3 Best Marriage Counselors in Erie, PA

“2026 Update: Christine Kalie is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor. She was the supervisor of the Functional Family Therapy Program at Family Services of NWPA. Christine Kalie received extensive training in family therapy from the Philadelphia Child and Family Therapy Training Center, Inc. and Functional Family Therapy, Inc. She received a post-master’s certificate in K–12 School Counseling and is an Educational Specialist. Christine Kalie has received training in the Gottman Method of Couple Counseling. She uses research-proven intervention strategies to help solve the issues that are causing you pain. She combines the best of both worlds in her approach to treatment, years of experience working with clients, families, and couples, and “practicing what she preaches” in her daily life.”

“2026 Update: Susan Toner completed her M.S. in Community Counseling at Gannon University. She finished her B.S. in Psychology at Mercyhurst University. Susan Toner’s licenses and certifications include Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, Certified Addictions Counselor, and a Certificate of Competency in Gambling Addiction Counseling. Her professional organizations include the Pennsylvania Counseling Association (PCA), American Counseling Association (ACA), International Association of Marriage and Family Counseling (IAMFC), and Collaborative Professionals of Northwest Pennsylvania (CPNWP). Susan Toner provides training and presentations to local companies on EAP orientation, stress management, administrator roles in identifying substance abuse in the workplace, managing stress between coworkers, and tobacco smoking cessation.”

“2026 Update: Michelle Jones finished her Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. Michelle Jones can help you better understand your emotional patterns, reduce your distress and suffering, and build skills for greater stability and resilience in your life. She uses the evidence-based Gottman Method to support couples and partners in improving communication, rebuilding connection, and navigating conflict more effectively. She is dedicated to helping adults navigate their mental health and relational challenges. She believes that therapy is a place for acceptance, compassion, growth, and change. Michelle Jones employs mindfulness-based, trauma-informed, and compassion-focused approaches, alongside Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method, to support you in your journey.”