Serving Bucks County Since 1978
Compassionate care for every member of our community.
The Counseling Center is a private, non-profit agency dedicated to making high-quality mental healthcare accessible to everyone in need — regardless of financial means. Our services are offered on a sliding scale, ability-to-pay basis.
Years in
Bucks County
Counseling
Specialties
Scale Fees,
Non-Profit
Our Mission
"We see our clients as persons of intrinsic value — human beings on a journey of growth."
Founded as the Human Growth Center in 1978, we are led by a community-based volunteer board of directors and dedicated clinicians who give their time out of love and personal mission.
Located in Holland, PA, we serve the greater Bucks County area with a full range of psychotherapeutic, educational, and consultative services.
What We Offer
Our Services
Adolescent Counseling
Supporting teens through the emotional challenges of relationships, school, identity, and the pressures of growing up.
Bereavement Counseling
Helping individuals navigate grief and mourning following loss — or major life changes that bring feelings of deep sadness.
Divorce Counseling
Guiding individuals through separation — processing emotional impacts and finding strength to move forward.
Child Therapy
Every child deserves access to mental health support. We are committed to equal access to a full array of services for all children.
Psychological Testing
Comprehensive assessments of mental abilities, personality, achievement, and neurological functioning.
Pastoral Counseling
Certified counselors with theological training — especially suited for those facing loss, terminal illness, or faith-related conflicts.
About The Center
Rooted in community and mission since 1978.
Located in Holland, Bucks County, PA, The Counseling Center serves the greater Bucks County area with compassionate, professional mental health services. We are governed by a community-based volunteer board and staffed by dedicated clinicians who believe quality care should be available to everyone.
Sliding Scale Fees — Services are priced by ability to pay, so cost is never a barrier to healing.
Dedicated Volunteer Clinicians — Our expert therapists give their time out of genuine compassion and calling.
Flexible Scheduling — Evenings and weekends are common. We work around modern, busy lives.
Community Governed — Led by a volunteer board deeply invested in the wellbeing of Bucks County.
Our Clinicians
Meet the Team
Leslie Morgan
M.S., L.P.C.
Executive Director
Ruth B. Hartman
M.A.
Associate Director
Joseph De Francesco
M.A., L.P.C., N.C.C.
Counselor
Jonathan A. Roberds
Psy.D.
Counselor
Cristina Rabayda
M.S.
Counselor
Joseph Baker
M.A.
Counselor
Wm. Lance Roberds
M.Div.
Executive Director Emeritus
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Join Our Team
Dedicated clinicians committed to community service.
Get Started
Schedule an Appointment
To make an appointment, please call us and ask for Ruth Hartman. She will interview you and help identify the therapist best suited to your needs. Day, evening, and weekend appointments are all available.
Support Our Mission
Your donation helps keep mental healthcare accessible to every person in Bucks County — regardless of their ability to pay. Every gift makes a real difference.
Fall 2025 Fundraiser for the Counseling Center on Saturday, September 20th at 3pm
Fall 2025 Fundraiser for the Counseling Center on Saturday, September 20th at 3pm Every year, the Counseling Center holds an […]
Fall 2024 Fundraiser for the Counseling Center on Saturday, September 21st at 3pm
Fall 2024 Fundraiser for the Counseling Center on Saturday, September 21st at 3pm Every year, the Counseling Center holds an […]
The Counseling Center 2024 Mid-Year Update
Leslie Morgan provides a mid-year update on the Counseling Center.