Culturally Sensitive Therapists in East York, PA

You know you need help, but don’t know who to talk to or if talking will even change anything. You’ve experienced a trauma and you are tired of talking about it, but you don’t want to feel “that feeling" anymore. You know that something is wrong, but you can’t seem to put words to it. Or maybe you have been to therapy before and just talking about it didn’t seem to help. Perhaps your child is not behaving in school like he or she used to, they’re no longer talking, grades are falling and their getting into fights. Maybe your family just doesn’t get it, if you could just do or be what they want things will be ok, but there not.

I am a therapist at Eagles Counseling. I have experience working with children, adolescents, couples, and/or families in individual, family, and group settings. I have previously worked as a regional supervisor of an intensive therapy program troubled youth and truancy program. My goal is to improve behavioral problems, mental/emotional difficulties, and overall functionality. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as in Motivational Interviewing. I chose to become a mental health professional, because I felt called to help others improve to become the best person possible. I

Anxiety can cause distressing bodily sensations and worry thoughts. It can prevent you from living life to the fullest, as you avoid situations and fear the worst. The “what if” thoughts and worse case scenarios occupy your mind, making it difficult to focus. Feeling overwhelmed and unable to focus or relax. Perfectionism leaves you constantly disappointed. Would you like to manage anxiety, rather than it managing you? Learn to live in the present and take the necessary risks for growth. Increase your tolerance of uncertainty, bodily sensations, and acceptance of the unknown. Expand your ability to cope with distress.

My counseling experiences over the years have been incredibly enriching and meaningful. I am continually moved by the varying degrees of challenging life experiences that we are all tasked with navigating and the ways we attempt to cope, gain insight from, and hopefully transform our adverse circumstances. I’ve had the opportunity to assist a diverse range of clients in both inpatient treatment and outpatient therapy settings. Within these programs I’ve helped clients address anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, academic challenges, relationships, identity changes, sexuality, and general life stressors.

I conduct court-ordered and private-pay evaluations. I am a well-known evaluator in the courts and legal system in the Lancaster area. Psychological Evaluations, Safety (5329) Evaluations, INS evaluations/Hardship Evaluations/Asylum Evaluations, N-648 evaluations, Child Custody Evaluations, Parenting Capacity Evaluations, Act 120/235/Concealed Carry, etc.

Authentic Therapy Services provides neurodiversity- affirming, LGBTQIA-affirming, and trauma- informed virtual mental health counseling and assessment services for clients 18+ in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Owned by an openly Autistic and ADHD therapist, Authentic Therapy Services offers person-centered support guided by values of authenticity, curiosity, compassion, and self- advocacy that emphasizes clients as the ultimate authority on their own lived experiences. Practice specializations include Autism, ADHD, late diagnosis/identification, complex trauma, demand avoidance, neurodivergent burnout recovery, and identity exploration.

If you are an adult in need of support through the process of healing and growth or through difficult life circumstances; I welcome the opportunity to work together. I have worked with people of all ages for over 20 years. We all have areas in our lives that we struggle with. Often, we can benefit from someone who can take that journey towards healing with us. I welcome the opportunity to be a support and partner with someone who is working towards growing and meeting their goals.

I strive to relate to each person where they are, without judgment and with kindness. I have a passion for working with individuals who have experienced things in their life they are trying to make sense of. I work from a trauma-informed standpoint and maintain a strengths-based perspective. I am also a sex positive therapist and enjoy helping people with concerns related to sex and sexuality. I take pride in my ability to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

Life sometimes comes at us hard but I am here to support & encourage you to find your voice (you ever scream in the shower or car? Try it). I will support & challenge you to say "NO" (trust me it's not a cuss word). I will support you in finding & stepping into your power (put on some boots, we bout to kick life back HARD). I will support & celebrate your worth (Shine Bright Like a Diamond). I will support & embrace your magic (Yes, I do have & carry a wand). I will support & honor your heart work (Healing Vibes - with a dope playlist). I am rooting for YOU..

You’re feeling burned out like toast. You’re worn out with all the demands on you and wondering how to get back to feeling like yourself—resilient from the inside out. You crave peace again in your life, your work, your relationships.

Authenticity in a comfortable setting is how my clients describe the work that we do.

CALLING clients and families: Do you or your child struggle with depression and anxiety which makes a daily routine difficult? Do you or your child question on how to manage challenging moments in your life? Have you or your child experienced a traumatic event in your life that seems impossible to process? Do you feel like you are in a stage of crisis that makes it hard to manage daily norms? Have you had multiple anxiety attacks that left you exhausted and tired, but want to learn coping strategies? Do you question your confidence in your relationships, career and personal identity? Are you ready to START the healing process?

Anxiety, stress, depression, and other difficulties of life can be opportunities for growth. Counseling can help you manage or overcome those obstacles by understanding how your thoughts influence your emotions and behaviors. As a well seasoned psychologist, I will work with you towards your goals, helping you achieve what you set out to do in our therapy sessions. Together we will address your mental health concerns through counseling and psychotherapy.

I am a graduate of York College of Pennsylvania. I obtained both my undergraduate degree in Science of Nursing (2006) and my graduate degree in Science of Nursing (2012). My clinical training was completed at WellSpan and UPMC healthcare systems. I have 24 years of nursing experience with the last 10 years as an adult nurse practitioner practicing in the areas of Dermatology, Internal Medicine, AdulGeri Psych, Substance Abuse Treatment/Addictions and Medication Assistant Treatment, Pain Management, to name a few.

Have you been considering beginning therapy for some time? Do you need to talk to someone about any troubles you are currently experiencing or from the past? Do you sense that you're having a bad day but don't know why? Do you and your partner have relationship issues?

My belief is that you are the expert to your own story! Would you like an open, effective space to explore life challenges, and gain worthwhile strategies toward healing? I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and groups, and welcome the opportunity to journey with you in search of deeper meaning and satisfaction in life, work and relationships. Please reach out via our Memory Lane Therapies LLC site or number.

Finding a therapist that is a good fit is an important part of the therapeutic process. I take a creative and supportive perspective when developing treatments with my clients. By using a verity of techniques from art therapy to cognitive behavioral therapy I am able to support my clients in their personal growth and mental health goals.