Friendship House
Gena Patackas is a Licensed Professional Counselor currently working in private practice. Gena also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Scranton, teaching Victimology and Intro Soc. In addition, Gena has experience as an Outpatient Therapist and Behavioral Specialist Consultant at Friendship House, and has held various academic course support roles at the University of Pennsylvania. Gena has a Master's degree in Counseling from the University of Scranton and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University.
Friendship House
Friendship House provides programs and services that enhance the emotional, behavioral and social well-being of children and families. Our programs are child-centered, family focused and incorporate a systematic approach to helping through the Sanctuary® model of trauma-informed care. All services are designed to provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for children, from early learners to young adults and their families, to grow, heal, and learn in every aspect of their social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.