Aetna Therapists in Bethlehem, PA

Jennifer Achille is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania with over 10 years of experience in supporting adolescents, adults and families with anxiety, depression, life stressors, and women’s issues. Jennifer completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Millersville University and received her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Arcadia University. Jennifer uses an eclectic approach to support her clients in recognizing their own strengths as they navigate their journey in working towards their personal goals.

Hi. I'm Dr. Ulanda Davis. I offer Professional and Pastoral Counseling and Coaching and Naturopathic Care. I have helped many people over the last 20 years or so to develop healthy habits, relationships, and spirituality. Having support that you can to trust and relate to is very important to your success. I am genuinely sensitive to these needs and concerns without judgment. I'll work with you and be a support throughout the journey to wholeness. I offer a holistic approach to mental, emotional and physical wellness.

I have 16 years experience with almost all disorders and severity levels. My strengths in practice are with domestic abuse victims or individuals with compromised confidence and self esteem. I seek to free you of guilt and shame and move towards confident empowerment. I have a trauma informed care approach and extensive experience with PTSD and coping with trauma, fear, dissociation and hyper-vigilance. Additionally, I specialize in marriage/couples/relationship counseling. If requested, we can even do dreamwork to uncover sub/unconscious messages. All age groups and issues welcome, we can get through this together!

My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that each human person has an innate wholeness and the resilience to heal. This is why my approach is client-centered, relational and holistic, encompassing body, mind and spirit. By meeting you where you are in your life, with compassionate psychotherapeutic care and deep listening, I work together with you on your goals and assist you in experiencing improved feelings of well-being and deeper meaning in life.

Jocelyn Ackerman is a PA & NJ Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a NJ Licensed Addiction Counselor with experience working with trauma, addiction, couple and family therapy, domestic violence, religious/spiritual abuse, organizational/workplace abuse, incarceration, military life, chronic health and financial challenges, grief and loss. Jocelyn earned her undergraduate degree in Religious Studies at Cairn University (05) and her masters in Family Therapy at Liberty University (10). Jocelyn has Postgraduate Clinical Training from Council for Relationships (12) and Rutgers Addiction Counselor Training Programs (14).

Inner Resource Counseling is a group practice serving Bethlehem & the Lehigh Valley area. Our focus is on acting as therapeutic supports in assisting people in improving their lives by gaining personal insights about themselves and making healthier choices in problematic times, allowing for positive change to occur in life. If you are feeling stuck, frustrated or overwhelmed as a result of current life stressors or have been living with long-standing issues, clinicians can work with you to develop skills and raise your level of functioning and satisfaction with the use of multiple techniques, based on your individual needs.

My therapeutic approach is rooted in the belief that human beings are intrinsically good, able to heal, and to grow. Life is sometimes challenging and painful. By choosing to enter counseling you are taking the first step towards growth and moving through these challenges. I believe in a client centered approach acknowledging that you are the only one living in your body, mind, and spirit. My role is to help you navigate your internal process to a place where you feel more at peace.

My goal is to help you realize your gifts and abilities and to celebrate the life you have been given. While the difficult situations of the past can't be changed, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges you currently face. By applying balanced therapeutic approaches and techniques, together we will address all levels of your experience: psychologically, socially and spiritually. I will walk with you as you unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative thinking that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I am hoping to work with anyone who is actively working to change their life for the better. My goal is to help you to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, trauma, depression, lack of focus, and inability to trust. I will be focusing on supporting you in improving personal relationships, drug and alcohol/addiction issues, sexually problematic behaviors, and anger management skills. I have experience as a life-coach for adults, LPC supervisor, and working with transitional age youth in bridging the gap between childhood and adulthood. I want to engage with the self-improvement potential in all clients/couples/families with whom I work.

We offer the latest in Behavioral Health treatment. We have now integrated PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT and MEDICATION MANAGEMENT into our practice. Everyone has uncomfortable times and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support for personal matters, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place in life.

Taking the step of seeing a counselor can be hard. Finding someone who is easy to talk to, is results-oriented, and is well-qualified is a challenge. I provide treatment that is down-to-earth and accepting. I use varied treatment approaches because people and their needs are different. I believe in helping clients discover their own truths, and build on solutions they may not realize they have. I offer a responsive, compassionate, open forum guided by your priorities. My practice is influenced by spirituality as well as humor. As an experienced meditator, I help clients explore ways of coping with stress and overthinking.

Throughout the years I've found opportunities to work with various populations ranging in ages, diagnoses, goals, & approaches. I have extensive experience working with children & adolescents on the autism spectrum, as well as with parents to teach skills to manage behavioral issues. I also do family counseling, including with families & adoption. I work with with children & adolescents with trauma, anxiety, & behavioral issues (oppositional defiant disorder, intermittent explosive disorder, ADHD, & reactive attachment disorder). I have experience working with the female population struggling with drug/alcohol addiction, as well as individuals with anxiety, depression, andd mood difficulties.

Each of us needs to find a way to interact with our world in the best way we can. Sometimes, things happen that make this difficult. Everyone deserves to have someone listen to them and hear them.

Are you looking for a non judgmental therapist that embraces your individual needs? A therapist that actively listens, offers compassion and support? Have you struggled to connect with your previous therapist or treatment modality? If you've answered yes, then you’ve come to the right place! I am Abby Oxford, a licensed professional counselor and board certified art therapist who is well versed in treating ones individualized needs. I treat adolescents and adults experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, loss, and trauma.

Counseling is an opportunity to sit back with an objective other to explore problematic areas of one's life and work towards making it more fulfilling. Whether you are experiencing a diagnosable disorder, difficulties in responding to life stressors, challenges with communicating with others or find yourself feeling stuck, talk therapy has been shown to be a highly effective option in improving your life. I count myself very lucky to have a vocation that I love doing and am regularly amazed at the inner resources that clients have proven capable of drawing upon to improve their relationships and their lives.

Each person deserves to have an environment where they can feel secure, validated and free to be who they are without worry of judgement. Having access to an encouraging environment can promote a journey towards a healthier perspective on life, along with increased feelings of peace and satisfaction. My approach to treatment is geared towards those who can use support in modifying negative thinking patterns, feelings of uneasiness, challenges in acknowledging personal strengths, difficulty with healthy boundary setting, ongoing or acute life challenges and relationship difficulties.

Anissa A. Rieger is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania, as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor. She has over 15 years in the helping profession supporting individuals with interpersonal relationships, phase of life stressors, gender identity & expression, educational, learning, and career difficulties, all levels of anxiety and depressive disorders, trauma, grief and loss. Additionally, Anissa has a background in Early Childhood Education, School Counseling, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, as well as certification in Psychological First Aid and Disaster Mental Health through the American Red Cross.

We ask questions about your health history, what you eat, how you move, your coping strategies, your family systems, and your medications in order to best determine the correct path. We rule out any physical issues first and refer you to a physician if necessary. We then look at how your lifestyle choices are influencing how you feel. We examine your thought patterns to engrain positivity. Developing a plan for how you comfort and console yourself within your belief system can also be part of the process. All of our Lehigh Valley counselors do psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) along with other forms of therapy.

Kimberly Woodling is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who utilizes insight and emotion-oriented approaches to assist patients experiencing various psychological and social challenges. Kim believes that breakthroughs and enhancements to overall relational, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive functioning will occur as a person increases their self-awareness, and acquaints themselves with their full range emotions, contradictory feelings, interpersonal patterns, and defenses. She helps her patients scratch beneath their surface to explore unmet expectations, and unproductive patterns of behavior that keep them stuck and unsatisfied. Kim views the therapeutic process as a personal "journey" and places a strong emphasis on developing a trusting relationship with her patients, which she deems as vital to growth and symptom reduction. Kim believes in every person’s ability to live successful, fulfilling lives. Her sessions are laid back, relaxed, and she can assist patients in finding the humor or silver lining in difficult situations. She is passionate about empowering individuals, and helping them recognize their own strengths and abilities to cope with stress and challenges.

Are you going through difficult time right now? I specialize in helping people who are dealing with anxiety depression, relationship issues, feeling stuck, as well as life transitions. I work with teens, individuals, and couples, both male and female, to improve the quality of their lives. I’m dedicated to providing the tools clients need so they can live a life they dream about in a safe, empathetic environment.