Meet the Team

Laura Bauder

LPC, ATR-BC, CAADC, CCTP

Clinical Director, Art Therapist, and Counselor

Professional background: Laura (she/her) graduated from her art therapy and counseling program at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in 2018. She began working with dual diagnosis (substance use and mental health) clients immediately, and found a deep passion for all persons struggling with addictions, trauma, and grief (as well as disenfranchised grief). She co-owned a private practice from 2021-2026, focusing on grief and trauma. In 2026, Laura launched Acorns to Oaks Wellness and Therapy Services to expand client care from individual therapy to mind-body-spiritual wellness. Laura offers individual session to adults over 18. She offers group therapy to adults and adolescents 14+, as well as wellness and corporate retreats. Laura is able to accept private pay clients, and most major health plans. Laura also offers supervision for post graduate students seeking their ATR, LPC, and CAADC.

The alphabet soup behind her name:

LPC- Licensed professional counselor (in Pennsylvania)

ATR-BC- Board Certified Art Therapist

CAADC- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with an endorsement in gambling

CCTP- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

Specialities: Addictions, Grief, Trauma, and Neurodivergence

Favorite art materials: fabric, yarn, and collage

Laura outside of being a therapist: Laura is an avid native gardener- supporting our pollinators, a rock hounder (if you don't know what that is, feel free to ask her), a kayak enthusiast, and a proud dog momma. She enjoys thrifting with her bestie and she is a fiber artist who loves quilting, stitching, and creating with recycled and natural items.

Megel (Gels) Wechsler

MA, ATR

Professional background: Gels (she/her) graduated with her Master’s in Art Therapy and Counseling from Cedar Crest College in 2018. She has worked in hospital settings and outpatient clinics. She offers art therapy as well as talk therapy, and she is working toward becoming a Certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Professional.

She works with individuals of all ages. And is able to accept private pay clients at this time. Gels also offers art therapy groups and wellness retreats.

Specialities: Grief and loss, bullying, family dynamics, and spiritual connectedness.

Favorite art materials: Watercolors and collage

Outside of being a therapist: She is deeply spiritual, a fabulous momma, cat momma, wife, and soon to be a certified trauma-informed yogi!