Therapists in Richlandtown, PA

Offering In person and virtual sessions, immediate availability. I have strong beliefs that people have struggles, and make mistakes, but with some willingness, and open-mindedness they can learn tools to become the best person they can. I also believe that people often struggle with relationships due to weak communication and boundaries. As your therapist I will help you to develop a action plan that allows you to overcome obstacles and meet your life goals. I tailor my approach to helping individuals, couples, and families in a cognitive and behavioral way that promotes life long change and wellness.

With a compassionate and sensitive approach to the individuals journey in life, we make it a priority to fully understand the nature of our clients concerns and experiences. Our hope is that our clients feel completely heard and develop a sense of trust in the therapy process.

Have you ever wondered; "Are the problems in my life because of the people around me, or is there something wrong with me?" Susan uses "TEAM Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" which is sweeping the world! TEAM does not focus on pathology, it's effort is to teach Mental Health, and how to stabilize your mood to produce confidence and joy! I ask my client's to practice new ways of thinking every week to keep therapeutic momentum and energy high. My current training with the FeelingGoodInstitute.com "TEAM Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" has energized my work and led to faster results and higher levels of client satisfaction.

We currently are offering virtual client sessions and in person sessions. I believe that every individual has the capacity to develop a full life based on healthy communication and utilizing their strengths. Having a space where you can speak honestly and openly without judgement is crucial to healing. I use a strength based, emotion focused treatment array to help you be the best you can be! I have a passion for working with clients processing trauma. My second passion is couples counseling. I base my couples work on methods from The Couples Institute, which is a worldwide model for extensive couples' therapy.

As a Counseling Psychologist I am searching to find health or “ego strength“ in a person. People are capable of having internal positive and negative aspects in play at all times. Working from a psychodynamic model to see the whole clinical picture, I believe insight is crucial but it doesn’t guarantee behavior change. To that end I work from a cognitive and behavioral model to build strength.

I appreciate the courage it takes to seek help. As your therapist I will strive to have your therapeutic journey feel respectful, safe, and collaborative. I specialize in couples counseling and adolescent issues, however additional areas of skill include those struggling with loneliness, introversion, those seeking meaningful relationships, and with men’s issues. I collaborate best with clients that are motivated to work on making healthy changes in their lives.

Are you tired of trying the same things over and over again and getting no where? Does time with your partner seem impossible, and bickering is the common way of communicating? Do you want to be the dream team and feel more like the bad news bears? Or are you a parent who is struggling to have conversations with your child/teen? We understand that the desire for a secure, solid relationship with effective communication can seem hopeless at times, but let us help you to breathe easy and create the change you want. We see you and hold hope for each of our clients. Change is possible.

As individuals we are continually faced with life events that at times can be challenging, stressful and overwhelming and can impact our emotional and physical well being and relationships. It is at these times that we strive to find emotional and mental relief, balance and connection. As a licensed psychologist, I strive to help clients find positive coping skills to help them through events negatively impacting their present lives. I will strive to provide an empathetic therapeutic environment in a collaborative dialogue between me, the clinician, and you, the client to find emotional relief, calm, and interpersonal growth.

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 have worked with persons throughout the lifespan. Most recently, I consulted at skilled nursing homes and assisted care facilities with a focus on illness and end of life challenges. I enjoy working with young adults who are just finding their way in this world and navigating new relationships and responsibilities. I accept clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, phobias, stress, identity development, assertiveness, anger management, and relationship challenges for those who are heterosexual, LGBTQ, caregivers, and parents.

I specialize in helping adults and teens who are depressed, anxious, stressed or angry secondary to experiences of being discriminated against. I use cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal and positive psychology approaches in my treatment.

I believe in the power of research-driven, neuroscience-based treatment because healing begins with knowing. I am a neuroscience-trained cognitive-behaviorist with a PhD in clinical psychology, and 40 years of clinical expertise in the assessment and psychotherapy for problems with PTSD, Childhood Trauma, and Addiction, for individuals and couples including veterans and active-duty military. If you suffer from trauma or addiction (drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, pornography, internet/gaming), you are welcome to be seen in my office, anywhere in the country, or around the world through telehealth web-therapy.

I believe that life can be difficult to navigate, and everyone has their own personal story or journey to tell sometimes we just need a safe space for it. I try to place the utmost importance on treating everyone as an individual and understanding what they are personally and individually dealing with at that time. In supporting clients with guidance and empathy in a non-judgmental environment to process these areas of need in order to better cope is not only helpful but paramount to dealing with whatever life might or has thrown your way.

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.

My ideal client will need support for struggling with Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Family or Relationship issues, social skills, anger management and other needs. Their goals will be rooted in understanding the conflict and learning tools to manage daily stressors and engage successfully overcoming individual challenges. My ideal client wants to enjoy the joys in life with an enhanced sense of confidence, accomplishment, strength and joy.

I am here to assist you in realizing your potential. Everyone has tough transitions throughout life and I am experienced at maximizing your coping skills to get you to the other side.

Accepting New Clients — Life can be challenging and it is our job to provide you with the tools to cope well with whatever difficulties/demands life may present to you. At Evergreen Counseling & Wellness, we tailor therapy to your needs and strengths to help you achieve realistic goals. We want you to feel you can handle whatever is thrown your way. We believe that establishing a healthy, supportive therapeutic relationship & providing an environment where you feel safe and able to openly express yourself without feeling judged is critical to heal and grow.

I am a published author & speaker with 42 years of experience in Clinical Hypnosis, Individual, Couples & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a BSN & MSN from University of Pennsylvania, and on their teaching faculty. I have advanced training in CISD, Certified in REBT & Clinical Hypnosis, working with weight loss, disordered eating, smoking cessation, anxiety, IBS, psychogenic pain, stress, self esteem, anger, depression, shame and guilt, and self-sabotaging emotions, intrusive thoughts. Clients average 3-6 sessions, or weekly, biweekly, & monthly. I am down to earth, easy to talk to, organized, evidenced based & compassionate.

Nobody ever said that change was easy - but here you are looking for change. You realize that you can't continue doing the same thing over and over again with no results. But where do you start? Who can you trust? Who is going to listen? Well you have come to the right place. If you are ready to make real change from a life of depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, anger, and grief then give therapy a try. I am here to help you find lasting peace, happiness, hope, truth, strength, direction, and self-worth. Let this be the year that you see true change!