Therapists in 17112
Dan Karlow
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrisburg, PA 17112 (Online Only)
Many of my clients are men who are going through some type of life challenge. Many of these men are looking to talk to someone about their relationship, their marriage, their divorce...many are fathers looking for advice. I have noticed more and more men have tried therapy in the last few years, Many people are at a breaking point, and need help. Sometimes it just takes one person who hears you, understands you and is there to help guide you. The next step is to reach out.
Many of my clients are men who are going through some type of life challenge. Many of these men are looking to talk to someone about their relationship, their marriage, their divorce...many are fathers looking for advice. I have noticed more and more men have tried therapy in the last few years, Many people are at a breaking point, and need help. Sometimes it just takes one person who hears you, understands you and is there to help guide you. The next step is to reach out.
Serenity Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Harrisburg, PA 17112 (Online Only)
Getting to the root of your pain: learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events, takes a mindfulness that I will help you develop. I have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Academic. My approach is to work with my client's strengths; help them develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works for them in obtaining their goals. I also have associates through my group Serenity Psychotherapy LLC to provide the best match for you.
Getting to the root of your pain: learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events, takes a mindfulness that I will help you develop. I have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Academic. My approach is to work with my client's strengths; help them develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works for them in obtaining their goals. I also have associates through my group Serenity Psychotherapy LLC to provide the best match for you.
Derek Schoffstall
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Harrisburg, PA 17112
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Imagine a future where you're not just surviving, but thriving in your personal and relational life. This journey is rooted in the belief that it's never too late to reach out for help, and that positive change is always possible. Whether you're working through personal challenges like self-doubt and anxiety, or navigating relationship issues such as communication barriers or infidelity, I am here to support you. Our goal is to transform these challenges into catalysts for growth and relational healing.
Imagine a future where you're not just surviving, but thriving in your personal and relational life. This journey is rooted in the belief that it's never too late to reach out for help, and that positive change is always possible. Whether you're working through personal challenges like self-doubt and anxiety, or navigating relationship issues such as communication barriers or infidelity, I am here to support you. Our goal is to transform these challenges into catalysts for growth and relational healing.
Kip Watkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Evil exists because people can't tell their stories.
Evil exists because people can't tell their stories.
Mark Verber
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Do you miss your relationship as it once was? You’re likely feeling stuck between two unimaginable fates- struggling with the way things currently are, but you don’t want the relationship to end either. You don’t want to give in or give up. Yet, the more you struggle against the pattern that has developed, the more stuck you seem to get. Communication is not productive or non-existent- leaving you frustrated. Conflict is ever-present or unresolved- leaving you angry. Intimacy is absent or distant- leaving you feeling alone. When your relationship suffers, everything suffers.
Do you miss your relationship as it once was? You’re likely feeling stuck between two unimaginable fates- struggling with the way things currently are, but you don’t want the relationship to end either. You don’t want to give in or give up. Yet, the more you struggle against the pattern that has developed, the more stuck you seem to get. Communication is not productive or non-existent- leaving you frustrated. Conflict is ever-present or unresolved- leaving you angry. Intimacy is absent or distant- leaving you feeling alone. When your relationship suffers, everything suffers.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.