Welcome!
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.
"Let go of who you think you're supposed to be; embrace who you are." - Brene Brown
You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support for personal matters, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you.
Our practice specializes in treating individuals, couples and families, and through years of experience, we are confident that no problem is too great to overcome. Through therapy, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help you both right now and in the future.
Thoughtful Wellness Awarded Best of Business 2024 for Mental Health Service in Ephrata!
Our Services
Our Staff
Shanna Scott-Klunk, Practice Founder, LCSW, ACS
I believe very strongly that everyone has a story that deserves to be heard and I love to help people tell their story. I specialize in sexuality and gender, trauma, and have specialized training in EMDR.Learn More
Heather Venezia, LCSW, Clinical Director
Life doesn’t have to feel like this. My job is to plant the seed of hope so you can begin to envision a happier, more authentic, less stressful life for yourself. Once you have that destination in mind, I become the GPS helping to gently guide you on your journey. You are strong, resilient, and […]Learn More
Shannon Strohl, LPC, CAADC, CCTP
Sometimes life can be overwhelming, and it can feel like you don’t know who you are anymore. If you are struggling with depression, grief, anxiety, or trauma- I can help you process these feelings and make change. It can be scary reaching out to help and support, and I want to help you get to […]Learn More
Kat Bregman, LCSW
I believe that every person deserves to be unashamedly themselves. Trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, and current events can all take a toll. Sometimes these things can seem like a mountain standing in your way. I want to help you be able to surpass that mountain and become the best version of yourself. You are the […]Learn More
Matthew Harding, LCSW
I feel that every person is unique and has a story to be heard! Which is why therapy should not be a cookie-cutter process.Learn More
Colleen Penglase, LSW
When science studies the change of caterpillars to butterflies, they note two distinct internal changes that are happening within the caterpillar. The caterpillar has to process and change while building up to be a butterfly. It changes while building the cells of the butterfly. The power of the caterpillar’s change comes from breaking down and […]Learn More
Greg Topper, LAPC
The willingness to engage in therapy is a great start. If that willingness can grow and you can apply the effort successful outcomes require, then you are likely closer to the life you want (and deserve) than it may seem to you right now. Yes, successful therapeutic outcomes will likely require you to experience uncomfortability. […]Learn More
Lyndsey Nedrow, Practice Manager
As the Practice Manager at Thoughtful Wellness, I work closely with our Office Manager, Clinical Director, and Practice Owner, overseeing practice-wide projects and all billing and insurance concerns. I work behind the scenes to streamline our office procedures to better support our therapists and clients. I am available via email at lnedrow@thoughtfulwellness.com. If you are […]Learn More
James Mikulski, Office Manager
Our therapists can’t do it all on their own! I’m the Office Manager at Thoughtful Wellness, and I’m here to act as the bridge between you and your therapist. I oversee scheduling, onboarding clients, troubleshooting our Client Portal or payments, and general communication between our clients and our therapists. For scheduling needs or questions you […]Learn More
Kona, Barketing Manager
Kona is our newest addition, and he’s hard at work filling our office with eager energy! He’s in training to become an attentive therapy dog, but for now he’s the friendly greeter that keeps our clients entertained while waiting. That’s why we’ve given him the title Barketing Manager! Kona may be roaming the waiting room […]Learn More
Doakes, In Loving Memory
Our Dearest Doakes, You were a member of our family here at Thoughtful Wellness and a friend to every person you met. You left us too soon and so your time with us feels even more precise. Thank you for lifting our spirits with your energy and love. You were the hardest goodbye and will […]Learn More