Therapists in Media, PA

Hayley has a vast array of clinical experience in the field of counseling working with both teens and adults who have experienced various forms of trauma including, but not limited to, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, grief and loss, substance abuse, attachment trauma, and first responders. Hayley aims to collaboratively work with her clients to reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and/or anxiety and teach clients the skills needed to attain positive growth and wellness in their lives.

I believe that therapy is about more than "working things out." The therapeutic relationship is just that: a relationship. I provide a safe and supportive environment to express emotions that are often difficult to express in other settings; anger, grief, sadness, despair. It is my hope to work with you to better understand yourself, and create a sense of safety within yourself. No person exists in a vacuum, so I will encourage you to reflect on your past, and how it influences your present. I believe that lasting change, requires diving deep to address deep rooted patterns.

I believe that the key to change in psychotherapy is creating a safe environment in which you can explore the issues that brought you into therapy, and developing new ways of coping with them. This is facilitated by my focus on building a strong and mutually trusting therapeutic relationship. I utilize an insight-oriented approach when underlying factors are contributing to emotional pain, but I also use cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness/relaxation, and problem solving to help people find the right solutions for them.

Feeling overwhelmed despite your best efforts? Are you questioning your path or purpose or experiencing self- doubt? Clients come to see me for a variety of reasons including navigating a difficult life transition, recovering from a painful heartbreak, loss or trauma, parenting support or simply longing for more self awareness and to improve their relationships or marriages. I enjoy working with motivated clients to identify obstacles and barriers that hinder their personal growth. It's hard to see possibilities when you are overwhelmed. That's where I come in. Call me and let's discuss what success looks like for you.

I approach therapy as if I am building a team. I will be a coach, guide or facilitator as the need dictates. My aim is to engage my clients in a collaborative growing and healing venture. Meeting people where they are in their life is key to how I work and enable my clients to succeed. Because of my diverse work and life experiences, I am well-suited to work with people from different social and cultural backgrounds, ages 14 to 85.

I believe that part of the human condition is to sometimes feel stuck, and I take great pride in being able to help clients in becoming more self aware and prepared to take on the challenges the world offers. By creating a safe and supportive atmosphere, I aim to help individuals and families work through communication struggles and foster a healthy sense of connection. I believe the best therapy works by exploring presenting problems and also helping people take concrete/measurable action to create positive change in their lives. Fundamentally, I hope to help people find their place in the world and function successfully in it.

Sexuality is a complex, personal, and social experience. Many of us were raised with secrecy, silence, and shame. This often results in unsatisfactory or unhealthy sexual and emotional relationships. Many people today are struggling with sexuality and sex with their partners. We often don't know how to communicate about our wants, needs, desires, and boundaries. We may feel lonely, isolated, or misunderstood. There may be resentment or hurt in your relationships. Let's work together to heal the wounds and have a healthier, happier sexual life.

I am a licensed psychologist with a great deal of experience. In our work, I encourage active participation in the treatment process while utilizing a variety of treatment, modalities, including cognitive, behavioral, verbal supportive, educative, client-centered, anger and stress management and congnitive imagery techniques. Clients are actively involved and working between visits incorporating newly learned strategies and behaviors. While working together, you will develop skills for life.

The CBT Center for Anxiety and OCD believes in providing the community with the most cutting-edge, expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety, OCD, OC Spectrum Disorders and related conditions. We successfully treat clients with generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety, phobias and panic. The Center also treats all OC Spectrum conditions including Body Dysmorphic Disorder, hoarding, caretakers of people who hoard, Trichotillomania (hair pulling), Excoriation (skin picking) and tics. We treat ALL forms of OCD including many of the lesser known types: relationship, existential, just right, pedophile, harm/violence, sexual orientation, hit & run, magical thinking, postpartum, moral scrupulosity/religious, symmetry/equalizing, health anxiety/hypochondriasis, olfactory reference syndrome (fear of body odor), muscle dysmorphia (obsessive focus on muscles), emotional contamination, PANS/PANDAS, orthorexia (obsession with healthy eating), sensorimotor/hyperawareness and hyper-responsibility. The Center also specializes in working with people who have anxiety co-occurring with introversion, giftedness, people-pleasing and perfectionism as well as Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Dyslexia and medical conditions. We frequently treat individuals with comorbid depression, ADHD and Bipolar Disorder. Specializing in anxiety, OCD and related conditions allows us to stay on top of the latest scientific research and utilize the most effective strategies for you.

The primary focus of my work for the past 18 years has been with adults to help them move beyond their struggles and find healthier, freer and more fulfilling lives. You are more than just a list of symptoms. When we work together you will have my full attention. Most hurt and trauma happens in our relationships with others and building a trusting relationship with your therapist can help heal those wounds. We'll make connections between what's happening now and what happened in your past. We'll also work on feeling less shame and more safety in the now. You'll get to know yourself better and ideally feel less suffering.

Are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Are relationships feeling strained? Perhaps you are a parent tired of trying the same thing and seek a deeper connection with your child. I am skilled in helping individuals, families, children and couples work through feelings of depression/anxiety, anger and of being overwhelmed. I specialize in families working toward harmony, especially with children on the spectrum.

I believe in experiential therapies like EMDR, because they help the client feel a sense of progress very quickly. I want to help clients know that they can feel stronger and more successful. I am interested in the role of voice, the ways that clients have been kept from telling their truths and the ways in which they can inhabit their truths in the present and in the future. Therapy is difficult work for the client-I want the people who come to me to feel safe as they take on this work.

Stacey Gill is a licensed clinical social worker and received her Master's in Social Work from Widener University in 2005. She is a Clinical Supervisor for the practice and sees children, adolescents, adults and families. Stacey has over 300 hours of study in yoga and meditation that is incorporated into her therapy practice. She is a trauma informed therapist, utilizing the mind/body connection to treat those with trauma histories. Stacey uses a mindfulness based cognitive behavioral therapy approach for those with depression and anxiety issues. She also has experience working with addiction issues and their families.

Are you struggling with feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, or stress? Are you feeling disconnected? You are not alone. I am here to help you explore your feelings, heal from the past, and prepare for the future. I will support and guide you toward creating positive change and building upon your strengths. I will work collaboratively with you to explore connections between your past, thoughts, and feelings and how you interact with the world.

Melissa Tang is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults and couples address their unique challenges and thrive. Melissa specializes in using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic modalities to address issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, cultural issues and major life transitions. Melissa completed her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Villanova University.

I empower women and individuals to navigate through the crossroads and transitions in life in order to help them live their best lives. Because research has shown that transitions in life trigger physical and emotional stress responses in the body, and having coping skills to effectively manage the stress of life's crossroads can provide the emotional stamina needed to thrive, I offer relationship counseling, individual counseling for anxiety, depression, grief and loss associated with life transitions, and relationship issues.

Dr. Jim is a licensed professional counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and EMDR clinician. Dr. Jim’s clinical and research interests include working with adolescents and adults around issues of depression, anxiety, loss, grief and bereavement, trauma recovery, intergenerational trauma, near-death experiences, LGBTQAI, substance abuse recovery, clinical supervision, HIV/AIDS, personality and human development. Dr. Jim believes in the potential of everyone to not only make sense of their mental health issues, but also be empowered to succeed in life by discovering their resiliency, strengths and personal gifts.

Jill Mena is a Master’s Level Social Worker with experience in providing clinical assessments and therapeutic care for adults and adolescents struggling with self-esteem, relationship dysfunction, trauma, grief, anxiety, or depression. She helps her clients establish a safe, therapeutic relationship while building confidence, self-esteem, and the ability to take action. Jill customizes your therapy approach based on your personal needs. She has experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychoeducation, Motivational Interviews, Positive Psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), (DBT), and (SFBT).

Are you ready to work with a therapist who gets you? I work with preteens, teenagers, and young adults. We focus on issues like identity formation, trauma, body image, and disordered eating, and they get to bring their authentic selves to the therapy space. As a queer person, I understand how important it is to feel safe in bringing your whole self to therapy. I'm here to listen to your story and let you be the expert on your life.