Therapists in Bryn Mawr, PA
Stephanie Newberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
I am dedicated to providing each individual, couple, and family with quality, individualized care. I strive to help my clients feel heard, and to learn new coping strategies and relationship skills so that they can lead more meaningful, healthy, and intimate lives. I work with clients who are dedicated to their own personal growth and self-awareness and who want to work on decreasing stress, depression, anxiety, and family conflict in their lives. I value helping my clients to have quality relationships in which they can feel accepted and understood.
I am dedicated to providing each individual, couple, and family with quality, individualized care. I strive to help my clients feel heard, and to learn new coping strategies and relationship skills so that they can lead more meaningful, healthy, and intimate lives. I work with clients who are dedicated to their own personal growth and self-awareness and who want to work on decreasing stress, depression, anxiety, and family conflict in their lives. I value helping my clients to have quality relationships in which they can feel accepted and understood.
Natalie Petyk
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Anyone seeking psychotherapy needs to sense a therapist's ability to deeply connect, to foster real vulnerability, without feeling judged. Some people desire help during personal crises or from a wish to grow. Others recognize a need for therapy after feeling stuck. Therapy can address symptoms that are more chronic in nature, which interfere with relationships or life satisfaction. Some people look for short-term therapy, to focus quickly on solution-oriented work, while others may feel more confusion about where to begin, needing time and support to clarify complicated thoughts and feelings. Together, we will develop your goals.
Anyone seeking psychotherapy needs to sense a therapist's ability to deeply connect, to foster real vulnerability, without feeling judged. Some people desire help during personal crises or from a wish to grow. Others recognize a need for therapy after feeling stuck. Therapy can address symptoms that are more chronic in nature, which interfere with relationships or life satisfaction. Some people look for short-term therapy, to focus quickly on solution-oriented work, while others may feel more confusion about where to begin, needing time and support to clarify complicated thoughts and feelings. Together, we will develop your goals.
Katharine Starrantino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a masters degree in clinical social work and an additional masters in sex and relationship therapy. I have worked in different settings including private practice, medical settings, and community based mental health. I have seen individuals and couples who are struggling with anxiety, familial conflict, communication, intimacy issues, body image, grief and loss, caregiver stress, and challenging life transitions or adjustments.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a masters degree in clinical social work and an additional masters in sex and relationship therapy. I have worked in different settings including private practice, medical settings, and community based mental health. I have seen individuals and couples who are struggling with anxiety, familial conflict, communication, intimacy issues, body image, grief and loss, caregiver stress, and challenging life transitions or adjustments.
Kaitlin M Joyce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (Online Only)
With all clients, my goal is to help facilitate a dialogue that will assist individuals in building confidence to engage in meaningful relationships, increase problem solving skills and overall self-worth. Working with the client to achieve these goals, I provide an empathic, holistic, and safe space where clients become empowered to work towards a better understanding of themselves, building on the strengths they already possess.
With all clients, my goal is to help facilitate a dialogue that will assist individuals in building confidence to engage in meaningful relationships, increase problem solving skills and overall self-worth. Working with the client to achieve these goals, I provide an empathic, holistic, and safe space where clients become empowered to work towards a better understanding of themselves, building on the strengths they already possess.
Bernadette Andrews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Does anxiety or depression keep you from being able to live the life you want? Are feelings of fear and worry stopping you from doing the things you want to do and impacting your relationships? Perhaps you are weighed down by shame, guilt and other negative thinking patterns. Is it difficult to engage with your teen without conflict or being shut down? These can be difficult to talk about and sift through on your own. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe place where you can share your story, experience healing, feel empowered and be inspired to live a meaningful and purposeful life.
Does anxiety or depression keep you from being able to live the life you want? Are feelings of fear and worry stopping you from doing the things you want to do and impacting your relationships? Perhaps you are weighed down by shame, guilt and other negative thinking patterns. Is it difficult to engage with your teen without conflict or being shut down? These can be difficult to talk about and sift through on your own. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe place where you can share your story, experience healing, feel empowered and be inspired to live a meaningful and purposeful life.
Jacqueline M Salmon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress due to relationship,family and work issues, as well as those suffering from loss and grief find that my long professional experience and warm, empathic style helps them access their own inner strengths. I strive to help clients clarify their thoughts and feelings, and support them in developing personal goals that will make their lives more satisfying. My intention is to help clients remove both inner and outer obstacles that prevent them from living rich and meaningful lives. I find my work deeply rewarding and inspiring.
Clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress due to relationship,family and work issues, as well as those suffering from loss and grief find that my long professional experience and warm, empathic style helps them access their own inner strengths. I strive to help clients clarify their thoughts and feelings, and support them in developing personal goals that will make their lives more satisfying. My intention is to help clients remove both inner and outer obstacles that prevent them from living rich and meaningful lives. I find my work deeply rewarding and inspiring.
Meredith Lisa Kramer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (Online Only)
I believe that everyone has the potential to live a fuller, happier and more enriching life. Therapy is an excellent way to achieve the life you want to live and be the best you. Therapy provides an opportunity for you to look at what you are doing, thinking and feeling on a daily basis and what is or is not working well in your life. This information will forge a path that will empower you to feel more confident in both personal and work relationships. The goal is to help you feel less anxious, depressed, angry, helpless or whatever symptom is bringing you into therapy. I also offer video therapy or tele-therapy at the present time
I believe that everyone has the potential to live a fuller, happier and more enriching life. Therapy is an excellent way to achieve the life you want to live and be the best you. Therapy provides an opportunity for you to look at what you are doing, thinking and feeling on a daily basis and what is or is not working well in your life. This information will forge a path that will empower you to feel more confident in both personal and work relationships. The goal is to help you feel less anxious, depressed, angry, helpless or whatever symptom is bringing you into therapy. I also offer video therapy or tele-therapy at the present time
Allison Marie Odle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, MPhilEd, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Life often rains on our plans, and I want to help you find a raincoat and dance in the storm, "fearless." I want to offer you support in learning how to cope with traumatic life experiences, losses, depression, compulsions, and anxiety. As someone diagnosed with ADHD and an autoimmune disease, I understand what it is like to navigate the world differently and crave understanding from those around you. I believe in offering palpable interventions, a little bit of humor, and alternative perspectives that will eventually allow you to be your own therapist and thrive in various environments. I also believe in you.
Life often rains on our plans, and I want to help you find a raincoat and dance in the storm, "fearless." I want to offer you support in learning how to cope with traumatic life experiences, losses, depression, compulsions, and anxiety. As someone diagnosed with ADHD and an autoimmune disease, I understand what it is like to navigate the world differently and crave understanding from those around you. I believe in offering palpable interventions, a little bit of humor, and alternative perspectives that will eventually allow you to be your own therapist and thrive in various environments. I also believe in you.
Laura DiCesare
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Follow Dr.Laura.D on Instagram for Psychology Tips...While 20% of Americans have a diagnosed mental health illness, 100% of us have Mental Health! As a Positive Psychologist I, Dr. Laura DiCesare, and my Associates empower our clients with the tools to tap into their internal strengths and resources. Learning about our brains and how they work is necessary to finding more balance in life. Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, or sadness? Are you feeling alone or like no one truly listens or understands? Is there trauma from your past that is holding you back from the life you want? Then let's get started (licensed in 34 States!
Follow Dr.Laura.D on Instagram for Psychology Tips...While 20% of Americans have a diagnosed mental health illness, 100% of us have Mental Health! As a Positive Psychologist I, Dr. Laura DiCesare, and my Associates empower our clients with the tools to tap into their internal strengths and resources. Learning about our brains and how they work is necessary to finding more balance in life. Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, or sadness? Are you feeling alone or like no one truly listens or understands? Is there trauma from your past that is holding you back from the life you want? Then let's get started (licensed in 34 States!
Samantha Levinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
One of the main components of therapy is to provide a safe environment for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. My office offers teletherapy play sessions with children and is also easily transformed into a space comfortable for adolescents, adults, and couples. For more than 15 years, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults with behavioral and emotional challenges. My professional experience consists of working in a variety of settings including: in-home therapy, outpatient, and group practice. My clinical areas of specialty include: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, OCD, autism and trauma.
One of the main components of therapy is to provide a safe environment for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. My office offers teletherapy play sessions with children and is also easily transformed into a space comfortable for adolescents, adults, and couples. For more than 15 years, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults with behavioral and emotional challenges. My professional experience consists of working in a variety of settings including: in-home therapy, outpatient, and group practice. My clinical areas of specialty include: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, OCD, autism and trauma.
Kellie Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Finding the right therapist can feel like a daunting task especially when you are overwhelmed, trying to manage a challenging relationship, or adjusting to life's twists and turns. I specialize in couples therapy, anxiety, depression, support with parenting, and perinatal mood disorders. I support clients experiencing life transitions such as grief, caring for aging parents, retirement, divorce, career changes, empty nest, and emotional trauma. I strive to provide a warm, collaborative space for my clients, while offering a direct approach to therapy.
Finding the right therapist can feel like a daunting task especially when you are overwhelmed, trying to manage a challenging relationship, or adjusting to life's twists and turns. I specialize in couples therapy, anxiety, depression, support with parenting, and perinatal mood disorders. I support clients experiencing life transitions such as grief, caring for aging parents, retirement, divorce, career changes, empty nest, and emotional trauma. I strive to provide a warm, collaborative space for my clients, while offering a direct approach to therapy.
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Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
My clients often tell me how safe and comfortable they feel in our work together. I dedicate myself to creating an environment of trust, acceptance, and empowerment where my clients can discuss their innermost thoughts, feelings and fears without any judgement. For over 17 years I've worked to help my clients explore and learn healthier ways to cope with and change the parts of their lives that cause them pain or discomfort. I am incredibly passionate about the work I do and am truly dedicated toward helping people create happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives through positive lasting change.
My clients often tell me how safe and comfortable they feel in our work together. I dedicate myself to creating an environment of trust, acceptance, and empowerment where my clients can discuss their innermost thoughts, feelings and fears without any judgement. For over 17 years I've worked to help my clients explore and learn healthier ways to cope with and change the parts of their lives that cause them pain or discomfort. I am incredibly passionate about the work I do and am truly dedicated toward helping people create happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives through positive lasting change.
Brian D Barber
Psychologist, PsyD, LPC, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
You want more and deserve better. For many adults and youngsters, feelings of anxiety and depression leave you feeling like you are just getting by. Meeting in person, talking about your thoughts, feelings, and concerns within a safe therapeutic relationship, we can work together to help you become unstuck and rebuild a life with purpose and meaning. For some, this may include processing painful emotions, grieving losses, navigating difficult relationships, or changing self-defeating patterns. Therapy is hard work and by reading this page, you’ve already shown you’re curious to learn more about yourself and are motivated to change.
You want more and deserve better. For many adults and youngsters, feelings of anxiety and depression leave you feeling like you are just getting by. Meeting in person, talking about your thoughts, feelings, and concerns within a safe therapeutic relationship, we can work together to help you become unstuck and rebuild a life with purpose and meaning. For some, this may include processing painful emotions, grieving losses, navigating difficult relationships, or changing self-defeating patterns. Therapy is hard work and by reading this page, you’ve already shown you’re curious to learn more about yourself and are motivated to change.
Peter Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (Online Only)
How are you supposed to go on? It feels like your entire life has been turned on its head. Everything is different now. Your spouse is gone, and you don’t know how to move forward. All the things that used to seem so important to you have lost their meaning. The work assignments you once obsessed over are being ignored. The social schedule you spent such care curating now feels worthless. Hobbies are meaningless. Self-care is pointless. Friends and family offer their support, but it all feels hollow. No one understands what you’re going through. All you want to do is stay at home in bed and hide from the world forever.
How are you supposed to go on? It feels like your entire life has been turned on its head. Everything is different now. Your spouse is gone, and you don’t know how to move forward. All the things that used to seem so important to you have lost their meaning. The work assignments you once obsessed over are being ignored. The social schedule you spent such care curating now feels worthless. Hobbies are meaningless. Self-care is pointless. Friends and family offer their support, but it all feels hollow. No one understands what you’re going through. All you want to do is stay at home in bed and hide from the world forever.
Sarah Murphy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (Online Only)
Are you yearning for a transformative shift in your relationships, health, or life? Maybe a recent diagnosis has left you reeling, or constant arguments with your partner have created a chasm. Perhaps you simply feel overwhelmed and lost. No matter the challenge, you deserve to find support and ignite hope. Every situation, even the most difficult, holds the potential for profound growth and healing. I'm here to guide you on this transformative journey, helping you unlock your potential and build a stronger, more fulfilling life.
Are you yearning for a transformative shift in your relationships, health, or life? Maybe a recent diagnosis has left you reeling, or constant arguments with your partner have created a chasm. Perhaps you simply feel overwhelmed and lost. No matter the challenge, you deserve to find support and ignite hope. Every situation, even the most difficult, holds the potential for profound growth and healing. I'm here to guide you on this transformative journey, helping you unlock your potential and build a stronger, more fulfilling life.
Emily B. Chaffin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
The process of finding a psychologist who is a good fit for either yourself or a family member can be overwhelming and frustrating. I make it a point to ensure that clients who reach out to me feel heard and understood. Therapy can only be effective if it is a collaborative process in which clients feel they have a say in their own treatment. I mainly practice from a cognitive-behavioral perspective (CBT), but I also use other modalities in sessions in order to best meet the needs of my clients.
The process of finding a psychologist who is a good fit for either yourself or a family member can be overwhelming and frustrating. I make it a point to ensure that clients who reach out to me feel heard and understood. Therapy can only be effective if it is a collaborative process in which clients feel they have a say in their own treatment. I mainly practice from a cognitive-behavioral perspective (CBT), but I also use other modalities in sessions in order to best meet the needs of my clients.
Tysheira Maddox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (Online Only)
If you’ve found me, perhaps you’re tired of feeling like the “strong one” or the “go-to person” in your circle. You want to be the hero for yourself this time around, you’ve come to the right place. So often, we get lost being what everyone else needs and forget to be who we need first. Life is filled with complexities, sprinkled in with the difficulties of our lived experiences and we find ourselves feeling out of whack! Whether you are struggling with the heaviness of depression, anxiety, life transitions, or chronic health conditions, there is something you can do about it.
If you’ve found me, perhaps you’re tired of feeling like the “strong one” or the “go-to person” in your circle. You want to be the hero for yourself this time around, you’ve come to the right place. So often, we get lost being what everyone else needs and forget to be who we need first. Life is filled with complexities, sprinkled in with the difficulties of our lived experiences and we find ourselves feeling out of whack! Whether you are struggling with the heaviness of depression, anxiety, life transitions, or chronic health conditions, there is something you can do about it.
Ashley Cook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Not accepting new clients
Welcome. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of ABC Therapies, LLC (ABCT); a private practice providing mental health and relationship counseling services for individuals, couples and families who are motivated to overcome life's challenges and achieve wellness and personal goals.
Welcome. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of ABC Therapies, LLC (ABCT); a private practice providing mental health and relationship counseling services for individuals, couples and families who are motivated to overcome life's challenges and achieve wellness and personal goals.
Rayna Markin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
I specialize in maternal mental health, supporting women struggling with infertility, and/or perinatal loss, and depression and/or anxiety during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Fertility issues and/or miscarriages can leave one feeling depressed, anxious, and stressed, yet isolated, and in need of someone to talk to. Support persons often do not know how to comfort a grieving mother after a pregnancy loss and unintentionally pressure the mother to move on. Psychotherapy can help to grieve the loss of a pregnancy within a supportive environment.
I specialize in maternal mental health, supporting women struggling with infertility, and/or perinatal loss, and depression and/or anxiety during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Fertility issues and/or miscarriages can leave one feeling depressed, anxious, and stressed, yet isolated, and in need of someone to talk to. Support persons often do not know how to comfort a grieving mother after a pregnancy loss and unintentionally pressure the mother to move on. Psychotherapy can help to grieve the loss of a pregnancy within a supportive environment.
Sara Ralph
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Anxious. Overwhelmed. Stressed. Going away to college. Going through a break-up. Starting a new job. Moving. Newly married. Trying to figure out who you are in this season. Sound familiar? Let's chat! My clients are women in their 20s (some in college, some post-college trying to adjust to "real life") & 30s. Many are high achievers with great insight and are trying to gain clarity into their life's calling and/or relationships, while others have high-functioning anxiety, and still others are experiencing a stressful season of life and need help getting "unstuck."
Anxious. Overwhelmed. Stressed. Going away to college. Going through a break-up. Starting a new job. Moving. Newly married. Trying to figure out who you are in this season. Sound familiar? Let's chat! My clients are women in their 20s (some in college, some post-college trying to adjust to "real life") & 30s. Many are high achievers with great insight and are trying to gain clarity into their life's calling and/or relationships, while others have high-functioning anxiety, and still others are experiencing a stressful season of life and need help getting "unstuck."
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Number of Therapists in Bryn Mawr, PA
300+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in Bryn Mawr, PA who prioritize treating:
95% | Anxiety |
90% | Depression |
83% | Relationship Issues |
74% | Self Esteem |
68% | Trauma and PTSD |
66% | Stress |
64% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
15 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
70% | Aetna |
59% | Highmark |
51% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Bryn Mawr, PA see their clients
72% | In Person and Online | |
28% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
20% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Bryn Mawr?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.