ABOUT EMERGENT COUNSELING CENTER
Counseling Services for People in Harrisburg and Online Across PA
Emergent Relationship Center is a team of therapists committed to providing hope, wellness, and healing. Much more than therapists, we’re compassionate guides as you venture through life’s peaks and valleys.
Through compassionate counseling, we help people go from feeling overwhelmed, trying to juggle it through constant emotional struggles, to “emerging” into their best selves.
It is our belief that all people should be valued, accepted, and empowered and our best work is only possible when we collaborate with our clients in their healing.
We work every day to help you manage what life throws your way. From difficulty connecting with others to losing the joyful feelings you used to have, we’re the therapists that can help you to a place where you can be more positive, happier, and finally looking forward to life.
Committed To Helping – Our Story
We formed Emergent to help people get counseling. Our sister company, which specializes in relationships, knows that it is really important to have two healthy individuals to sustain a relationship. We were looking to refer and most places had a waiting list – and we understand the importance of getting to work quickly.
The time in quarantine gave people time to reflect and think. When people started to look for counseling, they found that there was no help to be found. At Emergent, we know that people need help learning to manage the stressors of life. Having purpose and confidence is essential to living content.
Founded by Jessica Myers-Adams, LCSW in 2022, we are now a thriving practice with a team of multiple therapists. With each of us bringing our unique background and training, we serve a diverse range of clients.
We Are Driven To Make An Impact
At Emergent Relationship Center, our core values are essential to who we are and how we help. Here are the values that guide us.
Help others to help themselves. We look forward to helping our clients every day as a gift to them, but also as a gift to us. We are here to help.
Always collaborate. Our therapists collaborate with you because the care that works for you is based on who you are and what you need. We genuinely care for every client.
Support the entire person. For most people, relationships can be complex. It’s hard to sort things out, and challenges can arise across multiple areas of life all at once. We support all of who you are.
Diversity and Inclusion Matter. We welcome clients of all ages and experiences and partner them with therapists from diverse backgrounds who bring their experiences into how they compassionately guide.
What Our Clients Say
We often hear the following feedback from people about working with our therapists.
- We helped them transform their lives.
- We are the first therapists that got them real results.
- We helped them communicate better.
- We taught them how to handle difficult situations.
- We gave them ideas for what to apply in their lives.
Therapists
Kaitlyn Kebede, MFT
Hi, I’m Kaitlyn Kebede. I’m a Pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with adults who are looking to work through their struggles to develop meaning and change. My goal is to help you stop dwelling on negative thoughts and start encouraging you towards healing and transformation.
I’m no different from the clients I see. Like everyone else, I’m human. I’ve been through both wonderful and difficult experiences which have shaped who I am and how I help.
Growing up, I was always the person that others would confide in and sought guidance from. I naturally gravitated toward this field and knew right away that I would want to be a therapist. Quickly, I realized that counseling is much less about having all of the answers and advice and more about the journey, growth, and “aha” moments. Effective counseling is about digging in with nonjudgement, exploring patterns of thinking and behaviors, and creating new and effective pathways to success. Learning this made me more conscious about my own journey and excited to witness and support others in theirs.
My life experiences are what led me to become the therapist I am today.
Helping People Is A Gift To Others, But Also Myself
Being a therapist is fulfilling. I love guiding people towards positive changes, helping them reach their goals, and witnessing them achieve more fulfilling lives. The most rewarding thing about being a therapist is seeing a person walk away lighter, more free, and excited about their life. Healing and transformation are possible, and I am committed to encouraging you on that path.
I Have Empathy For Others And Bring An Open, Non-judgemental Presence To Sessions
I have a natural ability to:
Uncover what’s under the surface.
Practice active listening to help others feel heard and understood.
Help clients heal their past and manage the present.
Collaborate with people to set goals and help them reach them.
Facilitate healing and transformation.
Re-frame inevitable “bumps” in the path as part of learning.
Our Sessions Are Focused On You
Sessions will provide you with the space to be understood and heard. In feeling safe and comfortable, you’ll be able to explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals.
It’s important to me to provide a non-judgemental space where you can be yourself. There isn’t a “one size fits all” approach to counseling. Our sessions will fit your specific needs and concerns. Creating a pathway to healing means honoring your individual journey, and I’m excited to walk with you on this path.
As a therapist, I believe that even if we feel like we’ve lost hope, it’s possible to show up, commit to ourselves, and do what it takes to start feeling better.
I want to help you start rising above what you are going through.
Let’s meet and get to work.
Jessica Myers-Adams, LCSW
My Journey To Becoming A Founder of Emergent
My own growth through personal life struggles is what helps me relate so deeply with clients.
I know what it is like to be in a life rut. Years ago, before I took the journey of change, I couldn’t sleep and wasn’t happy. I used to lie in bed for hours thinking about the next day when I would do something. Every day felt like a struggle. I wasn’t excited about much. I wasn’t productive with work and my social life suffered. Heck, I suffered. And I wanted to feel better!
Talk therapy isn’t enough. You have to get down to causes and conditions to discover what is controllable and what you need to accept. This is a process, but once you experience it, your load is lightened. You learn to ride the waves.
My life experiences are what lead me to become the Founder of Emergent, and my commitment to myself and my clients inspire me to continue learning and growing. From studying the scientific theory of the 4 C’s of mental toughness to my latest certification as a Certified Hypnotherapy Clinician, I keep learning for myself – and you.
Helping People is a Way to Give Back
Being a coach is rewarding. I love guiding people towards positive changes and seeing them finally getting the life they desire. The most rewarding thing about being a coach is giving hope when people feel hopeless. I am committed to guiding you to discover a new outlook.
My Passion: Showing Others a Way Out through a Clarifying and Energizing Presence
I have a natural ability to:
Help people identify what they are feeling through active listening.
Encourage them to dig deep and make changes for a better future.
Support people through difficult and stressful times.
Our Sessions Are Focused On You
Sessions will provide you with the space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals. In feeling safe and comfortable, you’ll be able to gain clarity and know what steps to take.
It’s important to me to check in on your progress as we go and make sure that you are working towards a goal rather than using sessions to vent or stay stuck. There isn’t a “one size fits all” approach to therapy. Our sessions will fit your specific needs and concerns.
As A Coach, I Embrace the Following Philosophies: I believe that people underestimate their ability to change. It’s possible to change and it’s possible to enjoy life again. You can create the change you desire.
Let’s Discover How We Can Help
It begins with you.
When you reach out, you’ll talk to Jessie, our intake coordinator, and you can share what’s going on for you, ask any questions you may have, and get scheduled for your first session.
Fill out the get-started form today to begin. We are here for you.