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**NO APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE UNTIL JULY 2022** I specialize in psychological evaluations, pscyho-ed evaluations, ADHD, behavioral, and other assessments. Have you or your child been diagnosed with many different disorders and, despite therapy, nothing works? Is your child struggling in school and you are concerned about an attentional issue or learning problem? Has your therapist or prescriber recommended testing? Call to find out how testing may be an appropriate next step. I DO NOT PROVIDE THERAPY SERVICES.

I earned my Ph.D. from the University of Delaware in 2001, and I have been a practicing psychologist since that time. Over the years I have had the privilege of working with a wide range of children, teens, and adults with varying life stressors and mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting concerns, or work/school stress.

I love helping individuals or couples make positive changes that they are seeking. When relationships, losses, traumatic events, wonderful events, habits, and/or jobs, are becoming overwhelming, it is ideal to seek professional help. I enjoy my work and continuously seek to find the most effective ways to enable my clients to reach their goals. These are including, but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) For those suffering with OCD, Depression, PTSD, Bi-Polar Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Phobias, Chronic Pain, Relationship (family) issues and more, I encourage you to call without any hesitation.

OPIOID ADDICTION, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, PTSD, whichever it is, Congratulations to you for looking to take steps toward freedom from what you want to conquer. I believe that everyone has the ability to transform their life for good. If it’s your first time seeking counseling, welcome; if you are looking for an experienced counselor, welcome. I have over 25 years of experience helping others to improve their lives. My approach is individualized, and I have successfully treated adolescents and adults. I specialize in addiction treatment, but have also worked with most other common mental health diagnoses.

My goal is to help people feel better and function better. Most people come for help because they don't feel well emotionally or they have problems in dealing with others. Work stress, family dynamics or even the inability to find a meaningful relationship are common in today's world. Together we explore new options. I belief that individuals go through life making the best decisions they can given the information they have. No one gets up in the morning and thinks, "today I will shoot myself in the foot," yet in hindsight some decisions could have been better.

You are coming into therapy because there is something you are having difficulty working out and you need help from someone else.Therapy is a way to contact parts of you that are disconnected. This can be described in terms of an authentic self and untrue self. As we grow up we learn to make creative adjustments in order to adapt to our environment and we may keep our thoughts and emotions to ourselves. I am a good listener but not a silent partner, because what is important in therapy is the therapeutic relationship that develops between the two of us.

Through empathy and understanding, I strive to create a safe, caring and comfortable therapeutic environment for you and I to explore difficult emotions, experiences, situations, and for you to share your concerns and feel heard. Together we will create a space for you to achieve the growth, change or acceptance you seek. I am experienced and hold specific training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive behavior Therapy, Behavior activation, and Certified Trauma Treatment.

I am a licensed psychologist in Delaware and Pennsylvania and a graduate of Institute of Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University. I approach psychotherapy as a collaborative effort to help foster insight, build skills, and promote growth. Therapeutic work begins with the relationship and I strive to create a safe, therapeutic environment where we can begin to identify problematic patterns in your life and work towards change.

Here is a little about me and my work, to help you consider if we may work well together. I provide individual and group counseling and psychotherapy; I work with clients across the life-span, treating a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, and eating disorders. My therapeutic style is warm, genuine, and collaborative. I believe that a strong working relationship between therapist and client is essential. My approach to counseling and psychotherapy includes support as well as cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness approaches. My clients often say that they appreciate my focus on identifying and working toward treatment goals. In all of my work I emphasize strength, personal empowerment, creativity, and coping.

I consider myself an agent of change and healing. I help clients process negative events and feelings, past and present, towards a more positive outcome. When successful re-processing takes place, people's lives and relationships improve significantly. I use the word agent because I facilitate my clients' natural ability to deal with these incidents. Sometimes we just get stuck. Stuck with traumas, patterns, habits and defenses. I know that empathic understanding, bi-lateral stimulation (EMDR) and mindfulness practice can move people through the most difficult situations, bring focus and clarity to the present moment, and dissipate unwanted symptoms.

At times life can be challenging; it is filled with ups and downs. It takes a strong person to ask for help when faced with the challenges life may bring. It is important for you to know that you do not have to go through these challenges alone. As a therapist, I believe that you are the expert on your life. Through guided discovery, my goal is to collaboratively work with you to help you process and work through the issues that are present in your life.

Welcome. You have taken your first step towards healing and wellness by searching for a therapist. I have been working in mental health for many years and I am pleased to offer my experience and expertise to help you on your way towards health.

I am a licensed counselor of mental health in Delaware and a certified marriage and family therapist. I received my Master's degree from the University of Virginia. I personalize treatment for each client's needs. While creating a warm, non-judgmental environment, I collaborate with the client to increase hope for change and optimism based on the work that we do together in therapy.

Welcome to my page! AT THIS TIME I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Finding a therapist can be an overwhelming process. I am here to join you in your journey of self-exploration and introspection. The foundation of my work is built on compassion, authenticity, acceptance, and non-judgment. I use an integrative approach with a focus on mindfulness-based strategies, conscious decision-making, and exploring how past impacts emotional/physical well-being.

When you decide to start therapy, one of the most important keys to success is the relationship you form with the therapist. A therapeutic relationship should feel safe and supportive, and you should feel your therapist has empathy and respect. I believe my strengths as a therapist are my ability to quickly form strong, empathic, collaborative relationships and develop an understanding of your unique situation as well as how you view and interact with the world. Most clients find me down-to-earth and very easy to talk with and relate to.

Hi! My name is Julie Donahue and I'm a licensed professional counselor and enjoy working with individuals of all ages. The idea of counseling can be scary. I use humor to normalize symptoms of stress and provide a comfortable environment to let go and take new supported risks. My clients come here to gain a sense of what patterns are keeping them stuck and to face what has been avoided so they can achieve greater satisfaction and fulfillment in their lives. My objective is to help bring awareness to the answers that lie within you, learn stress reduction techniques, and guide you to take supported risks that can change your life.

I believe psychotherapy is best viewed a process of forming a safe and trusting relationship in order to identify and change self-defeating patterns of behavior. My goal is to help my clients feel safe enough to explore these patterns and ultimately choose solutions that are adaptive and based on their personal values. While I feel that techniques are often helpful to the process of change, the relationship between psychotherapist and client takes ultimate priority and allows a person's full potential to be realized.

In therapy you are my co-worker where you bring what you know about living your life. We bring your family members to help support your therapy when we see that as helpful to you. We also set up support for you through your community of human and non-human life.

Life can present challenges that make us feel frustrated, overwhelmed or alone. Through a relationship with a supportive, skilled therapist, these normal struggles can become opportunities for beautiful growth, resulting in increased life fulfillment. Utilizing extensive clinical and educational experience, I specialize in working with women in mid-life, including and not limited to anxiety and depression: challenges in relationships, career change, life transitions; self-esteem, grief and loss.

This rollercoaster of life can feel more scary than exciting. This can make life feel distressing and dizzying, instead of enjoyable or fun. Having someone to help during the downs, and cheering during the ups can make such a difference. Whether you're looking for yourself or your child, as a therapist, my role is to support during growth or setbacks, challenge an unhealthy mindset, and cheer on the progress. For families, I specifically look to enhance the attachment within the family and increase skills to reinforce healthy dynamics or develop new ones.