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LEADERSHIP TEAM

 
 

Jason Janosov, LPC

Director of Clinical Services

Jason Janosov, Director of Clincial Services is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Jason supervises and supports all coaching staff and oversees our Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) specialty programming. Jason also provides individual and group counseling services and facilitates DBT skills trainings and workshops.

Jason employs a psychologically flexible, client-centered approach. His diverse skill set coupled with his warm and compassionate disposition promotes a safe environment for clients to heal and recover comfortably.

Prior to joining Espenshade Counseling, Jason obtained extensive clinical training and experience at the Lenape Valley Foundation and Central Behavioral Health. During his tenure at LVF, Jason was a primary therapist on the DBT fidelity team. Jason has experience treating a wide range of behavioral health issues with a variety of different modalities of clinical care. Jason demonstrates exceptional skill and competency with clinical assessment, treatment planning and case conceptualization. Jason is often decribed as “very likable”, “easy to talk to” and a “teamplayer”.

Jason clincial training includes: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion Efficacy Therapy (EET), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS).

Jason is a proud adjunct faculty member of his alma mater, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medine (PCOM).

Samantha McComsey graduated from Penn State University in 2006 with a BA in Applied Psychology and holds a CADC.  

Samantha brings over 16 years of experience in addiction treatment, co-occurring disorders and  process addictions, such as gambling, and sex addiction. She specializes in treatment of adults with concierge needs, professionals seeking to understand how their drive, success, and lifestyle have become intertwined with addiction and mental health.

Samantha believes that addiction and mental health can impact everyone regardless of success and background. She believes that every person deserves to receive treatment that is tailored for them, helping to achieve their goals for success in life, and relationships.

Samantha works with individuals and families to help create a more fulfilled sense of self acceptance and personal growth.

 

Peter BrizicK, CRS

VP of Operations & Client Relationship Manager

Peter joined Espenshade Counseling as a Certified Recovery Coach in 2016. Throughout his tenure, Peter has assumed numerous roles and has established a strong presence in the Behavioral Health field. He has been instrumental in developing the intake process and acts as a liaison for treatment providers and family members.

Peter’s desire to pursue a career in the behavioral health field was inspired by his personal experience recovering from a substance use disorder . He shares openly about his journey in an effort to build rapport and establish a meaningful connection with clients and family members. Peter provides “real life,” practical guidance and support to help individuals and families navigate every day stressors and apply healthy coping skills to manage emotional distress in real time.

In addition to providing individual and family coaching support, Peter assists with Espenshade Counseling’s intervention and crisis management services and serves as an advocate for clients in a wide range of situations.

Peter is certified as a Recovery Coach and Trainer through the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR), and is Pennsylvania Board Certified as a Recovery Specialist. He has also completed training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills coaching, Exposure Response Prevention Coaching, Emotion Efficacy Therapy Coaching and Psychodrama.  

Peter was the proud recipient of the Unsung Hero Award through Caron Treatment Centers in 2017 for demonstrating excellence in the recovery support services.  As a self-proclaimed, life-long student, Peter has maintained a self-guided course of education that incorporates topics such as personal growth and development concepts, sports and performance psychology, Eastern spirituality and philosophy, and traditional recovery related topics.

“A fisherman always sees another fisherman from afar.”
- Old Russian Proverb

Translated - this means - I can See, Hear, Feel, and Understand you - because we are the same and we’ve been through similar things.

 

Gianna DeMedio,CRS

Recovery Management Specialist

Gianna is an example of the possibilities that recovery has to offer. As a young person who battled addiction, mental health issues, trauma, and chronic illness, she now utilizes her lived experience in supporting individuals and groups. Gianna is a Certified Recovery Specialist with a concentration in Supporting Youth Recovery. She is also a certified SMART Recovery Facilitator and has been facilitating groups for over 7 years. Gianna has a wide range of experience working with adolescents and adults in various stages of the recovery process in community-based settings, street outreach, detention centers, and outpatient offices. 

Gianna values and utilizes multiple pathways to recovery, and prides herself in creating an environment of safety and comfort to support individuals in discovering what will bring them success and stability. She incorporates Cognitive and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy skills, community involvement, mutual support groups, mindfulness and meditation, exercise, and music in a holistic approach to meet individuals where they are at and support them in recovery. Gianna’s passions and values include family, spending time outdoors, authentic relationships, and personal growth.

 

Keith Eisenhuth

Integrative Health and Wellness Specialist & Executive Assistant

Keith’s personal experience utilizing an alternative and holistic approach to recover from mental and addiction inspired him to pursue training and eduction in integrative health and nutrition. As a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, he places a strong emphasis on a holistic approach to recovery. His focus is largely on building self-awareness and utilizing lifestyle factors such as targeted nutrition, exercise, sleep hygiene, breathwork, stress management skills, goal setting, organization, and accountability to create a foundation for health, happiness, and personal success. Keith values personal growth and believes in leading by example. Much of his free time is spent hiking, playing the guitar, learning more about the mind-body connection, and hanging out with his fiance and dog.