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Austin Haley, MA

Therapist

Austin Haley holds master’s degrees in Psychology and Clinical Counseling and is a Certified Grief Counselor. He is also trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), allowing him to provide evidence-based, individualized support to clients facing a wide range of concerns.

Austin works with individuals experiencing grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, stress, and major life transitions. He strives to create a supportive, welcoming, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can feel comfortable exploring challenges and working toward meaningful change.

Breanne Norman, MS

Therapist

Breanne Norman is an MS-level clinician and Supervised Psychologist currently completing her Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology at Capella University. She has experience providing individual, family, and couples therapy to children, adolescents, and adults and has worked extensively within community mental health settings.

Breanne has a particular interest in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and stressful life experiences, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship concerns, self-esteem challenges, and major life transitions. Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded primarily in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), helping clients understand the connections between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical skills for everyday life.

Breanne believes therapy should be a space where clients feel heard, respected, and comfortable being themselves. She strives to provide a warm, nonjudgmental, and affirming environment while recognizing that every client enters therapy with different experiences, strengths, and goals. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, Breanne values meeting clients where they are and working alongside them to create meaningful and sustainable change.

David Sacks, MA

Therapist

David Sacks is a therapist at the Wellspring Family Services office in Weirton with decades of experience in psychology, behavioral health, and community-based treatment.

Originally from Los Angeles, California, he has lived in the area for nearly fourty five years. He earned a Master's degree in Experimental Psychology and studied at USC, UCLA, California State University Long Beach, and Bowling Green State University.

David's career has included academic psychology, biomedical research, and nearly twenty five years as a forensic psychologist with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections where he worked with individuals facing complex mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges.

After retiring from the DOC, he continued serving the community in behavioral health and substance use treatment, eventually becoming a Director of Behavioral Services before joining Wellspring to focus on direct clinical care.

He works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy. David provides services in homes, schools, the office, and through telehealth, with a preference for face-to-face interactions whenever possible.

Known for his practical, supportive, and engaging style, David is dedicated to helping clients make meaningful changes and achieve their goals. And yes, if you ask him, he'll gladly confirm that he's an exceedingly cool dude!

Elizabeth Vaglia, MA

Therapist

Elizabeth Vaglia is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) under the Supervision of Laura A. Littleton, MA, LPC, NCC, PMH-C, ALPS, ACS at Wellspring Family Services. She earned her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2025 and has worked in the mental health field for over four years.

Elizabeth is crisis and trauma certified and has completed training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

Elizabeth primarily approaches treatment through a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) lens while incorporating eclectic therapeutic interventions to meet the unique needs of each client. She specializes in working with children and adolescents and also has experience supporting young adults and older adults.

Her areas of expertise include behavioral concerns, depression, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and trauma-related challenges. Elizabeth is dedicated to creating a supportive, collaborative environment where clients can develop practical coping skills, build resilience, and work toward meaningful personal growth and emotional well-being.

Shelby DiBacco, MS

Therapist

Shelby DiBacco holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from West Liberty University and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Penn West University.

She has approximately two years of experience in the mental health field, working with children, adolescents, and families in individual and family-based settings.  She is currently working towards her LPC licensure under the supervision of Mallorie Dazen MSCP, LPC, ALPS.

Shelby uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with family-based and systemic approaches to support clients in understanding their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships. She focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative environment while adapting treatment to each client's individual needs and goals.

Emmerelle Trzaskoma, BA

Community Liaison

Emmerelle Trzaskoma is a dedicated professional with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from West Liberty University.

During the 2020 pandemic, she recognized the significant impact that the challenges of that time were having on the mental health and well-being of individuals and families. This inspired her to transition into the mental health field, where she worked in a local school supporting students and their families, advocating for their mental health needs, and connecting them with valuable community resources.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two children, who are active in sports and activities.