Therapists in Wexford, PA

My therapeutic expertise is in the treatment of eating disorders, substance use disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders, working predominantly with adolescents and adults. I mainly utilize cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral techniques in therapy, although I have also received training in psychodynamic theory.

Are you looking for a therapist to get you unstuck on your journey through life? Are you hitting roadblocks on your path to your emotional well-being? Do you need help or assistance resolving obstacles at this point in your life? Or do you need to be heard or find your voice?

I am accepting clients in office/telehealth. With over two decades of experience in the mental health field, I have worked with children, teens and adults individually and with their families. I feel that my background working in inpatient, outpatient, residential and in-home settings enables me to help a variety of clients from all walks of life and backgounds in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. My clinical approach most often includes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT.) I believe in drawing on individual and family strengths.

Currently accepting new clients for both in-person and telehealth sessions! I am thankful to have spent the past 16+ years helping adults who are struggling with substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, stress, and trauma. I understand how important it is to feel accepted and I believe that the most important part of the therapeutic relationship centers on compassionate acceptance and understanding. This is why my primary goal is to create a safe and supportive space for you to feel free to be yourself as together we embark on your unique journey toward recovery.

My ideal client is someone who is looking to “find themselves” or who feels that who they are “on the outside” is different than who they are “inside.” Perhaps they're looking to find more meaning in life, personally, professionally, or both. They might not know where to start, in terms of being happier and more fulfilled, but that is their general goal. They want to grow as a person, but perhaps need help with motivation, or implementation. They're in the midst of, or foresee major life changes, and feel challenged or overwhelmed. They might need to talk, and to learn skills to help them adapt to the changes in their lives.

Michael is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) receiving his Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from Geneva College in Beaver Pennsylvania. Mike offers holistic counseling services for those struggling to find balance on a spiritual, emotional or cognitive level.

I am dedicated to counseling individuals, couples and families that want or need change. I want to first understand your life situation and get to know you. As we better understand how you think, express your feelings and how you cope with it all, we can problem solve and come up with a plan. We will figure out positive forms of coping that will help and fit your lifestyle. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression or trauma, I use cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to decrease symptoms and brain based interventions for longer term healing as necessary.

No matter what brings you to therapy, my goal is to build a partnership where your unique insights and values are incorporated into your treatment. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, anger, and relationship concerns. I draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques, including CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, The Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems, and Person-Centered Therapy. Feel free to ask me about these techniques and how I might incorporate them into therapy to fit your specific concerns.

Whether it is pain from the past, challenges of current circumstances, or concerns about an uncertain future, counseling can help. As a therapist, I consider it a privilege to come alongside clients who may struggle with trauma, grief, eating/body image concerns, anxiety, depression or a variety of life transitions/struggles. I work with adolescents (14 and up) and adults of all ages and have had experience in school settings, hospital-based outpatient/IOP levels of care, and private practice. While I work with many people of diverse backgrounds, I am able to offer Christian counseling if desired.

I am accepting new telehealth/virtual clients at this time! I enjoy working with teens and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other behavioral health difficulties, as well as problems adjusting to day to day stressors. I also specialize in helping those who are feeling stress related to trauma or relationship conflict or violence, and people experiencing substance abuse disorders. Together, we focus in therapy on building new supports and developing healthier ways of coping. I utilize techniques stemming from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, among other approaches.

Therapy is a valuable means of being heard and of working through delicate issues. As a therapist I see clients with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, life skills issues, people in recovery, adults with issues that have not yet been resolved from the past.

I am currently accepting new clients - in-person in our welcoming office space as well as virtually! I'm a graduate of the Wurzweiler School of Social Work and a licensed social worker in Pennsylvania. With a client-centered approach, I aim to empower my clients to harness their strengths for lasting improvements. Ready to embark on a journey of positive transformation? Let's work together to unlock your potential and create positive changes in your life. Contact me today to schedule your first session!

It is a courageous act to trust others with our innermost cognitive and emotional experiences: our pain, our worries, our anger, even our hopes and aspirations. Pause for a moment to recognize yourself for considering this step in your journey.

I am seeing new clients. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 33 years experience serving Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. I specialize in helping children, adolescents and adults dealing with Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Complex Trauma, Family Conflict, Mood Disorders and Self Esteem issues. I have a passion for working with individuals who have been affected by trauma. The therapeutic session is a collaborative, nonjudgmental sphere where you can become open to share and achieve positive thoughts, aspirations, healthy patterns, and a more peaceful existence. I offer a variety of approaches

Accepting new clients! You often feel like you are navigating a world that was not meant for you. You have spent years trying to find "your place" in the chaos but continue to struggle with where that is and how to even begin exploring that in a way that feels safe and supportive. Honestly, you have a hard time envisioning what it would even feel like to have found "your place". You often feel "other" and "on the outside", which makes social and romantic relationships difficult and only exacerbates the feelings and experiences you already struggle with on a daily basis. Anxiety, grief and loss, depression, neurodiversity, stress...

"Courage is being yourself everyday in a world that tells you to be someone else."- Unknown. I strive to help clients find, foster and believe in their courage. I do my best to create a supportive and non-judgmental space so clients can feel safe and secure so they may focus on their strengths and reach their goals. My empathetic, compassionate and humorous approach to therapy allows me to utilize a variety of treatment modalities uniquely tailored to the client's needs and goals.

I believe in treating everyone with compassion and sensitivity, never knowing what someone might have experienced during their lifespan. This means that issues are viewed through the perspective "What has happened to you" as opposed to "What's wrong with you"--a trauma informed approach. I am likewise experienced with weight loss issues, stress management skills building, anxiety disorders, insomnia, relationship issues, and chronic health conditions.

Most of my life has been devoted to professional counseling. I bring passion and dedication to my clients. I work with both adults and adolescents. I experience my greatest joy as they achieve their goals and experience healing.I use an integrative approach to therapy inspired by a variety of evidence based practices, including, but not limited to, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution focused therapy, and mindfulness. I've received advanced training in CBT, having successfully completed a cognitive behavioral therapy certificate course led by Dr. John Ludgate, who trained under Dr. Aron Beck, founder of cognitive therapy.

I provide a positive, supportive, environment where clients have an opportunity to be heard, and to be healed of their emotional pain and fears. My approach is to meet people where they are and to encourage a shift in thinking from negative and fearful, to positive and hopeful. I specialize in the treatment of PTSD associated with childhood trauma, sexual abuse, losses and addictions. The goal is to help neutralize the anxiety, depression, guilt, shame and fears that are the symptoms of the trauma or addiction. The goal is to: "Learn to love, accept and forgive yourself because you are doing the best you can."