Laurel Health Centers
Mansfield, Pa. — Jessica Lonzi-McVay, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), has joined Laurel Behavioral Health. She is accepting new patients of all ages at the Laurel Health & Wellness Center, located at 40 West Wellsboro St. in Mansfield.
Bringing more than 10 years of clinical expertise to the team, Lonzi-McVay is passionate about creating supportive spaces where patients can thrive and evidence-based approaches to improve mental health care that can make a meaningful impact for patients. She has in-depth experience providing direct patient care and helping design behavioral health programs to better support patients.
Lonzi-McVay pursued a career in mental health care where she can listen, offer support, and help patients feel heard when supporting them through difficult times in their lives, especially when they might otherwise feel isolated or misunderstood.
“So many of the things we go through, whether personally or through loved ones, can deeply affect how we see mental health and the importance of support,” she shared. “My personal experiences growing up showed me how important it is for people to feel heard, understood, and supported — and how powerful it can be when someone has the right support and guidance during those challenging moments. It motivated me to help others navigate their own mental health journeys.”
Drawn to rural healthcare for its ability to build community, Lonzi-McVay appreciates the opportunity to really connect with each patient and help them feel supported. She enjoys providing patient education to compassionately guide and encourage individuals, helping them feel truly heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in their lives.
“I find it very rewarding building connections with people and seeing the progress they make over time,” she added. “Even small steps, like becoming more open, gaining confidence, or learning healthier ways to cope, can make a big difference in people’s lives. Being able to witness that growth and knowing that I played a small part in helping them get there is incredibly fulfilling.”
Lonzi-McVay provides mental health assessments, treatment plans, and comprehensive counseling/therapy services for a wide range of mental and behavioral health conditions.
She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Management and her Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Pittsburgh’s Bradford campus in Bradford, Pa.
In her free time, she enjoys activities that keep her active, creative, and inspired, especially traveling with her husband and two sons to experience adventures together and try new activities as a family.
For more information about Laurel’s mental health services or to make an appointment with Jessica Lonzi-McVay, LCSW, please call the Laurel Behavioral Health office at 570-723-0620.
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