Our Staff Members

Diakon Family Life Services employs highly educated, dedicated and caring professionals to help you, when you are most in need. We invite you to read more about them. (Location indicates sites at which the staff member offers counseling.)

Diakon Family Life Services is led by Laurel Spencer, Executive Director.

Capital Region Outpatient Counseling Staff

Charles Richey M.S.W., LSW, Therapist

Elaine C. Riel M.A., CADC, Therapist

Upper Susquehanna Region Outpatient Counseling Staff

Alysa Amato M.S.W., LSW, Therapist

Michele R. Barrows ICCJP, CCJP, Therapist