Counseling Team (List)

Our Strength, Love, and Motivation Team Members

Who We Are

Dr. Amanda Davis-Buie, PhD, LPC, LBS, NCC

Founder/ Lead Clinician/ Life Consultant/ Clinical Supervisor

Hello! My name is Dr. Amanda Davis-Buie and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in PA, MD, NC, NJ and in OH, a Licensed Behavioral Specialist in PA, and a National Certified Counselor. I have been successfully counseling clients through various modalities of therapy facilitating their self-growth for over eighteen years. If you are feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, my services aim to introduce clarity and self-motivation. I also teach techniques to better manage the emotional stress of everyday life. My team and I look forward to working with you!

My name is Dr. Amanda Davis-Buie and I would love to share with you a little about myself and my passion for empowering others. One of the most important things I do when I meet people is listen - I listen to the needs and concerns of others. I encourage, motivate, and equip individuals, couples, and families to effectively deal with and overcome personal and familial obstacles. My goal is to share evidenced-based interventions tools, techniques, and interventions that can be used effectively and independently. When you have reached your goals, you will be prepared to deal with whatever comes your way and you will feel self-sufficient and confident in your actions.

I am blessed with a foundation that has guided me in the direction of helping others find their voice, and the clarity they may be seeking. I have always been a listener and I discovered many years ago that when someone is truly listened to, it allows their mind to calm and their body to relax. Once the body is ready, communication can occur and work can begin.

I have worked as a psychotherapist and a behavioral specialist consultant for over twenty years. I work with individuals with various diagnoses, from the age of two through adulthood. My modalities vary pending the needs of the individual I am serving. I have a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Counselor Education and Supervision. I have a Master’s degree in Counseling and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and a Licensed Behavioral Specialist. I hold a certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). As a certified SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) Facilitator, I also work with couples working towards marriage and working to build a healthy relationship. I have a certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. I am a graduate of Leadership Lebanon Valley, and I have presented at the NCHO/NCCPA Conference discussing my thesis topic of diversifying diversity. I have also conducted several trainings on various topics including diversity, social cognitive theory, time management, person-centered therapy, behavioral therapy, reality therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and logotherapy.

I want to help individuals focus on a way of life designed for optimum health and well-being. The body, mind, and spirit work cohesively with the purpose of living life more completely. I have a passion for helping others discover and honor their self-worth and have been doing so for as long as I can remember. Sharing with others the importance of wellness through Positive Psychology/Wellness Counseling inspires me and adds significance to my life.

Tatyanna Fuller

Vice President of Operations

"Be like a tree. Stay grounded. Connect with your roots. Turn over a new leaf. Bend before you break. Enjoy your unique natural beauty. Keep growing." - Joanne Raptis.

Hi, my name is Tatyanna Fuller! I am here to applaud you on your decision to begin or renew your journey towards healing.

R Buie, MS

Clinical Facilitator/Clinician

Hello! My name is R Buie, and I work to build an effective team at SLM that is motivated, compassionate, encouraged, and ready to serve you as exceptional clinicians. As a clinician, I am here to help you build your confidence and own your power. It is time for you to recognize your genius and know that from your choices YOU execute great power.

Hello! My name is RL Buie, and I am dedicated to helping individuals unlock their inner power, build confidence, and embrace their unique genius. With a passion for coaching, my mission is to guide you in discovering - The Power Within You!

Kayla Evelyn Cunningham, MA, LPA

Clinician - Licensed Psychology Associate

Hello! My name is Kayla Evelyn-Cunningham, and my focus when facilitating groups or individual sessions is self-empowerment and challenging negative perspectives with more positive outlooks. We may not always be able to change a situation, but we can help transform your perspective of your circumstances.

We may not always be able to change a situation, but we can help transform your perspective of your circumstances. Hello! My name is Kayla Evelyn-Cunningham, and my two master’s degrees are in forensic psychology and clinical psychology, and I am a Licensed Psychology Associate. I am currently pursuing my doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology.

I attended the illustrious Morgan State University for my bachelor’s in psychology. At Morgan State, I was involved in many organizations, but one in particular, focused on confidence. This organization allowed me to travel to numerous schools, mental health facilities, and other settings to speak to individuals about self-confidence, self-motivation, and self-compassion. Since then, I began shaping my practices around the importance of an individual’s sense of self. I have found it lays the foundation for every aspect and element within their lives. As a certified SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) Facilitator, I also work with couples working towards marriage and working to build a healthy relationship.

My passion in the field of mental health grew immensely in 2015, when I began working in various correctional facilities and detention centers to help those within the incarcerated population. Since then, I have also gained much experience working with individuals who have experience with substance abuse, juveniles within the school systems, and many other individuals of all ages in various therapeutic settings. I interned for a year working with highly experienced clinicians who helped guide and shape my skill set to properly assist those who experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar, and borderline personality disorder.

My focus when facilitating groups or individual sessions is self-empowerment and challenging negative perspectives with more positive outlooks. Life can sometimes feel overpowering, and obligations that need to be met can also seem unbearable at times. Still, I believe there will always be some good in what may all seem bad at the moment. I have found my theoretical orientation - cognitive behavioral therapy has helped many of my previous clients reduce stress levels, cope with untimely life changes such as relationships and other losses, and ultimately feel more grounded within their circumstances. We may not always be able to change a situation, but we can help transform your perspective of your circumstances. I look forward to assisting you!

Darryl McClish, MS

Clinician

I am here to help you to believe in your abilities! My name is Darryl McClish, and I graduated from Lebanon Valley College with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology, and I have my Master’s in Professional Counseling.

I am here to help you to believe in your abilities! My name is Darryl McClish, and I graduated from Lebanon Valley College in 2017 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology, and I am now a pre-licensed clinician with a Master’s in Professional Counseling.

Throughout my life I have been interested in listening to others as they discuss their struggles and hardships. Helping others in this manner has always come naturally to me, and it is rewarding to be able to serve others in this capacity. I made the determination that I would pursue a career in counseling during my senior year of high school. Since I made that decision, I have done everything in my power to prepare myself to serve others utilizing several tools such as reflective listening, various modalities, and cultural competence.

In both New Jersey, where I grew up, and Pennsylvania, where I have lived for most of my adult life, I have learned from my experiences working with children and families. Through different employment opportunities, I have had the opportunity to interact with many adolescents and work with them to understand their stories. They spoke about their lives and explained what decisions led them to where they are now. While working at a juvenile detention center and rehabilitation center as a residential aide, I felt limited in my position as I was unable to provide the type of treatment the adolescents needed. This experience fueled my desire to continue my education and training to prepare myself to help other individuals like them, increasing my motivation to become a counselor. Through my job in the court system, I worked with many young adults who just needed someone to talk to and a resource to help them process through difficult decisions. I strive to go beyond what the job requires of me as I have found what I am passionate about and that is helping young adults enhance their futures, because I know that there are no limits to what they can achieve.

I am deeply motivated to help others recognize their potential and become the person they want to be. I seek to help young adults and adolescents in need. I will be the listening ear and the voice of reason needed, and I aim to listen to and support others as they navigate the turbulent waters of life.

Rachel Fatherly, MS, LAPC

Clinician - Licensed Associate Professional Counselor

Hello! My name is Rachel Fatherly, and I am a graduate of Pennsylvania State University. I am excited to work with you! My goal is to create a warm and safe environment for you to grow.

Taking small steps consistently in the right direction will eventually yield big results. - George Mumford.

Hello! My name is Rachel Fatherly, and I am an associate-licensed clinician. I completed my undergraduate degree at The Pennsylvania State University. I majored in Human Development and Family Studies and received a Bachelor of Science degree; my Masters Degree is in Professional Counseling.

At Penn State I was a member of the Women’s Track and Field Team. This experience helped mold me into a great listener and helped me become a person who advocates for self- confidence, autonomy, individuality and to become the best person you can. Being a member of Division I athletic organization has helped me learn the importance of dedication, self -motivation and hard work. These tendencies will be the foundation of a strong therapeutic relationship. I am passionate about helping others explore and identify stressors within their lives. As a certified SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) Facilitator, I also work with couples working towards marriage and working to build a healthy relationship.

My goal is to create a warm safe environment for you to grow. The focus within the professional relationship is to create an environment for individuals to share their trauma, stressors, or everyday events. I believe my role is to help the client identify strategies in order to help the individual improve their confidence, autonomy and gain strength to promote positive changes in their lives.

In the past I have worked in areas of identifying ways within the human development process for individuals to grow. I am passionate about working within individuals and will work with the client in order to help them achieve their goals. The most important part is taking one step forward. I look forward to assisting you!

Andrea Love-Sanders, MA

Clinician

Hello! My name is Andrea Love-Sanders, and I work to serve those in the community who are most in need and vulnerable. My goal is to create a warm and safe environment for you to grow.

I believe healing is a lifelong journey and the hardest part is starting - Tarana Burke

Hello! My name is Andrea Love-Sanders, and I am a pre-licensed clinician with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling earned at Liberty University. I received an Associate’s Degree in Human Services from Elizabethtown College in 2013, followed by a Bachelor’s degree in 2015.

Born and raised in Harrisburg PA, I am no stranger to local community resources and have worked over the last several years with local nonprofits in this city. The common goal was to serve those in the community who are most in need and vulnerable. Personally, I feel that my passion to help others is what drives me and the key factor to personally commit to a professional career in helping individuals achieve self-empowerment and obtaining the necessary skills and goals towards healing and growth from a therapeutic perspective. As a certified SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) Facilitator, I also work with couples working towards marriage and working to build a healthy relationship.

My goal at Strength, Love, and Motivation is to add to an already open, safe, and friendly environment for any client that receives therapeutic services at our agency. Life can hit hard, leaving individuals with uncertainties, trauma and not fully understanding how to process, cope or function on a daily basis. For some, it may be dealing with difficult life transitions, troubled relationships, self-confidence, grief, etc.

My goal as a therapist is to work with individuals to decrease symptoms, restructure thoughts and behaviors, explore emotions, develop goals and practice coping skills. Some therapeutic interventions I use in my sessions with clients include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, Mindfulness CBT, and Motivational Interviewing, just to name a few! I look forward to working with you and thank you in advance for allowing me to walk along your journey towards healing and wholeness.

Kiwanis Anderson, MA, LAPC, LBS

Clinician - Licensed Behavioral Specialist

Hello! My name is Kiwanis Anderson, and my goal is to assist others in navigating through challenges that may be preventing them from excelling in certain areas of their life. My goal is to assist others with navigating through various stages of life.

My goal is to assist others with navigating through challenges of life. Hello! My name is Kiwanis Anderson, and I am Licensed Behavioral Specialist and a pre-licensed clinician with a Master’s in Clinical Counseling earned at Eastern University.

A career in counseling chose me! I have always been an individual that believed everyone has uniqueness within and a purpose, no matter the size. Throughout my life I have always found myself being either someone’s ear, motivator, encourager, support, or inspiration.

My experience dates back to the many years of mentorship with adults and kids, volunteer time at Special Olympic events, working in Early Childhood Education as a Summer Program Director and School-Age Teacher, assistance with building youth programs, tutoring, and helping others with their walk towards their aspirations in life. These experiences led me to pursue a degree in psychology. In 2018, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of South Florida.

My goal is to assist others with navigating through challenges that may be preventing them from excelling in certain areas of their life or situations that are too overwhelming to from which to move forward. I plan on executing this through a variety of interventions and/or techniques designed to reduce symptoms, unhealthy behaviors, maladaptive thoughts, and more; the goals created in my work are specifically catered to each unique individual.

Peta Xavier, MS, LAPC, LBS

Clinician - Licensed Associate Professional Counselor & Licensed Behavioral Specialist

Hello! My name is Peta Xavier, and I absolutely love working with people of all ages, backgrounds, and all walks of life and hold true to a multicultural faceted approach. I have a background in behavior analysis and I have always been intrigued with human behavior. I chose to advance my career in clinical counseling because I have a strong passion in serving and helping others reach wellness.

Hello! My name is Peta Xavier. I began my education at Penn State University, achieving a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development and Family Studies in 2007 followed by the completion of a Master’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Phoenix in 2010 in conjunction with a Behavior Specialist License in 2014. I recently obtained an additional Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in late summer 2023 from the Walden University and currently working towards my clinical hours.

Always intrigued with human behavior, I chose to advance my career in clinical counseling because I have a strong passion in serving and helping others reach wellness. Prior to pre-licensure in counseling, I have a background in behavior analysis and mobile therapy where I had the opportunity to work in various homes, schools, and community settings with assisting children and families in therapeutic behavioral interventions. During my time working as a foster care therapist in 2017, this experience not only propelled my journey but fortified my “why.” Working with children and youth impacted by trauma and intergenerational symptoms of family patterns have placed me in a role that I am honored to serve and help them navigate. Years within this field allowed me to be sharp-witted, adaptable, and flexible with clients.

My education and life experiences have been transformative periods that have elicited positive changes for me as a therapist. I absolutely love working with people of all ages, backgrounds, and all walks of life and hold true to a multicultural faceted approach. My therapeutic orientation entails Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy CBT (MBCT). As a certified SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) Facilitator, I also work with couples working towards marriage and working to build a healthy relationship. My goal is to achieve wholeness and wellness by cultivating not only a comfortable environment but to advocate for you to the best of my abilities! I look forward to meeting you!

Dr. Karl Liedtka, PhD

Clinician

Hello! My name is Dr. Karl Liedtka. My goal in counseling is to assist individuals in overcoming challenges and to reach their full potential. I believe progress toward individual goals cannot be met by a singular focus on the negative aspects of life, and that we cannot build on holes. To reach our full potential, we need to identify and expand on our strengths, and transform our challenging experiences into future motivation and growth.

Katherine Lewis, MS

Clinician

Hello! My name is Kathy Lewis; my goal for counseling is to guide individuals as they maneuver through life experiences. I want to help you develop skills to utilize as you build your mental well-being and become the best version of yourself.

Hello, my name is Katherine Lewis and I have a master’s degree in clinical psychology. Early on in life, from time to time, I would wonder what it was that would allow individuals to feel comfortable enough to approach me, while divulging some of the most sensitive situations that were occurring in their lives. While earning my undergrad degree, the realization presented itself and I discovered part of my purpose and passion was to help individuals with their mental well-being.

Being a single mother has also contributed to enhancing my listening skills and aided me in understanding the importance of mental well-being in adults as well as with the youth of today. With the many challenges individuals face on a day-to-day basis, I am dedicated to providing a safe space to assist clients in their therapeutic process.

At Strength, Love and Motivation, LLC, my goal is to contribute to a welcoming environment for individuals by helping them maneuver through life experiences. I aim to aid in the development of skills for our patients to utilize as they work to build their mental well-being. My role in the therapeutic process is to walk alongside each individual as they work to become the best versions of themselves.

Rhea Webster-Eckenrode, MA, LAPC

Clinician - Licensed Associate Professional Counselor

Hello all! My name is Rhea Webster-Eckenrode. Helping has always been a part of my personal life. I am a firm believer that our thoughts and actions matter and once they are understood, we can make the best choices for the life that we want.

Hello all! My name is Rhea Webster-Eckenrode. I obtained my master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Messiah University. I attended York College of Pennsylvania and received my Bachelor’s in psychology. Helping has always been a part of my personal life and I place a heavy emphasis on community involvement.

During my time in college, I worked and volunteered within hospitals and local casework agencies. It was (and still is) imperative that individuals I work with feel understood and supported. I strive to look for resources to connect everyone to their communities as I believe that is a great opportunity for stability and a chance to offer a new self-perspective. Ultimately, what is your best self, and how do we get there?

My approach is largely eclectic, collaborative in nature, and utilizes CBT, mindfulness, Solution-Focused Brief (SFBT), Feminist theory, and occasional Dialectics (DBT) to understand clients’ challenges and worldview. As a certified SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) Facilitator, in addition to individuals, I work with couples working towards marriage and working to build a healthy relationship. I am a firm believer that our thoughts and actions matter and once they are understood, we can make the best choices for the life that we want. In due time, we can improve the world around us so that all may have a chance to experience hope for a more equitable future.

Book a session with Rhea Webster-Eckenrode now!

Destiny Williams, LCSW-S

Lead Clinician/ Clinical Supervisor

Welcome! I'm thrilled that you're embarking on this journey. As a licensed clinical social worker, my focus lies in aiding tweens, teens, and adults grappling with trauma, anxiety, depression, and chronic illness/pain.

Victor Cabral, LSW

Clinician

Hello! My name is Victor Cabral, LSW (He/Him), and I have dedicated my career to supporting vulnerable and historically excluded populations. My goal is to meet you where you are and, together, co-create a safe container that supports empowerment, healing, and self-leadership. I am deeply grateful and honored to have the opportunity to hold space for others as they discover themselves and walk their path.