Family Therapy in Tafton, PA

You can reach us at 570-904-7363 and get to know our therapists at thaxtonholisticwellness.com. At THWC it is our mission to create a soothing, client-focused, healing-centered environment, committed and focused on you as a whole person. With over 75 years of combined experience, our skilled and compassionate therapists offer virtual and in-person individual, couple, family, and group counseling services for all ages and concerns. Supported by years of experience and training, we will work with you to develop specific, tailored strategies, using effective approaches to help you quickly achieve and sustain results.

My name is Dr. Melissa Arnott. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in several states, a Licensed Addictions Counselor, and a Nationally Certified Counselor with over 18 years of experience. I am ready to help you! I view counseling as a collaborative process that helps people explore, clarify, and identify their needs. I can help you make changes in cognitions and behaviors that will result in tbetter life satisfaction and self-acceptance. I operate from an Existential/Person-Centered philosophy that emphasizes meaning in one’s life, responsibility, and the pursuit to be “that self which one truly is”.

Hi, and thank you for viewing my profile on Psychology Today. I believe that every person deserves a safe place to be able to explore their triggers, build upon their skills to manage life stressors, and to heal. I utilize a unique approach tailored to each client's individual needs and goals. My goal is for us to have a collaborative relationship in which we remain present focused, strengths based, and solution focused.

The primary focus of this practice will be in filling the mental health needs for children, teens, and adults. In person or virtual sessions are available. Couples counseling is not being offered at this time. (My office is in historic home in Honesdale and I am located on the second floor. Unfortunately I do not have an elevator. Please keep this in mind if you have any mobility issues, but I want to be transparent about this limitation. I apologize for any inconvenience.)

Thank you for your interest in finding the most appropriate counselor. I am fortunate to have worked and helped many individuals and families find peace, healing and the skills needed to navigate through life's more challenging times. I utilize an integrative approach tailored to each individual, couple or family with the most appropriate interventions to effect positive change quickly and permanently. Choosing to engage in therapy can bring up a lot emotions and concerns. I help those interested to re-frame such challenges to identify courageous choices and to tap into personal strength and thrive in all situations.

Samantha has 10 years experience working as a Mental Health Professional. As a licensed professional counselor, Samantha believes in addressing individual needs from a strengths based perspective. Samantha works with clients to heal as a whole person, focusing on mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being and balance.

I am deeply passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to better mental health. With a strong foundation in psychology and a compassionate, client-centered approach, I am committed to creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, gain insight, and develop the skills needed to overcome life's challenges. I believe in the power of human resilience and am dedicated to empowering my clients to lead fulfilling, mentally healthy lives. Together, we can embark on a path of self-discovery and healing. I am fluent in English and Russian.

I am a Board Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in helping individuals cope with the everyday stressors of life, reaching their full potential and seeing themselves in a new light. I have provided therapy to individuals from children to the elderly. I also have experience providing therapy to adults with an Intellectual Disability and have used modified treatment strategies to work effectively with that population. I use a strength based approach and encourage you to talk about whatever it is you would like to work on to set the pace for your sessions and develop your treatment goals.

Life is a process & change isn't easy. We can all benefit from gaining new perspectives. While you don't have control of the cards you're dealt, your power lies in how you respond. In addition to talk therapy, I'm an art therapist & believe art offers a portal to embodying our most authentic self. Art therapy offers endless opportunities for expressing & working through internal issues, & processing/releasing what may be difficult to put into words. Life is full of lessons & we can choose to use the challenges & problems we face as opportunities to grow & evolve. Therapy can promote the hope & self compassion needed to rise & thrive

I graduated from New York University with a Masters degree in Social Work. I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker for the State of New York and Pennsylvania. I also received my credentials to work in the field Substance Abuse and Alcohol abuse for the State of New York. I've been a therapist for over 25 years. I have experience working in the field of Substance Abuse and Mental Health. I've worked with adults, children, and adolescents. I've also worked with families of substance abusers.

Do you ever feel the need to do things differently, to be less anxious and afraid, but find yourself worried about repeating the same painful things? Maybe you live in a body that is depressed, anxious, traumatized, addicted or ill. I can help you grow a peaceful and strong relationship with yourself so you can take on the most difficult challenges and enjoy life more. Let's do the kindest and most powerful thing possible, which is to help you become a person you want to spend the rest of your life with. 

I am a Licenced Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor with advanced training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I have over 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families dealing with a range of emotional, developmental, and situational issues.

We at Alpha and Omega Counseling Center, Inc. believe that everyone deserves to be heard and that all emotions and experiences are valid. We believe that life experiences beginning in childhood shape who we are, how we feel about ourselves and others, how we react and respond to current life situations, and how we perceive the world around us. We also believe that anyone who desires to do so can learn, grow, and implement desired changes in an atmosphere of acceptance and support. We offer Christian counseling to those who wish to utilize a faith-based approach. We also conduct court-ordered biopsychosocial evaluations.

Are you dealing with life transitions and trying to find yourself? Are you trying to break the cycle and begin the process of learning to be vulnerable and self-reflect? Are you committed to “showing up”? You may have difficulty finding independence in your unhealthy family dynamics and are working on finding a sense of self outside your relationships. You have dealt with anxiety and negative thoughts and no longer want these issues to hold you back.

An ideal client for me is someone who has difficulty managing their emotions, engages in frequent negative thinking, and has trouble communicating their needs with family and friends. They want to decrease their anxious or depressive behaviors but have little knowledge of how to begin regulating their emotions.

My ideal client would be a Female, 20-40 years old, issues including stress, anxiety, depression (mood), and family challenges. They would be interested in learning how to manage their symptoms, explore the origins and/or root cause of current stressors, and learn how to cope and resolve conflict/problem solve. The goal is to help improve their life satisfaction and overall quality of life.

My professional focus is on children,adolescents and families. An additional focus is on the individuaI adult. Today, children and teens face adult issues at earlier ages. These challenges often affect the child's educational, social and psychological well-being, which in turn impacts the family as a whole. One of my strengths is dispelling confusion, increasing self-awareness and self-esteem. This assists in facing everyday stresses and challenges, for the child as well as the parent or adult. My work promotes improved confidence, self-esteem and offers insight. These changes will improve mood, performance and relationships.

Ellie Mental Health Philadelphia is accepting patients with immediate availability for both in-person or virtual appointments!

If you had a magic wand, how would your life be different? Would your child’s anxiety, fear, and struggles vanish? Could parenting become easy and conflict-free? When your child or adolescent struggles with behavioral, emotional, and trauma issues, it affects the whole family and makes you feel powerless and overwhelmed. Welcome to Invictus Counseling! I work with children, teens, and parents to address behaviors, emotions, and trauma and develop goals to overcome those obstacles. There’s no magic wand – but there is a way to help, to nurture, and to improve.