By Kristy Warren

Jessica Lonzi-McVay, LCSW, has joined Laurel Behavioral Health and is accepting new patients at the Laurel Health & Wellness Center, located at 40 West Wellsboro St. in Mansfield, PA.

Bringing more than 10 years of clinical expertise to the team, Jessica is passionate about creating supportive spaces where patients can thrive and evidence-based approaches to improve mental healthcare that can make a meaningful impact for patients of all ages. She has in-depth experience providing direct patient care and helping design behavioral health programs to better support patients.

Jessica pursued a career in mental healthcare 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 shares. “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.”

To make an appointment with Jessica Lonzi-McVay, LCSW, please call the Laurel Behavioral Health office at 570-723-0620. 

Drawn to rural healthcare for its ability to build community, Jessica 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. 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.”

Jessica provides mental health assessments, treatment plans, and comprehensive counseling / therapy services for a wide range of mental and behavioral health conditions.

Prior to joining Laurel Health, she worked with BriteLife Recovery, Bradford Regional Medical Center, and Beacon Light Behavioral Health Services.

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.  

Jessica Lonzi-McVay, LCSW, provides mental health assessments and comprehensive counseling / therapy services for a wide range of mental and behavioral health conditions at the Laurel Behavioral Health outpatient office in Mansfield, PA.

For more information about Jessica's mental health services or to make an appointment, call 570-723-0620.

Looking for healthcare you can count on? The Laurel Health Centers offer award-winning family medicine, behavioral health services, and specialty care for the whole family throughout Tioga, Bradford, and Sullivan Counties in northcentral Pennsylvania, including sites in Blossburg, Elkland, Mansfield, Laporte, Lawrenceville, Towanda, Troy, Wellsboro, and Westfield, PA.

We are committed to serving all patients regardless of their ability to pay, offering a sliding fee scale to ensure all patients receive the care they need. Laurel Health's services include: 

• Primary care and internal medicine, including chronic disease management, acute care for illness or injury, and preventive wellness care to help you stay healthy
• Pediatrics 
• Dental services
• Women’s health
• Chiropractic care and sports medicine 
• Walk-in care and same-day appointments
• Nutrition therapy 
• Mental health counseling
• Diabetes education
• Insurance enrollment, care coordination, and financial aid assistance
   

For more information or to make an appointment, call 1-833-LAURELHC (1-833-528-7354) and select the clinic or service of your choice.