Find Peace with Sanctuary of Hope Counseling Center
Our counseling services help you overcome challenges and reach your full potential.
Director
Sabrina Ware, MA
Sabrina Ware has always had a passion to help others, through teaching, guiding and walking along beside them through challenging times. This passion led her to attain her AAS (Associate in Applied Science) from NYC Technical College, B.S. (Bachelors of Science) in Psychology from Liberty University and a Double Master's Degree (Master of Arts in Human Service Counseling & Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling). Sabrina has had many years of experience in the healthcare and mental health field. She has worked as a mentor for women who were victims of sex trafficking, worked in the community as a family-based clinician, she worked as a behavioral health safety specialist at an inpatient psychiatric unit, and currently Sabrina works with children with both mental and behavioral needs within a residential treatment facility as Clinician.
As a master's level/pre-licensed therapist and a licensed Pastor, Sabrina's multifaceted experience allows her to meet people where they are and provide services according to their individual needs. As the Director of the Sanctuary of Hope Counseling Center, Sabrina seeks to continue to build the "Counseling Center" into a full-service facility that will be available to the community and meet the needs on the various levels. Encouraging healthy lifestyles through counseling, life coaching psychoeducation, training and mentoring, Sabrina's #noshamezone concept seeks to provide a safe space in the community to seek and get the help that encourages a healthy mental, emotional, spiritual and physical lifestyle.
Support Staff and Facilitators
Judy Matos, is the Sanctuary of Hope Counseling Center Senior Support Staff. Judy has been a part of the Sanctuary of Hope since its original opening in May of 2021. Judy's heart for others and passion to work in the field where she can feed into the lives of others, has been shown through her engagement as our social media guru and customer engagement staff. Judy also is the Lead Facilitator for our Grief-Share 13 Week Support Group as well as other empowering support groups on growth in relationship with others and God. Judy has been in the helping field for over 30 years and her compassion for people is displayed through her diligence in promoting the vision of the SOH.
Fruitful Seeds Counseling, LLC
Fruitful Seeds Counseling, LLC, Jennifer Bruno, LCSW
Jennifer Bruno graduated with her master's degree in social work from Marywood University in 2012. She obtained her professional license in 2017. She is an alumnus of Northampton Community College and attended Cedar Crest College for her bachelor's degree. Since 2012, she has worked as a social worker/therapist for the following agencies: Northampton County Children and Youth Services, Valley Youth House, Heartland Hospice, AMA Counseling, and Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley. Throughout her time in the field, Jennifer has obtained a wide range of knowledge and skills. Jennifer has over ten years of experience working in the community serving individuals, couples, groups, and families.
Jennifer's experiences consist of working with individuals who struggle with mental health, substance abuse/dependency, immigration, loss/grief, co-parenting, marriage issues and assisting those who struggle with adjusting/adapting to a multitude of life changing events.
By utilizing various types of treatment modalities, Jennifer has been successful in assisting clients of all ages and backgrounds in achieving their personal goals. In addition, Jennifer applies evidenced based practices that have repeatedly resulted in decreasing mental health symptoms, change in impulsive/undesired behaviors and improved quality of life for those who have chosen to be treated by her. This therapist has been able to teach clients how to implement effective coping skills, learn better ways to manage identified stressors and connect clients to community resources as needed.
Lastly, Jennifer is bilingual and able to serve a diverse population. Through her private practice, Fruitful Seeds Counseling, LLC, she is now able to serve those seeking spirit lead care.
Please visit her website for additional information about her services.
Jennifer offers virtual and in-person counseling sessions and accepts most insurance.