Welcome to InnerPeace.

We currently have licensed therapists on staff and are accepting new clients.

We offer in-person outpatient psychotherapy services and telehealth via the internet and in cases where no internet is available, phone calls work.

“Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures.”

—John F. Kennedy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Be Yourself.

At InnerPeaceCounseling, we aim to develop meaningful relationships with our clients and help restore balance, joy, and well-being for those navigating important and difficult changes in their lives. Let us help navigate to support and guide.

We’re here to deliver the highest level of mental health services by offering specialized care in a wide range of outpatient services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

 

“It’s possible to stop being who you are and start being who you want to be.” – Anonymous.

Meet Our Therapists

Alison Seltzer

Alison Seltzer

Licensed Counselor

Alison J. Seltzer, LPC, graduated from West Chester University with a bachelor’s degree in Theater and Speech Communications. She later graduated from Capella University with a master’s degree in psychology with specializations in Clinical and Counseling Psychology. She became a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Alison has worked in the field of psychology for approximately 18 years. Recently, she created, owns, and operates Alison J. Seltzer LPC LLC, doing business as InnerPeaceCounseling in Altoona, PA.

Alison treats children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. She works with children two years old and older into the aged using the Internal Family Systems model (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), as well as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Behavior Therapy (BT), Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and psychoeducation.

Monique Savorey-Caro

Monique Savorey-Caro

Licensed Counselor

Monique Savorey-Caro, LSW, LBS, MSW is a dynamic, experienced, clinically trained, and licensed professional with more than 20 years of experience in providing intensive therapeutic services to children/adolescents, adults, and families. Together we will work through the layers of underlying issues with proven interventions, tools, and techniques that we will adapt, specifically to your situation. If you are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, crisis, worry, isolation, fear, and/or overwhelmed with work, love, or life; I can help.

As a certified LGBTQI trainer through Drexel University, I educate clinicians, mental health personnel, students, school administrators, teachers, nursing students, professors, clients, and families to improve service delivery. I’ll help you explore gender identity, orientation, discrimination, disclosure & expression. Together we can resolve core issues.

We all need a trusted guide to help us navigate toward resolve, recovery, and understanding.

Crystal Grant

Crystal Grant

Licensed Counselor

Crystal K. Grant graduated from Penn State with a bachelor’s degree in human development and Family Studies (HDFS) in 2007. She later graduated with her master’s from Pittsburgh School of Social Work in 2019. After passing the ASWB exams Crystal is now a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the state of Pennsylvania.  Crystal has over 15 years of experience helping individuals in the behavioral health field.  Crystal is trauma focused but also has experience in helping others with anxiety, depression and grief as well as many other mental health diagnoses.

Empathy allows us a unique ability to feel and experience things through the eyes of another. As an empath I have utilized my special gift to help people feel safe, confident and connected to something powerful and beautiful within themselves. The journey of healing is a difficult process to embark and not going through it alone can make a world of difference.

“Empathy is…communicating that incredibly healing message of, ‘you’re not alone.’” -Brene Brown

Rachel Long

Rachel Long

MS, NCC

Rachel A. Long, MS, NCC, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1995.  She holds a master’s degree in human services (2019) and in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2022) from Capella University.  She is a nationally certified counselor who is in the process of LPC licensure.

Rachel is an empathetic, person-centered therapist who is trauma informed. Her integrative approach includes utilizing an array of therapeutic modalities and interventions. “Counseling is a journey of self-exploration and hard work. I will meet you wherever you find yourself, give you a space to feel heard, safe, and accepted, all while walking beside you in a collaborative relationship to achieve healing.”

Rachel works with children (ages 7+), teens, adults and families. She has a special interest in trauma and stress-related disorders, but also works with issues stemming from anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adjustment problems, autism, PTSD, abuse, life transitions, and much more. “I welcome the opportunity to be a part of your journey to mental wellness!”

Commercial Insurances accepted:  Highmark, Capital Blue, Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BC/BS), Blue Shield, UPMC, Cigna, Geisinger, Aetna, Optum, Trustmark, United Behavioral Health/United Health, GEHA and UMR

State Insurances accepted:  Medicaid (e.g. Blair County and North Central Counties), Aetna Better Health, UPMC for You, UPMC for Kids, Gateway, United Health and Geisinger.

Our Mission

The mission of InnerPeaceCounseling is to help guide you in turning your challenges into opportunities and solutions. We hope you find peace and joy in overcoming your challenges on your journey through life.

 

General Issues and Areas of Concern

 

 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Anger Issues

Anxiety

Behavioral Issues

Bipolar Disorder

Codependency Issues

Life Coping Skills

Co-occurring Disorders (Mental Health and Substance Use)

Depression

Divorce

Grief

Life Transitions

Oppositional Defiance Disorder

Parenting Issues

Peer Relations

Self-Esteem

Stress

 

Types of Counseling

Individual – Whether you’re seeking help during times that are difficult and overwhelming, or aiming for growth in the pursuit of happiness, we’re here to offer you hope, support, and guidance. We’re here to listen.

Couple – We’re here to help couples go from surviving to thriving. Whether you want to see your relationship grow or address serious issues you may be facing, we’ll be happy to help you both work through it.

Family – Families come in all shapes and sizes. Our therapists understand the unique developmental needs of every member – from children to adults. Let’s help you stay connected and strong.

Specialties

We believe we are not our diagnoses. We are people first. Our specialties range from trauma to Autism and including anxiety/stress, depression, ADHD, abuse, suicide (no crisis), grief/loss, anger/aggression, mental health with drug and alcohol issues combined, family issues, and marital issues. 

“It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it. One must work at it.”

Eleanor Roosevelt