Therapists in 18504
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Beginning therapy can be a difficult step but I assure you, scheduling your first appointment is the hardest. Therapy is NOT supposed to be forever and I take pride in the majority of my clients successfully completing therapy. The most important part of therapy is having a non judgmental safe space where you can begin the healing process and be HAPPY!
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Beginning therapy can be a difficult step but I assure you, scheduling your first appointment is the hardest. Therapy is NOT supposed to be forever and I take pride in the majority of my clients successfully completing therapy. The most important part of therapy is having a non judgmental safe space where you can begin the healing process and be HAPPY!
Brenda S Staerker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
2 Endorsed
Scranton, PA 18504
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience treating individuals, couples and families negatively impacted by generational trauma and serious mental illnesses. My goal is to help you access and understand your emotions, thoughts and behaviors; putting them into a narrative that will help you develop a stronger, healthier sense of self!
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience treating individuals, couples and families negatively impacted by generational trauma and serious mental illnesses. My goal is to help you access and understand your emotions, thoughts and behaviors; putting them into a narrative that will help you develop a stronger, healthier sense of self!
My ideal client is someone who has spent most of their life being the one who holds it together — for everyone else.
They’re self-aware, can name their patterns & they've been in therapy before. But they still feel stuck.
They don't need isn’t insight. What they need a relationship where they can practice being different. Where being honest doesn’t cost them anything. and they can stop being the most understanding person in the room — for an hour.
That’s what relational therapy offers. The healing lives in the relationship — in what becomes possible when someone finally feels genuinely met.
If that sounds like you, let's talk.
My ideal client is someone who has spent most of their life being the one who holds it together — for everyone else.
They’re self-aware, can name their patterns & they've been in therapy before. But they still feel stuck.
They don't need isn’t insight. What they need a relationship where they can practice being different. Where being honest doesn’t cost them anything. and they can stop being the most understanding person in the room — for an hour.
That’s what relational therapy offers. The healing lives in the relationship — in what becomes possible when someone finally feels genuinely met.
If that sounds like you, let's talk.
Anja Whitehead
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Scranton, PA 18504
Not accepting new clients
Hello, and thank you for your interest in services. My name is Anja Whitehead and I’m a master's level clinician and Nationally Certified Counselor in Pennsylvania, working towards licensure under supervision. I have a background in working with individuals facing anxiety, PTSD, depression, phase of life problems, and more. I pride myself on cultivating a comfortable, warm, empathetic therapeutic environment for all clients. I work with teens, adults, and couples.
Hello, and thank you for your interest in services. My name is Anja Whitehead and I’m a master's level clinician and Nationally Certified Counselor in Pennsylvania, working towards licensure under supervision. I have a background in working with individuals facing anxiety, PTSD, depression, phase of life problems, and more. I pride myself on cultivating a comfortable, warm, empathetic therapeutic environment for all clients. I work with teens, adults, and couples.
I am a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania. I have over twenty-four years of experience as a therapist. My areas of expertise are addictions and couple's counseling. However, over the years I have treated clients who have struggled with anxiety, depression, mood swings, ADD, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, sexual abuse/assault, and eating disorders. I have also worked with a few veterans over the years. When working with couples, I always focus on communication skills and tools, as well as ways to fight nicely first before moving on to what is actually bringing the couple to therapy.
I am a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania. I have over twenty-four years of experience as a therapist. My areas of expertise are addictions and couple's counseling. However, over the years I have treated clients who have struggled with anxiety, depression, mood swings, ADD, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, sexual abuse/assault, and eating disorders. I have also worked with a few veterans over the years. When working with couples, I always focus on communication skills and tools, as well as ways to fight nicely first before moving on to what is actually bringing the couple to therapy.
What if therapy could feel inspiring again—for both you and your therapist? At Lifebulb, we believe great results start with passionate clinicians who love what they do and who they work with. That’s why we’ve built an organization designed to help therapists rediscover joy in their work, so you can receive the highest quality care—whether in person or through telehealth. Our licensed, highly trained clinicians are dedicated to your growth, and we’re confident we can help you reach your goals.
What if therapy could feel inspiring again—for both you and your therapist? At Lifebulb, we believe great results start with passionate clinicians who love what they do and who they work with. That’s why we’ve built an organization designed to help therapists rediscover joy in their work, so you can receive the highest quality care—whether in person or through telehealth. Our licensed, highly trained clinicians are dedicated to your growth, and we’re confident we can help you reach your goals.
You’re tired of explaining your baseline. My ideal client is a neurodivergent or LGBTQ+ adult—ADHD, AuDHD, or queer—who feels the weight of masking and burnout. You need a space where your identity isn’t a debate, but the foundation. Whether you're navigating a transition, healing from trauma via EMDR, or exploring alternative relationship structures (BDSM/Kink-informed), your goal is simple: to feel settled in your own skin. I provide affirming, telehealth-based care across Florida and Pennsylvania for those ready to stop surviving and start existing.
You’re tired of explaining your baseline. My ideal client is a neurodivergent or LGBTQ+ adult—ADHD, AuDHD, or queer—who feels the weight of masking and burnout. You need a space where your identity isn’t a debate, but the foundation. Whether you're navigating a transition, healing from trauma via EMDR, or exploring alternative relationship structures (BDSM/Kink-informed), your goal is simple: to feel settled in your own skin. I provide affirming, telehealth-based care across Florida and Pennsylvania for those ready to stop surviving and start existing.
Hello! My name is Hannah, and I hold a Master of Science in Community and Trauma Counseling. My area of focus is trauma and helping people to find peace and balance, despite early experiences of adversity and hardship. I am EMDR trained and am currently working towards my certification. I've worked with people of all ages and have an affinity for working with adolescents, young adults, and parents whose children are struggling with behavioral health and/or trauma. I also have experience working with adolescents who do not traditionally like therapy or who have been mandated to therapy by Children and Youth or Juvenile Probation.
Hello! My name is Hannah, and I hold a Master of Science in Community and Trauma Counseling. My area of focus is trauma and helping people to find peace and balance, despite early experiences of adversity and hardship. I am EMDR trained and am currently working towards my certification. I've worked with people of all ages and have an affinity for working with adolescents, young adults, and parents whose children are struggling with behavioral health and/or trauma. I also have experience working with adolescents who do not traditionally like therapy or who have been mandated to therapy by Children and Youth or Juvenile Probation.
Megan Greenwald
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, , CGCS
2 Endorsed
Scranton, PA 18504
Not accepting new clients
I have experience working with adolescents and adults, who experience situations or symptoms related to grief work, trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, codependency, anger management, bipolar disorder and attachment work. I work to provide a warm and unconditional environment that will allow clients to feel safe, accepted and free to explore their current life circumstances and come to know the strength within them. I currently work in office and telehealth sessions if needed.
I have experience working with adolescents and adults, who experience situations or symptoms related to grief work, trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, codependency, anger management, bipolar disorder and attachment work. I work to provide a warm and unconditional environment that will allow clients to feel safe, accepted and free to explore their current life circumstances and come to know the strength within them. I currently work in office and telehealth sessions if needed.
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My name is Rochelle Rodriguez and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. You might be someone who feels deeply and is often trying to hold everything together, yet still feels overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, identity challenges, or major life transitions, and are looking for a space where they can slow down and make sense of what they’re feeling. In our work together, I will help you better understand your emotions, recognize patterns, and begin to feel more grounded, clear, and connected to yourself.
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My name is Rochelle Rodriguez and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. You might be someone who feels deeply and is often trying to hold everything together, yet still feels overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, identity challenges, or major life transitions, and are looking for a space where they can slow down and make sense of what they’re feeling. In our work together, I will help you better understand your emotions, recognize patterns, and begin to feel more grounded, clear, and connected to yourself.
Starting therapy can be a scary journey, but I’m here to provide you with a safe environment to discuss all of the issues and concerns you’ve been bottling up inside. Change only happens when we challenge ourselves to venture outside of our comfort zone, and I’m here to walk with you every step of the way. I incorporate the principles of mindfulness and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in all of my sessions as I believe living in the present moment helps improve our connection with self, others, and the world around us.
Starting therapy can be a scary journey, but I’m here to provide you with a safe environment to discuss all of the issues and concerns you’ve been bottling up inside. Change only happens when we challenge ourselves to venture outside of our comfort zone, and I’m here to walk with you every step of the way. I incorporate the principles of mindfulness and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in all of my sessions as I believe living in the present moment helps improve our connection with self, others, and the world around us.
Hello, my name is Sarah Johnson and I'm excited to work with you! I am a licensed clinical social worker and I have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years — I believe that therapy is a very interactive process and should be client driven. Over the past twenty years plus, I've had the opportunity to work with so many different types of people from all walks of life. I look forward to meeting you and working with you in your therapeutic process. During our time together, I will utilize my years of experience and various evidence based treatment modalities to provide you with the best possible care.
Hello, my name is Sarah Johnson and I'm excited to work with you! I am a licensed clinical social worker and I have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years — I believe that therapy is a very interactive process and should be client driven. Over the past twenty years plus, I've had the opportunity to work with so many different types of people from all walks of life. I look forward to meeting you and working with you in your therapeutic process. During our time together, I will utilize my years of experience and various evidence based treatment modalities to provide you with the best possible care.
Kelly Exley-Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I provide therapy via telehealth to clients in MA, PA and NH. My clients come to therapy seeking to work on any number of things. Over the years, I've found I particularly enjoying working with people who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community, are navigating anxiety, exploring gender identity or experiencing a life transition. I am committed to celebrating the unique qualities of my clients and to offering a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, ideas and goals.
I provide therapy via telehealth to clients in MA, PA and NH. My clients come to therapy seeking to work on any number of things. Over the years, I've found I particularly enjoying working with people who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community, are navigating anxiety, exploring gender identity or experiencing a life transition. I am committed to celebrating the unique qualities of my clients and to offering a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, ideas and goals.
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 is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals. As a psychotherapy group practice, we can see just about anyone no matter what you're dealing with.
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 is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals. As a psychotherapy group practice, we can see just about anyone no matter what you're dealing with.
Everyone has a story that contains both beauty and pain. I do my work with the knowledge that I have the honor to offer comfort to those who may have been greatly wounded. Just as the hurt occurs in the context of relationships, so does the healing. We will work together to create your new story of healing, growth and happiness. To help you develop the skills to thrive, even on the hardest days.
Everyone has a story that contains both beauty and pain. I do my work with the knowledge that I have the honor to offer comfort to those who may have been greatly wounded. Just as the hurt occurs in the context of relationships, so does the healing. We will work together to create your new story of healing, growth and happiness. To help you develop the skills to thrive, even on the hardest days.
I focus on deeper meaning of life issues AND practical daily concerns! I help adults with problem-solving, life transitions, relationship challenges, identity, self-esteem, grief, loss, stress, trauma, depression and anxiety.
My approach is person-centered, practical, integrative and tailored to your unique needs - meeting regularly - or only as needed, utilizing methods such as CBT, DBT, ACT, SFBT, IPSRT, Flash, EMDR and somatic work. I'm providing therapy under supervision as I work towards licensing, having completed an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and career transitioning after working 25+ years in higher ed.
I focus on deeper meaning of life issues AND practical daily concerns! I help adults with problem-solving, life transitions, relationship challenges, identity, self-esteem, grief, loss, stress, trauma, depression and anxiety.
My approach is person-centered, practical, integrative and tailored to your unique needs - meeting regularly - or only as needed, utilizing methods such as CBT, DBT, ACT, SFBT, IPSRT, Flash, EMDR and somatic work. I'm providing therapy under supervision as I work towards licensing, having completed an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and career transitioning after working 25+ years in higher ed.
I have a lot of experience helping people with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship, and extensional issues. I am a caring, empathetic, and person-centered clinician with many years of experience in the mental health field. No matter what you are struggling with, my evidence based approaches will help you find relief, a path forward, and a sense of self. You can be certain that you will feel seen and accepted for whoever you are or whatever you are going through.
I have a lot of experience helping people with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship, and extensional issues. I am a caring, empathetic, and person-centered clinician with many years of experience in the mental health field. No matter what you are struggling with, my evidence based approaches will help you find relief, a path forward, and a sense of self. You can be certain that you will feel seen and accepted for whoever you are or whatever you are going through.
Hi! I'm Sammi, my goal is to work collaboratively with clients to build a strong therapeutic relationship. Together, we can develop deeper upstanding, identify patterns, and problem solve. I look forward to working with people who want to feel better, feel more in control of their thoughts and feelings, and who want stronger more meaningful relationships.
Additionally, I provide clinical supervision for those that are seeking licensure in the state of Pennsylvania.
Hi! I'm Sammi, my goal is to work collaboratively with clients to build a strong therapeutic relationship. Together, we can develop deeper upstanding, identify patterns, and problem solve. I look forward to working with people who want to feel better, feel more in control of their thoughts and feelings, and who want stronger more meaningful relationships.
Additionally, I provide clinical supervision for those that are seeking licensure in the state of Pennsylvania.
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Number of Therapists in 18504
30+
Average cost per session
$120
Therapists in 18504 who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Depression |
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 92% | Social Anxiety |
| 92% | Health Anxiety |
| 92% | Driving Anxiety |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
| 79% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 89% | Highmark |
| 86% | Aetna |
| 86% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in 18504 see their clients
| 66% | In Person and Online | |
| 34% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 21% | Male |