About Us
Healing & Balance Therapeutic Services, LLC is a private therapy practice. We are here to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.
Our mission to help restore your wellbeing while finding healing and balance. We are networked with a diverse team of qualified therapist that specialize in different areas of practice. Our team is committed to providing coaching, counseling and professional support to those in the mental health field.
Sherita Hughes, LCSW
Owner/Lead Clinician
Sherita is a professional with a heart for helping people. With over 15 years of experience, she has worked in different fields such as criminal justice advocacy, medical social work, mental health counseling, and substance treatment. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania and a certificate in trauma from Widener University, Sherita's therapeutic approach is based on evidence-based practices such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), strength-based perspective, Mindfulness Practices and Motivational Interviewing.
She works collaboratively with her clients to create a personalized plan that is centered on their unique needs and goals, supporting their growth in self-awareness and reflective abilities. Sherita launched Healing & Balance Therapeutic Services, LLC, where she not only work with individuals but also engages in community outreach and education to promote mental health awareness in communities.
Our Team
Bebe Martinez, LSW
Bebe is a Licensed Social Worker with 15 years of experience and is fluent in both English and Spanish. She specializes in experiential therapy, weaving together Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Brainspotting, EMDR, Expressive Arts, and Mindfulness practices.
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Bebe believes her clients are the experts of their own stories. She takes a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy, working alongside individuals to create personalized, affirming plans that support self-awareness, emotional connection, and lasting growth. Her work is guided by curiosity, humor, and compassion, creating a safe, non-judgmental space for exploration, connection, and healing
Jennifer Lombardo, LSW
Jen is a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for helping adolescents and adults navigate the messy and meaningful parts of being human. She works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity exploration, relationship challenges, and the weight of ongoing everyday stressors.
Her approach is led through a Person-Centered lens, while integrating practices from trauma informed care, CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness practices to support growth, healing, and emotional resilience. Jen believes therapy should feel collaborative, empowering, and tailored to her clients. Outside of sessions, you can usually find Jen out in nature, hanging with her dog, or laughing with family and friends.
Stephanie DeVaughn , LSW
Stephanie (she/her) is a Licensed Social Worker with extensive experience supporting individuals through life’s challenging transitions. She is passionate about helping people navigate ongoing stressors and discover supportive coping strategies to manage overwhelming moments.
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Stephanie specializes in working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Her practice is grounded through a Person-Centered approach that emphasizes Strength-Based outcomes while empowering clients to develop healthier thought patterns and their sense of purpose. She strives to create a therapeutic space that is supportive, collaborative and tailored to each client’s unique needs.
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Outside of therapy sessions, Stephanie enjoys spending time with loved ones, traveling, exploring new hobbies, engaging in community service, and reading. She is deeply committed to walking alongside individuals on their journey of growth and healing.
Desiree Jorden Johnson, LCSW
Desiree is a Clinical Social Worker with over twelve years of experience in the field. She provides support to individuals of all ages, including veterans. Her style is built on the belief that you are the expert on your own life. Desiree empowers her clients with tools and strategies to gain confidence and foster lasting mental wellness. She believes that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process. As a licensed clinical social worker, she uses an integrative and eclectic approach, drawing from various evidence-based modalities to create a tailored treatment plan.
Desiree commits to being nonjudgmental, understanding, empathetic, and curious. Her clients would describe her as warm, authentic, and direct. You can expect professional knowledge combined with connection and kindness. She uses different theoretic approaches in helping clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and other significant psychosocial stressors.
