OUR STAFF

Meet Our Mental
Health Professionals

Our Compassionate Experts Are Ready to Help

Our Heatherstone Counseling Services, LLC team is highly experienced in mental health, counseling, therapy, and treatment.

They are dedicated to providing personalized services, reflecting our commitment to excellent mental health care.

Get to know the individuals here to support you on your journey to better mental health and overall wellness.

Owner

Angelina Rodgers, MS, LPC

Angelina Rodgers is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and the owner of Heatherstone Counseling Services. With over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health, she is committed to building a warm, supportive, therapeutic relationship crucial to each client’s success. She has extensive experience working with adults, couples, families and teens, with a special focus on relationships and trauma.

She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for PTSD and trauma. This treatment can bring about significant improvements over time. In addition to trauma work she is competent using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to treat anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, self esteem, emotional regulation and more.

Angelina has also completed training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level I, II and III, one of the most effective and evidence based types of treatment for individuals struggling with their marriage or relationship. In addition to traditional couples appointments, she also offers couples counseling marathon intensive sessions, which include full day appointments for clients to process, heal, and learn the skills necessary for successful, healthy relationships. She is also a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional, and is competent in treating intimacy, desire, and sex related concerns.

In her free time, she loves spending time with her children and family at the beach, and traveling to new places with her husband.

Katherina Kapur, LCSW, CAADC

Katie Kapur is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

Katherina’s approach to therapy is person centered, patient, trauma informed and compassionate. She has backgrounds in DBT, CBT, substance abuse, and currently hold a Certfied Addictions Counselor certificate. She also thoroughly enjoy helping teens, as well as their families. In addition, she is also comfortable working with couples as they navigate relationship challenges, and is trained in Level I Gottman Method Couples Counseling.

She is trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy, also known as CPT. CPT is a highly effective, evidence based treatment for trauma and PTSD, She is trained in Level I Gottman Method Couples Counseling.

In her free time she enjoys time spent with family and watching ice hockey.

Despina Aftosmes, MSW, LSW, CAADC

Despina Aftosmes is a Licensed Social Worker and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor with more than 25 years of experience delivering compassionate, client-centered care. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Temple University and has built a distinguished career supporting individuals, couples, families, and adolescents across diverse community settings.

Despina is dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore the challenges impacting their emotional well-being and personal growth. Her clinical expertise spans couples counseling, relationship and family dynamics, anxiety, depression, stress management, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) conditions.

In addition to her clinical work, Despina brings valuable experience supporting middle and high school students as a trained Student Assistance Team member, helping youth navigate academic, emotional, and behavioral concerns.

Her therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with solution-focused strategies, equipping clients with practical tools to build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and achieve meaningful, lasting change.

Despina offers both virtual sessions and in-person appointments at our satellite office in Hershey PA, located at 339 West Governor Rd, Suite 202-5, Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Nicki Stiger, MS, LAPC

Nicki has an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a trauma-informed counseling certification from Lebanon Valley College, and is currently pursuing her Licensed Associate Professional Counselor License. With more than 17 years in public education with a focus on special education and trauma, she is patient and attuned to how adversity can affect daily functioning.

Nicki’s approach to counseling is person-centered, helping clients identify patterns, set boundaries, communicate feelings, and take control of unhelpful thoughts to gain empowerment over life’s challenging circumstances. Through an empathetic connection, Nicki helps clients find their footing when life feels uneasy.

She enjoys working with a diverse range of clients, including teens, adults, couples, and families, and feels especially connected to teenagers and women.

In her spare time, she is an avid reader and amateur runner. She enjoys baking sourdough bread, cooking for her family and thrift shopping. She also enjoys a good afternoon nap.

Allison Stezin is an LSW and CAADC

Allison Stezin is an LSW and CAADC, currently pursuing her LCSW. She graduated with a Masters in Social Work from Fordham Graduate School of Social Service. She creates a warm and accepting environment for all people to work through what is keeping them from living a full life. She uses CBT, DBT and psychodynamic approaches, and specializes in couples therapy, and addiction with co-occurring disorders. Her areas of expertise also include (but are not limited to) depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, trauma, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, neurodivergence, relationships/couples, and mood disorders. She has experience working with adolescents, adults, families and couples, and is trained in Gottman Method Couples Counseling, Level I in addition to holding a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certificate.

Allison is gifted at challenging feelings of “being stuck” and struggling to help turn things around on your own, and enjoys working through your life experiences, be they grief, life transitions, self-esteem, codependency and more. She can provide practical tools to empower you to create a life that is authentically you, as her approach is person-centered and strengths-based.

In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, watching bad movies, playing video games, and reading.

Andrea Brown, LSW, CAADC

Andrea Brown is a Licensed Social Worker in Pennsylvania with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Widener University and is also a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
Her clinical experience spans partial hospitalization, primary care, and outpatient behavioral health settings, where Andrea has supported individuals experiencing a broad range of mental health and substance use concerns.
Andrea has extensive experience working with teens ages 14–17, as well as adult populations, providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each client’s unique needs, challenges, and goals. Her clinical background includes supporting teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, emotional regulation challenges, and co-occurring substance use concerns. Andrea also incorporates evidence-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) principles into her work, helping clients develop practical skills for managing emotions, navigating stress, and building healthier coping strategies.
Drawing from her experience across multiple levels of care, Andrea brings an integrative and person-centered approach that emphasizes collaboration, empowerment, and practical tools for healing and personal growth. She is currently focused on providing therapy exclusively to female clients, creating a supportive and understanding environment where teen girls and women can explore challenges, strengthen resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and work toward meaningful change.
In her personal time, Andrea enjoys spending time with her family, reading ancient texts, growing herbs and vegetables, and practicing mindfulness.

Elizabeth Swope, LSW

Elizabeth Swope is a Licensed Social Worker, currently pursing her Clinical Social Work License. Elizabeth’s approach to therapy is person centered, attentive, caring and supportive. She provides space for clients to explore their personal challenges and facilitates growth with compassion and patience.

She has extensive training in DBT, with specific training in PTSD and trauma, and uses somatic techniques to support and calm activated nervous systems. She also integrates Somatic Movement, Yoga & Meditation into her therapeutic practices. In addition to her DBT and trauma work, she is also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, has experience in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and has completed Nature Informed Attachment and Relational Trauma courses. Lastly, she uses Gottman Method Couples Counseling strategies with couples, as it is evidence based, and highly effective.

Elizabeth is comfortable treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, self esteem, relationship/marital concerns, grief, and mood disorders. She is particularly supportive of neuro-divergent clients as well as LGBTQIA+ individuals. Her favorite populations include teens, adults, couples and families.

In her personal time, she loves spending time with her family, being in nature, and practicing yoga.

Christine Strohecker, LAPC, CAADC

Christine Strohecker is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) with more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health, forensic, and community-based settings, providing compassionate, trauma-informed care to individuals, couples, families, and groups. She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Messiah University and holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Forensic Psychology from the University of Baltimore. This unique educational background allows her to bring a broad understanding of the complex relationship between mental health, trauma, behavior, and the justice system to her clinical work.

Christine is dedicated to creating a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel safe to explore life’s challenges, develop insight, and move toward meaningful change. She has extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use disorders, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Her clinical work also includes supporting clients experiencing relationship difficulties, family conflict, life transitions, emotion dysregulation, grief and loss, and challenges related to self-esteem and identity.

Drawing from a range of evidence-based and experiential approaches, Christine integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, experiential therapy, psychodrama, chair work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and person-centered interventions to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs. She believes that meaningful healing occurs through authentic connection and collaboration, empowering clients to build resilience, strengthen relationships, develop practical coping skills, and create lasting, meaningful change.

Christine approaches every therapeutic relationship with empathy, authenticity, and respect. She is passionate about helping clients recognize their strengths, overcome obstacles, and move toward lives that are aligned with their values, goals, and sense of purpose.

Outside of her clinical work, Christine enjoys spending quality time with her family, exploring new recipes in the kitchen, and staying connected to music. She enjoys both playing music and experiencing live performances, finding that these moments foster creativity, connection, and balance.