Our Staff

All therapists of the Samaritan Counseling Center are licensed by the State of Pennsylvania and/or certified by a professional organization. They represent a variety of professional backgrounds, including: clinical psychologists, licensed social workers, marriage and family therapists, pastoral counselors, and bereavement counselors. All of our therapists have at least one master's degree, as well as a minimum of five years of experience.

Carl L. Baughman, M.Div., M.S. Executive Director and Therapist Carl received his Master of Divinity degree from Bethany Theological Seminary, Richmond, Indiana and his Master of Science in Counseling from Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio. He has also completed graduate work at Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, Indiana; Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, Illinois; and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He completed a two year residency in marriage and family studies and pastoral counseling at Indiana Counseling and Pastoral Care Center, Indianapolis, Indiana. He has dual ordination with the Church of the Brethren and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Before becoming the Executive Director of the Samaritan Counseling Center in 1994, Carl pastored the Emmanuel Church of the Brethren, Dayton, Ohio, worked as a psychiatric social worker, and directed a counseling center in Butler, Pennsylvania. He is a Clinical Member and Approved Supervisor with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists. Email cbaughman@samaritancounseling.net Kris is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She received her undergraduate degree from Westminster College and her Masters in Science in Human Development, Counseling and Family Studies from the University of Rhode Island. She is a Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and has 15 years experience providing family therapy. Prior to working at the Samaritan Counseling Center, Kris was a full-time supervisor of family therapists in an agency setting. Kris has also worked at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Mediation Center, and has been an instructor at Duquesne University. Kris works at our Sewickley office. Email kdrucis@samaritancounseling.net Kristen Drucis, M.S., LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Penny is a Licensed Social Worker who, prior to joining the Samaritan Center, worked in the school setting. In that position she felt she could not impact families nor address the spiritual aspects of life. As a result of these limitations, Penny returned to school and obtained a Certificate in Marriage and Family Studies from the University of Pittsburgh as well as her Master of Divinity from Pittsburgh Theological University. She is in the process of becoming ordained within the United Methodist denomination. Penny works in our Beaver, Butler and Cabot offices. Email plyon@samaritancounseling.net

Penelope Lyon, M.S.W., M. Div., LSW Licensed Social Worker

Alexandria McCabe, LPC, ATR-BC Licensed Professional Counselor Board Certified Registered Art Therapist Alexandra received her Masters Degree in Expressive Psychotherapy from Lesley Graduate School in Cambridge, MA. Prior to working for the Samaritan Center, she worked for Family Counseling Service, Westhampton, NY and for Options in Psychology, Scottsbluff, NE. Alexandra works with children, adolescents, adults and families. She works in our Sewickley office. Alexandra is a member of the American Art Therapy Association, Pittsburgh Association for the Arts in Education and Therapy, and the Child Health Association of Sewickley, PA. Email amccabe@samaritancounseling.net Jim is a Licensed Social Worker who received his Master of Social Work degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Before working for the Samaritan Counseling Center, Jim had worked for Summit Behavioral Health, Chambersburg, PA and Three Rivers Youth, Pittsburgh, PA. Jim has 18 years of experience in the mental health field as a therapist. Jim works in our Butler, Cabot and Beaver offices. Email jsaylor@samaritancounseling.net James Saylor, Jr., M.S.W., LSW Licensed Social Worker Martha C. Selleck, M.S.W., LSW Licensed Social Worker Martha received her Master of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a Licensed Social Worker. Prior to joining the staff of the Samaritan Center, Martha had experience at Staunton Clinic, Sewickley, and Mercy Behavioral Health, Pittsburgh. Martha sees clients at our Sewickley office. Email @samaritancounseling.net

Phil received his Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Philosophy from Davis and Elkins College, Elkins, West Virginia and his Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey. He is an ordained Presbyterian and has served several congregations in Pennsylvania. Phil has taken additional training in bereavement care and counseling and has worked for several hospices in the Pittsburgh area. He is co-founder of the Children's Grief Network whose mission is to provide training for teachers and other professionals who work with grieving children, as well as conducting presentations to parents groups and organizations. At the Samaritan Counseling Center, Phil conducts support groups for persons who are coping with the experience of loss and grief. Email pjamison@samaritancounseling.net Phil Jamison Jr., M.Div. Bereavement Therapist

Carla is a Licensed Social Worker who received her Masters of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. She attended Boston College for her undergraduate studies and also earned her Master of Public Management from Carnegie Mellon University. Carla also attended the Gestalt Institute in Cleveland for advanced training. Prior to coming to the Samaritan Center Carla worked at St. Francis Outpatient Treatment Program as well as being a group therapist at Carlow College. Carla works at our Bakerstown office. Email csandy@samaritancounseling.net

Carla Sandy, M.S.W., M.A., LSW Licensed Social Worker

Board of Directors

Since the Samaritan Counseling Center is incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation, the group charged with overall operations is the Board of Directors. The Board is composed of persons from the various communities we serve, as well as religious organizations, sponsoring organizations and a variety of professional backgrounds. The primary duties of the Board are to raise funds to insure the on-going financial needs of the Center, establish policies, review budgetary concerns, and evaluate services rendered. Current members of the Board of Directors include:

	Robert A. Gordon, President		Judith Curry, Ph.D., Retired Psychologist
	Sylvia Dallas, Vice President		Carroll Ferguson, Silent Samaritan Fund
	Jack Isherwood, Treasurer		Rebecca James, Attorney
	Rev. Dr. Jean Henderson, Secretary Donald Kortlandt, Urban Redevelopment Authority Aaron Moody, Financial Advisor		Rev. Ralph Cotten, Pastor David Cohen, Attorney with Cohen and Grigsby

Advisory Committees

In addition to the Board of Directors, the Samaritan Counseling Center has several Advisory Committees, which assist the Center in accomplishing specific tasks. Members of the Advisory Committees include:

	Edwin Clarke, Retired Businessman		Robin Miller. Thompson-Miller
	Karen Geary		Pam May, Teacher
	John Herbruck, Attorney		Craig Wynn, Attorney
	Rev. Barry Keurulainen, Pastor St. Luke’s Lutheran Church

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