Family Therapy in Media, PA

I have a special interest in the family system and how that affects each individual. This includes psychotherapeutic treatment of couples, parents and their children. My goal going into each session with my clients is to help them feel, think and act more positively and have an overall improved quality of life than when they originally came to see me. The therapeutic relationship is one of the most important things when engaging in the counseling process which means my primary focus is to aid my clients in handling stress and daily challenges. It can be difficult but with my support it is absolutely attainable.

I work with adolescents and adults faced with a variety of challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. I also have experience working with family systems and interpersonal conflict. I believe that the therapeutic process looks different for each person. I use a person-centered style of therapy combined with a variety of counseling techniques to form an eclectic approach that can address each client's individual needs. My goal is to provide you with a safe & supportive space where you feel comfortable being your authentic self so we can begin the hard work of therapy.

I have over 15 years experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist helping individuals and couples achieve the relationships they want in their lives. I also have several years experience working with teens and children with issues such as self esteem, anxiety, and behavioral concerns.

Are you struggling with feelings of uncertainty, worry, loneliness or distress? You are not alone. I am here to help you navigate through relationship conflict, social isolation, parenting stress, and feelings of disconnection. My particular interest and passion lies in helping people develop deep and meaningful relationships, and believe that strong attachments are the bedrock of a healthy life. I treat families, couples and individuals, who struggle with anxiety and depression, isolating and self-injurious behaviors, couple or family conflict, divorce and co-parenting, and life transitions.

Despite challenges one may face in their life or family; a happy, healthy, well-adjusted life can be possible with support. For many years I have valued being a psychotherapist. I provide clinical supervision to social workers and professional counselors seeking a LCSW and/or LPC certification. I have an ever increasing passion to help improve relationships at work, in families and marriages . I support those with stress and mood disorders like anxiety. If you are an essential worker, including mental health professional, or the family member anyone in the helping profession - I get it. We should talk.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist trained to work with many different client dynamics--individuas, couples and families. I typically incorporate Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, relaxation/stress reduction and humor into my work. When working with children I also incorporate art and play therapy.

Are you struggling with feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, or stress? Are you feeling disconnected? You are not alone. I am here to help you explore your feelings, heal from the past, and prepare for the future. I will support and guide you toward creating positive change and building upon your strengths. I will work collaboratively with you to explore connections between your past, thoughts, and feelings and how you interact with the world.

Are you overwhelmed, anxious or stressed out all the time? Maybe you had an expectation about what life might be like but the reality is so much harder. You just want to feel better, to be happy and connected. Instead of enjoying your time with your family, you just feel angry or anxious all the time.

My entire career, I have worked mainly with teens, young adults and families. I believe strongly in the power of the relationship and work hard to help families connect in an honest and genuine way with their kids. I have a fundamental belief that most people do their best, have good intentions and want to be loved and appreciated. With this in mind, I believe strongly in the work I do and services I offer. I provide individual, family and group therapy and focus on helping people better listen, trust and connect with one another despite the diagnosis or symptoms.

For most people taking the step to start working on therapeutic goals can be intimidating. I pride myself in utilizing a collaborative approach to treatment that meets clients where they are while also celebrating the progress they make along the way. I firmly believe that within each person lies the key to improving their own mental wellbeing. I help clients find strength within themselves by unearthing their personal key and then apply it to their life. As a therapist and supervisor I focus on family, couples and children's therapy, especially working with neurodivergence and the full autism spectrum using evidence-based models.

Imagine a life in which your challenges - depression, anxiety, fear, loneliness - are no longer holding you back. Feeling worried, guilty, lost, or unsure of how to connect with others can feel uncomfortable and intimidating. When we worry, struggle to find meaning, or feel a lack of motivation and clarity, it can affect our mood, relationships, and overall experience. When your challenges are not holding you back, you can have deeper relationships, greater satisfaction with work & personal pursuits, and less worry about issues like finances, happiness, family, etc.

I deeply believe in the power of the family. When you are facing disconnection, fighting with your family, or struggling with your relationships, it can feel overwhelming and hopeless. But, there's so much to be hopeful for. At Thriving Families Center, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based therapy to help every member of your family heal and thrive. With an approach that focuses on helping each individual become their healthiest self and connect as a family unit, our team at Thriving Families can help you get where you need to be.

I work with all ages and make it a point to meet my clients where they are at presently and work on making goals to help improve their overall quality of life. I have worked as a therapist for over fourteen years with children and adolescents specifically with a focus on finding ways to combat symptoms of ADHD , depression and anxiety. I have also worked with the adult population for several years and have been successful in guiding them in taking significant steps towards overcoming depression, anxiety and mending issues in their relationships and helping them make changes in their family or work environments.

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.

We effectively work with individuals with addiction & mental health issues which include depression, anxiety, stress, anger, sexual abuse, low self-esteem, impulsivity, trauma, bipolar disorder, PTSD, personality disorder, schizophrenia, codependency, & relationship issues. They want us to assist them in recognizing their true potential & achieving their goals. They want us to guide, support, encourage, empower, & help them to recognize the error in their thinking. We partner with them to prioritize & assist them in resolving their issues. They want to learn coping skills, how to make better choices, and lead a healthy life.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience. I provide counseling to individuals, teens, couples and families. My training was specifically "systems" based so working within the dynamics of a couple or family is a process that I am very comfortable with. Typically I will incorporate Cognitive Behavioral techniques as well as Mindfulness-based techniques into therapy. I enjoy humor and, when appropriate, will use humor often in the counseling I provide. Most importantly, I strive to provide a safe, collaborative, objective and non-judgmental setting where all clients can process difficulties.

We specialize in maladaptive behaviors that have impeded and harmed a client's self and others. We specialize in adolescent sexual and interpersonal behaviors, focusing on increasing healthy prosocial behaviors in order to reduce high risk or abusive behavior patterns. We practice EMDR and trauma focused therapies to assist in healing unhealthy behavior patterns that may have emerged from unprocessed trauma. We work with court adjudicated/convicted cases.

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.

I am a seasoned therapist who delights in working with clients who are living with a variety of issues and challenges. My life experience plus my varied professional skills put me in a unique position to understand from a broad perspective what needs to be healed and how we can get down to the business of helping you get well. My goal is to help you heal your past so that you can be free to live in the present-- where happiness is waiting.