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Empowering People to Discover Their God-Given Potential
As the motto of Pennsylvania Counseling Services suggests, people are valuable. Guided by this principle, PCS exists to help children, adults, and families discover their inherent greatness.
Dr. Roy Smith, founder of PCS, has dedicated his life to this mission by reaching individuals struggling with mental health and addiction in a variety of meaningful ways. His work has included providing direct counseling services, developing treatment locations that serve individuals in clinical settings, schools, and homes, and authoring materials designed to support personal growth and healing.
Dr. Smith believes that individuals are often capable of far more than they realize. This God-given potential, when nurtured within the context of healthy relationships, fosters a sense of community that everyone needs. Teaching people to strengthen their sense of identity and contribute their unique gifts to the well-being of others has been a long-standing focus of his work.
Drawing from both biblical faith and an understanding of the identity struggles many face throughout their development, Dr. Smith has written several books to address these specific needs. He has also developed LiveUp Studios to further this mission through film, podcasts, and global media initiatives—empowering individuals to fulfill their God-given design.
Investing in Our Culture Through Faith and Action
The longer life goes on, the clearer it becomes that culture impacts every gender, race, and age group in different and often harmful ways. There are legitimate concerns as violence continues to rise, and long-standing cultural issues remain largely unaddressed. Because of this, there is a strong belief that those who are older should consider tithing both time and financial resources to support issues that directly affect younger generations.
Over years of working with individuals and families, it has become clear that intervention at any level—whether with a child, parent, or other family member—can positively impact the entire family system. As dynamics shift, a domino effect of healing and growth occurs, especially when someone begins to live out the purpose God has designed for them.
Throughout my years of assisting others, I have come to see that any intervention at any level with any individual within a family system benefits the whole family as dynamics are changed and a domino effect of positive influence occurs when someone becomes what God has called them to be.
My Books
Empowering Change Through My Work
Pennsylvania Counseling Services
Provides professional mental health and addiction services to individuals and families, focusing on compassionate care and personal growth.
LiveUp Resources
Offers educational and empowering resources to help individuals realize their potential and live fulfilling, purpose-driven lives.
Servant's Oasis
A faith-based organization dedicated to providing support, rest, and restoration to those in need, offering a place for spiritual renewal and healing.
Knights of the 21st Century
Focuses on mentoring and leadership development for young men, teaching them values of integrity, responsibility, and service to others.
