Meet Our Team
Dr. Beth Blaha
Dr. Beth Blaha is a distinguished mental health professional with an impressive academic and clinical background. Earning her Master’s degree in 2005 and her Doctorate in 2008, Dr. Blaha has cultivated a wealth of knowledge and experience. Her academic journey includes notable tenures as a college professor at both Marywood University and the University of Scranton, where she shared her expertise with the next generation of mental health professionals.
With a compassionate heart and a keen understanding of human psychology, Dr. Blaha has dedicated 14 years to serving children and families at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY. Her commitment to mental health extends to her work in Poughkeepsie, where she spent a year focusing on inpatient care and outpatient services for individuals with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI).
Eric Allen
Eric Allen’s educational background includes online coursework at Yale in positive psychology and adolescents living well, a certification in Ecosystemic Trauma-informed Family Therapy, BCBA coursework at FSU, an MA in General/Theoretical Psychology from Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and a Dual Bachelor’s degree of Science in Psychology and Philosophy from Messiah University in Grantham, Pennsylvania.
Eric has been providing behavioral health support, therapy and coaching for the last 19 years. He has worked as a Pure Health and Wellness Therapist at a cancer treatment center in Florida, was the director of a community-based behavioral health service provider in the Poconos, and has been running a therapy and coaching business in the Boston area since 2010. As a passion project, he currently teaches and coaches speech and debate at a private school and assists the administration as their guidance counselor for grades K-10.
Hellen James
Hellen James has over 7 years of experience as a counselor. She is also a board-certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor who has served as a Lead Counselor in that arena. She earned her undergraduate degree from Lackawanna College and continued her education at Capella University, earning a Master’s in Psychology. She completed a Holistic Health Practitioner program, reflecting her passion for integrating mind/body wellness into her work. Her career is centered on providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each individual’s needs and believes in addressing the whole person. She remains motivated by using her academic background to develop research and values quality time with her family as an essential part of maintaining balance and well-being. Hellen has aspirations to finish doctoral level work in Psychology while working to continue to improve the lives of the clients she works with.
Olivia Cohen
Olivia Cohen is the Office Manager at Holistic Life Counselors. She is currently pursuing her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Boston University, where she is developing a strong foundation in mental health and human behavior. Olivia plays a central role in creating a welcoming and organized experience for every client who reaches out to the practice. With a passion for mental health and wellness, Olivia ensures the day-to-day operations of the office run smoothly and compassionately. She manages scheduling, communication, and intake coordination with warmth, professionalism, and empathy. Olivia is often the first point of contact for new clients and works to make each individual feel heard, valued, and supported. In addition to her academic and administrative work, Olivia is driven by a desire to help others and bring structure and calm to environments where people seek healing. She believes that a supportive and well-run office environment is an essential part of quality mental health care. Outside of work, Olivia enjoys exploring the intersection of psychology and wellness and values time with family and friends as an important part of balance and personal growth.