Therapists in 19067

As a child and family therapist, I treat children from pre-school through adolescents. Treatment of younger children may address behavioral, learning, social and emotional issues. Specialize in working with children who have learning or attentional disorders. Accurate diagnosis includes consultation with teachers and pediatricians. Treatment of adolescents may address anxiety, depression, school and social concerns and family problems. Have significant experience counseling children and families going through divorce. Also, conduct divorce mediation and couples counseling. As a forensic specialist, specialize in conducting child custody evaluations.

As a licensed professional counselor and a counselor educator/supervisor, I have engaged with the profession of counseling for multiple years in a variety of capacities from practicing as a clinician to teaching in a graduate counseling program. My experience and focus in my practice and education are trauma informed care, suicidal assessment and treatment, grief and loss, divorce issues, faith/spirituality issues, and marital/relationship counseling. I have enjoyed helping a number of clients reach their goals and commit to change.

I specialize in therapy for children, pre-school through adolescence, and their families. I also work with a broad spectrum of adults and couples. I combine therapeutic play, mind-body and brain-based therapies, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help children better understand their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. My work with adults is solution focused to help you better understand and resolve life challenges. Combining talk therapy with Cognitive Behavioral therapies, we work together to help you process deep emotions and negative thoughts that can interfere with daily life.

I believe that all individuals are able to change but get stuck in patterns that do not serve them well due to daily stress. Changing these patterns is accomplished through interactive conversations and identifying why these patterns are not useful before creating new useful patterns. I work with couples on a variety of issues such as trust and betrayal, affairs, intimacy, grief, divorce, communication, addictions, and any of the myriad of relationship issues all couples experience. In addition, I work with children, youth and their families on a variety of relationship issues dealing with conflict, communication, parenting, defiance, adoption and respect.

Thriving in families today is truly challenging. Family stress also tends to intensify during those sensitive periods of transition, especially where children are affected. My practice specializes in assisting parents navigate the complexities of divorce, co-parenting, re-marriage, and the creation of new stepfamilies. I also help families heal from estrangement, whether it is from a sibling or parent. While working with recently-divorced parents, I feel it is important to take a child-centered focus, where children are often caught in the middle of these adult battlegrounds.

For over 25+ years, I have been providing therapy to children, adolescents and adults in the Newtown and Langhorne area . Sometimes life throws curve balls. Children and teens can struggle at home and at school. Parenting may be challenging. Separation and divorce often stresses families, and the death of someone close can leave you grieving, sad and depressed. I use my extensive experience to help you find resolution with these issues and the ability to move forward.

Our lives are defined by our relationships. However, maintaining and nourishing these relationships can be a challenge. My goal as a therapist is to help families, individuals, and couples seeking to rejuvenate and rebuild relationships at all stages, whether you're experiencing marital difficulties, tensions with parenting, or managing relationships with elderly parents or children who have moved out of the house. In therapy sessions, I use a lighthearted touch and maintain a calm, safe environment that not only makes difficult moments tolerable but also encourages you to be reflective and self-aware.

Are you facing a challenge in your relationships, marriage, parenting or life in general that you can't seem to get past? Do you feel like something needs to change but you don't know what it is or where to start?

My ideal client is a teen or adult (age 13 or above) with general mental health issues like anxiety/depression, self esteem issues, anger management issues, or grief issues, who wish to have assistance in improving their lives and overall functioning. I have certifications to treat drug and alcohol issues, gambling issues in addition to the other areas of mental health. I assist with difficult challenges in their lives, including anxiety from poor social relationships with family or friends, or anxiety issues managing the school expectations. I believe the relationship between client/therapist is vital. I accept most insurances.

Are you a young adult dealing primarily with anxiety and life transition issues? This could be a recent college graduate starting their first big job, a major transition. I like walking beside them through these transitions and being an additional support. I also like helping people learn breathing techniques to manage anxiety and learn about polyvagal theory and a bottom-up approach. I enjoy working with clients who can articulate their goals, such as managing anxiety better and working on anxiety in different settings.

Every individual is different, It is not easy to function with debilitating depression, anxiety or any behavioral health diagnosis. Just as one needs help and support with a medical diagnosis, we all need support with behavioral health diagnoses. I am here to offer support in a therapeutic, positive and holistic environment. To meet you where you are. To provide a judgement free zone. I use CBT techniques along with other interventions and tools that I have mastered over the years to meet the person where they are. Often taking the first step is the hardest part, but know that you are stronger just by being here and seeking help.

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.

Mental health, addiction, and chronic illness all have something in common. They can be debilitating and create cyclical habits that are difficult to break. I work with motivated individuals who are willing to make a change in their lives for the better, examine their past and present experiences and feelings, and work to find healthier ways to cope.

Do you struggle with trusting others or with feelings of not being "enough"? Do you experience negative, unhelpful thought loops? Therapy is an invaluable space where you can begin to investigate all the parts of yourself and begin to heal and thrive. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, depression, and symptoms of PTSD, particularly resulting from interpersonal trauma, through attachment focused EMDR. I will hold space for your pain and help you connect to the best version of self. I can help you to increase your sense of calm, decrease anxious and depressive symptoms and change unhelpful beliefs and thought patterns.

My goal as a therapist is to assist you in developing skills to help you thrive in life, feel grounded and a sense of peace and happiness. I provide a safe and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable in openly sharing your perspectives, hopes, aspirations, fears, and treatment goals. I strive to not only listen, but to truly hear your messages and stories. Throughout my training I have worked with individuals, families and group therapy to children, teens and adults. I draw from modalities that are tailored to each individual, depending upon their concerns.

Are you struggling with unresolved conflict causing anxiety, deprsession, and other mental health related issues? Are you a student struggling with the pressures of school, family, and friends? WE CAN HELP! With our Cognitive-Behavioral, Solution-Focused Approach we help our clients explore how their "faulty thinking" can negatively impact all areas of their life: school, work, relationships, health. We help our clients to think in healthier, more productive ways allowing them to live a more peaceful, meaningful life. Its never to late to gain emotional health. Please call today for a free consultation.

Are you hesitant to talk with family and friends about about the issues that are bothering you? Have you tried confiding in those close to you about your struggles,and still feel out of control, overwhelmed, or discouraged? If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, an eating disorder, relationship issues, or life transitions, I would like to help you. I believe it is important to have someone you can confide in and trust to help you feel better and cope with the challenges you are facing. I believe it so strongly that I have made it my life's work.

My ideal client would likely suffer from PTSD, anxiety, negative self-talk, and struggles with daily functioning at times. My goal is to help the client obtain their goals of normal daily functioning. My ideal client is brought into therapy and focused on utilizing the tools given in therapy to apply to daily life. A client must want change and be willing to put in the work to obtain it. I am interested in clients who are motivated and engaged to do more.

"It is the quality of our relationships that will determine the quality of our lives." -Esther Perel. Why is it that our most important relationships can feel the most challenging and combative? Silly squabbles that lead to distance and instability can cause us to feel lonelier next to our partner than when we’re alone. We feel caught in a loop of endless drama unable to escape the gridlock.