Bisexual Therapists in Petersburg, PA

Hello there! I'm Dr. Dinkins, most clients call me Dr. D. I work with individuals who are seeking a comprehensive and holistic approach to their mental health and well-being. My services are designed to meet the needs of a diverse range of clients, including those who are: seeking personal growth, experiencing stress and burnout, with anxiety and depression, interested in holistic healing, navigating life transitions, seeking support for relationship issues, communication challenges, or those interested in enhancing their relationships through a holistic and integrated approach.

When life throws curveballs, we all need a little help. Whether you desire to build new skills to manage life, or desire to process difficult life experiences, I am here to provide authentic and open-minded support.

For some of us, our ability to maintain a loving, empowered relationship with ourselves can be more challenging due to circumstance, our mental health (or lack thereof), and events that may have happened to us. Perhaps this shows up as struggling to show up for ourselves in ways we do for others. For many, when we feel like our potential is different than our reality, we may turn against ourselves.

Hello! Throughout my ten years in the mental health field, I have worked in settings that range from inpatient to outpatient, as well as school and mobile. My clients represent all stages across the lifespan. My passion is helping clients to address a variety of needs, many of which stem from prior traumatic or dysfunctional patterns, as well as to help them find a more fulfilling balance. I often see clients suffer from imposter and/or Wonder Woman syndrome, frequently manifesting as suicidal ideation, depression, and/or anxiety.

Hello! I am currently a graduate student working towards becoming a licensed professional therapist (LPC), and will be graduating in May 2024. I have been working in the mental health field with children since obtaining my bachelor's in 2020. While my career is just beginning, I have had experience as an intern at Susquehanna University in the counseling center in addition to almost a year with Connections Relational Therapy.

In the words of Mr. Rogers, “Play is really the work of childhood." I see kids who have prenatal, preverbal, or early childhood trauma; attachment and behavioral issues; or struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and anger. I will work with you to create a flexible treatment plan tailored to your child's individual needs, using techniques like prescriptive play therapy, filial therapy, expressive arts, sandtray, geek therapy, and attachment-based activities to directly address and heal the impact of stress on the body and brain. I help identify the reasons for children’s behavior and healthier ways to meet those needs.

Greetings! Seeking counseling can be difficult for myriad reasons. When you aren't certain about what to do next, connecting with a professional who has experience, training and empathy can be just what you need. You want to feel more confident, calm and powerful within yourself, and to heal from past conflicts and losses, right? Together, we can accomplish that. My clients are often neuro-diverse, struggling with parenthood, in challenging relationships, and/or are coping with life transitions and professional issues. You are the expert on yourself, and I'm the expert in mental health. I can help you get where you want to be.

Mental health symptoms like depression, anxiety, anger, stress, etc., are just that- symptoms! These symptoms are our bodies way of telling us "something's not right" or "there needs to be a change here." It is imperative that we are mindful in listening to our bodies, and intentionally work to meet our emotional needs. In therapy, we dedicate time to build insight, strengthen more compassionate mindsets, and learn coping skills which regulate our bodies.

At the moment I am working with various IFS trainings, will be more available in July 2024. Creating space, occupying it- physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. My practice is grounded in values within transfeminism, abolition and decolonization. It's important for me to hold space for and bear witness to you exploring your own experiences. These are not easy practices, let's explore what you are looking for in a therapist.

Often individuals struggle with a multitude of overwhelming issues. I focus to assist you in resolving the issues that bring you to counseling and to help you reestablish your life. Individual therapy is tailored to your needs as determined by you and your therapist. This is done by utilizing an integrative approach so I can help you overcome and manage significant life problems in a way that works for you. How can I help you resolve difficulties or transitions that you're struggling with?

I love to see my clients discover and learn to empower themselves to be exactly who they are and to live the life they want for themselves. Sometimes feeling overwhelmed by certain emotions, stressful life events, or self-doubt can make it difficult to identify and utilize your strengths, to feel good about yourself, and to make the changes you want. I work with my clients to help them use the strengths they already have as well as to learn new skills to help them remember just how capable they are and to further empower them to work towards the change they want.

Being a teenager has never been easy, but today’s youth are struggling more than ever. Almost every day, I hear from parents, teachers, and colleagues about the effects of the last 2+ years on adolescent mental health. If this is you or someone you love, counseling can help.

Do you seek a deeper understanding of why you do the things you do? Are you struggling but you’re not exactly sure why or what to do about it? Taking the step to explore a better understanding of yourself in therapy, is empowering, purposeful, and courageous. Through an authentic connection and openness, I believe change, growth, and healing can occur. Together, we identify areas that are impacting your thinking, behavior, and relationships, seek out and examine their origin, find meaning, and work towards achieving and practicing new, healthier ways of relating and understanding.

Life is a journey, not a destination- and no one has to travel their path alone. The greatest joy I experience from doing this work is helping people discover and love their authentic selves. I firmly believe that there are no bad people- only bad moments- and those moments do not have to define us. Whether you are struggling with feelings of shame, guilt, or just looking to build a deeper understanding, I am here to walk with you on that journey. My areas of specialization include Autism and ADHD, PTSD, complex trauma, and issues surrounding incarceration.

Seeking therapy takes courage; people often feel vulnerable when reaching out for help. I believe the therapy process is a collaboration, and you are the expert on your lived experience. Together we can create a space that honors your values and beliefs and help you live fully in the present moment, manage painful emotions and symptoms, develop self-compassion, and build more genuine relationships so that you can not only survive, but thrive.

Let’s talk about sex, relationships, and life! Whatever you are facing, let’s face it together. My clinical style is free of judgement, I ask what has happened to you as opposed to what is wrong with you & will help you recapture a life worth living. I contend the most important piece of your journey, regardless of what your facing, will be the therapeutic bond we develop. I hope you will find me to be a support that uplifts, empowers, & validates. I’m confident that together we can create a positive and safe place for you to not only face your challenges, but also move forward and thrive.

We are welcoming new clients now & can help schedule your first session within a few business days with one of our expert providers at Makin Wellness! Do you worry all the time? Is it hard for you to turn your thoughts off? Would you like to enjoy the present moment, but feel like it's impossible because you are so focused on the future or past? So many people live their lives filled with negative thoughts, traumas & depression that eventually affect their work, relationships, and even health. They are unsure of how to let go of their troublesome thoughts or have tried things that made their problems even worse.

I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, OCD, and challenges associated with life transitions. I also work closely with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community. I enjoy helping others find compassion and acceptance for themselves. This is the foundation of positive change. If you find yourself consumed with worry and stress, difficulty being present, or need support while you are navigating a challenging life transition my practice may be a good fit.

I am a Psychotherapist, Nutrition Therapist & Exercise Physiologist. With the Client/Therapist Relationship at CORE, I provide Individualized, Integrative Care: Eating Disorders, Trauma, Mood, Relationships, Transitions -acknowledging & encouraging growth of diverse values &/or needs, I use an Eclectic Therapeutic Approach –including Person-Centered, Mindfulness, Expressive (art, music, movement, writing), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT, RO-DBT, Existential, Narrative, EMDR, Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Nutrition Therapy –Intuitive Eating/HAES (Health at Any Size) & Medical Nutrition Therapy.