Therapists in 17201
Deb Schooley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chambersburg, PA 17201
My mission is to provide a welcoming space for people to work on their individual goals. This can look different for everyone. For some, it's working through life changes or challenging situations. For others, they are on a journey to identify who they are and what they want in life. I believe everyone has the ability to make changes and discover things about themselves that will allow them to live the life they want. My focus is to provide a place for people to explore and learn while feeling accepted and supported.
My mission is to provide a welcoming space for people to work on their individual goals. This can look different for everyone. For some, it's working through life changes or challenging situations. For others, they are on a journey to identify who they are and what they want in life. I believe everyone has the ability to make changes and discover things about themselves that will allow them to live the life they want. My focus is to provide a place for people to explore and learn while feeling accepted and supported.
Kat Loutrel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, ADHD-, -CCSP
Verified Verified
Chambersburg, PA 17201 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Nonconforming & Neurodiverse (ADHD/ASD) individuals often see themselves as "different" & "othered" and it create a lot of difficulty navigating the world. Living in a country where Ablism bias, prejudice, and discrimination is the norm, individuals often find themselves constantly battling ways to navigate intimate relationships, social groups, and institutions that are not accepting of, or made for, their uniqueness. I help these adults normalize & navigate life's complexities by creating resilience in their own Unique Stories dealing w/ Adult ADHD, relationships, LGBTQ+, religious hang-ups, sexual discomfort/dysfunction & more.
Nonconforming & Neurodiverse (ADHD/ASD) individuals often see themselves as "different" & "othered" and it create a lot of difficulty navigating the world. Living in a country where Ablism bias, prejudice, and discrimination is the norm, individuals often find themselves constantly battling ways to navigate intimate relationships, social groups, and institutions that are not accepting of, or made for, their uniqueness. I help these adults normalize & navigate life's complexities by creating resilience in their own Unique Stories dealing w/ Adult ADHD, relationships, LGBTQ+, religious hang-ups, sexual discomfort/dysfunction & more.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.