Therapists in Emmaus, PA

I use a person-centered approach to counseling to build a foundation of trust and openness. When anxiety, depression, stress, relationships and life responsibilities feel overwhelming you may sometimes feel like you have lost yourself. Taking the step to engage in therapy can help you process thoughts and emotions in a nonjudgmental and affirming environment so that you begin to gain a sense of life balance. With a combination of counseling approaches, I'll help you talk about and explore important issues in your life through a compassionate and affirming lens so that you can begin to feel more like yourself again.

Deeply passionate about social justice and facilitating and guiding positive change and development in the lives of others, I am thrilled to connect with you as you begin your journey inward. Healing is truly the risk of showing up for yourself and your resistance to temptation to go back to unsilenced needs, numbing out, disconnection, and erasure. As a black, gender non-binary Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), I have a personal stake and insight into the work I do. My clinical practice aims to empower and heal individuals, families & communities through therapy, consulting, case management, training, & community outreach.

Each person deserves to have an environment where they can feel secure, validated and free to be who they are without worry of judgement. Having access to an encouraging environment can promote a journey towards a healthier perspective on life, along with increased feelings of peace and satisfaction. My approach to treatment is geared towards those who can use support in modifying negative thinking patterns, feelings of uneasiness, challenges in acknowledging personal strengths, difficulty with healthy boundary setting, ongoing or acute life challenges and relationship difficulties.

I work well in treating a range of presenting symptoms and needs, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, attentional difficulties, interpersonal dynamics, self-concept, phase of life, grief, and trauma. I draw on various treatment modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as mindfulness-based approaches and somatic therapies.

I feel that every client, along with their family or loved ones, processes and copes with adversity, trauma, and mental health issues differently. It is important that I build a strong, therapeutic rapport with my clients in order to create a more comfortable environment for vulnerability. Through building a therapeutic relationship based on mutual empathy and rapport, healing and working through difficult issues can happen! Working with the LGBTQIA+ identifying community is a huge passion of mine, including community outreach. You are safe and loved here, regardless of who you are, how you identify, where you come from.

Struggling to find someone who is the right fit? Therapy is primarily about rapport. You want to feel supported and heard when speaking with your therapist. You want to feel safe during the process of sharing your feelings. Trauma can feel overwhelming. Depression can feel crippling. Anxiety can feel exhausting. Your relationship may not be what it used to be in the communication or intimacy departments. All these factors, plus more, are where therapy start to help in the healing process.

Life can be overwhelming at times, but I am here to walk with you and help you conquer the challenges you encounter. I believe we all have our own unique strengths and that there is always hope. I emphasize the importance of focusing on these strengths and taking care of yourself. I also know that it is so important for all of us to have a safe spot where we can express our feelings and feel truly heard, understood, and free from judgment. I am proud of you for taking the first step and seeking therapy!

As a Counseling Psychologist I am searching to find health or “ego strength“ in a person. People are capable of having internal positive and negative aspects in play at all times. Working from a psychodynamic model to see the whole clinical picture, I believe insight is crucial but it doesn’t guarantee behavior change. To that end I work from a cognitive and behavioral model to build strength.

I have experience with various clients from diverse backgrounds across a multitude of different settings. I have experience within child welfare, hospital, community mental health, and school settings. I primarily work with children/adolescents, adults, and families. I have a client-centered, solution focused approach to my practice. I assist clients to make positive life changes in order to keep moving forward towards life goals.

It can be scary and uncomfortable asking for help; I'm here to be a guide as you maneuver through this interesting journey we call life. I can offer a safe space where we can look at the parts and pieces you don't share with others and put them back to together again. Becoming more aware of how we perceive and interact with the world and those around us can be challenging but I am here to help find a way.

Challenging circumstances or chronic stress can take a toll on our mental health. It’s great you are considering counseling to gain new insight into your life, make important changes, or simply feel more supported at this time. I believe having a better understanding of our past experiences and current habits can help us more effectively manage life’s ups and downs. My approach to counseling starts with identifying underlying causes of anger, anxiety, or depression—as well as uncovering each client’s unique strengths and coping strategies. From there, I strive to help clients develop new, healthier thought patterns and behaviors.

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.

Are you seeking treatment, but finding it very difficult? The decision to seek treatment is often very difficult, yet a necessary choice. For the last 28 years I have been providing a non-judgmental arena to work on a variety of issues to include but not limited to addiction, anger, gambling, co-occurring disorders, behavioral concerns, depression and anxiety.

Do you ever find yourself excessively ruminating, "beating yourself up," or feeling trapped in those "worst case scenarios"? Do you talk to yourself in ways you would never talk to a friend? I'm here to help you take the first step in challenging those self-critical cycles. Together, we can start the journey of cultivating self-love and acceptance.

Hi there, glad to see you taking the first step towards finding a therapist. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of NJ and PA. I am also a telehealth provider in the state of Florida. I am a certified Trauma-Focused CBT therapist and a certified EMDR therapist. I have worked as an outpatient and inpatient therapist, assisting individuals with the process of transitioning back to an independent life. I also have worked as a family-based therapist for over two years and have helped families heal and reconnect with each other by using appropriate interventions and cultural awareness.

Getting to this point of looking for a counselor is already an accomplishment and you are on the right track! I can help you continue with your journey of healing - which can be a scary, difficult, but rewarding task. If you are struggling with day to day stressors, traumas, adjusting to a new normal, or experiencing all of the normal emotions surrounding them, hope is not far away. You've come this far already! I utilize mainly CBT, trauma-focused, solution-focused, and psychodynamic approaches to therapy.