The Center for Growth 

Libby Gilbertson, ABD, MEd, MFT is the Director of Quality Assurance. Only accepting short term clients, 267-426-2607

Shannon Oliver-O’Neil is a licensed social worker, and theater-maker. She works with individuals, couples and families struggling with addictions, anger problems, anxiety, depression, emotional instability, grief, trauma, and sexuality issues. 267-428-2610

Rick's philosophic outlook consists of believing everyone is capable of transforming themselves. He is passionate about being a seed in that process of change that helps people become the best version of themselves that they can. Rick specializes in counseling individuals, young adults, seniors, and couples dealing with issues related to anxiety, anger, panic disorder, grief, issues specific to LGBTQ concerns, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), men’s issues, sexual addiction, codependency, and substance-related recoveries. With his laid back, yet structured approach, Rick’s main mission is to work with each client he sees in a collaborative way to help them move from “where they are” to “where they want to be.” Rick is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and National Certified Counselor (NCC).

Melvin has a Masters in Counseling from Northwestern University, and a Masters in Human Sexuality from Widener University. and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Human Sexuality. He is an associate therapist at TCFG. His focus: relationship counseling, sexuality, anxiety, trauma and addiction.267-428-2612

Jaclyn Jacobs is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and doctoral student completing a one-year internship at The Center for Growth. She works with individuals and couples of all backgrounds and identities experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, life transitions, grief, and sexuality issues. She aims to be an ally and an advocate for all of her clients and to foster an open and collaborative therapeutic environment. Ms. Jacobs holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Linguistics from Georgetown University and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Human Sexuality Studies from Widener University.

Croy Laughlin, MS, is a current doctoral student interning at the Center for Growth / Sex Therapy in Philadelphia. Croy provides therapy for adults, children, teens, and couples looking to address concerns with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, grief and loss, relationship concerns, as well as a host of others using an integrative approach. Prior to his fellowship at the Center for Growth, Croy has over five years of direct therapeutic experience working on fostering growth and independence in special needs children with a focus on individuals suffering from ASD.