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Photo of Armando Duvoli, Pre-Licensed Professional in Thorndale, PA
Armando Duvoli
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
An ideal client for me would be someone interested in exploring the past to understand better how it affects them in the current. Someone who wants to gain a better appreciation of themselves and live their life true to themselves. I tend to work best with clients who are motivated to explore themselves. I encourage clients to experience emotions in session and gain an understanding of where those feelings come from.
An ideal client for me would be someone interested in exploring the past to understand better how it affects them in the current. Someone who wants to gain a better appreciation of themselves and live their life true to themselves. I tend to work best with clients who are motivated to explore themselves. I encourage clients to experience emotions in session and gain an understanding of where those feelings come from.
(215) 607-7906 View (215) 607-7906
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Kimberly Lynn Mason
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ICADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335  (Online Only)
I am passionate about helping those who suffer with mental health and dual disorders. My approach is empathetic and compassion first, with the goal of helping my clients overcome the obstacles in their lives that are inhibiting them from achieving fulfillment in life. No two clients are alike, therefore I treat each person's needs as I partner with them to heal the body, mind and spirit. My method is eclectic whether I am seeing you individually or in group , I believe everyone is capable of healing; as a therapist, it is my job to help guide each person on their own, personal journey toward healing and growth.
I am passionate about helping those who suffer with mental health and dual disorders. My approach is empathetic and compassion first, with the goal of helping my clients overcome the obstacles in their lives that are inhibiting them from achieving fulfillment in life. No two clients are alike, therefore I treat each person's needs as I partner with them to heal the body, mind and spirit. My method is eclectic whether I am seeing you individually or in group , I believe everyone is capable of healing; as a therapist, it is my job to help guide each person on their own, personal journey toward healing and growth.
(610) 601-3978 View (610) 601-3978
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Jason Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
What's happening for you? Is something blocking or distressing you - interfering in your life? Is it a habit, a feeling, a nagging question, or a disaster? Is it a disconnect with someone? As a Licensed Professional Counselor with an emphasis on experiential-process, I believe unfolding our experiences in therapy is very helpful. Perhaps some situation, vexing thoughts, troubling feeling, or particular actions hold keys to unlocking a best way forward in your life.
What's happening for you? Is something blocking or distressing you - interfering in your life? Is it a habit, a feeling, a nagging question, or a disaster? Is it a disconnect with someone? As a Licensed Professional Counselor with an emphasis on experiential-process, I believe unfolding our experiences in therapy is very helpful. Perhaps some situation, vexing thoughts, troubling feeling, or particular actions hold keys to unlocking a best way forward in your life.
(610) 467-3969 View (610) 467-3969
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Michelle Kagel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19372
Currently accepting new clients. Do you feel stuck? Perhaps you used to feel confident and capable, and now you feel like you can't get any traction. I work with people who are used to have the answers, and now find themselves at a loss - smart tweens who are struggling with their emotions, smart teenagers who are struggling with their families, smart adults who feel like there's more for them in life. People who are creative and hard-working often find me to be a good fit, including executives, those who are in non-traditional jobs or jobs with unconventional structures, and those who are in non-traditional relationships..
Currently accepting new clients. Do you feel stuck? Perhaps you used to feel confident and capable, and now you feel like you can't get any traction. I work with people who are used to have the answers, and now find themselves at a loss - smart tweens who are struggling with their emotions, smart teenagers who are struggling with their families, smart adults who feel like there's more for them in life. People who are creative and hard-working often find me to be a good fit, including executives, those who are in non-traditional jobs or jobs with unconventional structures, and those who are in non-traditional relationships..
(484) 870-9257 View (484) 870-9257
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Christopher Willson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Downingtown, PA 19335
Now accepting clients for individual and group therapy! Whether you are looking to process the past, change the present, or prepare for the future, I would be honored to help you on your journey. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults for over 15 years, focussing on reducing anxiety, building self esteem, and finding motivation to build the life you deserve.
Now accepting clients for individual and group therapy! Whether you are looking to process the past, change the present, or prepare for the future, I would be honored to help you on your journey. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults for over 15 years, focussing on reducing anxiety, building self esteem, and finding motivation to build the life you deserve.
(215) 274-0172 View (215) 274-0172
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Callie Fraser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
I enjoy working with young adults into their 30s and beyond who are struggling with any level of anxiety or depression. As our world attempts to simplify through technology and continues to change, it brings with it a changing culture and way of life that is not always helpful for our mental health. Many of us tend to put the world on our shoulders, but forget to care for ourselves. The pressure to "be successful" and fit society's expectations and timelines is a lot to carry. Rather than just managing this anxiety, we can figure out what goals and values are truly your own.
I enjoy working with young adults into their 30s and beyond who are struggling with any level of anxiety or depression. As our world attempts to simplify through technology and continues to change, it brings with it a changing culture and way of life that is not always helpful for our mental health. Many of us tend to put the world on our shoulders, but forget to care for ourselves. The pressure to "be successful" and fit society's expectations and timelines is a lot to carry. Rather than just managing this anxiety, we can figure out what goals and values are truly your own.
(610) 601-5849 View (610) 601-5849
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Jessica Jemmott | The Lamp Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Coatesville, PA 19320  (Online Only)
Welcome to The Lamp Counseling Center. We strive to create a caring environment where you feel safe, seen, and heard during your journey of healing and personal growth. We will collaboratively engage in a variety of traditional and non-traditional approaches including culturally affirming Cognitive Therapy (CBT), Expressive Therapies and Trauma-Informed Mindfulness. Healing starts here.
Welcome to The Lamp Counseling Center. We strive to create a caring environment where you feel safe, seen, and heard during your journey of healing and personal growth. We will collaboratively engage in a variety of traditional and non-traditional approaches including culturally affirming Cognitive Therapy (CBT), Expressive Therapies and Trauma-Informed Mindfulness. Healing starts here.
(610) 756-1539 View (610) 756-1539
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Daniel Yemin
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
With 23 years of experience as a practicing clinical psychologist, I use a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral strategies to increase self-awareness and insight, and to develop and strengthen coping strategies and problem solving skills among my adolescent and adult clients. Utilizing a methodologically integrated approach, my aim is to help clients identify, understand and overcome obstacles to well-being and success in the domains of relationships, family, work and school.
With 23 years of experience as a practicing clinical psychologist, I use a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral strategies to increase self-awareness and insight, and to develop and strengthen coping strategies and problem solving skills among my adolescent and adult clients. Utilizing a methodologically integrated approach, my aim is to help clients identify, understand and overcome obstacles to well-being and success in the domains of relationships, family, work and school.
(484) 464-0211 View (484) 464-0211
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Mark Wieland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19372  (Online Only)
Are you struggling to cope or anxious about changes in your life? Are you having trouble sleeping? Would you like greater satisfaction from your career? Do you want to improve your relationships? Is something missing in your life and you just can't figure it out? Perhaps you feel the need to understand yourself or your behavior. As a licensed professional counselor, my goal is for you to not only feel better but to gain an awareness that you have the inner strength to overcome obstacles and feel more in control. Secure Online Sessions Provided.
Are you struggling to cope or anxious about changes in your life? Are you having trouble sleeping? Would you like greater satisfaction from your career? Do you want to improve your relationships? Is something missing in your life and you just can't figure it out? Perhaps you feel the need to understand yourself or your behavior. As a licensed professional counselor, my goal is for you to not only feel better but to gain an awareness that you have the inner strength to overcome obstacles and feel more in control. Secure Online Sessions Provided.
(484) 346-0297 View (484) 346-0297
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Davd Mueller
MS, NBCCH
Verified Verified
Downingtown, PA 19372
Human beings are amazing creatures. Some part of them is always moving them toward health, healing, and wholeness. Sometimes people get stuck – relationships become painful, work becomes stressful, family life becomes overwhelming. It is part of my mission in life to help people get unstuck and assist them in bringing out their best. I have over 35 years of experience in working with individuals., couples, and families. I have worked extensively with Men's Issues. Affairs are painful. Marriages can be saved. I have experience helping couples recover.
Human beings are amazing creatures. Some part of them is always moving them toward health, healing, and wholeness. Sometimes people get stuck – relationships become painful, work becomes stressful, family life becomes overwhelming. It is part of my mission in life to help people get unstuck and assist them in bringing out their best. I have over 35 years of experience in working with individuals., couples, and families. I have worked extensively with Men's Issues. Affairs are painful. Marriages can be saved. I have experience helping couples recover.
(848) 230-9007 View (848) 230-9007
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Mary Dougherty-Hunt
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Downingtown, PA 19335
Challenges are an inevitable part of life. When you feel lost, unhappy, or experience a significant change in your life, you may seek counseling. Counseling can help you gain a better understanding of your emotions, thoughts, and actions. By doing so, you can respond more effectively to life’s challenges, modify your engagement with distressing emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, enhance your self-esteem, establish better connections with others, improve productivity at work, and achieve a more purposeful and gratifying life.
Challenges are an inevitable part of life. When you feel lost, unhappy, or experience a significant change in your life, you may seek counseling. Counseling can help you gain a better understanding of your emotions, thoughts, and actions. By doing so, you can respond more effectively to life’s challenges, modify your engagement with distressing emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, enhance your self-esteem, establish better connections with others, improve productivity at work, and achieve a more purposeful and gratifying life.
(484) 642-1766 View (484) 642-1766
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Tranquil Solutions Counseling Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
Tranquil Solutions Counseling Center (TSCC) is committed to providing clients with a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to address issues preventing their ability to live life to the fullest. We seek to assist clients experiencing issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, along with those experiencing life and career transitions. We also offer psychiatric evaluations and medication management. TSCC staff utilize a collaborative approach with clients, ultimately seeking to empower individuals with the tools needed to manage barriers to their success.
Tranquil Solutions Counseling Center (TSCC) is committed to providing clients with a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to address issues preventing their ability to live life to the fullest. We seek to assist clients experiencing issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, along with those experiencing life and career transitions. We also offer psychiatric evaluations and medication management. TSCC staff utilize a collaborative approach with clients, ultimately seeking to empower individuals with the tools needed to manage barriers to their success.
(610) 295-5199 View (610) 295-5199
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Liz Green
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downingtown, PA 19335  (Online Only)
Sometimes the people in our lives just don’t get it. Our lives don't often offer the non-judgmental space to work through trauma, heartache, and overwhelming stress. Talking with a therapist is different from talking with a friend or family member because you are free of obligations and responsibility. It is all about you, and I will ask helpful questions, point out connections and patterns, and simply give you space to put yourself first and talk through your experiences.
Sometimes the people in our lives just don’t get it. Our lives don't often offer the non-judgmental space to work through trauma, heartache, and overwhelming stress. Talking with a therapist is different from talking with a friend or family member because you are free of obligations and responsibility. It is all about you, and I will ask helpful questions, point out connections and patterns, and simply give you space to put yourself first and talk through your experiences.
(484) 483-2052 View (484) 483-2052
Photo of Caitlyn Proctor, Licensed Professional Counselor in Thorndale, PA
Caitlyn Proctor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
Anxious, stressed, hot mess? Your emotions have felt too overwhelming to acknowledge, so you try to ignore them, but they spill over into your daily life. You become activated and have difficulty managing those emotions when they come to the surface. Negative thoughts pop into your head and you spiral, believing your inner critic's every word. But you're ready to break free from the old story. If you are feeling the ripple effects of your past, or struggling to show up in the present, I know how to help! I specialize in helping teen and adult women gain their confidence, find their voice, and feel empowered in their lives.
Anxious, stressed, hot mess? Your emotions have felt too overwhelming to acknowledge, so you try to ignore them, but they spill over into your daily life. You become activated and have difficulty managing those emotions when they come to the surface. Negative thoughts pop into your head and you spiral, believing your inner critic's every word. But you're ready to break free from the old story. If you are feeling the ripple effects of your past, or struggling to show up in the present, I know how to help! I specialize in helping teen and adult women gain their confidence, find their voice, and feel empowered in their lives.
(610) 795-9654 View (610) 795-9654
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Rujuta Chincholkar-Mandelia
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MEd
Verified Verified
Downingtown, PA 19335
By coming here, you took the hardest and most important step towards the path of healing. You are a parent seeking help for your teen daughter who is experiencing anxiety, depression and who has lost interest in her daily activities. You are a woman who is going through separation and divorce and struggling with whether you made the right decision. Whether you are feeling anxious or depressed or grieving a loss of a loved one or a relationship and you feel overwhelmed, I am here to help you! I work with teens and women who have experienced traumatic situations and feel like there is no joy in their lives.
By coming here, you took the hardest and most important step towards the path of healing. You are a parent seeking help for your teen daughter who is experiencing anxiety, depression and who has lost interest in her daily activities. You are a woman who is going through separation and divorce and struggling with whether you made the right decision. Whether you are feeling anxious or depressed or grieving a loss of a loved one or a relationship and you feel overwhelmed, I am here to help you! I work with teens and women who have experienced traumatic situations and feel like there is no joy in their lives.
(484) 205-9824 View (484) 205-9824
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Lauren Cunkelman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, BC-DMT, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
Does your child often have meltdowns or emotional explosions? Are you constantly fighting and feel like your home is a battlefield? Is it hard to connect with your child and understand why they’re behaving the way that they are? My family-oriented and collaborative approach to therapy may be a fit. I want to help you and your child decrease the amount of fighting that occurs and uncover why your child behaves the way they do. I believe that if families are more connected, our society becomes more connected, which means a more positive future. And a positive future is what you want for your child.
Does your child often have meltdowns or emotional explosions? Are you constantly fighting and feel like your home is a battlefield? Is it hard to connect with your child and understand why they’re behaving the way that they are? My family-oriented and collaborative approach to therapy may be a fit. I want to help you and your child decrease the amount of fighting that occurs and uncover why your child behaves the way they do. I believe that if families are more connected, our society becomes more connected, which means a more positive future. And a positive future is what you want for your child.
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Lai T. Moy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Downingtown, PA 19335  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
“I feel like I’m not enough.” “I feel like I don't fit in or know who I am.” “Sometimes I feel lonely and unseen.” Sound familiar? If you’re struggling with recognizing your self-value and self-worth, confused over who you are and of your place in the world, having trouble relating to yourself and to others, and feeling stuck in and overwhelmed by your past, I honor and welcome you. If you are looking to tell your own story, and hold all the parts of you in grace, compassion, and wholeness, I honor and welcome you. My agency-promoting, culturally-affirming, and trauma-informed approach honors you as the expert on you.
“I feel like I’m not enough.” “I feel like I don't fit in or know who I am.” “Sometimes I feel lonely and unseen.” Sound familiar? If you’re struggling with recognizing your self-value and self-worth, confused over who you are and of your place in the world, having trouble relating to yourself and to others, and feeling stuck in and overwhelmed by your past, I honor and welcome you. If you are looking to tell your own story, and hold all the parts of you in grace, compassion, and wholeness, I honor and welcome you. My agency-promoting, culturally-affirming, and trauma-informed approach honors you as the expert on you.
(267) 682-7866 View (267) 682-7866
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Joy L Wawrzyniak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
The teenage years are the most vulnerable, exciting, and growing years of a young person’s life. Self discovery can often yield low self esteem, independence can easily shift to rebellion, and a slow maturation process often creates impulsive decision making. And when a parent’s warnings and worries don’t seem to have an impact on the teenager’s course, or when it feels too heavy to carry alone, it’s helpful to have another guiding force to help. Through counseling, an adolescent can feel understood, begin to understand themselves, and learn to understand and accept their role in the family and society.
The teenage years are the most vulnerable, exciting, and growing years of a young person’s life. Self discovery can often yield low self esteem, independence can easily shift to rebellion, and a slow maturation process often creates impulsive decision making. And when a parent’s warnings and worries don’t seem to have an impact on the teenager’s course, or when it feels too heavy to carry alone, it’s helpful to have another guiding force to help. Through counseling, an adolescent can feel understood, begin to understand themselves, and learn to understand and accept their role in the family and society.
(610) 851-4876 View (610) 851-4876
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Carter Weeber
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, MS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
I am committed to helping you meet your goals by tailoring my therapeutic approach to fit the unique needs of each child, adolescent, couple or family. By providing a warm and empathetic environment, I will collaborate with you to identify what may be holding you back from the freedom to live a more enriching life. My mission is to help you rediscover a sense of hope and encourage you to move forward with the feeling of empowerment and a renewed ability to cope with life's challenges. If desired, I enjoy integrating Christianity into our discussions.
I am committed to helping you meet your goals by tailoring my therapeutic approach to fit the unique needs of each child, adolescent, couple or family. By providing a warm and empathetic environment, I will collaborate with you to identify what may be holding you back from the freedom to live a more enriching life. My mission is to help you rediscover a sense of hope and encourage you to move forward with the feeling of empowerment and a renewed ability to cope with life's challenges. If desired, I enjoy integrating Christianity into our discussions.
(484) 881-3995 View (484) 881-3995
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Jesse Matthews
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
I work with adults on many common issues and concerns. I most enjoy working with other men who want to start talking about their mental health or taking it more seriously. I love working with people who have therapy experience and those who might be trying therapy for the first time.
I work with adults on many common issues and concerns. I most enjoy working with other men who want to start talking about their mental health or taking it more seriously. I love working with people who have therapy experience and those who might be trying therapy for the first time.
(610) 616-2579 View (610) 616-2579

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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.