Welcome to Empathic Empowerment Counseling PLLC

Our team provides remote individual counseling services, group counseling services, consultation, and supervision in both Illinois and Pennsylvania.

Our Specialties & Areas of Focus

    • Depression

    • Stress & Anxiety

    • Anger

    • PTSD

    • Trauma

    • Grief & Loss

    • Bipolar Disorder

    • Borderline Personality Disorder

    • Self-Esteem Issues

    • Eating Disorders

    • Drug & Substance Use

    • Suicide Ideation

    • Homicide Ideation

    • Postpartum Concerns

    • Discrimination & Oppresion

    • Family Conflict

    • Interpersonal Issues

    • Communication

    • Attachment Styles

    • Life Transitions

    • Managing Change

    • Grief & Loss

    • Career Concerns

    • Trauma

    • Parenting Stress

    • Mindfulness Training

    • Trauma Informed Counseling

    • Art Therapy

    • Music Therapy

    • Creative Interventions

    • Person Centered Therapy

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    • Existential Therapy

    • Narrative Therapy

    • Multicultural Counseling

    • Children (6-10)

    • Pre-teen

    • Teen

    • Adults

    • Elders (65+)

Insurances We Accept

At this time we are pleased to accept insurance plans covered under Optum, United Healthcare, Aetna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. For more information on pricing, benefits, and what to expect please click below!

  • Lucy Parker-Barnes PhD, LCPC, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, CCTP

    FOUNDER & SUPERVISOR

    I am a licensed counselor with over 9 years of experience in Pennsylvania and Illinois. I'm dedicated to helping clients find meaning, healing, and confidence in their lives. My approach is integrative, drawing from existential and client-centered methods, as well as CBT.

  • Emily Stowe-Sorensen MS, LPC, NCC

    CLINICIAN

    with over 2 years of experience, I aim to provide an empathetic space for clients to share their challenges, offering gentle guidance tailored to their needs. Utilizing various therapeutic techniques and creative interventions, I focus on wellness, awareness, and thought reframing. With a trauma-informed approach, I support clients throughout their dynamic therapeutic journey with encouragement and creativity.

Our Approach and Certifications


In today's challenging world, we recognize the multitude of pressures and traumas that can profoundly affect individuals, often leaving them feeling overwhelmed and isolated. At Empathetic Empowerment Counseling PLLC, we're dedicated to offering compassionate support and effective clinical tools to help you navigate through these struggles and achieve your goals. Our team comprises experienced mental health experts, counselors, and counselor educators, specializing in various concerns and trauma-related techniques. We prioritize empathy as a central clinical approach and hold national certifications in counseling.

Furthermore, we strongly believe in making counseling accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances. To this end, we offer sliding scale fees tailored to individual income levels and insurance copay considerations. Our aim is to create a welcoming, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their innermost selves freely. We affirm the dignity and worth of each individual and provide a respectful environment irrespective of race, religion, sexual orientation, or background. Our team is committed to supporting LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC individuals, recognizing the unique challenges they face in today's society.

Contact us today!

Empathicempowermentcounseling@gmail.com
(814) 230-0024

Serving both Pennsylvania & Illinois