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Counseling at the Middleton Center

Individuals, Couples and Families

This traditional form of counseling is provided by therapists affiliated with The Council for Relationships, the oldest counseling center in continuous operation in Pennsylvania. Penn Council's mission is to help people interact in healthier and happier ways. Couples can seek help with difficulties in communication, intimacy, power struggles, money, sexuality, marital and premarital problems, separation, divorce, or specific gay and lesbian concerns. Families are able to work on such issues as the family life cycle, communication, parent/child conflict, or divorce and blended families. Children are seen for school issues, adolescent problems, and other emotional difficulties. Individuals may seek help with problems relating to family relationships, self-esteem, depression, stress, commitment, sexual function/dysfunction, abuse, and chronic illness.

The Council for Relationships: All therapists are post-Master's level or doctoral level professionals with specialized training in individual development, family systems approaches, couples therapy and sexuality issues. Psychiatric consultations are available. The following therapists practice at the Middleton Center:

Judith Leist, MD
Belinda Madison, PhD
Michele M. Marsh, PhD
Judy Rader, MA
John Musewicz, JD, MS, LMFT
Ruthy Keiser, RN, MFT
Rhona Epstein, MED, CAC

To learn more about The Council for Relationships visit their website: www.councilforrelationships.org

Substance Abuse Counseling

Counseling for individuals and families dealing with substance abuse issues is provided by skilled therapists affiliated with Outpatient Addiction Treatment Services (OATS). Their primary treatment modality is group psychotherapy. OATS treatment fosters the development of relationship skills that promote healing in family relationships, in relationship with God, and in community. OATS groups complement and support 12-Step fellowship.

OATS Therapists at the Middleton Center:
Fred Baurer, MD
Linda A. May, MSS LSW
Sharon Pollak, MSS, LSW

Career/Vocation Counseling

Group counseling and support are available to those seeking to explore personal career/vocation choices as well as master specific job-hunting skills such as resume writing and interviewing techniques. John Grandbois of Right Management Consultants, a career management-consulting firm, provide expertise and leadership in weekly group sessions.    More Info

Bereavement Counseling

T his group explores the many complex feelings after the loss of a loved one. The group looks at choices that allow for healthy living while maintaining a connection with the lost person. David Reed, PhD, in weekly group sessions, provides guidance and leadership.