Our Team.

At Positive Intentions, LLC, our counseling team is dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality mental health care to our community and surrounding areas. Each of our counselors is committed to ongoing professional development, participating in regular training to ensure we provide ethical, evidence-based, and exceptional counseling services.

Our team brings a diverse range of skills, specialties, and experiences, allowing us to address a wide variety of client needs. By collaborating and sharing expertise, we work together to ensure that every client receives personalized care designed to support healing, growth, and long-term well-being.

Carina Lehman

MA, LPC (PA & NJ), NCC

Clinical Manager & Supervisor

Licensed Professional Counselor

Carina Lehman is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, a National Certified Counselor, and an experienced Clinical Manager and Supervisor dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. She specializes in trauma-informed therapy, anxiety disorders, depression, emotional dysregulation, attachment and relationship challenges, and neurodivergence, working with individuals, couples, and families to promote healing and resilience.

Carina draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed strategies, and psychodynamic approaches to create individualized treatment plans that address her clients’ unique needs. Her clinical background spans outpatient therapy, crisis intervention, family systems work, and clinical leadership, with a strong commitment to ethical care, documentation compliance, and measurable client outcomes.

Her professional experience includes roles in private practice, community mental health, admissions coordination, and case management, giving her a comprehensive understanding of both clinical and administrative aspects of care. Carina is also skilled in quality assurance, clinician support, and treatment planning, ensuring that every client receives high-quality, consistent support.

With a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling and School Counseling from Centenary University and a passion for client-centered care, Carina is committed to helping her clients gain insight, develop coping strategies, and achieve meaningful, lasting change.

Outside of her professional life, Carina enjoys spending time with her family, shopping, playing with her dogs, and discovering local coffee shops. She also loves creative projects, reading, and finding new ways to bring joy and balance into her everyday life.

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Note: Carina is not accepting new clients right now, as she confidently ensures that our staff receives her guidance to uphold exceptional care standards.

Jamie Kovacs

M.A., LPC (PA & FL)

Clinical Supervisor

Jamie is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and Florida with over 15 years of experience in diverse behavioral health settings. She earned her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Centenary University and has worked extensively with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families.

As Clinical Supervisor at Positive Intentions, LLC, Jamie provides guidance, mentorship, and oversight to counseling staff, ensuring high-quality, ethical, and client-centered care. She is passionate about instilling hope in both her clients and her supervisees, fostering professional growth while upholding the highest standards of practice.

Jamie has extensive experience collaborating with clients facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and career transitions. She takes a compassionate, strength-based approach to therapy, helping individuals recognize their resilience, develop coping strategies, and strengthen communication skills.

Her leadership style is rooted in support, collaboration, and empowerment—creating an environment where clients and counselors alike can grow, thrive, and achieve meaningful change.

NOTE: Jamie is not accepting clients as she focuses on providing exceptional support and guidance to our provisionally licensed counselors.

Katie Marchand

Supervised by Carina Lehman, LPC

Mental Health Counselor Intern

Katie Marchand is a dedicated mental health professional with a strong foundation in behavioral health support, crisis intervention, and client-centered care. She brings a wealth of experience from working in residential treatment, behavioral health settings, the prison system, and educational environments. In her role as a counselor within the correctional system, Katie provided therapeutic support to both male and female inmates, helping them address mental health challenges, develop coping strategies, and prepare for healthier reentry into the community.

Currently pursuing her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania – Lock Haven, Katie pairs her academic knowledge with hands-on expertise gained as a Behavioral Health Technician, adolescent life coach, and substitute teacher. Her background includes experience in implementing individualized treatment plans, facilitating group discussions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the safety and well-being of clients.

Katie is recognized for her ability to create supportive environments, de-escalate crises, and encourage the development of healthy coping strategies. She holds certifications in Crisis Intervention and CPR/First Aid/AED, further enhancing her ability to provide high-quality care.

Outside of her professional work, Katie enjoys playing with her dog, spending time with family and friends, traveling, and reading.

Brianna Weiner

Supervised by Carina Lehman, LPC

Mental Health Counselor Intern

Brianna Weiner is a warm, client-centered Clinical Mental Health Counseling intern who is passionate about helping clients feel supported, understood, and empowered as they navigate life stressors and mental health challenges. She approaches therapy with compassion, curiosity, and a strong commitment to creating a welcoming space where clients can build coping skills and strengthen confidence.

Brianna is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Kutztown University and holds a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from Bloomsburg University. She pairs her academic foundation with hands-on experience supporting diverse individuals across behavioral health settings.

Her background includes providing day-program support through skill-building, individualized programming, and collaboration with families and multidisciplinary providers. She also gained clinical exposure as a Partial Hospitalization Program intern, assisting with IOP and DBT group therapy, supporting therapeutic discussions, offering one-on-one client support, and practicing clinical documentation under supervision. Brianna has additional training in Trauma-Informed Care, CBT in Behavioral Health, and recovery-oriented approaches, which further strengthen her ability to support clients with compassionate, skills-based care.

Outside of the office, Brianna enjoys playing video games, singing, and spending time with animals—and on weekends, you can often find her curled up with a good book.

Nancy Valerio

Supervised by Carina Lehman, LPC

Mental Health Counselor Intern

Nancy Valerio brings a calm, compassionate, and client-centered approach to therapy, with a strong focus on helping clients feel safe, understood, and supported as they build insight, resilience, and practical coping strategies. She is committed to creating a welcoming space where clients can show up as they are and work toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Nancy is currently pursuing her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Kutztown University and holds a B.A. in Psychology, along with Rutgers University’s Crisis Screener certification.

Her professional background includes providing counseling and thorough evaluations in a medical center setting, maintaining timely documentation, and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams and community providers to support continuity of care. She has facilitated group therapy in an outpatient day-hospital program and has training exposure to CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing. Nancy also has experience using screening tools such as the PHQ-9, GAD-7, and the Columbia Suicide Scale to help evaluate concerns and guide clinical decision-making.

Nancy has additional experience supporting children, adolescents, and families through individualized weekly therapy, behavior and safety planning, crisis intervention, and court-ordered family therapy when indicated. Her earlier work also included providing in-home, school, and community-based behavioral health support for youth, collaborating with caregivers, schools, and case management teams to reinforce progress across environments.

Outside of the office, Nancy enjoys watching documentaries, visiting museums and learning about different cultures and perspectives, and traveling to try foods from different cultures over good conversation.