Our Team

Marcy Steffy is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania whose professional journey has brought together counseling, nursing, case management, ministry, and a deep commitment to helping people find hope and healing.

She holds a PhD in Counseling & Psychological Studies: Pastoral Counseling from Regent University and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from PTS. She is also a Registered Nurse, Certified Case Manager, National Certified Counselor, and Ordained Minister.

Marcy's heart for counseling comes from a simple belief:

People need a safe refuge to be honest about what they are navigating, process, heal, and find hope.

Marcy's experience across healthcare, ministry, and counseling has given her a unique perspective on the ways emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual well-being are integrated. She has a particular interest in helping people navigate anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship struggles, spiritual questions, life transitions, and the experiences that can leave us feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

Her areas of experience include anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, women's issues, relationship and family struggles, spiritual and faith struggles, stress and burnout, marriage concerns, parenting, and other challenges affecting emotional well-being.

She also has experience working with veterans, first responders, healthcare workers, pastors and missionaries, ministry leaders, and others who spend much of their lives caring for and serving others.

Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and focused on helping each person understand their experiences, develop healthier patterns, discover hope, and move toward meaningful change.

Hope is at the heart of the work she does with each client.

Bishop Dr. Don Steffy brings more than two decades of ministry leadership, theological education, teaching, coaching, and pastoral experience to Safe Harbor of Hope Counseling.

As an ordained Bishop in the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee), Don has served in pastoral ministry since 2005, leading churches and ministering to individuals, couples, families, and leaders. His years of ministry have given him a unique perspective on the challenges people face in their personal lives and marriages, in leadership, ministry, and in caring for others.

Don's educational background reflects his commitment to theological study, leadership development, and practical ministry. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Leadership with an emphasis in Biblical Studies from Lee University, followed by a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Pentecostal Theological Seminary. He also serves as an adjunct professor in practical theology and is a certified life coach, bringing both academic and practical experience to his work with individuals and leaders.

Don understands that people don't need someone to tell them what to do. They need someone who can help them see clearly, ask the right questions, identify what is holding them back, and develop a path forward. His coaching is designed to be practical, relational, and purpose-driven.

Don is also an author and teacher whose work focuses on Christian leadership, spiritual formation, character, and personal responsibility.

His recently published book, Marks of Men: A Call to Spirit-Empowered Manhood, draws on biblical narratives, practical theology, and his experience in ministry leadership to challenge and equip men toward purposeful, Christ-centered living. His passion for teaching extends beyond the pulpit.

As a Christian leader and Bishop, Don's faith is central to his approach to coaching. He believes that healthy growth involves more than achieving goals. It also involves understanding who we are, what we value, how we relate to others, and the purpose God has placed before us. For those who desire a Christian approach, coaching can incorporate biblical principles, prayer, spiritual reflection, and faith-based discussion.

Coaching Is Different From Counseling

Don's services through Safe Harbor are coaching services, not professional clinical counseling. Coaching is generally future-focused and goal-oriented, while professional counseling addresses mental health concerns and emotional healing. When an individual's needs indicate that professional clinical counseling would be more appropriate, Don can help identify this and make appropriate referrals. Don's role at Safe Harbor reflects the organization's broader vision: helping people find a safe place to pause, gain perspective, grow, and move forward with hope.

Whether you're seeking greater clarity in your personal life, looking to strengthen your marriage, navigating the responsibilities of leadership, or serving others while trying to maintain your own well-being, Don offers a place to have honest conversations and develop practical next steps.