Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Chadds Ford, PA

Hope. Acceptance. Understanding. Guidance. Clarity. Solutions. These words reflect what we are often looking for when facing life struggles and each embody what I strive to provide. My desire is to journey with you in a supportive, caring environment centered on a mutual partnership. This builds a foundation from which you can share your story, feel heard, discover your goals, and address the circumstances you are facing. I value understanding you as a whole person with strengths and the ability to grow. I believe that people can gain the insight and skills needed to experience transformation through well-researched interventions.

My ideal client will need support for struggling with Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Family or Relationship issues, social skills, anger management and other needs. Their goals will be rooted in understanding the conflict and learning tools to manage daily stressors and engage successfully overcoming individual challenges. My ideal client wants to enjoy the joys in life with an enhanced sense of confidence, accomplishment, strength and joy.

Anna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed in both DE & PA, who has been working in the Social Work field for over 25 years. She has been a practising psycho-therapeutic clinician for 14 years. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy as well as working within Family Systems. Anna incorporates a strong focus on Mindfulness within her treatment drawing on the 15 years of a meditation practice in her personal life. Anna is a bi-lingual (Spanish) and bi-cultural (Colombian/American) psychotherapist who incorporates Cultural Competence in her treatment approach.

I know the importance of building rapport and a therapeutic relationship “trust” with my clients. I take a non-judgmental supportive approach and have experience working with a diverse population of all ages. Together my goal is to help support you through the current challenges/struggles you face and to truly hear you and assist you in reaching a positive place.

It makes me very happy that are you visiting this page. I specialize in psychological evaluations for immigration cases (Hardship Waiver, U-Visa, T-Visa, VAWA, Cancellation, Asylum). We have helped over 300 immigrant families. We have over 10 years of experience with immigration specific cases and it is the primary service at our office.

LIfe is hard but I love my job! I am passionate about providing empathetic and compassionate therapy for people struggling with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, communication struggles, & more. I specialize in processing and moving beyond trauma and believe that the root to many of our struggles can be found in past relationships and attachments. I utilize systems theories and relational framework as a foundation for clients to explore and connect how relationships and environment impact larger goals and sense of self. I want to help you understand yourself better and utilize your past as strength to move forward.

Therapy is a collaborative process that promotes healing, change, and growth, and the therapy relationship is the foundation for this process. Given this, my goal is to provide you with a safe space in which we work together to meet your needs and goals for treatment. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, grief/loss, low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety; you feel unfulfilled, lonely, or in need of support and coping skills; or you are in the midst of a life transition that you need help navigating, we can address these in therapy.

Together, we will work to identify your inner strengths and resources and engage in dialogue toward ongoing self-discovery and growth. I utilize approaches to support clients striving toward positive change. I focus on creating a trusting client-therapist relationship. I provide a safe and supportive environment to help facilitate self-discovery and lasting change. I use a warm, empathic and collaborative approach to guide our work and support goals. We can walk through challenge and fear together to help you create a fulfilling life.

Children, adolescents, young adults, and their families may require psychoeducational evaluation for many different reasons. Is your child struggling in school and you're wondering why? Does your child require testing for private school admission? Does your adolescent or young adult require an evaluation for accommodations on SAT, ACT, GRE, or other standardized testing? My goal with every client is to develop a full and complex profile of strengths and weaknesses through psychoeducational evaluation so that their families and schools may provide them with the support and enrichment that they need to meet their potential.

Accepting clients for Telehealth services only at this time with day and evening availability. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Delaware and Pennsylvania, my hope is to help each person learn the tools of healing and recovery on their personal journey of wellness. Although it can be anxiety producing to give therapy a try, my goal is to create a safe and positive environment where clients can thrive, grow, and build their toolkit for effective and healthy coping. My hope is that we can work collaboratively to highlight your strengths, and equip you to move forward towards your goals.

Licensed Psychologist / Career Development Specialist. I provide individual counseling and psychotherapy, working with clients across the life-span treating stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia, eating disorders, relationship issues, and adjustment to change. I believe that a strong working relationship between therapist and client is essential to promote change and healing. My therapeutic style is collaborative and active, including support and empathy as well as cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness approaches. Many clients say that they appreciate my focus on identifying and working toward their goals.

I enjoy working with teens, adults of all ages, and couples who experience anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, identity issues, impulsivity, life transition, panic, perfectionism, self compassion concerns, sensory issues, stress and/or trauma. My ideal client is open to pushing themselves past their comfort zone to take their lives from being comfortably numb to flourishing. My ideal client is ready to do the work necessary to improve their lives and expect positive results that come from doing introspective work. My Mission is to help my clients reach their fullest potential and become the best people they can be.

In therapy you are my co-worker where you bring what you know about living your life. We bring your family members to help support your therapy when we see that as helpful to you. We also set up support for you through your community of human and non-human life.

Hello, the work that I do with individuals, couples and families is based in a mindfulness and cognitive behavior therapy approach. I work with clients to integrate mindfulness skills and cognitive behavior strategies into their daily lives. These strategies help to access a more centered and deliberate way of being. The skills and strategies used are tailored for each individual based on concerns, goals and interests. This approach is great for those who experience anxiety, high levels of stress, trauma, depression, or have anger related concerns.

I work with all individuals, children and youth, families and groups. I have a special love for working with pre-teens into early adulthood as well as adoptees (all ages), fosterees (all ages) and former foster youth. I am specialized in foster care, adoption, reunification, those who have experienced childhood institution (Hospitalizations and Residential Treatment Facilities) and parent-child attachment. I also specialize in racial trauma, institutional racism, Grief/Loss and identity.

Navigating life's challenges can be tough at times. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I specialize in anxiety and depression, ADHD, academic stress, early childhood transitions, parenting support and coping with complex medical conditions. I also enjoy working with medical providers, focusing on well-being and challenges faced when working in stressful health-care environments. With children and adolescents, I utilize a developmental and family centered approach. I strive to provide compassionate and culturally humble care.

Life can be extremely challenging at times. Sometimes it feels as if no one could possibly understand the distress, chaos, and emotional pain that we carry with us. Whether you are struggling to better understand and cope with your child's unique emotional difficulties, are looking to strengthen family relationships or wanting to develop new insights and coping strategies, I am here to help. As a therapist, it is my goal and commitment to support children, adolescents, young adults, and families in discovering their full potential for awareness, growth, and compassion.