Therapy in State College, Pennsylvania
Clarity.
Connection.
Change.
Thoughtful, trauma-informed therapy for individuals, couples, and families — a calm place to begin, wherever you are in your life.
Serving State College, Boalsburg, Bellefonte, Lemont & Centre County
Insurance & Fees
We accept many insurance plans and offer private pay. Not sure if yours is covered? We're happy to help you figure it out.
Services
Care for every relationship
Individual Therapy
One-on-one support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and the full range of being human.
Explore →Couples Therapy
A space to repair, deepen, and rediscover connection — with or without a crisis at the door.
Explore →Family Therapy
Support for families navigating change, conflict, loss, or the everyday work of growing together.
Explore →There doesn't have to be a crisis to begin therapy.
You might be navigating a transition, feeling stuck, or simply wanting to understand yourself more deeply. Whatever brings you here, you're welcome to start exactly as you are. We'll meet you with warmth and without judgment.
Our Approach
Three gentle movements
Therapy at Vita follows a rhythm that meets you where you are.
Clarity
Slow down enough to see what's really happening — within you and between you and the people you love.
Connection
Strengthen the relationships that sustain you, beginning with the one you have with yourself.
Change
Move toward the life you want, one honest, supported step at a time.
Care Across the Lifespan
Therapy for children ages 5 and up, adolescents, adults, and older adults
Vita is a collective of clinicians, each with their own area of focus, coming together to care for people at every stage of life. Whether you're seeking support for a child, a teenager, yourself, an aging parent, or your relationship, there's a place for you here.
Children & Adolescents
Gentle, developmentally attuned support for younger clients and their families.
Adults
Space to work through anxiety, depression, trauma, and life's transitions.
Older Adults
Compassionate care for grief, identity, and the later chapters of life.
Couples & Families
Relationship-centered therapy that strengthens connection and repair.
Our Team
Meet the people behind Vita
A collective of clinicians, each bringing their own training, warmth, and way of being with people.
Katy Pohland, LMFT
Co-founder
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25+ years in the field, working systemically and trauma-informed.
Erica Wiley, PhD
Co-founder
I work with adults navigating the effects of trauma, relationship difficulties, questions of identity, and life transitions. My approach is relational and trauma-informed, with attention to how your experiences shape the way you feel, understand yourself, and connect with others.
Ready to get started?
You don't have to have everything figured out before you begin.