Looking for the "right" therapist can be a daunting task. It might be helpful to know, I felt it was necessary to first earn the right to accompany others on their personal psychological journeys by embarking on the same psychological journey, on which, I would be inviting and accompanying my clients. In addition to my formal education, it is by continuing on my own therapeutic journey, that has afforded me a deep comfort level, degree of understanding and respect of this process, regardless of what in particular finds you seeking support. Additionally, I am a holistic practitioner, using both eastern/western approaches.

Cindy Scheffler, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker in both Delaware and Maryland. She has experience in individual, group, and family therapy. Cindy believes in a strengths-based treatment approach. She collaborates with clients to strengthen their ability to cope with stressors in a healthy and positive way. Cindy enjoys working with teens, adults, and couples.Cindy is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, the grief cycle, addictions counseling, dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma focused care, and psychodynamic and relational therapy modalities.

I strive to provide efficient and effective treatment to meet the needs of each individual client while ensuring a warm, safe, and friendly environment. In addition to an inviting environment and a strong focus on outcomes, I value a collaborative approach and a strong relationship in therapy. Although I am the expert in helping people, you are the expert on you. This philosophy allows the client to feel responsible for his or her own successes and stay accountable for progress. My therapy is goal focused, fosters change, empirically supported, supportive, and incorporates an overall goal to attain balance and wellness.

*NO ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME* As a trauma certified Clinical Social Worker (Psychotherapist), Educator, and Sex Therapist, I provide individual therapy, couples counseling, and group therapy for adults. My areas of specialization include First Responders and Military & Veteran populations, Parasomnias, Sexual Dysfunction, LGBTQIA/Kink/Poly, PTSD/Trauma, and Anger Management. I have also worked with various clients who are therapists themselves looking for support around their own challenges.

We offer a creative approach to growth, change and acceptance for individuals and families. Through individual, online counseling sessions, we strive to provide a safe and supportive relational environment for you and your clinician to work as a team to locate and enact your own unique positive strengths and attributes to live life fully as your authentic self.

Do you feel stuck? Are you overwhelmed, frustrated, or disappointed in some aspect of your life, or struggling to find direction? Let us work together to overcome these obstacles and help you to become the best version of yourself. I believe in a positive, solution-focused approach to therapy that is driven by your unique experience and needs. I can give you the tools and support you need to be successful, realize your goals, and reach your full potential through self-exploration and discovery in a safe environment.

"Courage doesn't happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life." - Shannon L. Alder No one has all the answers. Everyone struggles. And, no one is perfect. There are so many things that make life complicated and difficult: relationships with family and friends, romantic partnerships, career aspirations, societal expectations, and most universally, grief and loss. Losses come in all forms - hope, material, financial, future plans, pets, and loved ones. Whatever your loss or concern, it is just as important as any other.

We are a multi-specialty group of compassionate and highly skilled therapists who are dedicated to helping you successfully handle life's daily and long-term challenges. Our psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors are very experienced at helping you meet your goals. We work collaboratively with individuals, couples and families to address emotional & physical health issues, relationship/family concerns, career/work related challenges, and life-transitions. We help you utilize your strengths and abilities to develop more satisfaction and fulfillment in life. We are committed to helping you develop more resilience and optimize your health and well-being.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health and provide a wide range of counseling services to cater to the needs of a large diversity of patients in Middletown and Newark Delaware.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of experience providing psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families. I earned a Master of Arts degree in Interpersonal Communication from the University of Delaware and a Master of Social Work from Widener University; I am also a Certified Gestalt Therapist. I spent much of my early career in agency practice developing my specialty working with clients suffering from post-traumatic stress and dissociative disorders. I have also studied approaches for treating children and families, including child-centered play therapy and contextual family therapy.

I strongly believe that individuals have the tools and strengths within themselves to conquer and move through any challenge. At times, we may need gentle guidance as well as a safe, welcoming environment in order to uncover those strengths and end unhealthy thinking patterns that leave us stuck. My approach is nurturing yet direct in moments where one needs to feel empowered. I look at therapy as a collaboration where you are the expert and I am here to offer an alternative perspective. Clients have mentioned they feel understood and that core themes have been revealed while working with me.

ONLINE SESSIONS AVAILABLE! WE OFFER TELEHEALTH SERVICES! GET THE HELP YOU NEED FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME! Judith Pantalino is a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health in Delaware. She received her Master’s Degree in 2013. Judith takes a person-centered approach to counseling in the initial phase while the therapeutic relationship between counselor and client builds, further using motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral techniques (CBT). for the client to discover new and healthy ways of coping.

For your protection, all visits are currently done via secure video conference. If cost is a concern, I have a sliding scale and want to help you get the services you need, especially at this challenging time. Maybe you want to strengthen your relationship with an intimate partner, are having difficulty adjusting to new parenthood or want to have a more fulfilling sex life after trauma. Perhaps current events are leading to anxiety, or you’re not able to take joy in the things you used to. Whatever challenges you’re facing, you deserve support.

I do my work with the knowledge that I have the honor to offer comfort to those who may have been greatly wounded. I approach my work with the awareness that everyone's story contains both beauty and pain. Just as the hurt occurs in the context of relationships, so does the healing.

I am a seasoned clinician of thirty years. I have been in private practice for 22 years and am within walking distance of the University of Delaware. I also have a practice in Lewes De. I am successful with issues of anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, addictions, and relational concerns.

*Not accepting new clients at this time.* It is frustrating and upsetting when things are not working like they used to. Feeling as if you have tried everything but still dealing with the same issues can leave you feeling hopeless, and the busy pace of life does not leave much time to heal. When feeling disconnected, reaching out for support and being honest about what you are going through makes you vulnerable and that is scary as hell, but it is clear that more of the same isn’t leading to getting better.

***Daytime and evening hours available*** Welcome to our practice. We provide individual counseling for ages 5-65 and couples counseling. We work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression to conflict resolution and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, we offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of our clients needs to help attain the personal growth they're striving for.

Relationships are the most important aspect of our lives and intricately connected to our personal happiness. We can work to streamline your relationships so that you achieve the greatest satisfaction. I have experience with trauma and most diagnosis' Please feel free to give me a call and schedule an appointment. Most issues are formed in our home of origin. There are many paths to achieve a desired result. Therapy finds the path to the result you are looking for, problem solving, and many other faucets based on what you, the client wish to accomplish. I am a licensed minister and do pastoral counseling also.

Hello and thank you for reading my profile. I would like to introduce myself not only as a compassionate therapist but as an "eternal optimist" as well. I believe with courage and therapeutic support, we can move beyond our current state of distress to a more peaceful, happy and satisfying existence; I am committed to working with you as you begin your journey to emotional wellness.

**Accepting new clients via telehealth** Life can be challenging when it comes to relationships, anxiety, depression, transition, loss or feeling stuck or overwhelmed, I can help you find a fresh perspective and new ways of dealing with the challenges. You are in control. I have clinically-proven techniques we can use to help you reach your personal goals for yourself. We can meet online now and in Newark, Middletown, or Dover after social distancing has been lifted. Give me a call at (302)316-0929.