Therapists in Upper Black Eddy, PA

If you find discord between different parts of yourself and between you and people or situations in your life, consider embarking on this journey to personal freedom and self-discovery. This work is about finding your own inner balance and resolution and feeling free to express your authenticity. I work with mood disorders, anxiety, sleep, stress, family and relationship conflicts, compulsions and addictions. I use my own mix of many theoretical and practice techniques in the service of your resolution, integration and wholeness, with special expertise in relationship counseling, spirituality and gender issues.

My passion is helping people alleviate negative feelings and symptoms so they can take control of their lives and get back to enjoying all that life has to offer. I work together with each client to help them navigate their symptoms and get to the core of the problem. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship that is built on trust and genuineness is a crucial component to successful therapy and I pride myself on creating an atmosphere that is safe, warm, and promotes self-growth.

"Life is not what it's supposed to be. It's what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference. . ." (Virginia Satir). I can provide you with the careful support and effective feedback to assist in the resolution of current problems as well as complex patterns of behavior. By offering a safe and empathic environment, patients are encouraged to discover solutions to a myriad of challenges and psychological concerns.

Ziv Ben-Dov, MFA, MS, NCC, LPC. - a bilingual therapist. You and I will identify your life's meaning. We will create a unique formula that will help you realize your personal needs and aspirations. In partnership with me you will gain confidence and a capacity to achieve your goals. We will focus on gaining the freedom to love and be loved without fears and finding your life's purpose by developing goal oriented plans for success.

I have over 20 years of clinical experience. I earned my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Pacific Graduate School of Professional Psychology-Palo Alto.

I believe one of the bravest things we can do is to understand our story. Owning our story can bring us to self-acceptance and healing. I can help get you there. Do you feel like you’re hitting a wall? Feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns? Stuck in your past trauma? Bad relationships? You deserve more than the anger and hurt that you’re carrying with you each day. These walls you’re hitting can be broken down. We just need to take a few steps back, and face these walls together. Come in, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea (on me) and let’s talk about it.

We all have moments in life when we don't know what to do, or simply can't figure out the next step. Often when something is too difficult for us to handle we talk to someone else. Whether its, stress, lack of motivation, anger, sadness, grief, or relationship issues, I am here to help. My goal is to help you move towards growth and connection. Developing skills that you will take with you out of a session and into your everyday life. Don't let this area of difficulty stop you in your tracks.

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.

Therapy is not a long-term, drawn-out process. Some individuals may need extensive therapy, but most need help at particular times of crisis or when they realize that they need another perspective on themselves or their relationships with their husband or wife, children, family, co-workers, or friends. My approach begins with the here and now, and I assist clients in developing concrete ways to overcome issues standing in their way. My belief echoes the old saying, "You are not the problem; the problem is the problem.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I was born and raised in New Jersey and lived in Pennsylvania for many years. I moved to Virginia in 2013 and now call Lynchburg home. My hobbies include hiking, kayaking, singing, dancing, painting and spending time with family and friends. I have had the amazing opportunity to serve children, adolescents and families for over twenty years in a variety of mental health settings including residential treatment, boot camp, community, outpatient and group settings. I’m an expert witness for the Juvenile and Family court system of VA. I utilize an honest, direct, client-centered approach.

If we often struggle to connect with ourselves and with others, then how can we feel safe, how can we make sense of what's happening inside, how can we make sense of what's happening between us and others? I help people find meaningful ways to effectively communicate and connect with themselves and each other, make sense of their experiences and relationships, and ultimately, find a path toward healing. I believe in the innate drive of every person to move toward health. With acceptance, curiosity, and compassion, I help people slow down, attune to that drive, and support them in moving with it.

I am passionate about serving individuals, couples, and families who are working through various problems in life. My goal is to help you navigate the challenges of life and transition.

Are you seeking treatment, but finding it very difficult? The decision to seek treatment is often very difficult, yet a necessary choice. For the last 28 years I have been providing a non-judgmental arena to work on a variety of issues to include but not limited to addiction, anger, gambling, co-occurring disorders, behavioral concerns, depression and anxiety.

I approach each client's therapy based on his or her unique goals and needs. You and I work together as a team to identify the patterns that are affecting your life, and build the knowledge and skills to allow you to live a satisfying life. I am flexible in how I approach treatment, as I will integrate various therapy practices and approaches in order to best fit your needs. I work to create a safe enviornment where client's can grow and learn through their struggles.

We all need someone to talk to at times. You need that someone to be objective and fair, non-judgmental but honest, professional yet warm. I offer you that and more. When you check out my WEBSITE, you'll see that I provide holistic, mind-body-spirit based Gestalt therapy, blended with the strengths-based, biopsychosocial perspective of social work, and the practical approaches of EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and mindfulness (MBSR).

I am dedicated to assisting individuals as they navigate life's challenges and find ways to create a fulfilling life. It is my goal to create a space where you can feel fully accepted regardless of your background or the current struggles you face. In therapy, I offer a non-judgmental and compassionate approach. My process begins by seeking to deeply understand your experiences, enabling me to provide guidance and teach strategies for effectively overcoming life's obstacles.

Providing Telehealth in PA & Telehealth in Florida. There is a vast range of experiences, life-events, and challenges that can overwhelm our abilities to effectively cope. Counseling provides a path to address these issues, make positive changes and improve our overall quality of life. I have helped clients navigate a diverse range of issues, from managing daily stressor to more complex struggles, such as personality disorders, trauma, & serious mental illness. It is my aim to help clients through this process by providing a supportive and validating environment where positive transformation & healing and can occur.

You may be confronted with significant challenges which lead you to feel sad, anxious, angry, resentful, or isolated. Despite your best efforts, you may feel stuck. I believe it is a privilege to walk alongside you during your personal journey toward change, understanding, or personal growth. I am trained as a generalist and provide an integrative, evidenced-based approach to meet your clinical needs. I provide treatment of mood disorders (depression, anxiety), life transitions, grief/bereavement, anger management and other concerns.

A full range of behavioral health services are provided so you can achieve true emotional and psychological well-being in a timely manner. Since cognitive-behavior therapy has been shown by research to be the most successful treatment approach, you will learn new skills and techniques to improve your mood and self-esteem. Actively working as a team, we will focus on solutions tailored to your unique concerns in a warm, trusting, and empathic environment. If you have relationship problems, we will cover effective communication and conflict resolution skills from the world-famous Gottman Institute. I look forward to serving you!