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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been working with children, adolescents and their families for over 30 years in a wide variety of settings both clinical and school based. I have extensive training and experience in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy to assist families of young children with ADHD, ODD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Additionally, I am experienced in working with adolescents and their families who are struggling with mood disorders, behavior challenges, trauma and adjustment issues.

You have taken a big step in beginning the search for a therapist and I respect how difficult that can be. At times life can become overwhelming and confusing and sometimes we need to step back and talk it out without fear of judgement or consequences. I believe creating a safe and collaborative environment is essential to moving forward and reaching personal goals that my clients set. I bring a unique perspective from my experience in a school setting working with children and adolescents in understanding how school life can impact family life, and vice versa.

"If we wait until we are ready, we may be waiting for the rest of our lives." -- Unknown --

My name is Josie Villamar; God has blessed me with a great husband and a beautiful family. I am an active member of my church, and I enjoy having quality time with my loved ones. I love people; cooking, reading, traveling, and I enjoy the wonders of God's nature and outside activities. I have been practicing for many years, and my education background includes a Doctorate degree in Christian Counseling, a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, a State certification as a Licensed Professional Counselor, and specialization and extensive training in Functional Family Therapy Approach.

After 42 years as a social worker, I feel I am uniquely qualified to deal with a variety of issues. I believe you are your best advocate and know your issues in a way that will help you to restore your life to the way you envision. My role will be to support you on this journey and provide direction and feedback to help take the steps necessary to get you where you want to be. Unresolved grief, trauma and relationship issues can block us from having the lives we want and make it difficult for us to have healthy connections. You are the best one to recognize where you want to go and how you want to get there, I will guide you

Are you feeling stuck or repeating unhealthy patterns? Are you struggling to overcome emotional pain, self-doubt or other obstacles? Do you desire to live life more fully? As a board-certified licensed professional counselor, with more than ten years of experience, it is my honor to walk with you as you navigate the steppingstones on your way to your unique sense of well-being. I will provide solution-focused, strength-based, client-centered psychotherapy. I also have training in Gestalt therapy, which employs experiential and experimental techniques to enhance awareness, freedom and self-direction, including Gestalt Dream Work.

I am a board certified, licensed professional counselor as well as a certified anger management specialist and a certified secondary school counselor. I have worked in the mental health profession for over 10 years. As a therapist I offer individual, couples, and family therapy in the areas of anxiety and mood issues, relationship and conflict resolution, stress and anger management, behavioral disorders, and more. My experience in a school setting offers a unique perspective in working with adolescents and young adults. I have a particular interest working with teenage and adult populations as well as the elderly and the distinctive challenges they face.

In this ever-changing time of do more and be more, we face daily life stressors that challenge our mental wellness. These challenges can negatively impact our significant relationships, our children and our work/school performance. The decision to seek the help of a therapist is a very personal decision. It may be one of the most important decisions you make and the first steps towards changing and regaining control of your life. I founded Aspire Counseling and Consulting (AC&C) with the mission is to inspire our clients to reach their fullest potential within their communities, relationships, workplaces and schools.

Living with depression is like living with thick fog that rolls into your life and affects everything meaningful in its path. It changes everything about you … how you think, feel and function in daily activities. It may have even started interfering with your ability to work, study, eat, sleep, and enjoy life. The people close to you probably have noticed, but they don’t know how to help you, and you don’t know how to help yourself. Trying to get through the day is overwhelming and seems like an impossible task. Seeking help from a therapist can seem scary because you want to make sure you choose someone who you truly connect with.

Living with depression is like living with thick fog that rolls into your life and affects everything meaningful in its path. It changes everything about you … how you think, feel and function in daily activities. It may have even started interfering with your ability to work, study, eat, sleep, and enjoy life. The people close to you probably have noticed, but they don’t know how to help you, and you don’t know how to help yourself. Trying to get through the day is overwhelming and seems like an impossible task. Seeking help from a therapist can seem scary because you want to make sure you choose someone who you truly connect with.

Sometimes in our lives we feel lost, without direction, or not living to our fullest potential. As a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience, I utilize evidence based interventions to assist you in breaking through thought patterns and behavioral choices that prevent you from living the life you envision for yourself.

Everyone has challenges which at times can be overwhelming. For some, the challenges are not easy for them to resolve, and professional help is needed. No matter what your present need may be, the counseling team at Empowered Living is here to assist you on your journey to making better life choices and recovery.

Reaching out for help and support is a sign of strength not weakness. Many things such as addiction, depression, or anxiety can challenge us toward seeking change in our lives. Together we can explore your thinking and work toward a change that will empower and motivate a healthy, balanced life. I truly believe everyone deserves my respect without judgment. As human beings we all have our struggles.

Challenges and struggles will always be a part of our lives, but that doesn't mean that we can't live the life that we desire. My role, as a Licensed Professional Counselor, is to help you work towards living a meaningful life while experiencing the challenges that may arise and offering support throughout this process. My aim is to provide a safe, comforting, and nonjudgmental atmosphere that will help encourage you to discuss these struggles. Above all, I believe that the therapeutic relationship is most important and will focus on creating and maintaining a strong alliance.

As a Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania (PS17062) and New York (018709), and a School Psychologist (since 1993), I offer best-practice psychological treatment from multiple modalities, and have vast clinical experiences with adjustment issues (with school and work), stress, PTSD, Trauma and Recovery, and personal growth. I offer individual, couples and family therapy, and have helped many from diverse cultural backgrounds. Therapy is a process of self-observation, self-reflection and curiosity to live, love and learn well.

I have been working with children and families for over 10 years. My belief is an individual needs to make the decision for the changes in their life. I hope to assist those in need to build the appropriate skills necessary to achieve their goals. I have experience in the following areas: relationship counseling, consistent parenting, couples therapy, impulse control, appropriate coping skills, positive peer and sibling interaction, anger management, anxiety, trauma, etc.

As a male therapist in the Stroudsburg and adjacent communities, I assist individuals with addressing the many challenges that persist in our environment, and that promote unexpected, overwhelming stress. I focus particularly on human behavior and the elements that we can control, to the extent that it allows the individual in need to hopefully reap the benefits of living a rewarding and fulfilling life. Historically, men are very resistant toward the counseling experience. I allay their anxiety by providing a friendly, non-judgmental setting for candid dialogue during the process. My practice is devoted to improving social relationships through healthy interventions at all times.

'Your Poconos Couples Therapist.' Are you and your partner arguing or feeling disconnected? Or is infidelity or technology addiction destroying your relationship? I believe "life is a relationship," thus the quality of your relationships determines much of your happiness. And the happier your primary relationship, the healthier and wealthier you may be! (I do not treat Domestic Violence, nor Court-ordered therapy. Call 570-421-4200.) For individual therapy I incorporate mind-body and cognitive-behavioral techniques to alleviate insomnia, anxiety and mood disorders.