Compassion Focused Therapists in Milford, PA

I graduated from New York University with a Masters degree in Social Work. I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker for the State of New York and Pennsylvania. I also received my credentials to work in the field Substance Abuse and Alcohol abuse for the State of New York. I've been a therapist for over 25 years. I have experience working in the field of Substance Abuse and Mental Health. I've worked with adults, children, and adolescents. I've also worked with families of substance abusers.

“At the heart of personality is the need to feel a sense of being loveable without having to qualify for that acceptance”. Paul Tournier. I have over 25 years experience serving the community in various and diverse human service capacities and feel honored and privileged to have received several community awards. I am a NY and PA Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a NY Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor.

I used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to enhance my clients' coping skills with depression, anxiety and other life transitions. At this time, during the Covid-19 crisis, I am also offering telehealth services while people remain quarantined in their home.

Change begins with one step. I look forward to partnering with you, so you're not alone on the journey towards growth. When you are ready, we will work together at your pace, nurturing growth with awareness, insight & skills, while learning to embrace & integrate your unique experiences as valuable pieces of the larger whole. As your awareness opens, your view becomes broader & clearer, helping to shift your perspective. In 'aha' moments, crucial understandings can be life changing, helping to clear a path forward with what's been in the way, keeping you stuck from momentum towards wellness, acceptance and improved relationships.

Sometimes navigating every day tasks feels harder than it should. Sometimes there is an indescribable ache that weighs on your capacity to live life on your terms. Maybe there is a specific overwhelming stressor that seems impossible to surmount, or a life transition that is taking more out of you than expected. You might want relief from these strains and burdens, to have better relationships with others and with your self. You might know there needs to be significant change, but don’t know where and how to start. I am here to help and support you though these challenges.

Do you feel stuck? Lost? Confused? Do you know what you want from life but do not know how to get there?  Each of us can experience hard times, but only a few know how to turn it into a starting point for a new life full of happiness. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of experience, and my mission is to bring energy and boldness to women, men and young adults by providing them the wellness tools to help them navigate and regain balance and control of their lives so they can truly love and embrace it. ​

Hi, I am Lindsey (she/her) and I am a Masters Level Therapist dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for all people on their journey. My goal is to meet my clients where they are at, helping to create a collaborative relationship that empowers my clients in their healing! Therapy can be a vulnerable place, and it is important you find a therapist that you "click" with and feel you can open up to. Please Note: I am ONLY doing REMOTE sessions at this time.

The scope of my practice encompasses treating those who experience Anxiety, Negative Beliefs about Self (worth, responsibility, power, choice, etc), Trauma, Body Image and Diet Culture, Life Stress, and Grief. Life can sometimes take hold of us and we feel like we have lost our grasp, I work to help those get a better hold on things again. My focus is on helping you find ways to heal and feel whole again. We often have a lot of unpacking we have to do to heal and feel lighter to move forward. I like to intertwine humor into the treatment experience.

Therapy helps to deepen our understanding of ourselves, improve our relationships and give us a richer, more balanced life. I am committed to helping clients overcome adversity, gain personal insight and improve their intimate relationships. I see clients struggling with depression/ anxiety, self-esteem, grief, interpersonal relationship issues and life-transitions. I specialize in working with adult women, and specialized training in postpartum stress. I also have experience successfully working with male clients, particularly around intimacy, life transitions and interpersonal communication skills.

Are you struggling with difficult life transitions, depression, & anxiety? I enjoy working with clients who feel motivated to take that first step of exploring reasons why they are feeling unhappy or dissatisfied with their lives right now. I work with clients who want to gain insight & learn tangible skills that they can practice outside of the therapeutic sessions to change their lives for the better. My role as a Licensed Professional Counselor is to help individuals gain insight and feel empowered to create positive change in their lives. I offer a collaborative approach to create a unique treatment plan tailored to your needs.

Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Do you feel sad or anxious? Do you have concerns with your partner or your child? My calm and gentle style enables me to work with people of all ages in a manner that draws upon your inherent strengths to overcome the obstacles you face. I use an empowering approach to help you feel better in a way that is compassionate, challenging, validating, and rewarding. I am also available to provide supervision for licensure as a professional counselor in Pennsylvania.

As a health services professional, I use a trauma-informed and culturally aware approach to assessment, treatment planning, and interventions. My background providing behavioral health services in schools, psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, psychological services clinics, and outpatient mental health centers allows me to connect to clients with a variety of mental health needs. My goal is to provide quality behavioral health care to those who are in needs to redefine and change their lives.

I especially enjoy supporting young adults who may be in transition or seeking clarity on the impact of the past on their current lives. They may be struggling with symptoms of grief, loneliness, depression, anxiety, co-dependency, or just a sense that something is off. My ideal client may have a specific goal in mind or might have a desire to be heard.

I'm a licensed professional counselor and have over a decade of experience working with adults and adolescents on a multitude of issues. My approach to therapy is diverse but primarily person-centered, so I strive to present an inviting, supportive and collaborative atmosphere. It is within this setting that one can begin to process issues and heal in ways that facilitate positive growth. I also feel that you are your own expert on your life, so I ensure each client is able to explore concerns at their own pace and preference. I would be truly honored to help you on your journey through all of life's seasons.

I am passionate about supporting clients to find balance in their emotional and social well-being, resolve trauma, and achieve a life worth living. I work with teenagers and adults who experience overwhelming emotions, thoughts, and behaviors such as self-harm, and suicidal actions, by utilizing full-model Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I specialize in clients diagnosed with BPD or who have tried many different therapies without success. I also work with clients who are exploring their identity, using an intersectional systems approach that is tailored to each client's unique experiences.

You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning! Do you feel like there are too many obstacles in your life and not enough answers? If you are struggling through a tough time in your life I will work toward guiding your focus and bringing you to a positive and peaceful place. Life is too short to live in bad situations and to feel dragged down. I have over 10 years of experience in mental health therapy, I have helped individuals, couples, and families find healing and understanding.

Are you feeling stuck? Do you need to drop into greater ease or “grounding”, but you keep getting “triggered” and respond in your old ways? Have you tried meditation or yoga, yet feel something is missing? Have you sensed true “flow” and playfulness in your interactions with others or within yourself, but, sadly, it is just not consistent? Educators, do seek being that teacher who moved you into this profession? Have you spent time learning how to develop your parenting and general relationship skills, but you keep reverting to prior patterns of reactivity? If so, try something new with me.

I welcome someone who is ready to make life changes and would like assistance to take them from where they are to where they want to be. A willingness to work with a supportive, experienced (since 1979) social worker/therapist who uses dynamic and interactive approaches, knowing that I am the guide, and you are the one who knows yourself best and that healing comes from within. Relationship, self esteem, body image, career goals, family challenge, sexuality, spirituality, illness, loss, addiction, depression or anxiety related issues. I offered my first TEDx talk called Overcoming the Taboo of Touch, about platonic touch by consent.