Therapists in 19080

As a therapist, my passion lies in collaboratively working with adults, guiding them through the therapeutic process while supporting self-reflection, insight, and understanding patterns of behaviors, thoughts, and emotions that become troublesome and ineffective. I provide a safe and unbiased environment to find a healthy and effective balance in life as daily stressors and events can be challenging and overwhelming to manage. Through individualized treatment planning, my approach is solution focused and personalized to fit the needs of each individual to effect personal change, develop healthy coping skills, and progress towards meaningful goals.

Understanding and expertise are what clients most need when they seek psychological help. My extensive experience in diverse therapy and business settings allows me to quickly grasp the problems which are presented. In short, according to my clients, "I get them". I have developed a future oriented therapy approach and deal with anxiety, depression, marital/family issues, lack of direction, and conflict related to career and management. My style is friendly, engaging, active and always aligned with the specific needs, circumstances and realistic goals of my clients.

I am a licensed psychologist in greater Valley Forge with over 20 years psycho-therapeutic experience. I have a warm, gentle manner and I love partnering with young adults, women and children. I use a relational approach and tailored strategies for stress management, depression, learning and parenting challenges, and difficult life transitions. Life's transitions can bring excitement, as well as stress and worries. In our partnership, you can gain new perspectives and move beyond set-backs, challenges and loss, learning strategies to feel well prepared for your future. My experience provides perspective to help towards a more satisfying journey.

I work with young children and adolescents. I have found that working through combining the best of psychodynamic techniques along with cognitive behavioral approaches, my clients leave therapy with a skill set that will help them for their lifetime. I have been in practice for more than 20 years , I specialize in counseling young adults, teens and children. I spent the early years of my career working at the Children's Rehabilitation Hospital in Philadelphia where I served as a play/counseling therapist. I specialize in helping young people with suicidal thoughts, anxiety, cutting and depression..

I provide counseling and support for individuals with eating disorders, disordered eating, anxiety and body image concerns. I specialize in the treatment of trauma and PTSD and utilize Cognitive Processing Therapy with clients. I have advanced training through the Postpartum Stress Center and have experience working in maternal mental health. I have experience working in a variety of therapeutic settings including inpatient, outpatient and treatment programs for eating disorders and substance use.

We all encounter difficulties. It is how we respond to these situations that largely determines our paths in life. At Main Line Counseling Services, we aim to guide others through such difficulties, while ultimately helping them discover a stronger sense of self and a brighter outlook toward the future. The ideal client possesses a need or desire for these virtues as well as a desire for personal growth.

My primary goal is to create a safe environment for my clients to examine the issues that are most important to achieving health, happiness, and greater satisfaction with life and relationships.

When families walk through my door, they immediately realize they’re in a judgement-free and trusting place where relief, support and reaching their potential can happen; what they’ve been searching for. My approach through Coaching is strength-based, solution-focused and collaborative. My special areas of interest and expertise include guiding families to prepare their children through divorce and working with teens and adults with ADHD and Executive Function challenges to build strategies that work for their brain wiring. I also help teens and adults with lingering concussion symptoms to navigate their lives with more ease.

I work best with older adolescents, adults and couples seeking a therapy relationship to count on as long as the work is helpful. I've provided brief treatment many times, but if you're in a rush, I'm probably not your ideal therapist. In 30+ years, I've come to believe that satisfaction in life and relationships depends largely on the quality of your relationship with yourself. Therapy is a process of exploring how you came to be where you are; looking at life in new ways; and risking new behaviors reflecting who you really are and what you want. Lasting change takes time.

I conduct neuropsychological and psycho-educational evaluations with children and adults. I assess for psychological/psychiatric and brain-related issues, including traumatic brain injury and concussion, toxic exposure, such as lead poisoning, ADHD, learning disabilities, dementia, stroke, anoxia, epilepsy, etc. I also assess patients who are involved in litigation and I serve as an expert witness in court.

Thank you for visiting my profile page. My doctorate is in clinical psychology. I am board certified in clinical psychology, adult psychoanalysis, school neuropsychology, and assessment psychology. I am certified in school psychology. I have postdoctoral training and education in school psychology, traumatic brain injury, and psychoanalysis and am a Training and Supervising Analyst affiliated with the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia. I work with clients who are anxious, depressed, and/or dealing with other issues, including self-esteem, job stress, and relationship problems. I am licensed in PA, NJ, MA, CO, WI, NY, CA, DC.

I strive to create a safe, supportive environment to explore many of life's difficulties including complex trauma, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship/attachment issues, self-esteem, chronic illness, phobias, loss & grief, mood disorders, & spiritual issues. Using an integrated approach, I incorporate different styles and techniques tailored to each individual's needs supporting the whole person with a mind-body-spirit approach. Working together, we increase self-awareness through the use of breathwork, meditation, and mindfulness as we facilitate the process of psychological & emotional healing.

Do you want to make a big change in your life? EMDR Therapy intensives give you the opportunity to spend several hours a day, for 1-10 days in close proximity, with one therapist, focusing on your healing. We have all gone through hard things in life and often have internalized negative messages and memories from those times. These can block us from living the lives we really want. EMDR is a therapeutic approach that can heal those stuck memories and free up your energy for growth and new ways of living.

I provide individual and family-focused therapeutic services for children, adolescents, young adults, and parents. My strength-based approach is based on a belief that we all, young and old, have the internal resources to meet challenges, although sometimes we need support to discover, access, and develop those resources. I work with children and youth who may need support navigating relationships, coping with anxiety or depression, or who are having trouble balancing the demands of everyday life.

Are you concerned about changes in your child's mood or behaviors? Are you a parent of a child with social, emotional, or behavioral challenges? Do you struggle to help your child meet these challenges? Do you worry, “Will my child make friends? Will the teachers like my child? What if my child never learns to manage their impulsivity, anxiety, big emotions, social issues?” There is hope.

Hello! I want to help you get back to living your life as soon as possible. You'll find me to be passionate about providing a safe, confidential, supportive, and collaborative environment for you. My approach is influenced by my values of honesty, responsibility, accountability, compassion, and respect. I practice primarily from a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) perspective meaning I focus closely on the interconnectedness of your thoughts/beliefs/values, feelings, and behaviors to help you work toward your goals.

Life’s journey comes with many transitions and challenges, some are predictable, but others are often unpredictable and even traumatic at times. White Orchid Therapy and Wellness will teach you the skills to not only be able to cope with and heal from the current challenges you are facing, but also to help you feel empowered and confident to navigate future stressors and hardships that may arise. With over 15 years of experience in maternal mental health, I have a deep understanding of the incredible demands and pressures on women today to do it all and enjoy every minute of it.