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Mark Lesniewski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16505
Whether you are someone struggling with anxiety or a family with difficult behaviors at home, I would love to hear from you and learn about your situation.
I help children and young adults experiencing anxiety and behavioral issues. Anxiety is overwhelming and difficult to deal with life when we wonder when the next panic attack might happen and prevent us from doing the things we enjoy or keep us from trying new things. When I individuals and families we get right down to business. For anxiety, I’ll teach you about the physical processes of anxiety. Then explore potential triggers, and then learn about ways to stop anxiety in it’s tracks to be able to live an everyday life.
Whether you are someone struggling with anxiety or a family with difficult behaviors at home, I would love to hear from you and learn about your situation.
I help children and young adults experiencing anxiety and behavioral issues. Anxiety is overwhelming and difficult to deal with life when we wonder when the next panic attack might happen and prevent us from doing the things we enjoy or keep us from trying new things. When I individuals and families we get right down to business. For anxiety, I’ll teach you about the physical processes of anxiety. Then explore potential triggers, and then learn about ways to stop anxiety in it’s tracks to be able to live an everyday life.
(814) 200-9211 View (814) 200-9211
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Adam R Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16505
I will work with you and/or your family to explore solutions and begin practicing skills right in the office and then help you structure plans to practice those skills in daily life.
Each of us struggles with life's challenges and sometimes we need another perspective. Calling and asking for support can start the process of getting back on track. I have helped individuals, couples and families for 20 years to improve their relationships and overall well being. For those struggling with anxiety, depression and significant adjustments, or disruptions, conflict or loss in relationships, I will provide a respectful, safe and comfortable space in which to quickly identify barriers to success and begin practicing those things that maximize your happiness.
I will work with you and/or your family to explore solutions and begin practicing skills right in the office and then help you structure plans to practice those skills in daily life.
Each of us struggles with life's challenges and sometimes we need another perspective. Calling and asking for support can start the process of getting back on track. I have helped individuals, couples and families for 20 years to improve their relationships and overall well being. For those struggling with anxiety, depression and significant adjustments, or disruptions, conflict or loss in relationships, I will provide a respectful, safe and comfortable space in which to quickly identify barriers to success and begin practicing those things that maximize your happiness.
(814) 315-3741 View (814) 315-3741
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Dale Allgeier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16505
I practice mostly from a family systems perspective meaning that I understand and appreciate family dynamics which can be complicated and messy at times.
Coming to therapy for the first time can be challenging. Returning to therapy after a break can be challenging too. Making the decision to heal, process, and grow is the first empowered decision I can help you to make. Whatever you are facing right now or struggling with most, I will serve you to the best of my abilities and walk along your new journey with you. I especially work with families, couples, and individuals who are working through family or couples issues.
I practice mostly from a family systems perspective meaning that I understand and appreciate family dynamics which can be complicated and messy at times.
Coming to therapy for the first time can be challenging. Returning to therapy after a break can be challenging too. Making the decision to heal, process, and grow is the first empowered decision I can help you to make. Whatever you are facing right now or struggling with most, I will serve you to the best of my abilities and walk along your new journey with you. I especially work with families, couples, and individuals who are working through family or couples issues.
(814) 259-8219 View (814) 259-8219
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Christine Kalie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Erie, PA 16505
Previously, I was the supervisor of the Functional Family Therapy Program at Family Services of NWPA.
Do you feel like your life is lacking joy; clouded by stress, anxiety and depression? Or do you find yourself constantly arguing with your partner? Do you yearn for peace in a chaotic home? Let me walk with you on your journey as you develop new insights and learn skills that will renew the peace and joy in your life. I can help you deepen your friendship with your partner, create increased intimacy and develop a shared meaning for the future through research proven methods. ***Former family therapy supervisor now offering supervision for LPC licensure.
Previously, I was the supervisor of the Functional Family Therapy Program at Family Services of NWPA.
Do you feel like your life is lacking joy; clouded by stress, anxiety and depression? Or do you find yourself constantly arguing with your partner? Do you yearn for peace in a chaotic home? Let me walk with you on your journey as you develop new insights and learn skills that will renew the peace and joy in your life. I can help you deepen your friendship with your partner, create increased intimacy and develop a shared meaning for the future through research proven methods. ***Former family therapy supervisor now offering supervision for LPC licensure.
(814) 240-0419 View (814) 240-0419
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Christian Counseling Associates of Western PA
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Erie, PA 16505
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
(724) 602-2294 View (724) 602-2294
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Jennifer Kuzmin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Erie, PA 16505
I am currently accepting new clients at this time. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor. I have 16 years of experience providing outpatient treatment for individuals of all ages. I specialize in a variety of issues including sexual, physical and emotional abuse, PTSD, LGBTQ+, sexual disorders, depression, anxiety and personality disorders. I have worked previously as a counselor at Safe Harbor Behavioral Health. Previous to Safe Harbor, I worked for Family Services in the Community Abuse Response Team where I counseled both adult and child survivors of sexual abuse.
I am currently accepting new clients at this time. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor. I have 16 years of experience providing outpatient treatment for individuals of all ages. I specialize in a variety of issues including sexual, physical and emotional abuse, PTSD, LGBTQ+, sexual disorders, depression, anxiety and personality disorders. I have worked previously as a counselor at Safe Harbor Behavioral Health. Previous to Safe Harbor, I worked for Family Services in the Community Abuse Response Team where I counseled both adult and child survivors of sexual abuse.
(814) 527-4908 View (814) 527-4908
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Samantha McCoy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16505
I have worked with children, families, and adults in a variety of settings with a focus on trauma, early childhood, and family work.
Welcome! Searching for a counselor can bring about a variety of emotions. It is so important to find connection, compassion, empathy, trust, and freedom within the counseling relationship. I value the importance of safety, honesty, and imagination in the counseling process.
I have worked with children, families, and adults in a variety of settings with a focus on trauma, early childhood, and family work.
Welcome! Searching for a counselor can bring about a variety of emotions. It is so important to find connection, compassion, empathy, trust, and freedom within the counseling relationship. I value the importance of safety, honesty, and imagination in the counseling process.
(814) 527-3102 View (814) 527-3102
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Life Balance Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CDBT, CCATP
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Erie, PA 16505
You want more balance, more joy, and better relationships in your life but you’re not sure where to begin. This can be a challenging time filled with doubt and uncertainty, but it can also be an opportunity to change the way you handle life's challenges and to improve the relationships that matter most to you. We're here to help you take the first steps toward wellness and to help you feel less burdened by the things that feel so heavy. You don’t have to feel stuck and alone. Please see our clinicians and their specialties in the photos of this profile.
You want more balance, more joy, and better relationships in your life but you’re not sure where to begin. This can be a challenging time filled with doubt and uncertainty, but it can also be an opportunity to change the way you handle life's challenges and to improve the relationships that matter most to you. We're here to help you take the first steps toward wellness and to help you feel less burdened by the things that feel so heavy. You don’t have to feel stuck and alone. Please see our clinicians and their specialties in the photos of this profile.
(814) 546-5666 View (814) 546-5666
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Mindful Therapy Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16505  (Online Only)
At Mindful Therapy Services we are dedicating to providing compassionate support during your journey. Our goal is to provide all clients with the highest quality of services. Everyone will receive an honest, professional and knowledgeable therapist. You can be assured that we are here to guide you through this difficult process. With over 30 years of experience, we have assisted people of all ages dealing with a variety of issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, anger, child/adolescent behaviors, parenting, relationship conflicts, and co-occurring disorders including substance abuse.
At Mindful Therapy Services we are dedicating to providing compassionate support during your journey. Our goal is to provide all clients with the highest quality of services. Everyone will receive an honest, professional and knowledgeable therapist. You can be assured that we are here to guide you through this difficult process. With over 30 years of experience, we have assisted people of all ages dealing with a variety of issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, anger, child/adolescent behaviors, parenting, relationship conflicts, and co-occurring disorders including substance abuse.
(772) 266-5218 View (772) 266-5218
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Missy Peck
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16505
My goal as your therapist will be to challenge you to realize your potential and empower you to achieve your goals. I am supportive, kind and a good listener with a sense of humor. Our sessions will focus on ways you can achieve happiness and balance in your life. I want to help you make a commitment to being a better you!
My goal as your therapist will be to challenge you to realize your potential and empower you to achieve your goals. I am supportive, kind and a good listener with a sense of humor. Our sessions will focus on ways you can achieve happiness and balance in your life. I want to help you make a commitment to being a better you!
(814) 205-0428 View (814) 205-0428
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Richard C Blackford
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16505
We all have times when life becomes more challenging and we can benefit from someone who has been down this path with many others and has learned from their struggles and triumphs. People who struggle with being stuck, depressed anxious or disconnected benefit from this process.
We all have times when life becomes more challenging and we can benefit from someone who has been down this path with many others and has learned from their struggles and triumphs. People who struggle with being stuck, depressed anxious or disconnected benefit from this process.
(814) 826-3217 View (814) 826-3217
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Kinder Mind Pennsylvania
Counselor
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16505  (Online Only)
Kinder Mind Pennsylvania brings over 36 years of experience working with people struggling with negative symptoms related to trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, being isolated, work-related stress, and relationship problems. Kinder Mind continually strives to remain passionate about helping others move toward, health, wellness & healing.
Kinder Mind Pennsylvania brings over 36 years of experience working with people struggling with negative symptoms related to trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, being isolated, work-related stress, and relationship problems. Kinder Mind continually strives to remain passionate about helping others move toward, health, wellness & healing.
(267) 435-2461 View (267) 435-2461
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Kayla Cochran
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16505
A large part of therapy is meeting people where they are at - and I deeply admire those who want to take the time to invest into becoming the best version of themselves. My approach is to meet you where you are at and to help you uncover the things that are compromising you from becoming the best version of yourself.
A large part of therapy is meeting people where they are at - and I deeply admire those who want to take the time to invest into becoming the best version of themselves. My approach is to meet you where you are at and to help you uncover the things that are compromising you from becoming the best version of yourself.
(814) 395-6601 View (814) 395-6601
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Karon Hicks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16505  (Online Only)
Hi! I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) from Pennsylvania! I have three years of experience working with clients who are dealing with life changes. I primarily work with young adults but have also found success with younger children and older adults. I look forward to helping you figure out how therapy can improve your life!
Hi! I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) from Pennsylvania! I have three years of experience working with clients who are dealing with life changes. I primarily work with young adults but have also found success with younger children and older adults. I look forward to helping you figure out how therapy can improve your life!
(267) 692-5016 View (267) 692-5016
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Terri Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16505
If you are having difficulty with issues in your life and like a relaxed and down to earth type of therapist, I can help . I work with clients ages 6 years throughout adulthood, experiencing complications due to ADHD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, substance abuse, self esteem, life transitions, trauma due to abuse/violence, confidence, relationships and communication problems along with behavior disorders,. I assist clients in finding their strengths, along with creative techniques to teach them how to use it to build their life worth living. I have a special interest in working with female clients of all ages.
If you are having difficulty with issues in your life and like a relaxed and down to earth type of therapist, I can help . I work with clients ages 6 years throughout adulthood, experiencing complications due to ADHD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, substance abuse, self esteem, life transitions, trauma due to abuse/violence, confidence, relationships and communication problems along with behavior disorders,. I assist clients in finding their strengths, along with creative techniques to teach them how to use it to build their life worth living. I have a special interest in working with female clients of all ages.
(814) 703-4497 View (814) 703-4497
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Amy Hamilton
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16505  (Online Only)
(678) 831-4859 View (678) 831-4859
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Kristen Huber
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, FT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Erie, PA 16505
Not accepting new clients
Are you struggling with feelings such as shock, guilt, regret, or anger? Stuck in emotional pain and it is affecting what you do or can't do? Loss and grief is such a personal, unique experience. Working with me, a highly experienced bereavement therapist, can give you the confidence in making the pathway to healing smoother. I use a person-centered approach that focuses on the individual's capabilities in order to reach his or her goals and find balance. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential counseling environment, based on empathy and respect. My approach is challenging and direct, yet compassionate and caring.
Are you struggling with feelings such as shock, guilt, regret, or anger? Stuck in emotional pain and it is affecting what you do or can't do? Loss and grief is such a personal, unique experience. Working with me, a highly experienced bereavement therapist, can give you the confidence in making the pathway to healing smoother. I use a person-centered approach that focuses on the individual's capabilities in order to reach his or her goals and find balance. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential counseling environment, based on empathy and respect. My approach is challenging and direct, yet compassionate and caring.
(814) 251-9182 View (814) 251-9182
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Jillian Rhoades
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16505
Not accepting new clients
*Not currently accepting new clients. Please consider reaching out to be paired with similar therapists in our office.* -Are you experiencing high levels of stress or feel "stuck" in your current situation? Would you like to know yourself on a deeper level and refocus on what's truly important to you? Do you have a challenging teenager or perhaps a child who is struggling to cope with the demands that life is placing on them? While you (or your child) are the ultimate expert on achieving your own idea of success, I can help to provide compassionate insight into your stuck situations.
*Not currently accepting new clients. Please consider reaching out to be paired with similar therapists in our office.* -Are you experiencing high levels of stress or feel "stuck" in your current situation? Would you like to know yourself on a deeper level and refocus on what's truly important to you? Do you have a challenging teenager or perhaps a child who is struggling to cope with the demands that life is placing on them? While you (or your child) are the ultimate expert on achieving your own idea of success, I can help to provide compassionate insight into your stuck situations.
(814) 256-4352 View (814) 256-4352

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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.