Uncovering the Roots of Emotional Pain
We believe that healing begins by understanding the experiences that shaped you. Our approach focuses on deepening your self-awareness and providing the insights needed to foster lasting personal growth. In our safe and empathetic environment, we work together to transform pain into a foundation for your future resilience.
Our Path to Healing
Individual Therapy
A dedicated space to process trauma, manage anxiety, and reconnect with your inner self through deep, insightful dialogue.
Healing from Grief
Compassionate support for those navigating loss, helping you integrate grief into your journey with resilience and grace.
Personal Growth
Uncovering the roots of your experiences to foster profound personal growth, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Grief • Anxiety • Growth • Healing • Resilience • Mindfulness • Understanding • Insight • Personal Empowerment • Roots
About the Practice
Healing Roots Counseling is a space dedicated to helping individuals uncover and heal the deeper roots of emotional pain. The practice aims to facilitate lasting change by exploring the underlying experiences and patterns that influence thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. Its mission is to empower clients to live with greater clarity, resilience, and authenticity through a comprehensive and compassionate approach that goes beyond surface-level solutions.
Meet Our Therapist
Aliaa Ajel, LPC is a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Pennsylvania and a doctoral candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of the Cumberlands, where she is currently completing her doctoral internship and serving as a Teaching Assistant in the doctoral program. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gannon University and has experience working with adults in outpatient and university settings across diverse cultural backgrounds. Aliaa believes therapy works best when the client’s story, strengths, and goals guide the process. She strives to create a safe, collaborative space where individuals feel heard, respected, and supported as they work toward healing and meaningful change. Her approach integrates trauma-informed and evidence-based modalities including EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, somatic therapy, and expressive arts. In addition to her clinical work, Aliaa provides clinical supervision for counselors-in-training and contributes to the development of future mental health professionals through her academic involvement. As a bilingual counselor (English and Arabic), she values culturally responsive care that honors each client’s unique identity and lived experience.
Credentials & Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- Member of the Association of American Council
- Specialized Training in EMDR, IFS, Art Therapy, Interpersonal therapy, Somatic therapy, Mindfulness
Connect with us
We are here to support your journey toward healing and growth. Whether you have questions or are ready to schedule your first session, we look forward to hearing from you.
Location
Virtual Sessions
rootshealingcounseling@gmail.com
Phone
(814)-480-0853
Insurance Accepted
UPMC for you, CCBH, Medicaid Erie County, Optum, Aetna, treecare, First Health, capital bluecross, signa, community care BHO, United healthcare
The Landscape of Resilience
Healing is a slow, organic process—much like the quiet strength of deep-reaching roots and the steady flow of mountain streams. We invite you to find solace in these moments of natural transition and growth.
