Chronic Illness Therapists in Mountville, PA

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Amy Cannon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mountville, PA 17554
We all experience loss and the grief that goes with it. Loss can come in various forms, such as the death of a loved one, but also in ways such as the loss of a job, a dream, or a relationship. The feelings of grief that occur are normal but can feel very overwhelming and difficult to manage. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10+ years of experience working in the mental health field, and as a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist (CAGCS), I strive to come alongside each individual, help them utilize their strengths and their resources, find new hope, heal old wounds, and grow in new ways.
We all experience loss and the grief that goes with it. Loss can come in various forms, such as the death of a loved one, but also in ways such as the loss of a job, a dream, or a relationship. The feelings of grief that occur are normal but can feel very overwhelming and difficult to manage. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10+ years of experience working in the mental health field, and as a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist (CAGCS), I strive to come alongside each individual, help them utilize their strengths and their resources, find new hope, heal old wounds, and grow in new ways.
(223) 218-5257 View (223) 218-5257

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Tara Elliot
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17601  (Online Only)
I strive to create a safe, supportive environment to explore many of life's difficulties including complex trauma, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship/attachment issues, self-esteem, chronic illness, phobias, loss & grief, mood disorders, & spiritual issues. Using an integrated approach, I incorporate different styles and techniques tailored to each individual's needs supporting the whole person with a mind-body-spirit approach. Working together, we increase self-awareness through the use of breathwork, meditation, and mindfulness as we facilitate the process of psychological & emotional healing.
I strive to create a safe, supportive environment to explore many of life's difficulties including complex trauma, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship/attachment issues, self-esteem, chronic illness, phobias, loss & grief, mood disorders, & spiritual issues. Using an integrated approach, I incorporate different styles and techniques tailored to each individual's needs supporting the whole person with a mind-body-spirit approach. Working together, we increase self-awareness through the use of breathwork, meditation, and mindfulness as we facilitate the process of psychological & emotional healing.
(610) 756-0896 View (610) 756-0896
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Rebekah Coval
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17603
Hi there! I am a licensed individual and couples therapist, certified yoga instructor, and birth doula. I am trained in both movement therapy and EMDR. My areas of expertise include anxiety, relationships and couples counseling, grief, trauma, chronic illness/pain, and spirituality. I offer couples counseling for clients wanting to improve their relationship as well as those discerning separation. I have a special interest in clients who are in a season of transition or decision-making, whether related to college, parenthood, new relationship/career, or navigating the last stage of life.
Hi there! I am a licensed individual and couples therapist, certified yoga instructor, and birth doula. I am trained in both movement therapy and EMDR. My areas of expertise include anxiety, relationships and couples counseling, grief, trauma, chronic illness/pain, and spirituality. I offer couples counseling for clients wanting to improve their relationship as well as those discerning separation. I have a special interest in clients who are in a season of transition or decision-making, whether related to college, parenthood, new relationship/career, or navigating the last stage of life.
(223) 215-5653 View (223) 215-5653
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Melissa Rogel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17602
Waitlist for new clients
I have personal and professional experience with ADHD, religious trauma, and chronic illness.
Welcome, glad you're here. My practice is focused on helping unique individuals understand and accept themselves and engage in healthy relationships while still maintaining individuality. I work with those who don’t always feel like they fit in a box or align with society’s expectations regarding their relationships, career, and personal pursuits. I provide a supportive space for clients to be heard and understood, as well as tools to identify and change unhelpful patterns and increase positive coping skills.
I have personal and professional experience with ADHD, religious trauma, and chronic illness.
Welcome, glad you're here. My practice is focused on helping unique individuals understand and accept themselves and engage in healthy relationships while still maintaining individuality. I work with those who don’t always feel like they fit in a box or align with society’s expectations regarding their relationships, career, and personal pursuits. I provide a supportive space for clients to be heard and understood, as well as tools to identify and change unhelpful patterns and increase positive coping skills.
(610) 890-8561 View (610) 890-8561
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Heather Prentice
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MAMFT
Verified Verified
Manheim, PA 17545
Waitlist for new clients
My primary role as a therapist is to provide a safe, genuine relationship - A place for you to be both the person you're afraid to show and the one you desire to be. Life has a tendency to tangle our needs and dreams, making it hard to access our abilities. I'm here to help coax out those threads of hope and strength to be crafted into your true narrative. You may have a vivid picture of your goals in seeking therapy, or simply a yearning for growth. Together we can make that vision manifest in your day to day life.
My primary role as a therapist is to provide a safe, genuine relationship - A place for you to be both the person you're afraid to show and the one you desire to be. Life has a tendency to tangle our needs and dreams, making it hard to access our abilities. I'm here to help coax out those threads of hope and strength to be crafted into your true narrative. You may have a vivid picture of your goals in seeking therapy, or simply a yearning for growth. Together we can make that vision manifest in your day to day life.
(717) 879-9616 View (717) 879-9616
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Ketra Forry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MHA, LPC, CAADC, MTTS
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17602  (Online Only)
As a behavioral health professional working in the field for the past 14 years, I bring a wealth of experience to new-to-practice clinicians. I have worked in a variety of settings, including schools, counseling agencies, primary care offices, and hospitals. I typically use more of an eclectic approach to counseling, using a variety of modalities such as EMDR, ACT, CBT, and solution focused therapy, to best meet the client's needs. I enjoy using my knowledge, experience, and lessons learned to help others grow.
As a behavioral health professional working in the field for the past 14 years, I bring a wealth of experience to new-to-practice clinicians. I have worked in a variety of settings, including schools, counseling agencies, primary care offices, and hospitals. I typically use more of an eclectic approach to counseling, using a variety of modalities such as EMDR, ACT, CBT, and solution focused therapy, to best meet the client's needs. I enjoy using my knowledge, experience, and lessons learned to help others grow.
(223) 215-5627 View (223) 215-5627
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Heather Apple-Jenkins
MEd, RLT, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601
Therapy is about giving the Client his/her voice to fully and safely express his/her thoughts, feelings and stories without feeling judged. It is helping the Client see clearly their role and place in life and to find the Hero within Themselves. The Client will be Empowered to lead and enjoy their lives as productively as possible despite past or present hardships.
Therapy is about giving the Client his/her voice to fully and safely express his/her thoughts, feelings and stories without feeling judged. It is helping the Client see clearly their role and place in life and to find the Hero within Themselves. The Client will be Empowered to lead and enjoy their lives as productively as possible despite past or present hardships.
(717) 388-2629 View (717) 388-2629
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Melanie Yoder Salim, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17603
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or having trouble connecting in your relationships? Are you used to dealing with life on your own, but struggling to cope? Considering therapy, but unsure of what to expect? Have you had trouble finding the right fit with past therapists, or been forced to locate a new therapist due to changes outside of your control? Do you struggle to feel enough and to know your own worth? Do you long for deeper connections with others, but don't know how? Do you avoid conflict but find you are often angry or disconnected from your emotions?
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or having trouble connecting in your relationships? Are you used to dealing with life on your own, but struggling to cope? Considering therapy, but unsure of what to expect? Have you had trouble finding the right fit with past therapists, or been forced to locate a new therapist due to changes outside of your control? Do you struggle to feel enough and to know your own worth? Do you long for deeper connections with others, but don't know how? Do you avoid conflict but find you are often angry or disconnected from your emotions?
(717) 974-3429 View (717) 974-3429
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Megan Youtz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Petersburg, PA 17520
My approach to counseling is to hold sacred space with you- this space and dedicated time is especially sacred in the hustle and bustle of life. To prioritize, slow down and explore your human experience might feel like a luxury, but in fact it is a necessity. Sometimes life pulls us so hard, that we are forced into this space, other times it is a slow burn that builds. When we listen carefully, we often can figure out what we need, lovingly challenge the thoughts that do not serve us and take steps to connecting to our authentic selves.
My approach to counseling is to hold sacred space with you- this space and dedicated time is especially sacred in the hustle and bustle of life. To prioritize, slow down and explore your human experience might feel like a luxury, but in fact it is a necessity. Sometimes life pulls us so hard, that we are forced into this space, other times it is a slow burn that builds. When we listen carefully, we often can figure out what we need, lovingly challenge the thoughts that do not serve us and take steps to connecting to our authentic selves.
(717) 347-0562 View (717) 347-0562
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Colleen Madrigale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I’m Colleen! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist specializing in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy. I have used DBT-informed interventions to help a diverse range of clients build trusting relationships with themselves and cope with difficult emotions. I am especially passionate about providing an affirming therapeutic space for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Whether you are seeking support with anxiety/depression, grief/loss, trauma or simply need guidance during a difficult stage of life, I hope to collaborate with you in building a treatment plan that reflects your unique goals.
Hi, I’m Colleen! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist specializing in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy. I have used DBT-informed interventions to help a diverse range of clients build trusting relationships with themselves and cope with difficult emotions. I am especially passionate about providing an affirming therapeutic space for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Whether you are seeking support with anxiety/depression, grief/loss, trauma or simply need guidance during a difficult stage of life, I hope to collaborate with you in building a treatment plan that reflects your unique goals.
(717) 971-4788 View (717) 971-4788
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John Dennis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13+ years of counseling and supervisory experience who enjoys working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. In my therapy practice, I use one-on-one, couples and family sessions. The clients I work with can expect sessions to focus on the negative thoughts and behaviors that are holding them back, the life events that created them, and ways to improve satisfaction in their lives and relationships.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13+ years of counseling and supervisory experience who enjoys working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. In my therapy practice, I use one-on-one, couples and family sessions. The clients I work with can expect sessions to focus on the negative thoughts and behaviors that are holding them back, the life events that created them, and ways to improve satisfaction in their lives and relationships.
(717) 954-0282 View (717) 954-0282
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Crystal Horninger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17602  (Online Only)
Counseling is a space where you can explore, process, heal and grow. By being vulnerable we can allow ourselves the space to reflect on who we are now and where we have come from. I believe that we deserve a space where we can feel safe, comfortable and free from judgement. In this space, we can take out some of the boxes that are stored away and discover how we can let go of what no longer serves us while creating new ways of being and relating to ourselves, others, and the world around us .
Counseling is a space where you can explore, process, heal and grow. By being vulnerable we can allow ourselves the space to reflect on who we are now and where we have come from. I believe that we deserve a space where we can feel safe, comfortable and free from judgement. In this space, we can take out some of the boxes that are stored away and discover how we can let go of what no longer serves us while creating new ways of being and relating to ourselves, others, and the world around us .
(215) 261-5175 View (215) 261-5175
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Dr. Anna Hahn Weaver
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MAMT-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601  (Online Only)
I currently work using Teletherapy in PA and FL. 6 children's openings have just become available! I have over 20 years of experience in both Psychotherapy and Board-Certified Music Therapy where I am trained in both Psychotherapeutic and Medical Models. I enjoy working with those individuals ages 2 through end of life. My life’s work as a teacher, medical worker, trainer, clinician and clinical supervisor have prepared me to treat various patients by providing psychotherapy to other professionals such as physicians, attorneys, bankers, front line medical and auxiliary workers. Helping others to heal is my passion.
I currently work using Teletherapy in PA and FL. 6 children's openings have just become available! I have over 20 years of experience in both Psychotherapy and Board-Certified Music Therapy where I am trained in both Psychotherapeutic and Medical Models. I enjoy working with those individuals ages 2 through end of life. My life’s work as a teacher, medical worker, trainer, clinician and clinical supervisor have prepared me to treat various patients by providing psychotherapy to other professionals such as physicians, attorneys, bankers, front line medical and auxiliary workers. Helping others to heal is my passion.
(717) 523-9434 View (717) 523-9434
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Allison Brunner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17603
You who are highly sensitive and feel more deeply, welcome! You'll explore more deeply with me than in traditional talk therapy. You’ve likely tried psychotherapy before but have noticed that the work has either gone nowhere or taken you only so far, or you felt misunderstood. With an uncanny and intuitive ability to really “get” people from many walks of life, I will invite you to go beneath your thoughts, connect with your body and emotions, and gently access the root of your emotional discomfort and hurts to facilitate noticeable shifts with each session.
You who are highly sensitive and feel more deeply, welcome! You'll explore more deeply with me than in traditional talk therapy. You’ve likely tried psychotherapy before but have noticed that the work has either gone nowhere or taken you only so far, or you felt misunderstood. With an uncanny and intuitive ability to really “get” people from many walks of life, I will invite you to go beneath your thoughts, connect with your body and emotions, and gently access the root of your emotional discomfort and hurts to facilitate noticeable shifts with each session.
(717) 528-2760 View (717) 528-2760
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Rebecca Zumba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17603
At some point in life, many of us struggle with a loss of joy and purpose in response to challenges such as pain, illness, trauma, life transitions, and other major stressors. I can help you stop fighting yourself and create a more peaceful and meaningful life. I see therapy as a dialogue, with us exploring together what works and is important for you. As a skills-based, solution-focused therapist, my clients often find that our work helps them better understand themselves and their patterns, and develop new, more effective ways of coping with challenges.
At some point in life, many of us struggle with a loss of joy and purpose in response to challenges such as pain, illness, trauma, life transitions, and other major stressors. I can help you stop fighting yourself and create a more peaceful and meaningful life. I see therapy as a dialogue, with us exploring together what works and is important for you. As a skills-based, solution-focused therapist, my clients often find that our work helps them better understand themselves and their patterns, and develop new, more effective ways of coping with challenges.
(717) 455-3379 View (717) 455-3379
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Aryn Smeltzer
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601  (Online Only)
Sometimes life is hard and just plain messy, and we just need someone who can listen, guide, challenge and support us in our life journey. It is my passion to walk this journey with you as you navigate the stressors, traumas and unexpected turns that life can throw at you. Your experiences are unique to you. I desire our therapeutic relationship to be collaborative as we work together to create interventions that spark growth and ultimately, healing.
Sometimes life is hard and just plain messy, and we just need someone who can listen, guide, challenge and support us in our life journey. It is my passion to walk this journey with you as you navigate the stressors, traumas and unexpected turns that life can throw at you. Your experiences are unique to you. I desire our therapeutic relationship to be collaborative as we work together to create interventions that spark growth and ultimately, healing.
(717) 973-8221 View (717) 973-8221
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Robin A Frutchey
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17601
Waitlist for new clients
Is there an anxious voice in your head that sometimes speaks at full volume? Do you feel alone, uncertain, or "less than"? Or maybe you feel like you just can't stay on top of your life. You procrastinate and only get things done by self-medicating with panic? You may have habits you don't feel good about... you overeat, shop too much, spend countless hours online or in front of tv, or get too much or too little sleep. You might feel stuck, frustrated, or like something is missing. Or maybe you are a parent who feels worried and unsure about how to help a child or adolescent who is struggling?
Is there an anxious voice in your head that sometimes speaks at full volume? Do you feel alone, uncertain, or "less than"? Or maybe you feel like you just can't stay on top of your life. You procrastinate and only get things done by self-medicating with panic? You may have habits you don't feel good about... you overeat, shop too much, spend countless hours online or in front of tv, or get too much or too little sleep. You might feel stuck, frustrated, or like something is missing. Or maybe you are a parent who feels worried and unsure about how to help a child or adolescent who is struggling?
(410) 724-1359 View (410) 724-1359
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In Process Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601
In Process Counseling exists to provide quality mental health services and inspire individuals and helping professionals to engage the process of learning, healing, and holistic growth. Our vision is to transform individuals, families, and communities through mental health services, by helping clients develop their full potential to live wholeheartedly and positively impact their personal and professional circles. Our therapists focus on mental health from a holistic perspective meaning that we view people, their problems, and effective treatment from a biological, psychological, social, and spiritual perspective.
In Process Counseling exists to provide quality mental health services and inspire individuals and helping professionals to engage the process of learning, healing, and holistic growth. Our vision is to transform individuals, families, and communities through mental health services, by helping clients develop their full potential to live wholeheartedly and positively impact their personal and professional circles. Our therapists focus on mental health from a holistic perspective meaning that we view people, their problems, and effective treatment from a biological, psychological, social, and spiritual perspective.
(717) 844-9161 x6 View (717) 844-9161 x6
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Kelsa Graybill
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Petersburg, PA 17520
When our sense of safety is shattered or we find ourselves fragmented rather than whole, we can feel trapped and helpless. We may feel unable to move forward into a world that feels overwhelming or unsafe. The story we are living can feel like one of scarcity and survival rather than one of security and celebration. Counseling offers you the space to explore your story in the context of a secure relationship and discern how to write the next chapter of your story with courage and confidence.
When our sense of safety is shattered or we find ourselves fragmented rather than whole, we can feel trapped and helpless. We may feel unable to move forward into a world that feels overwhelming or unsafe. The story we are living can feel like one of scarcity and survival rather than one of security and celebration. Counseling offers you the space to explore your story in the context of a secure relationship and discern how to write the next chapter of your story with courage and confidence.
(717) 820-9118 View (717) 820-9118
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Robin W LeCrone Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
East Petersburg, PA 17520
Are you feeling panic, anxiety, sadness, anger in these days of constant changes to our lives? Having trouble processing it all, and need someone to listen and help you find hope & balance again? For over a decade, I've been helping individuals & couples figure out better ways to respond to lifes challenges, each other, family, friends and even their own hurtful, cycling thinking patterns. Together we can unravel the tightness created by life today & determine a solid path that's free of overwhelming negative thoughts, behavior & feelings .
Are you feeling panic, anxiety, sadness, anger in these days of constant changes to our lives? Having trouble processing it all, and need someone to listen and help you find hope & balance again? For over a decade, I've been helping individuals & couples figure out better ways to respond to lifes challenges, each other, family, friends and even their own hurtful, cycling thinking patterns. Together we can unravel the tightness created by life today & determine a solid path that's free of overwhelming negative thoughts, behavior & feelings .
(717) 896-6002 View (717) 896-6002
Chronic Illness Therapists

How does therapy for chronic illness work?

Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.

Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?

Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.

What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?

No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.

How long does therapy for chronic illness take?

There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.