Empowering Your Therapeutic Journey

Mindful Matters empowers clients to grow by increasing self-awareness, learning mindfulness skills, and learning new coping skills to heal the heart and mind from painful past experiences.

Olivia Rose Frye, NCC, LPC, ICGC-I

Olivia Rose Frye, NCC, LPC, ICGC-I

Licensed Professional Counselor | Practice Founder

Olivia Frye specializes in emotional and behavioral issues ranging from mild to severe mental health disorders. She is often described as kind, compassionate, empathetic, non-judgmental, ethical, direct, and respectful. Olivia feels privileged and is honored to accompany and empower people on their therapeutic journey of growth and change.

Olivia’s therapeutic training includes Certification in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and is an International Certified Gambling Counselor (ICGC-I).  She is licensed and experienced in providing treatment of Trauma (sexual abuse and violence, neglect, domestic violence, and interpersonal abuse), PTSD, anxiety, depression, gambling-related issues, grief/loss, relationship issues and a multitude of mental health diagnoses.

   

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Courtney Davis, LAPC

Courtney Davis, LAPC

Licensed Associate Professional Counselor

Courtney is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with a Master’s in Professional Counseling from Carlow University. She specializes in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults who are navigating anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, and the everyday stressors of life. Courtney is dedicated to helping her clients build effective coping strategies, strengthen resilience, and create greater balance and well-being.

Her approach to therapy is person-centered and tailored to each individual’s needs. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy, Courtney provides practical tools while fostering a safe, collaborative space for growth. She believes the therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of meaningful change. She brings warmth, empathy, and a touch of humor to create a trusting connection where clients feel supported and empowered.

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Lauryn Kalka, LCSW

Lauryn Kalka, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Lauryn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a certificate in Child Welfare from the University of Pittsburgh. With over ten years of experience, she specializes in working with children, young adults, and families in various treatment settings, focusing on collaborative care. Lauryn has supported clients dealing with trauma, LGBTQ+ needs, at-risk behaviors, anxiety, foster care, and diverse mental health challenges.

Described as open-minded, kind, and eclectic, Lauryn prioritizes building rapport and trust in early sessions to establish a strong therapeutic relationship. She uses a range of approaches, including Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play and Art Therapy, behavior modification, and CBT, to engage clients and families in whole-person treatment.

Her recent training includes traumatic grief, mental health care for gender minority youth, solution-focused therapy for trauma survivors, and ethics in the digital age. Lauryn is committed to helping clients set short-term goals for long-term success and is always eager to learn new techniques to meet each client’s unique needs.

  

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Kaitlin Kennedy, LCSW

Kaitlin Kennedy, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Kaitlin is a licensed clinical social worker who studied social work at the University of Pittsburgh. Kaitlin has about 13 years of experience working primarily with children and teenagers but also enjoys working with families and adults individually. Kaitlin utilizes behavioral therapy, play therapy, and art therapy techniques when working with youth. When working with adults, Kaitlin enjoys teaching coping skills, discussing relational issues, and helping clients work through traumatic experiences. Kaitlin specializes in treating trauma, issues occurring in childhood and adolescence, and relationship concerns.  Kaitlin is currently working on seeking additional training to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and also has some additional training related to Substance Abuse disorders.

Initial sessions will focus on discussing core treatment topics, discussing goals, and gaining rapport and trust. Kaitlin’s approach is generally laid-back and friendly, but also heavily focuses on problem-solving. Sessions will foster a safe and supportive space to help clients work through and resolve concerns holding them back.

  

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Daneya Lynn, LSW

Daneya Lynn, LSW

Licensed Social Worker

Daneya is a Licensed Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. She has provided therapy for various clientele, including adults and families and uses an eclectic approach to therapy that is individualized for each client. Daneya pulls from an array of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including but not limited to psychodynamics, systems theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She specializes in treating people experiencing depression, anxiety, sexual addiction, and attachment issues. She believes that suffering can often be alleviated by addressing root causes such as childhood trauma, attachment issues, and family of origin wounding.

Daneya feels privileged to help people work toward personal growth and seek emotional fulfillment. She strives to provide a nurturing and non-judgmental environment where humor is encouraged. The most important component of any therapy is the professional rapport between client and therapist. Daneya will spend time getting to know each client and building a collaborative plan to work toward clients’ treatment goals. She believes each client is an expert on themselves and seeks to create a welcoming space for clients of all ages, races, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

 

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Jessica Munoz, LAPC

Jessica Munoz, LAPC

Licensed Associate Professional Counselor

Jessica is a licensed associate professional counselor in Pennsylvania and a dependently licensed mental health therapist in Ohio. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Franciscan University of Steubenville. She has several years of experience supporting teens and adults through a variety of challenges.

Jessica specializes in working with middle-aged adults struggling with life transitions, relationship issues, and everyday stressors. She also works with adults adjusting to college or postgraduate life, professionals managing career pressures, individuals building self-esteem, and clients seeking support through breakups, grief, or major life decisions.

Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Jessica helps clients of all ages gain emotional insight, reframe unhelpful thought patterns, and reconnect with their inner resilience. Her collaborative and compassionate approach is grounded in the belief that every person has the capacity to heal and grow.

She is committed to creating a safe and affirming space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to move forward with clarity and confidence.

 

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Andrew Watts, Intern

Andrew Watts, Intern

Master's of Social Work Candidate

Andrew is a Master of Social Work student completing his specialization internship at Mindful Matters. He brings several years of experience in emergency medical services and law enforcement, and currently works for UPMC and as an EMT for a local EMS agency in Allegheny County. His clinical interests include trauma, grief, and the emotional impact of high-stress professions. Andrew’s therapeutic approach draws from multiple sources, grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, and he is pursuing training in EMDR.

 

Alicia Kerber, Administrative Assistant & People Officer

Alicia Kerber, Administrative Assistant & People Officer

Alicia has her bachelor’s in psychology from Pennsylvania Western University. She supports the daily operations of our business by providing comprehensive administrative support to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of our team.  Alicia is often the first contact with new clients and helps clients get connected with the right clinician. Her support helps the Mindful team focus on providing the best clinical care. If you have any questions, she will diligently get your answers.