My name is Ana Velez and I am a Christian Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania. I am also licensed as a Master Social Worker in New York State. I am the founder of Hope Counseling and Behavioral Services. I am Board Certified and a member of the National Association of Social Workers. I received my Masters in Social Work from Fordham University in New York City.  I attended the Gestalt Psychotherapy Institute in New York City where I completed my  post graduate training in psychotherapy. I have  many years of experience in working with family,children and individuals.  I assist  my clients by helping them develop healthy coping skills. Healthy coping skills promote healing, positive behavior and positive attitude.
Mission:  Short steps to a better you.  I offer counseling & behavioral services and diagnosis for individuals of all ages, with challenging behaviors, & disabilities.  I work in conjunction with parents, agencies, professionals in other fields. My goal is to help my clients by focusing on their strengths and potential to foster growth and progress through a diversity of therapeutic approaches. Do not allow others to make your life miserable because of their behaviors or actions.  Some families, friends or significant others could do just that: Make you life Miserable.	Give yourself the gift of feeling better about yourself.  Healing is a choice.
Office Location    Hope Counseling and Behavioral Services We are located in Genesis Gardens Plaza: 1023 Interchange Road (Route 209), Gilbert, PA 18331 610-681-5389   Billing Address: Ana Velez P.O. Box 279, Gilbert, PA 18331	Happiness begins from within.