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Empowered Life Counseling and Coaching LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Birdsboro, PA 19508  (Online Only)
I'm passionate about fostering growth, healing and empowerment for those courageous enough to reach out for help. Together we will process your experiences without judgment and explore the origin of your feelings with compassionate curiosity. I will validate when appropriate, and teach practical coping skills and strategies. I especially enjoy working with medical professionals, marginalized cultural groups, neurodivergent adults, the LGBTQIA+ community, victims of religious trauma and individuals who just feel like they don't fit in. Life can be challenging, confusing and at times, exhausting. You don't have to navigate it alone.
I'm passionate about fostering growth, healing and empowerment for those courageous enough to reach out for help. Together we will process your experiences without judgment and explore the origin of your feelings with compassionate curiosity. I will validate when appropriate, and teach practical coping skills and strategies. I especially enjoy working with medical professionals, marginalized cultural groups, neurodivergent adults, the LGBTQIA+ community, victims of religious trauma and individuals who just feel like they don't fit in. Life can be challenging, confusing and at times, exhausting. You don't have to navigate it alone.
(215) 645-5365 View (215) 645-5365
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Furnace Creek Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Birdsboro, PA 19508
Whether you are looking to form new coping skills, enhance your self-concept, or improve relationships with loved ones, we are caring professionals ready to help you realize your goals! We help children and adolescents navigate their emotions and teaching them coping skills vital to adjusting to adult life. We educate parents on effective communication and discipline strategies, and how to build connection in their romantic relationships. We support individuals in empowering oneself and finding one's passion in life.
Whether you are looking to form new coping skills, enhance your self-concept, or improve relationships with loved ones, we are caring professionals ready to help you realize your goals! We help children and adolescents navigate their emotions and teaching them coping skills vital to adjusting to adult life. We educate parents on effective communication and discipline strategies, and how to build connection in their romantic relationships. We support individuals in empowering oneself and finding one's passion in life.
(610) 463-0467 View (610) 463-0467

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Kelsey Reube
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Reading, PA 19606  (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck and need some guidance for growth? I won't offer band-aid solutions, only lasting and meaningful change. Therapy to me is a process of identifying and understanding who you are and where you want to go. I want to journey with you to the deeper levels of your struggles and find the light. The arrow is a powerful symbol to me that represents the growth we are capable of. In order for an arrow to aim forward, it must be pulled back with the bow to gain strength.
Are you feeling stuck and need some guidance for growth? I won't offer band-aid solutions, only lasting and meaningful change. Therapy to me is a process of identifying and understanding who you are and where you want to go. I want to journey with you to the deeper levels of your struggles and find the light. The arrow is a powerful symbol to me that represents the growth we are capable of. In order for an arrow to aim forward, it must be pulled back with the bow to gain strength.
(610) 215-2454 View (610) 215-2454
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Chelsea Harris Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reading, PA 19605
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience treating depression, anxiety and trauma. I work with children, teens and adults. I hope to foster an environment where you can feel safe and open to express your thoughts, feelings and experiences, and work on learning new and healthier ways to express and cope with your emotions and stressors. At this time I am not accepting new clients who require appointments after 4pm, and can only accept new clients who have day time availability. If you have an allergy or fear of dogs, please let me know as I often have a therapy dog in my office.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience treating depression, anxiety and trauma. I work with children, teens and adults. I hope to foster an environment where you can feel safe and open to express your thoughts, feelings and experiences, and work on learning new and healthier ways to express and cope with your emotions and stressors. At this time I am not accepting new clients who require appointments after 4pm, and can only accept new clients who have day time availability. If you have an allergy or fear of dogs, please let me know as I often have a therapy dog in my office.
(610) 632-7220 View (610) 632-7220
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Michael Koblensky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wyomissing, PA 19610
My favorite part about being a therapist is seeing someone’s soul shine, seeing them smile, and helping them to find purpose in life again. Life can be really difficult and sometimes we just need to talk about it to make sense of it all. It is my goal to help you meet your goals and find that light inside of you that may be burning out or may have gone out years ago. With a compassionate and client-centered approach, I am committed to empowering individuals to overcome challenges, find resilience, and achieve personal growth.
My favorite part about being a therapist is seeing someone’s soul shine, seeing them smile, and helping them to find purpose in life again. Life can be really difficult and sometimes we just need to talk about it to make sense of it all. It is my goal to help you meet your goals and find that light inside of you that may be burning out or may have gone out years ago. With a compassionate and client-centered approach, I am committed to empowering individuals to overcome challenges, find resilience, and achieve personal growth.
(717) 447-5998 View (717) 447-5998
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Ashleigh Weidner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Douglassville, PA 19518
I want to start off by giving you a virtual high five for taking your first step in the counseling process! You deserve to be here. You deserve to be heard, listened to, cared for, and respected. You deserve the opportunity to be a part of a process where you are able to grow and heal. Oftentimes, life has a funny way of throwing us some curveballs. Sometimes you might feel like you can’t handle it, but I’m here to tell you that you can. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and your life, and what we do with our time together is up to you!
I want to start off by giving you a virtual high five for taking your first step in the counseling process! You deserve to be here. You deserve to be heard, listened to, cared for, and respected. You deserve the opportunity to be a part of a process where you are able to grow and heal. Oftentimes, life has a funny way of throwing us some curveballs. Sometimes you might feel like you can’t handle it, but I’m here to tell you that you can. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and your life, and what we do with our time together is up to you!
(484) 207-5460 View (484) 207-5460
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Jenny Kirn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MH
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Reading, PA 19611
I am a bilingual marriage and family therapist with twenty years experience working with individuals, couples, and families of various age groups and diversities. One of my primary focuses is Relationship counseling which teaches effective communication skills. Relationship counseling offers an excellent approach between parent and child to understand the stages of development and needs of the children. Another method that has been successful in my practice is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. MBSR incorporates techniques such as meditation, gentle yoga and mind-body exercises to help people learn how to cope with stress.
I am a bilingual marriage and family therapist with twenty years experience working with individuals, couples, and families of various age groups and diversities. One of my primary focuses is Relationship counseling which teaches effective communication skills. Relationship counseling offers an excellent approach between parent and child to understand the stages of development and needs of the children. Another method that has been successful in my practice is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. MBSR incorporates techniques such as meditation, gentle yoga and mind-body exercises to help people learn how to cope with stress.
(754) 225-6418 View (754) 225-6418
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Emerge Counseling Ministries PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, MDiv
Verified Verified
Reading, PA 19603
Emerge Counseling Ministries PA accepts clients 8 yrs and older. We help those in need of marriage, couples, families or individual counseling. We help clients deal with many different mental health conditions from relationship and school-related issues to more specialized mental health issues. Our group is trained and skilled in the treatment of depression and anxiety-related disorders and multiple other mental health or life issues. We take most insurances. Please call us at (330)-867-5603 with any questions or send us an email.
Emerge Counseling Ministries PA accepts clients 8 yrs and older. We help those in need of marriage, couples, families or individual counseling. We help clients deal with many different mental health conditions from relationship and school-related issues to more specialized mental health issues. Our group is trained and skilled in the treatment of depression and anxiety-related disorders and multiple other mental health or life issues. We take most insurances. Please call us at (330)-867-5603 with any questions or send us an email.
(717) 219-5181 View (717) 219-5181
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Pamela Gibson
LCSW
Verified Verified
Wyomissing, PA 19610
Pamela Gibson is a Board-Certified Licensed Behavior Specialist through the Board of Medicine and a Women Life Coach. Her behavioral health and social service journey began over 14 years ago providing therapeutic support to preschoolers, teens, adults, marriages, and seniors up to 90 years of age.
Pamela Gibson is a Board-Certified Licensed Behavior Specialist through the Board of Medicine and a Women Life Coach. Her behavioral health and social service journey began over 14 years ago providing therapeutic support to preschoolers, teens, adults, marriages, and seniors up to 90 years of age.
(610) 379-3990 View (610) 379-3990
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Derek Petersen
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Douglassville, PA 19518
Are you hoping to find someone who will not only listen & support you, but also actively engage with you? Are you new to therapy or maybe had a less than great experience in the past? Therapy can be life-changing, and I am here to create a safe & welcoming space for you to explore what’s happening in your life & connect it to our broader work together. I am a down-to-earth and approachable therapist who understands that life can be complex & challenging for anyone. I believe in focusing less on labels & more on providing practical support & guidance aimed at fitting what YOU need in your ongoing real life.
Are you hoping to find someone who will not only listen & support you, but also actively engage with you? Are you new to therapy or maybe had a less than great experience in the past? Therapy can be life-changing, and I am here to create a safe & welcoming space for you to explore what’s happening in your life & connect it to our broader work together. I am a down-to-earth and approachable therapist who understands that life can be complex & challenging for anyone. I believe in focusing less on labels & more on providing practical support & guidance aimed at fitting what YOU need in your ongoing real life.
(610) 385-3155 View (610) 385-3155
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Serenity Psychotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Reading, PA 19602  (Online Only)
Everyone struggles at times, and there should be no shame in asking for help. This is why we started Serenity Psychotherapy with a core belief that everybody should have access to professional mental health services and dedicated health care professionals anywhere in the world. With our national teletherapy sessions, we seek to help individuals, families, couples, and children with all the tools and therapy sessions they may need to live happier lives. Here at Serenity Psychotherapy, we have an array of therapists with various specializations, such as depression, anxiety, relationship, substance abuse, and parenting problems.
Everyone struggles at times, and there should be no shame in asking for help. This is why we started Serenity Psychotherapy with a core belief that everybody should have access to professional mental health services and dedicated health care professionals anywhere in the world. With our national teletherapy sessions, we seek to help individuals, families, couples, and children with all the tools and therapy sessions they may need to live happier lives. Here at Serenity Psychotherapy, we have an array of therapists with various specializations, such as depression, anxiety, relationship, substance abuse, and parenting problems.
(610) 510-6360 View (610) 510-6360
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Rachel Fatherly
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Reading, PA 19601
The focus within the professional relationship is to create an environment for individuals to share their trauma, stressors, or everyday events. I believe my role is to help the client identify strategies in order to help the individual improve their confidence, autonomy and gain strength to promote positive changes in their lives. In the past I have worked in areas of identifying ways within the human development process for individuals to grow.
The focus within the professional relationship is to create an environment for individuals to share their trauma, stressors, or everyday events. I believe my role is to help the client identify strategies in order to help the individual improve their confidence, autonomy and gain strength to promote positive changes in their lives. In the past I have worked in areas of identifying ways within the human development process for individuals to grow.
(717) 229-0064 View (717) 229-0064
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LaTasha Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shillington, PA 19607
Are you having trouble navigating difficult times? Do you struggle with depression or anxiety? Has life become overwhelming? If so, I can help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Yoga Teacher that uses a combination of traditional clinical techniques, as well as mindfulness and movement, to assist in the unpacking and healing of emotional baggage and pain. If you or a loved one are looking to relieve emotional strain and tension or regain your personal power and authenticity, I am the professional for you.
Are you having trouble navigating difficult times? Do you struggle with depression or anxiety? Has life become overwhelming? If so, I can help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Yoga Teacher that uses a combination of traditional clinical techniques, as well as mindfulness and movement, to assist in the unpacking and healing of emotional baggage and pain. If you or a loved one are looking to relieve emotional strain and tension or regain your personal power and authenticity, I am the professional for you.
(484) 685-4335 View (484) 685-4335
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Kini Bryant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RSP
Verified Verified
Elverson, PA 19520
Sandplay Therapy is an effective tool for children and, too, it is an effective tool for adolescents and adults. Often, finding the words to express ones' feelings is a challenge. Together the client and the therapist review the creative process to help understand the feelings and experience. The picture created in the sand tray is a way for expressing ones’ internal feelings. Trauma whether it happens to a child, adolescent or an adult can contribute to feeling disorganized and insecure. For a child, adolescent or an adult feeling disorganized is scary. Sandplay Therapy will enhance self- regulation evident in one' behavior.
Sandplay Therapy is an effective tool for children and, too, it is an effective tool for adolescents and adults. Often, finding the words to express ones' feelings is a challenge. Together the client and the therapist review the creative process to help understand the feelings and experience. The picture created in the sand tray is a way for expressing ones’ internal feelings. Trauma whether it happens to a child, adolescent or an adult can contribute to feeling disorganized and insecure. For a child, adolescent or an adult feeling disorganized is scary. Sandplay Therapy will enhance self- regulation evident in one' behavior.
(484) 578-0824 View (484) 578-0824
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Mind Matters Counseling & Psychological Assocs
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW, NCSP, ABSNP
Verified Verified
Wyomissing, PA 19610
Our vision at Mind Matters Coaching, Counseling & Psychological Associates, LLC is to help bring growth, healing, and peace of mind to people who struggle with matters of the mind. We have caring, compassionate, experienced, credentialed, and licensed professionals who are both doctoral level psychologists and master's level clinicians. We provide individual, family, and couples counseling, life coaching, child and adolescent therapy, EMDR, educational, psychological, and forensic testing and evaluations, career coaching, and consultation for both individuals and businesses.
Our vision at Mind Matters Coaching, Counseling & Psychological Associates, LLC is to help bring growth, healing, and peace of mind to people who struggle with matters of the mind. We have caring, compassionate, experienced, credentialed, and licensed professionals who are both doctoral level psychologists and master's level clinicians. We provide individual, family, and couples counseling, life coaching, child and adolescent therapy, EMDR, educational, psychological, and forensic testing and evaluations, career coaching, and consultation for both individuals and businesses.
(610) 816-6232 View (610) 816-6232
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Dee Foll
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC ATR, CAADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shillington, PA 19607  (Online Only)
I don't think that I have an ideal client, however I do have quite a lot of experience working with persons who have substance abuse problems. I also have a lot of experience working with persons who have depression, anxiety and trauma.
I don't think that I have an ideal client, however I do have quite a lot of experience working with persons who have substance abuse problems. I also have a lot of experience working with persons who have depression, anxiety and trauma.
(610) 546-7205 View (610) 546-7205
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Rana Dimmig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, MLSP, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reading, PA 19601
Each of us needs to find a way to interact with our world in the best way we can. Sometimes, things happen that make this difficult. Everyone deserves to have someone listen to them and hear them.
Each of us needs to find a way to interact with our world in the best way we can. Sometimes, things happen that make this difficult. Everyone deserves to have someone listen to them and hear them.
(610) 624-8266 View (610) 624-8266
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Justin Trice
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wyomissing, PA 19610
Good communication, connection, boundaries, trust, and respect are essential to healthy relationships– and a healthy self. I am passionate about helping couples and individuals learn the tools they need to create real change in their life and relationships. Together, we can figure out why you're feeling misunderstood, unheard, burned out, or disconnected. I can also help you navigate the gaps in communication and connection between neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism Spectrum) and neurotypical family members, peers, or partner(s).
Good communication, connection, boundaries, trust, and respect are essential to healthy relationships– and a healthy self. I am passionate about helping couples and individuals learn the tools they need to create real change in their life and relationships. Together, we can figure out why you're feeling misunderstood, unheard, burned out, or disconnected. I can also help you navigate the gaps in communication and connection between neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism Spectrum) and neurotypical family members, peers, or partner(s).
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Giannina Reyes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Reading, PA 19611
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works effectively with adolescents and adults. I am a bilingual counselor that understands and has worked with multicultural issues. My goal is to help you achieve your own goals in a safe an I will like to offer you a safe and non judgmental environment in which we can both work together towards healing, recovery and growth. I am eager to help you and/or a loved one rebuild healthy and rewarding relationships; helping you discover your own strengths and abilities.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works effectively with adolescents and adults. I am a bilingual counselor that understands and has worked with multicultural issues. My goal is to help you achieve your own goals in a safe an I will like to offer you a safe and non judgmental environment in which we can both work together towards healing, recovery and growth. I am eager to help you and/or a loved one rebuild healthy and rewarding relationships; helping you discover your own strengths and abilities.
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Tariq A James
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reading, PA 19601
So, my guess is that you are here because you are looking to make a change possibly. The same problem continues to surface without an end in sight. Maybe you thought about making this change before, but then a few days went by then life went on. Even though life went on that change you needed to make never happened so now we are back here again. At this very moment when you are contemplating a change it is very important that you make a commitment to yourself that you will not continue to do the same thing over and over expecting a different result.
So, my guess is that you are here because you are looking to make a change possibly. The same problem continues to surface without an end in sight. Maybe you thought about making this change before, but then a few days went by then life went on. Even though life went on that change you needed to make never happened so now we are back here again. At this very moment when you are contemplating a change it is very important that you make a commitment to yourself that you will not continue to do the same thing over and over expecting a different result.
(484) 302-4895 View (484) 302-4895

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Culturally Sensitive Therapists

How does culturally sensitive therapy work?

A culturally sensitive therapist will tailor their approach to therapy based on the individual client’s background. This may include changing their style of interaction (asking open-ended questions vs. being the “expert” voice), their affect (seeming warm or “neutral”), how much personal information they disclose about themselves, and more. It’s also important for a culturally sensitive therapist to acknowledge larger societal forces that may impact their client due to the client’s background.

How effective is culturally sensitive therapy?

Some professionals have expressed concern about highlighting cultural differences in therapy, suggesting that it might promote stereotypes and harm the therapeutic bond; however, many experts agree that cultural sensitivity tends to strengthen the connection between therapist and client and help clients feel heard and understood. A culturally sensitive approach to therapy can be especially helpful for those not in the cultural majority, especially when combined with proven therapies like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

What are the limitations of a culturally sensitive approach to therapy?

While being culturally sensitive is generally a valuable skill to have, a therapist cannot treat every client from a similar background the same way. Each client is an individual with their own values, personal preferences, and life experiences that will need to be explored during therapy. In addition, it’s rare for a therapist and client to have identical backgrounds, so there may be some cross-cultural differences to navigate during therapy, but a culturally sensitive therapist can do so with empathy and respect.

Can culturally sensitive therapy be done online?

Yes, online therapy using a culturally sensitive approach can be beneficial. Therapy can sometimes be difficult to access for clients from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic standing. The array of mental health support available through the internet makes it possible for clients to find a good therapist match regardless of where they live.