Therapists in Chester, PA

I specialize in helping clients to become focused as they set their goals through the challenging events that is taking place in their lives. I help them to see that they do not have to be in fear when it comes to setting their goals. They can relax while setting their goals one at a time at a pace that is comfortable for them.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I have several years of experience working with a diverse array of people and have had the privilege to walk alongside people as they navigated a variety of life conditions and issues. I treat individuals that are dealing with such issues as anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, divorce recovery, grief and loss, ADHD, anger and conduct issues, trauma, substance use and abuse issues, gambling, sexual and process addictions, addict in the family issues, codependency, attachment issues, personality disorders, and spiritual conflicts.

My goal is to allow client to openly address their levels of fear, depression and issues relating to their disorder. Many factors from past encounters result in high levels of depression and mental health conditions. My goal is to allow my client to address these fears and use my services as a three stage process to function independently with the least amount of medication and therapeutic interventions as possible. My overall goal is to address condition using alternative therapeutic problem solving interventions, while at the same time helping them to make changes based on their current condition. Phone session is free!!!

I am pre-licensed counselor working with clients seeking to change unhealthy life-style patterns attributing to feeling disconnected from intentions, core values, beliefs, character & self. Patterns and experiences may include anxiety, trauma, depression, relational and other adjustment concerns. The approaches used integrate holistic modalities with existing evidenced-based treatments & prior successes to create the client's fully equipped toolbox. These resources offer an empowering, non-judgmental approach toward sustained self-care removing the stigma of mental health being separate from body & spirit for whole self-wellness.

We effectively work with individuals with addiction & mental health issues which include depression, anxiety, stress, anger, sexual abuse, low self-esteem, impulsivity, trauma, bipolar disorder, PTSD, personality disorder, schizophrenia, codependency, & relationship issues. They want us to assist them in recognizing their true potential & achieving their goals. They want us to guide, support, encourage, empower, & help them to recognize the error in their thinking. We partner with them to prioritize & assist them in resolving their issues. They want to learn coping skills, how to make better choices, and lead a healthy life.

I want to help you claim your best life! Helping people change has been my life's work for over 20 years. I utilize the best practices that help my clients live the life they want....not to avoid the struggle but to embrace it and triumph. While I have studied various forms of therapy..CBT, DBT, Family systems, etc., what I find most fascinating is the ongoing triumph of the human spirit over adversity. I would love to help you utilize the resources you have to successfully meet your life's challenges. "How can I be Helpful?"

Is your life unmanageable? Are you suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as a result of a traumatic situation? Are you in a crisis? You have found your therapeutic solution. Finding Your Way, LLC is a Mental Health Urgent Care/ Mental Health Practice that will meet all of your immediate Mental Health needs. We are a well rounded comprehensive practice to move you to a place of Wellness.

I believe that therapy can be beneficial for anyone who feels that they are not living up to their full potential. I treat adults of all ages and have a background working in college counseling, LGBTQ issues and treating addictions. I work with a variety of obstacles to mental health, including mental illness, stress, feeling down or anxious, and relationship problems. I help clients to define problems, cope and respond in healthier ways, and achieve a deeper understanding and appreciation for themselves. I provide therapy to individuals and couples as well as drug and alcohol evaluations.

I believe in meeting people where they are, perpetuating meaningful and supportive connection. I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing abuse, neglect, and trauma and who are suffering from the consequences of that trauma. I will help you understand your specific trauma responses and how to change them. You can find relief. You can heal. My goal is to support you in making changes in your life that will lead to positive outcomes and a fulfilling life.

"It is the client who knows what hurts, what directions to go, what problems are crucial, what experiences have been deeply buried." (Carl Rogers, 1961) I view therapy as a journey that is led by clients and work toward guiding others through the therapeutic journey by providing a supportive environment. Therapy is tailored to people's styles, growth edges, and strengths. A collaborative relationship between a therapist and client is essential to working toward self-growth and wellness. I value the use of research informed techniques. I join clients on their therapeutic journey with the ultimate goal of wellness.

Compulsive behaviors impact all aspects of one’s life, including thoughts, feelings, and actions. They can lead to various addictions, including substance use, sex, social media, relationships, gambling, and more. People with compulsive behaviors often struggle to align their actions with personal goals. For more than twenty years, I have supported individuals struggling with compulsive behaviors. I built my practice upon the idea that anyone can recover if given the right tools and environment, and I aim to provide a safe space where clients gain insight into their emotions, experiences, and behavioral patterns.

Despite challenges one may face in their life or family; a happy, healthy, well-adjusted life can be possible with support. For many years I have valued being a psychotherapist. I provide clinical supervision to social workers and professional counselors seeking a LCSW and/or LPC certification. I have an ever increasing passion to help improve relationships at work, in families and marriages . I support those with stress and mood disorders like anxiety. If you are an essential worker, including mental health professional, or the family member anyone in the helping profession - I get it. We should talk.

Whether you are struggling from trauma, anxiety, depression, seeking an ADHD diagnosis, or interpersonal relationships, it is easy at times to lose sight of who you are and not have the ability to find yourself. Angela’s approach to therapy is trauma-informed where she always prioritizes your emotional safety during therapy. Offering gentle guidance to aid you while working within the therapeutic relationship that will help you reach your goals. Angela focuses on helping her clients develop a life that is balanced concentrating on mental, physical, spiritual, social, and emotional wellness.

Michelle is a skilled facilitator in her work with dysfunctional family dynamics. She supports individuals, couples, children, and adolescents facing struggles that hinder them from long-lasting healing. Her approach is holistic. She examines the social, physical, mental, emotional, sexual, and spiritual well-being of each individual. Her integrated treatment features reliable scientific theory coupled with sound theology.

We specialize in maladaptive behaviors that have impeded and harmed a client's self and others. We specialize in adolescent sexual and interpersonal behaviors, focusing on increasing healthy prosocial behaviors in order to reduce high risk or abusive behavior patterns. We practice EMDR and trauma focused therapies to assist in healing unhealthy behavior patterns that may have emerged from unprocessed trauma. We work with court adjudicated/convicted cases.

Are you feeling lost, hopeless, helpless, stuck or just nothing at all? Are the inevitable responsibilities of the day-to-day or issues in communication/relationship dysfunction overwhelming and you can’t seem to find your way through? Regardless of what your experience is or what it has been, I would love an opportunity to meet you where you are, and work with you to get where you want to be.

I offer experienced professional care based on over 40 years of experience with teens, adults, families, and seniors. My practice focuses on creating a relationship with clients that empowers them to live a life worth living. I am a meditation teacher from the Zen tradition. I offer meditation to reduce stress and develop insight into ways to live a fulfilling life. I also provide a well-rounded approach using a combination of the most effective evidence-based approaches to psychotherapy.

In this post-COVID era, the effects of lockdowns, vaccinating, and physical distancing have posed a more serious threat to global mental health. In particular, our geriatric population is seeing increases in anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. These issues remain untreated, and, often, undiagnosed, due to lack of mental health services. As a mental health provider, my focus has been a renewed commitment to the elderly, as well as, younger adults, couples, and adolescents. In these post-pandemic times, mental health challenges are imminent, but I will take great pride in making every effort, caringly, to meet them.

Dealing with grief and loss? Difficult experiences that need to be discussed to gain insight and freedom? Or maybe you are engaged in a recovery journey and would like to take the next steps of personal growth. As a pre-licensed therapist, I have access to the latest integrative techniques and care for addiction, trauma, and many other presenting concerns.