Meet The Team
The PA Team

Adara Watts Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and Delaware with more than 8 years of experience. Adara has always been a listening ear to others and feels the power of the therapeutic relationship is transformative. She has experience working with a variety of individuals and couples and specializes in treating those with a history of traumatic experiences, anxiety and depression, relationship issues, and women's issues. 

 

Adara’s clients appreciate that she offers a ton of empathic support and makes them feel safe in therapy, yet she doesn’t shy away from giving honest feedback or challenging thoughts or beliefs that might be getting in the way of progress.
 

Adara uses a collaborative approach that is client-centered which means she believes- you are the expert in you! Adara has earned a master’s degree in
Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in 2016.

Charles K. Sims is a Licensed Social Worker and a figure of hope and resilience within the Philadelphia mental health landscape. With a Master of Science in Social Work, focused on trauma-informed care from Widener University, and a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from La Salle University, Charles's academic and professional foundations are robust and deeply intertwined with his life's narrative.

 

Charles's roles as a Clinical Manager at Resources for Human Development and a Mobile Therapist at Mental Health Partnerships have not only allowed him to refine his expertise in critical areas such as crisis management, substance use counseling, and child welfare but have also been instrumental in his mission to foster change and growth in the lives of those he serves. Charles approach is both empathetic and transformative, employing methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (M.I.) to address and support the unique needs of his clients.

 

His life's mantra, "Your today doesn't dictate your tomorrow," reflects his own path to becoming a tangible example of change and resilience. This personal evolution informs every aspect of his work, enabling him to connect with clients on a deeply authentic level. Charles’s commitment to quality care is underscored by his leadership in clinical settings and his mentorship of fellow professionals, ensuring a therapeutic environment that is both nurturing and conducive to growth.