anger, Relationship Conflict, General Life Transitions, Recovery from Addiction

Therapies utilized

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Individual therapy

Life Transition, Depression & Anxiety and Mood Disorders

Heather Dick
LCSW, MAC, CAADC

Heather earned her Bachelor degree from Juniata College in 1998 and a Master of Social Work from Marywood University in 2005. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Additionally, she holds a National Certification as a Master of Addiction Counselor and PA certification as an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Heather brings more than 14 years of clinical experience to each session, having worked with families, children, teens, seniors, and couples.

Jerah Griggs
LPC

Jerah earned her Bachelor of Science in Social Science from Campbell University in 1994 and a Master of Education in Counseling from Georgia Southern University in 1998. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in PA and has over 15 years of experience in mental health and crisis counseling. She is also a Research and Evaluation Associate and Program Manager with the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State University where she has extensive experience in the evaluation and implementation of mental health programs and protocols.

Patrick Smith
LPC, CAADC

Patrick has over 15 years’ experience helping people restore balance and emotional well-being that sometimes gets lost as they experience problems that seem to overwhelm normal abilities to cope. He is passionate about helping people change and improve their lives. He recognizes people often come to therapy with a need to be heard, validated, and understood.

He has extensive experience working with clients that are struggling with relationships, school or work issues and is specialized in treating anxiety, life transitions, as well as drug/alcohol issues. His approach to therapy is always welcoming and non-judgmental. He focuses his work to help you to address the issues you choose in a way that respects you as a person and validates your experience.

In addition to individual work, Patrick has experience helping couples build and regain health and stability in their relationships. He understands there are a variety of things that can strain or even break the emotional connection necessary for a healthy relationship. He uses research-based approaches to help couples identify and achieve goals they set for their relationship. He recognizes how difficult this process can be and strives to make therapy a compassionate, judgement-free setting where both partners can feel heard and understood.