We’re deconstructing therapy

Because stress sucks

ABOUT MOUNT NORTH

Mount North is deconstructing therapy. It was created by advanced therapists who are experienced in traditional therapy and life. We know what works and what doesn’t. Whether it’s growth, healing or both, we will help you find direction.

MENTAL HEALTH

Not everyone needs therapy. Not everyone needs to sit on a leather couch for an hour every week. That’s why we are deconstructing therapy. We know what works and what just gets in the way. We have taken therapy, broken it into useful pieces and we are making each piece available to you. To help you learn, to help you grow and to help you meet your goals.

KNOWLEDGABLE, RELATABLE, LICENSED

Meet the Pros Behind Mount North.

Meet the Pros Behind Mount North.

No musty old leather couches or clipboards here! Just real people who want to make talking about mental health something we all can do. Our Pros don’t just talk the talk, we’ve had to overcome some rough patches too.

Jessica Tillotson, Administrative Rockstar

Mount North Counseling and Consulting Therapist Shannon Beaver Derrick

Shannon Beaver Derrick, LCSW, CAADC, Doctoral Candidate

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, LGBTQ+ and PTSD

Dr. Meg Homer, PhD, LPC, CAADC

Specialties: Meg specializes in Domestic abuse, Childhood abuse, LGBTQ+ and transgender, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Narcissistic abuse recovery, Substance abuse and addictions, Anxiety, and Depression.

Dr. Todd Vermileon, PhD, LPC, NCC

Specialties: Todd uses an eclectic approach that borrows concepts from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existentialism, and Internal Family Systems. Certifications: PTSD & trauma, grief & loss, OCD and anxiety disorders.

Stephanie Onkst, M. Ed., Doctoral Candidate

Specialties: Steph specializes in Work-life Balance, Career Goals, Musicians and Artists, Adolescents, and Young Adults, Parenting, Relationships, and lives to integrate creativity into her work.

Mount North Counseling and Consulting Therapist Molly Smithmyer

Molly Smithmyer, MSW

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Substance Misuse/Abuse, Adoption/Foster Care, PTSD

Mount North Counseling and Consulting Therapist Cheri Bumbarger

Cheri Casher, MS

Specialties: Addiction, understanding how our behaviors shape our lives, self-exploration and self-love. This includes overcoming depression, anxiety, trauma experiences, mood disorders, relationship issues, gender identity and LGTBQ.

“I cannot say enough about the importance of Shannon’s role in my family’s mental wellbeing! Let’s be real, 2020 was HARD for all of us, but it brought special challenges for us as a family. My teenage daughter suffers with anxiety, as well as my husband who also has PTSD. Shannon has been nothing short of a godsend in teaching us how to prevent, plus manage issues as they arise. She has handled a multi-family member patient relationship like a true professional. As a non-patient, she was quick to help me understand and give me the tools I needed. My husband’s PTSD is almost non-existent since using the NeurOptimal system. After more than a decade of it intruding in our lives, we feel such a sense of relief and contentment. Thank you, Shannon, from the bottom of our hearts!”

Colleen S., Pennsylvania

“I could not have asked for a better experience. My daughter has struggled with inattention and hyperactivity as well as impulsivity and boundaries, and I did a lot of research into neurofeedback. When I found Central PA Neurofeedback on Google, I called and talked with Shannon. She was so understanding and helpful over the phone. Her rates were half the going rate anywhere else. My daughter was immediately at ease with Shannon and developed a relationship right away. We have been going for years, and the Neurofeedback, personal therapy/counseling, and other modalities have been so helpful for my daughter. We love Shannon and would never go anywhere else!”

Janelle S., Pennsylvania

Mental health has never been more important!

We have taken therapy, broken it into useful pieces and we are making each piece available to you. To help you learn, to help you grow and to help you meet your goals.

Mental health has never been more important!

We have taken therapy, broken it into useful pieces and we are making each piece available to you. To help you learn, to help you grow and to help you meet your goals.