Therapists in Havertown, PA

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.

Have you been feeling overwhelmed by the smallest of tasks lately? Do you watch mental health Tik-Tok videos and think: " that sounds like me!" ? Do you feel like you are blowing up at friends and family over tiny instances? Maybe you're deciding that now is finally the time to address the trauma you've been putting on the backburner. Whatever your reason may be for having the courage and insight to seek help, I am here for you. I believe therapy is like getting an oil change for your mind. Let's get it changed regularly so we can keep you running in your best form.

One of the main components of therapy is to provide a safe environment for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. My office offers teletherapy play sessions with children and is also easily transformed into a space comfortable for adolescents, adults, and couples. For more than 15 years, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults with behavioral and emotional challenges. My professional experience consists of working in a variety of settings including: in-home therapy, outpatient, and group practice. My clinical areas of specialty include: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, OCD, autism and trauma.

My clients range in age, from teens to older adults, each with a unique voice and story. With all my clients, I aim to build a relationship built on trust and warmth so that everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. My clients are navigating challenges related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, physical illness, life transitions, school stress, relationship changes, perinatal distress, and more. These stressors in life can be exhausting and can leave anyone with a sense of being stuck. In our sessions together, we will sort through these challenges, find meaning, and new paths forward.

While other programs claim to be 'trauma-informed', our practice revolves entirely around trauma therapy. This is what we do best. The Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy is named after the legendary figure of the phoenix that dies and is reborn from its own ashes – it is a symbol of transformation and resilience. The phenomenon of growing after experiencing trauma has been labeled “Post-Traumatic Growth”. This is exactly what we help our clients cultivate in their lives. While we cannot change the past, we can change how past experiences live within us Low-Cost Options Available with Our Graduate Interns

If you're feeling in need of support or you would like help in evaluating aspects of your life that may no longer be serving you well, I'm here to help. I work with clients experiencing difficulty with life's challenges and transitions. You may feel there's a better version of yourself out there and desire change but are not quite sure how to get there. Through our work together, I will strive to help you strengthen and trust your own sense of self in a way that feels safe, empowering and hopeful about your ability to thrive in the future.

Our collective mental health presents a major challenge in our society. One in three people meet the diagnostic criteria for anxiety and/or depression. There’s a lot of us out there! You’re here because you want relief from this epidemic, and that is an incredibly brave first step! If you're willing to work hard, I am willing to make every effort to help you achieve your goals and we can change your life. Whether you’re going through a life transition, a traumatic event or you have battled mental health struggles all your life, you will feel empowered as we work together to make the improvements which you’re seeking out today.

Living with anxiety can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we'll delve into the depths of your emotions, thoughts, and beliefs, unraveling their intricate influence on how you show up in the world. We’ll work together to deepen your understanding of yourself, empowering you to navigate life's challenges with newfound clarity and confidence. Through our work I will support you by identifying and tapping into your unique inner strengths to empower you to achieve your goals and improve emotional health. Working together in a non-judgemental, collaborative space we’ll help you build confidence.

Anxiety, depression, and the other experiences that bring us to therapy are some of life's greatest challenges, but in therapy they become valuable opportunities for growth. Through therapy our struggles become an opening to deeper self-understanding, to new ways of living, and even to new beginnings. Our suffering asks us to seek help and to find a place where we may learn to better help ourselves. In the supportive context of therapy we begin to see our symptoms and difficulties in a new way- as the first difficult steps on a journey of learning and growth.

I utilize an eclectic, psychoanalytic, and relational approach while employing a strong racial justice, feminist, and queer theory lens. I practice from a fat-lib, sex-positive, and intersectional feminist perspective. I believe that one's past informs how they interact with and experience the world. Healing takes place as one fosters empathy and consideration for their past and present selves. The therapeutic relationship allows for gaining deeper perspective and understanding of oneself. I strive to build genuine and earnest rapport with my clients by being deeply nonjudgmental and always practicing with respect.

I believe you deserve a safe space to process your emotions and events that have left an impact on you. Most people are trying to untangle the past and unlearn old habits that no longer suit their lifestyle, or maybe just trying to survive through a challenging time. I help teens and adults who struggle with stress, family conflict, relationships, impulse control/ADHD, anxiety, depression, victimization and trauma, legal issues, and grief. I am extremely passionate in helping you understand your mental health & using your own innate strengths to help you seek relief. You are in the driver's seat, and I am the GPS guiding you along.

I primarily support women's wellness, parental growth, and family adjustment. I have been a therapist in the Philadelphia region for over 12 years and have worked in social work settings, community mental health and private settings. I'm an active community member and mother of three and am open, welcoming, and passionate about helping anyone and everyone reach their full potential. I am a therapist who genuinely enjoys working with my clients!

Feeling stuck, unhappy, and riddled with worry? You are facing a significant change in life, but the worry, uncertainty, and fear are making you feel crazy. It feels contradictory to be excited and hopeful about this new phase, but also terrified and discouraged. You can’t help but compare yourself to how everyone else is feeling, which typically does not make you feel better. It feels frustrating, disappointing, overwhelming, lonely, and sucking the life out of you.

Self-compassion is an important step in the journey for self-growth, but sometimes the journey is tough, and you need support. The counseling process is a collaborative effort between the therapist and the client in a supportive and judgement-free environment. I aspire to empower and validate my clients within this supportive environment, and I believe the therapeutic relationship is of utmost importance in therapy.