Therapists in Pottsville, PA

At Wellsprings, we recognize the importance of forming safe connections between the client and the counselor to help the therapeutic relationship. Our commitment lies in understanding your personal history and unique experiences so that our counselors can develop a tailored plan that caters to your needs. During therapy, your counselor will support you in understanding your goals and recognizing any challenges that could hinder your progress. We want to assist you in developing the skills needed to overcome these obstacles.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Advanced Drug and Alcohol Counselor and a Substance Abuse Professional with over 30 years of experience in behavior healthcare. I provide a full array of behavioral health services based upon cognitive behavioral theory to individuals, couples and families. I strongly believe in an interactive, non-directive, non-judgmental approach to counseling. I can provide you with the tools and information that will assist you to develop healthy self-care skills thereby promoting growth.

Please note that I work only with clients in California at this time. Often, when we connect with therapists, we present with clear issues we want to address. Other times, we could be struggling to interpret how a life event may be affecting us. When I work with a client, I like to know and understand that person deeply, including where they feel they are now in life, and how is it they got here, to this point. We will delve into moments in your earlier life that you believe may hold some importance, some current relevance, what I term the echo of our pasts. It is this exploration that makes therapy both enlightening and releasing.

My work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and connection. I come to clinical social work with a deeply held belief that all people are deserving of care and I have seen how a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship can offer support when that care has been challenged. I know that part of healing means acknowledging and working beyond the systems that have caused harm and that this involves actively employing an anti-oppressive lens that refuses to pathologize trauma survival. I understand my clients are the experts on their experiences and I am committed to creating a practice that affirms people of all backgrounds.

You're looking to improve your relationships. You could use help navigating conflict, uncertainty, change, and loss. You're ambitious and motivated (maybe a bit of a perfectionist) and get bogged down by others' expectations or opinions. With humor and warmth, I'll help you to show up authentically for yourself, your loved ones, and your community. Together, we’ll explore how to build the joyful relationships you want, break unhelpful patterns, and heal the wounds that could be holding you back from finding personal growth and pleasure in your daily life.

Life gets messy and complicated. Struggling with the work/life/family balance can be managed by acknowledging the challenge and talking about it. Most clients struggle with some type of anxiety or depression. In the session, we start by working toward developing a coping skill "toolbox" and learning how to recognize when those symptoms start. Most clients want to feel heard and want to have strategies to use to help manage their symptoms. I also find that most clients want a person to listen, someone who is impartial, who can challenge but offer a perspective.

If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, or a major life transition, we might be a good fit! As a psychotherapist, I have over 8 years of experience providing evidence-based therapies for a variety of presenting concerns. I specialize in individual and couples therapy, and I approach therapy from a strengths-based, client-centered focus. Most importantly, I am committed to providing a warm, collaborative, and empathetic environment where you can achieve your goals and create a life worth living. I am accepting new tele-therapy clients with reduced cost intake sessions.

We all deserve wholeness. Sometimes our relationships can hurt us, sometimes trauma harms us, and the very act of living in this world can cause pain and suffering. And sometimes we are trying the best we can to cope and survive. Reclaiming wholeness and healing is possible. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have expertise in treating a wide range of mental health concerns and in supporting individuals, couples, and families. I approach therapy from a place that affirms and honors your whole self. I will empower you and hold space for you as you reclaim what has been taken, learn to listen to your own voice, and begin to heal.

My name is Anna, and I am a therapist specializing in PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and the more general impacts of trauma in the many ways it shows up. I work with those that are struggling to meet their goals or find peace due to past struggles, attachment injuries, dysfunctional relationships, and related moods including anxiety or depression. I've been trained in EMDR, CPT for PTSD and Attachment Theory based couples therapy. I also completed some training in DBT, which helps those struggling with intense emotions and tumultuous personal relationships.

The way I engage with therapy values you as the expert of your story and I am honored to hold space for you. I incorporate person-centered, emotion-focused therapy along with attachment and feminist theories. This means that I believe people are innately built for connection with others and I hope to invite you with empathy, honesty, and compassion as we work together to connect you with your authentic self and support systems. I like to gently challenge and laugh with clients during sessions, and I believe therapy can be most transformative through collaboration and vulnerability.

You’re a busy person - and you like it that way. But you often find yourself taking on too much, and get upset when you can’t give everything 100%. You’re used to pleasing others, and you’re good at it! But sometimes it gets in the way of your own happiness and pleasure. You worry that expecting and asking what you want from others is selfish - or worse, that no one will listen to you. The demands of your job, children, partner, parents, school, and other commitments can weigh heavily on you when you feel like your desire has become an afterthought.

Whether you know you have AD/HD, or you think you might have it, what you know for sure is that it just shouldn't be this hard. You have trouble beginning projects, staying on task, and completing things. You feel overwhelmed at work, at home, or in both places. You know you are intelligent, you even have expertise in your field of work, but you constantly feel like you are not working at your full potential, and you live with a nagging inner critic. You want to learn tools and strategies that will help you overcome challenges, take better care of yourself, be less stressed and happier with yourself and in relationships.