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“Coming to The Ranch is by far the greatest gift I have ever given myself. Here I learned how to access my personal power and the tools I needed to create a life of love and serenity. These have empowered me to have the life I always wanted, but didn’t know how to access.”
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1166 Hilt Road Wrightsville, PA 17368
Cristina brings a valuable blend of mental health and case management experience to our clinical team. Prior to joining The Ranch PA, Cristina supervised case managers treating clients with mental health and substance abuse issues. She has provided outpatient therapy to individuals and families struggling with addiction and mental illness and has extensive crisis management and assessment and intake experience. Cristina earned a bachelor’s degree in human development and family science from Ohio State University and a master’s degree in community counseling from the University of Dayton.
Cristina Koelsch, LPC Executive Director
Paula has over 35 years of experience treating substance abuse and mental illness in diverse populations. She finds great joy in helping people grow beyond their trauma, pain and addiction. She has a master’s degree in psychology with a specialization in addiction and is a certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor. Prior to joining The Ranch PA, she was a program director and supervisor for a residential rehab for women with substance abuse/co-occurring disorders and their children. She also worked for 10 years in a co-ed residential treatment facility treating substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Also, she has 20 years of supervisory experience.
Paula’s areas of specialization include working with pregnant and postpartum women with substance abuse, grief and loss, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. Her therapeutic training includes cognitive behavioral therapy, Trauma Recovery & Empowerment Model (TREM), motivational interviewing, experiential therapy, relapse prevention, and dialectical behavior therapy, among others. When she is not working, she loves spending time with her children, grandchildren, and four dogs. Her favorite place is the ocean.
Paula Kiernan, MS, CAADC Clinical Director
If you’re ready to begin with our available programs and services, it’s time to reach out to our mental health and addiction treatment staff. Contact The Ranch PA today by calling 717.969.9126. Our team is ready to help you begin your road to long-lasting recovery.
