Meet the Team
Katie Tacchino, LPC
Katie is a Licensed Professional Counselor with almost two decades of experience. She helps clients navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, and the demands that life places on us with clarity and confidence. Her approach blends clinical expertise and warmth to create a space where growth feels both possible and supported.
Katie believes that the most important tool a therapist has is the therapeutic alliance—the trusting relationship built between client and counselor. By truly joining with her clients, she is able to provide the best path forward for their unique needs and goals.
She works with a diverse caseload but especially enjoys working with women in every stage of life, helping them embrace resilience, balance, and self-discovery.
Owner, Clinical Director & Psychotherapist
Nicole Irwin, LCSW
Therapist
With over 20 years of experience, Nicole offers compassionate, trauma-informed care with a focus on grief, bereavement, and end-of-life support. She provides emotional support to the terminally ill and their loved ones during life’s most vulnerable moments. Nicole also specializes in ADHD care for children and adults, offering practical strategies and personalized guidance to help clients thrive
Patricia Tacchino, LCSW
Patricia is Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nearly 15 years of experience helping children and families. Specializing in play therapy and sand tray therapy, she create a safe, supportive space where children can express themselves and work through challenges such as anxiety, behavioral issues, and life transitions.
She believes strongly in the power of the therapeutic relationship. By building trust and connection, she helps children feel understood and empowered to grow.
Therapist
Michael Baniewicz, Psy.D.
Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Dr. Baniewicz is a pediatric neuropsychologist who works with children, teens, and young adults (ages 3 through college).
He specializes in evaluations for learning differences, ADHD, autism, medical and genetic conditions, and giftedness.
His person-affirming approach highlights each child’s unique strengths while uncovering the ‘why’ behind learning or behavioral challenges, empowering families with clarity and confidence.
With extensive experience collaborating with schools and medical providers, he helps bridge the gap between families and educational teams so children receive the support they need at home, in the community, and in school.
A graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, he completed his internship and fellowship in clinical neuropsychology and now brings his expertise and compassion to families across Chester County.
SERVICES
At Oak Counseling & Consulting, we offer a range of tailored assessment and therapeutic services to support individuals, couples, families, and professionals in their commitment to a more well balanced and joyful life.
Therapeutic Services
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Individual Therapy – Personalized one-on-one sessions to help you navigate life’s challenges and foster personal growth.
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Individual Therapy with Children and Adolescents-- Supporting children and adolescents in managing emotions, building coping skills, and addressing behavioral or developmental challenges in a supportive, therapeutic environment.
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Couples Therapy – Strengthen communication, resolve conflicts, and build a healthier, more connected relationship.
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Group Therapy Sessions – A supportive space to connect with others facing similar challenges. Ask about our current group offerings!
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Parental Coaching (With Your Children) – Hands-on guidance to improve family dynamics and strengthen your relationship with your child.
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Parental Coaching (Without Your Children) – Personalized strategies to help you navigate parenting challenges with confidence.
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Executive Coaching – Professional coaching to enhance leadership skills, improve work-life balance, and support career growth.
Testing & Assessment Services
At Oak Counseling & Consulting, we provide developmental and psychological testing for children as young as three. Our goal is to help families better understand how their child learns, grows, and interacts with the world. Follow the link below to see the types of assessments we offer and how they can support your child’s success.
We Can Support...
Anxiety Management - ADHD management in both adults & children - Depression Support - Adjustment Disorder - Burnout Recovery - Communication Skills Enhancement - Compassion Fatigue Relief - Coping Skills Development - Divorce Guidance - Emotional Abuse Recovery - Infidelity Counseling - Life Coaching - Life Transition Support - Marital and Premarital Counseling - Mindfulness Training - Parenting Strategies - Peer Relationship - Women's Issues Advocacy - Work Stress Solutions - Stress Management Techniques - Self-Esteem Building - Pregnancy Prenatal, and Perinatal Support and more.
We believe that the most effective tool in therapy is the therapeutic relationship between counselor and client.
Additionally, we integrate various other methods to enhance the therapeutic process...
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) - Emotionally Focused Therapy - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) - Polyvagal-Informed Therapy - Internal Family Systems - Emotional Freedom Techniques - Cognitive Processing - Behavioral Therapy- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Trauma-Focused CBT - Breathwork Coaching - Compassion Focused Therapy - Person-Centered Therapy - Positive Psychology - Play Therapy - Reality Therapy - Sensorimotor Psychotherapy - Sand Tray Therapy - Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) - Somatic Approaches
Mental Health Resources
1 / Valley Creek Crisis Center
24/7 crisis support for mental health emergencies.
📞 610-280-3270
📍 469 Creamery Way, Exton, PA
2 / National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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Text 988 from your mobile phone for help via text.
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Chat online at 988lifeline.org if you prefer not to talk by phone.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a free, confidential, and 24/7 support service available to anyone in emotional distress, suicidal crisis, or facing a mental health or substance use-related concern.
3 / Chester County Warm Line
📞 1-866-846-2722
🕒 Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM; Weekends: 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
A non-crisis support line staffed by trained individuals in recovery.