Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Wallingford, PA

Have you suffered a loss that no one seems to understand or acknowledge? Have well-meaning friends and family made you feel like your loss is insignificant or even unacceptable? Do you feel like you are not supposed to feel your loss as deeply as you do? This type of disenfranchised grief can be complicated and if unresolved, can lead to even greater distress. I understand complex grief and want to help.

It is my belief that beneficial treatment for all kinds of emotional difficulties lies, most importantly, in a therapeutic relationship. This way of working is informed by my psychoanalytic training, which involves listening, and then, reflecting back to you what I hear. By using this process, I can assist you in learning to hear yourself, and then, to use your newly acquired self-examination skills to make decisions, and analyze your feelings in a way that makes sense to you. Your gaining clarity is my goal in any treatment we undertake, and I look forward to beginning work with you.

As a Certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, I believe in the power of relationships and am passionate about engaging people in a collaborative, creative process of healing. I am trained to listen for a client's internal sense of knowing, believing that a person naturally wants to grow and heal in ways that we will discover together.

Take your first step to freeing your inner self! Imagine your life full of happiness, joy, peace, and acceptance. Whatever your mental health concerns are, we will be there to support you by providing psychoeducation and tools to manage emotions, improve relationships, create healing moments, and much more. Begin your journey to a brighter future. Schedule an appointment today!

I am a multicultural PA licensed psychologist with twenty years of experience working with individuals and couples. I specialize in helping people struggling with issues related to life transitions, burnout, pandemic fatigue, challenging family relationships and history of trauma. My goal is to aid people in unlocking their potential for growth during challenging times by bringing light and new perspectives on old relational patterns that made them stuck. Through a combination of insight, mindfullness practices and experiential processing, my focus is my patients building an authentic sense of self and their ability for self-care.

I am passionate about helping people heal, grow, and thrive, by working through trauma, improving communication, and identifying and achieving goals. I understand that seeking therapy can be daunting, but there is hope. Whether you are experiencing relationship issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief/loss, larger existential exploration or questions of identity, you don't have to work through it alone. In addition to therapy, I also provide clinical supervision to those seeking their LPC and LCSW.

Ryoko is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings her person-centered mindful approach to individuals seeking fulfillment and inner peace. Experienced in inpatient and outpatient settings, Ryoko has helped adults using compassion, knowledge, experience and music therapy skills. Board-certified in music therapy with degrees in psychology, Ryoko has worked with both individuals and groups.

We’re in an age of overwhelm. I help clients develop healthy self-compassion as they balance responsibilities and relationships with the cumulative stress of unresolved traumas and/or the current economic, political, and environmental crises. When we explore patterns in our boundaries, families, and relationships, we can reveal deeper truths and unmet needs, and are empowered to make changes that promote safety and reduce the feeling of being stuck. It is important that you feel heard by a professional who supports you. Third Culture Kids, nomads, fish out of water, and micro-minorities welcome. We will create context.

If you’re struggling after a loss or a major life transition, it makes sense that nothing makes sense. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, confused, and like you don’t know where to turn, you are not alone. What if you had a supportive and calming space where you could feel seen and understood, make sense of your experience, and find a way forward that feels right for you? Whether you're struggling with grief, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, or overwhelm, I can provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel nurtured and supported.

Feeling stuck? At a crossroads in your career, personal or emotional life? Even the strongest among us can feel lost, uncertain, ambivalent, or unhappy at times. Thank you for taking the first step. Therapy is one tool that can help you understand and manage whatever life throws at you.

My style is very down to earth, including humor, warmth, and acceptance. I am open to your ideas and your strengths. I listen closely to your feelings and to the challenges you face. I can help by offering new ways of looking at problems, at relationships, and at coping efforts. In this way, you can develop a better understanding of what may be keeping you stuck or making you unhappy, as well as new ways of responding to life's challenges.

I specialize in dissociation and dissociative disorders, complex trauma, big “T” and little “t” traumas, especially medical, sexual, and religious trauma and abuse, attachment & developmental trauma, domestic violence, abuse, shame, grief, spirituality, and sexuality, including working with folks who have committed acts of sexual violence. I work primarily with couples, individuals, and families.

Has something always felt off in your life? Perhaps you’ve never made peace with your past, or you feel you’ve settled for too little in the present. Perhaps you are overwhelmed by the challenges of a new pregnancy or new (or old) parenting? You have come to the right place! I can help with the overwhelming feelings of new and old relationships. Feelings of not being good enough, despite what you've accomplished, or everything you do for those around you. I help people discover and accept their authentic self. Sometimes that means learning to better understand and love life as it is, and sometimes that means making changes.

I earned a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine from Boston University School of Medicine, complementing my double major in Psychology and Sociology from the State University of New York at Buffalo. I offer counseling services and mental health support to individuals of all ages and backgrounds, specializing in Sports Psychology as a designated provider for the Philadelphia Eagles. Utilizing the Eco-Systemic Family Therapy Model, an evidence-based treatment, my clinical work focuses on helping families, couples, and individuals achieve treatment goals.