Therapists in East Petersburg, PA

Sometimes you need someone to help you do it on your own. Reading this bio means you're still looking for the right fit, someone you click with whom conversation flows easily. If that's not a crucial part of a therapeutic relationship, I don't know what is. My breadth of experience affords me special insight into fertility, perinatal. postpartum struggles, chronic illness, and military life.

Life can be overwhelming. Whether you’re feeling stressed, struggling with anxiety, feeling stuck in depression, or unable to break free from obsessive thoughts, therapy can help you move forward. When we experience trauma, life transitions, difficult relationships, and even everyday stressors, it impacts how we think, what we feel, how we see ourselves, and ultimately our ability to thrive. It is my mission to create a safe space where you can begin to see yourself differently, overcome challenges, and find hope and freedom!

This life is difficult. Thankfully, there's no rule that says you have to go it alone. I want you to know that I am here to help you through it. I work well with teens, adults, and couples.

Currently I am accepting new clients with immediate openings during daytime hours. I focus on treatment for LGBTQAI and Non Binary clients struggling with trauma, dissociative disorders, transitioning, depression and anxiety. I also have a passion for helping other therapists in their own journey to wellness. I am EMDR trained, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and use trauma informed therapy, internal systems, psychodynamic, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I have over 20 years experience and am compassionate and well informed. I also offer a tele group for transmen who are my clients. Age range is from 18 to 64.

For the past 20 years, I have applied a strengths-based, skill building perspective to assist clients in achieving their personal and professional goals. Clients have included youth and adults experiencing anxiety and depression, the impact and outcomes of trauma and relationship issues.

I work with those who have worries, sadness, stressors, trauma, or life changes. I will work with you towards a healthy life and relationships around you. I create a safe and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable sharing your experiences and working towards growth.

I help individuals facing challenges in managing painful emotions, trauma, depression, anxiety, and the complexities of pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. Navigating emotional highs and lows can be distressing, especially if influenced by trauma. Managing emotions like anxiety, sadness, shame, and anger may impact relationships, fostering feelings of inadequacy and isolation.

I believe we are most content with ourselves and others when we live in authentic relationship to our true self and can be genuinely known; so relationship is the backbone of my therapeutic work. Being vulnerable in relationships is a gift; but can also be fraught with difficulties and setbacks. I believe people have immeasurable potential for self-actualization and healthy relationships. Many of us need a safe environment, empathy, and validation to explore our potentials and move toward healthier and more fulfilling lives. I seek to listen to and collaborate with clients through integrative modalities and a systemic perspective.

There are times when problems may seem overwhelming. Whether they're your child's problems or your own problems you may need help to manage. If you are or your child is struggling with relationships, family changes, anxiety, sadness, school difficulties, ADHD, or in any other way, let me try to help. Learning how to cope and problem solve are vital skills that I can help you or your child develop.

I believe that everyone is resilient - and that constantly having to be strong can be exhausting. Working in a safe and comfortable environment, I can work to help you get to know yourself better and to live your life the way you want. We will work collaboratively to explore and understand the psychological roots of emotional suffering by focusing on self-reflection and the examination and resolution of inner conflicts that you may have. I can help you to explore and modify your thinking patterns in order to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and to improve coping with daily struggles.

Nothing is Impossible! The word itself says "I'm possible"- Audrey Hepburn Whether I am running a group, meeting one on one, teaching a yoga class, or engaging in a community event the goal is always the same. It is my desire to hold space for you, meeting you where you are at with a sense of compassion and humility. People choose to work with me toward healing of the whole self. Support may be offered for depression, anxiety, trauma associated with surgery, living with an addict or an alcoholic, moving through life transitions. I do this through conversation, breath-work, art, music, movement, & spiritual exploration.

(This practice works with adults only and does not accept insurance). If you are overly concerned about pleasing others and have difficulty saying “no,” you probably end up feeling frustrated and resentful. If you then criticize yourself for having those feelings, you might feel stuck in an endless cycle of shame and guilt. But there is hope! You can change your self-talk, strengthen your self-esteem, set clear boundaries, and develop a healthier work/life balance. To hear from others who’ve worked with me, check out testimonials on my website, www.forhealingandhope.com, and let’s connect to see how I can best support you.

Hi there! I'm so glad you're here. Life can be overwhelming and at times lead us to feeling lost, drained and hopeless. Struggles such as body image issues, disordered eating, anxiety and ADHD can further complicate everyday life and provide barriers to reaching your full potential. My approach as a therapist is to support you in identifying your strengths and building upon them to find a sense of direction, hope and peace. I enjoy helping clients develop skills for achieving goals of change and growth and guiding you through this process collaboratively.

While I have knowledge and training to offer to my clients as they face challenges and difficulties, I also hold tight to the understanding that the client is the only expert on themselves. Clients come to me seeking to overcome past hurts, to learn about and potentially begin the forgiveness process, and to develop a picture of the solutions to their problems so they can develop a map of how to get there. Together we can work toward deepening their understanding of self, on strengthening their ability to express emotions and to communicate well, and on creating more positive life-patterns in relationships, in work, and beyond.

Therapy should be a safe place where you feel heard and your feelings are validated. It can be struggling to find the person you feel comfortable with opening up about your feelings. You deserve to have a therapist to help guide and support you through your difficult times in your life. Specializing in Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Maternal Issues as well as Child & Adult Trauma Therapy. I have the personal and clinical experience and the expertise to work with women and children through their difficult times in their life. You deserve a safe space to be able to express all your feelings and thoughts and not worry about being judged.

Hi! We are Life and Love Counseling, LLC., a caring outpatient psychotherapy office, located in Lancaster, PA providing mental health services, life coaching, & holistic therapies for individuals (children ages 3+, adolescents, & adults), families, couples, & groups. When life becomes overwhelming, psychotherapy offers therapeutic support, encouragement, psychoeducation, & facilitates the implementation of problem-solving strategies to navigate difficult & challenging times. We utilize CBT strategies to address negative thoughts, feelings, & behaviors. We offer holistic approaches to attain balance & awaken an inner calm.