Our Team
Samantha Mathews, MA, LPC, NCC
Co-owner and Therapist
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Sam received her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of the Cumberlands and her B.A. from The University of Mary Washington. She has worked in group private practice since 2020 after coming from outpatient community mental health providing comprehensive trauma treatment, as well as a domestic violence agency providing individual, group, and crisis counseling for survivors of family and intimate partner violence. Sam also has previous experience in outpatient addiction treatment. Sam is EMDR trained, a certified clinical trauma professional, and integrates multiple modalities into her work including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Sam also provides clinical supervision, consultation, and training.Sam and her husband have two kids, a dog, a cat and at about 100 laundry piles. Sam loves reading novels and biographies, listening to podcasts, the vast world of wine, a good theme party, Taylor Swift (especially Folklore & Evermore), local restaurants, and galivanting around Philly with her family.
In addition to private practice counseling, Sam is the Founder and CEO of Andrée Collective, a nonprofit that leverages the wedding & events industry to provide employment and therapy to domestic violence & human trafficking survivors. Learn more at www.andreecollective.org.
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Trauma and PTSD
Psychoeducation
Domestic and Sexual Violence
Anxiety and Depression
Marriage and Couples
Spiritual abuse/trauma
Grief and Life Transitions
Group counseling
Training, educating, and clinical supervision
Integration of the Gospel and evidence-based counseling practices
Michelle
Galdames-Henry, MA
Therapist
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Michelle Galdames-Henry is a Mental Health Counselor with a dedication to providing equitable, accessible mental health care. Along with SMCC, Michelle works with adults and adolescents in non-profit and community mental health settings. Michelle received her MA in Clinical Counseling from Eastern University. She is passionate about walking alongside individuals in their healing and growth from trauma. She believes that the work of therapy is deeply wrapped up in the systems of which we are a part. Whether it be our family systems, generational influence, social circles, or society at large, we do not exist as a silo. This means therapy is not just focusing on the individual, but on the whole. Michelle utilizes creative, somatic, and attachment-based therapies within her insight-oriented approach. She also leans on the power of storytelling in the healing process. Michelle lives in beautiful Philadelphia with her husband, dog, two cats, and lizard where she enjoys time in coffee shops and precious green spaces.
In addition to her work at SMCC, Michelle is a group therapist at Andrée Collective, a nonprofit that leverages the wedding industry to provide employment and therapy to domestic violence & human trafficking survivors. Learn more at www.andreecollective.org.
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Adolescents and Adults
Trauma, PTSD, and CPTSD
Anxiety and Depression
Attachment Wounds
Grief and Loss
Family Dynamics
LGBTQIA+ Individuals
Body Image and Body Positivity
Maryrose Yerger, MS, LPC
Therapist
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Maryrose Yerger is a Philly based Professional Counseling Associate. In addition to her work with SMCC, she also serves young adults as a recovery-oriented counselor in community mental health. Maryrose has had a passion for families and couples. Since her time at Penn State where she worked to cofound REACH (Research Engagement and Community Healing), an initiative to combat sexual violence on college campuses, she has also grown her passion for working with survivors of trauma. She received her MS in Couples and Family Therapy from the University of Oregon. In her work, she draws on her background in Yoga and meditation instruction, transpersonal psychology, expressive arts, and nature-based therapy. She is trained in both Gestalt and Internal Family Systems therapy. Maryrose loves collaborating with other women. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of transforming together through shared creative potential and empowerment.
In her free time you can find Maryrose singing, dancing, painting, strumming her guitar, and hiking the Wissahickon.
In addition to her work at SMCC, Maryrose is a group and art therapist at Andrée Collective, a nonprofit that leverages the wedding industry to provide employment and therapy to domestic violence & human trafficking survivors. Learn more at www.andreecollective.org.
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Couples and Families
Parent/child dynamics
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and depression
Body Positivity
Art Therapy
Grief & loss
Mood and Personality Disorders
Spirituality
Cassie Frame, MA
Children and Adolescent Therapist
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Cassie Frame is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor. She is currently working in intensive behavioral health services with adolescents in Philadelphia, as well as SMCC as a child and adolescent therapist. Cassie graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine with her MS in mental health counseling in May 2025. She received her BA in psychology from Eastern University in 2022.
She has a passion for working with youth, as she believes the growth and development that occurs during this time is crucial to one’s mental health. She utilizes an eclectic, strengths-based approach, with a foundation in cognitive behavioral therapy. Therapy is not a one-size fits all, and Cassie works to connect with her clients, as the therapeutic relationship is essential to the treatment process. She has clinical experience working in schools and volunteer experience in the juvenile justice system. Outside of work she enjoys trying new coffee shops, listening to music, playing with her cat, beach days, and watching Netflix!
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Children and adolescents
Group counseling
Anxiety and depression
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Family dynamics
LGBTQIA+ youth
Truancy concerns
Juvenile Justice Involvement
Peer conflict/bullying
Grief
Liza Gallen
Counseling Intern
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Liza Gallen is a Counseling Intern dedicated to supporting individuals as they navigate life’s challenges—both big and small—with compassion, insight, and care. Liza is currently working toward a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of the Cumberlands, where clinical skills and a commitment to ethical, client-centered care are the foundations of her practice.
Liza’s therapeutic approach is integrative and collaborative, drawing from multiple modalities, including Humanistic and Cognitive Behavioral approaches. Liza believes in meeting clients where they are, connecting past experiences to present patterns, and helping individuals recognize and build upon their inherent strengths. Grounded in empathy, understanding, and respect, Liza strives to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, validated, and empowered to make meaningful change.
In addition to her work at SMCC, Liza also works with survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking at Andrée Collective, which has further shaped her trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to care. Learn more at www.andreecollective.org.
When she's not at work, Liza enjoys spending time outside (especially at the Wissahickon), grabbing coffee with friends, and spending time with her family. Her appreciation for connection and personal growth is carried into the therapeutic space, supporting clients as they move toward healing, clarity, and greater self-agency.
Vernon Mathews
Co-owner, Director of Operations
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COUNSELING PRACTICE & REFERRAL INFORMATION
SM Counseling & Consulting
All therapists see both individual and group clients in person in our East Falls office or via telehealth. Reach out through the contact form on this site to schedule a consultation.
John Applegate & Associates
Samantha Mathews joined John Applegate & Associates in 2019. If you are interested in setting up an appointment with Samantha or one of the other mental health professionals at JA&A, please contact the office of John Applegate & Associates here.
Philadelphia Renewal Network
Samantha Mathews also accepts referrals through the Philadelphia Renewal Network. The Philadelphia Renewal Network is a network of Christian counselors and psychiatrists providing Biblical-based professional care and counsel in partnership with and as an extension of the shepherding arm of local churches in the greater Philadelphia region. If you are a church in the Philadelphia Metro Area and are interested in joining PRN, please connect here.
Andrée Collective
Michelle Galdames-Henry and Liza Gallen runs low-barrier in-person and online group therapy through Andrée Collective. Therapy is offered for adult female survivors of trauma on a pay-what-you-can bases. Michelle offers psychoeducational & processing trauma groups as well as art therapy trauma groups. Get more information or register for an upcoming group here.