Photo of Marquia Anderson, Licensed Professional Counselor in 19380, PA
Marquia Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
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.
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.
(484) 218-5618 View (484) 218-5618
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David Barnes
Counselor, M Ed, NCC
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
I help successful men who struggle to understand and communicate effectively with their family. If you're struggling to connect with your family and you want to be the amazing father and husband that you are capable of, I will help you develop the skills you already have that make you amazing. Text or call me to set up a free consultation now. ‪(484) 681-2768‬
I help successful men who struggle to understand and communicate effectively with their family. If you're struggling to connect with your family and you want to be the amazing father and husband that you are capable of, I will help you develop the skills you already have that make you amazing. Text or call me to set up a free consultation now. ‪(484) 681-2768‬
(267) 399-4161 View (267) 399-4161
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Sharif Green
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380
My post graduate training has included Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT), Drug and Alcohol counseling, Anger Replacement Therapy, Restorative Practice and Mindfulness.
I believe in multiple therapeutic approaches, understanding each person is an individual. I have a particular interest in working with children and fathers. I am a genuine lover and believer in humanity and feel this is felt by my clients. I use humor and non-traditional forms of therapy to build rapport and help each client feel they can overcome whatever barriers, struggles, or hardships life faces them with. If talk therapy hasn't worked for you before, we will work together to figure out what is best, using creative forms (art, music, poetry) or perhaps going for a walk while talking.
My post graduate training has included Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT), Drug and Alcohol counseling, Anger Replacement Therapy, Restorative Practice and Mindfulness.
I believe in multiple therapeutic approaches, understanding each person is an individual. I have a particular interest in working with children and fathers. I am a genuine lover and believer in humanity and feel this is felt by my clients. I use humor and non-traditional forms of therapy to build rapport and help each client feel they can overcome whatever barriers, struggles, or hardships life faces them with. If talk therapy hasn't worked for you before, we will work together to figure out what is best, using creative forms (art, music, poetry) or perhaps going for a walk while talking.
(484) 900-8074 View (484) 900-8074
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Lighthouse Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380
I specialize in working with clients that suffer with a variety of symptoms (family issues, parenting, couples issues, life transitions, interpersonal conflict, mental health, personal growth, relationship issues).
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I aspire to counsel clients collaboratively towards their individualized goals using a solution focused approach. I have been working in the field since 2005 and have experience providing individual, family, and couples counseling. I enjoy working with all ages. I currently offer individual supervision for counselors working towards their LPC licensure. Supervisees will be accepted on a case by case basis.
I specialize in working with clients that suffer with a variety of symptoms (family issues, parenting, couples issues, life transitions, interpersonal conflict, mental health, personal growth, relationship issues).
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I aspire to counsel clients collaboratively towards their individualized goals using a solution focused approach. I have been working in the field since 2005 and have experience providing individual, family, and couples counseling. I enjoy working with all ages. I currently offer individual supervision for counselors working towards their LPC licensure. Supervisees will be accepted on a case by case basis.
(484) 702-3018 View (484) 702-3018
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Jennifer King
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, EdS
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
And I will work with you and your family to help you understand, honor, and balance each other’s complex needs in order to cultivate collaboration and harmony.
“If you are depressed you are living in the past, if you are anxious you are living in the future, if you are at peace, you are living in the present". . .The immortal wisdom of 6th c. philosopher Lao Tzu informs my approach to life and to therapy. I seek to help my clients be open, curious, and accepting of their present experiences, to make meaning from their adversity, and to embrace their futures with a sense of agency and adventure.
And I will work with you and your family to help you understand, honor, and balance each other’s complex needs in order to cultivate collaboration and harmony.
“If you are depressed you are living in the past, if you are anxious you are living in the future, if you are at peace, you are living in the present". . .The immortal wisdom of 6th c. philosopher Lao Tzu informs my approach to life and to therapy. I seek to help my clients be open, curious, and accepting of their present experiences, to make meaning from their adversity, and to embrace their futures with a sense of agency and adventure.
(610) 379-1343 View (610) 379-1343
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Asia Luna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
My ideal client is someone who have or is struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and self-esteem and seek to make positive changes in their life. My ideal client is motivated and willing to explore childhood to adulthood experiences while identifying their triggers or stressors. They want to learn different healthy coping skills and tools that will help them maintain their goal to be resilient despite life's unpredictable circumstances, able to regulate their emotions, and improve their self-esteem.
My ideal client is someone who have or is struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and self-esteem and seek to make positive changes in their life. My ideal client is motivated and willing to explore childhood to adulthood experiences while identifying their triggers or stressors. They want to learn different healthy coping skills and tools that will help them maintain their goal to be resilient despite life's unpredictable circumstances, able to regulate their emotions, and improve their self-esteem.
(484) 759-0822 View (484) 759-0822
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Candice Kroemelbein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS , LPC
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
My ideal client would be someone motivated to do the work on themselves, open to feedback, and doesn't mind being open with me. I do not have a preference; as far as diagnosis, I have a preference for clients who know what they want and are willing to let me help them to get there.
My ideal client would be someone motivated to do the work on themselves, open to feedback, and doesn't mind being open with me. I do not have a preference; as far as diagnosis, I have a preference for clients who know what they want and are willing to let me help them to get there.
(484) 897-7968 View (484) 897-7968
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Sharifa Martin
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, & Trauma/Substance Use. I introduce therapeutic interventions appropriate for an individual's comfort level, leading to long-term personal growth. I allow you to "take the wheel" and work with you as you define your therapy goals. I encourage you to have a voice, to speak up if an area of your treatment is not working for you, and to ask questions. I am candid in that if there is an answer to a question I do not know, I will research and consult with my supervisor to get you the best answer possible.
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, & Trauma/Substance Use. I introduce therapeutic interventions appropriate for an individual's comfort level, leading to long-term personal growth. I allow you to "take the wheel" and work with you as you define your therapy goals. I encourage you to have a voice, to speak up if an area of your treatment is not working for you, and to ask questions. I am candid in that if there is an answer to a question I do not know, I will research and consult with my supervisor to get you the best answer possible.
(484) 969-8672 View (484) 969-8672
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Theresa Brickhouse-White
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
Brickhouse Complete Health is Accepting New Clients! Are you feeling overwhelmed or looking for a change in your life? Perhaps you are navigating life transitions or on a road of self-discovery. You deserve peace amid the stresses and challenges in this world. I strive to help individuals discover the tools to make the choices that will allow them to live a healthy and abundant life. As a certified personal trainer, I can also offer sessions that combine the beneficial effects of physical activity on an individual's mood and quality of life. Are you grieving? Ask me about GriefShare grief support group.
Brickhouse Complete Health is Accepting New Clients! Are you feeling overwhelmed or looking for a change in your life? Perhaps you are navigating life transitions or on a road of self-discovery. You deserve peace amid the stresses and challenges in this world. I strive to help individuals discover the tools to make the choices that will allow them to live a healthy and abundant life. As a certified personal trainer, I can also offer sessions that combine the beneficial effects of physical activity on an individual's mood and quality of life. Are you grieving? Ask me about GriefShare grief support group.
(610) 601-3787 View (610) 601-3787
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Lotus Counseling & Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380  (Online Only)
At times, people just want to have a conversation and we put off going to counseling, because honestly we tell ourselves that this other thing is just a little bit more important, a bit more pressing. We forget to invest in ourselves. Life is tough, there is no doubt about that; but why go through it alone. Let me be that person for you to aid you through those tough times or I can simply be that someone that you talk with.
At times, people just want to have a conversation and we put off going to counseling, because honestly we tell ourselves that this other thing is just a little bit more important, a bit more pressing. We forget to invest in ourselves. Life is tough, there is no doubt about that; but why go through it alone. Let me be that person for you to aid you through those tough times or I can simply be that someone that you talk with.
(484) 214-2598 View (484) 214-2598
Photo of Zora Wesley, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 19380, PA
Zora Wesley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
Do you struggle with self-esteem issues and want to be more confident? Are you dealing with a major depressive disorder and have poor sleep & hygiene? Do you want a better life so you can keep your job and have a thriving life? I can help you identify where negative thoughts about yourself and your identity stem from. We will work on identifying negative thoughts and stress triggers. We will review what interventions have worked and have not worked for your mental health. I provide psychoeducation & may give some mini exercises, such as using positive affirmations, coming up with a nighttime routine, & relaxation techniques.
Do you struggle with self-esteem issues and want to be more confident? Are you dealing with a major depressive disorder and have poor sleep & hygiene? Do you want a better life so you can keep your job and have a thriving life? I can help you identify where negative thoughts about yourself and your identity stem from. We will work on identifying negative thoughts and stress triggers. We will review what interventions have worked and have not worked for your mental health. I provide psychoeducation & may give some mini exercises, such as using positive affirmations, coming up with a nighttime routine, & relaxation techniques.
(484) 613-3238 View (484) 613-3238
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Nu Beginning Center, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
Nu Beginning Center, LLC provides culture-specific services that will improve mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health within a community-based care system for children, youth, and adults to achieve holistic positive outcomes. We provide culturally sensitive and personalized mental health care that empowers individuals from diverse backgrounds to thrive. Our mission is to bridge the gap between culture and mental health, ensuring clients receive the support and guidance they need to achieve emotional well-being and live their best lives. It Begins N U!
Nu Beginning Center, LLC provides culture-specific services that will improve mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health within a community-based care system for children, youth, and adults to achieve holistic positive outcomes. We provide culturally sensitive and personalized mental health care that empowers individuals from diverse backgrounds to thrive. Our mission is to bridge the gap between culture and mental health, ensuring clients receive the support and guidance they need to achieve emotional well-being and live their best lives. It Begins N U!
(302) 514-1982 View (302) 514-1982
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Daniel Mack
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
Are you tired of showing up in spaces only to be "othered" or have assumptions be made about you because of how you look? I get it because I've been there and this is something I still experience to this day. Whether you are Black, POC, or LGBTQIA+, there is space for you in this world and I am here to remind you that you can take up space. As a queer black man, therapy was never advertised to me or those who looked like me. I had to tackle the intersections of my identity on my own and it was lonely.
Are you tired of showing up in spaces only to be "othered" or have assumptions be made about you because of how you look? I get it because I've been there and this is something I still experience to this day. Whether you are Black, POC, or LGBTQIA+, there is space for you in this world and I am here to remind you that you can take up space. As a queer black man, therapy was never advertised to me or those who looked like me. I had to tackle the intersections of my identity on my own and it was lonely.
(215) 717-8908 View (215) 717-8908
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Shannon Casey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380  (Online Only)
I believe in meeting people where they are, perpetuating meaningful and supportive connection. I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing abuse, neglect, and trauma and who are suffering from the consequences of that trauma. I will help you understand your specific trauma responses and how to change them. You can find relief. You can heal. My goal is to support you in making changes in your life that will lead to positive outcomes and a fulfilling life.
I believe in meeting people where they are, perpetuating meaningful and supportive connection. I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing abuse, neglect, and trauma and who are suffering from the consequences of that trauma. I will help you understand your specific trauma responses and how to change them. You can find relief. You can heal. My goal is to support you in making changes in your life that will lead to positive outcomes and a fulfilling life.
(484) 240-2263 View (484) 240-2263
Photo of Kimberly N. Robinson, Psychologist in 19380, PA
Kimberly N. Robinson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380  (Online Only)
Simply put, an ideal client is the one who just shows up. Whether or not you have been gently encouraged to seek therapy or you have made the decision on your own, it takes courage and intention to move forward on your journey towards growth, self-awareness, and healing. I tend to work well with clients who appreciate elevating and employing their level of introspection and insight. Ideal clients prefer and are open to delving deeper beneath the surface while at the same time understanding and appreciating the importance of behavioral based tools, techniques and interventions that ultimately help practical functionality.
Simply put, an ideal client is the one who just shows up. Whether or not you have been gently encouraged to seek therapy or you have made the decision on your own, it takes courage and intention to move forward on your journey towards growth, self-awareness, and healing. I tend to work well with clients who appreciate elevating and employing their level of introspection and insight. Ideal clients prefer and are open to delving deeper beneath the surface while at the same time understanding and appreciating the importance of behavioral based tools, techniques and interventions that ultimately help practical functionality.
(202) 952-8522 View (202) 952-8522
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Aalih Hussein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LSW, OSW-c
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380  (Online Only)
Thank you for your courage to take this step. Seeking guidance and help through therapy is a courageous thing! I am committed to creating honest spaces to honor each individual's unique truth and lived experiences. Culturally responsive social work practice is the foundation of my work; I am passionate about working with racial, ethnic, and religious minority populations to address mental health needs.
Thank you for your courage to take this step. Seeking guidance and help through therapy is a courageous thing! I am committed to creating honest spaces to honor each individual's unique truth and lived experiences. Culturally responsive social work practice is the foundation of my work; I am passionate about working with racial, ethnic, and religious minority populations to address mental health needs.
(223) 400-8487 View (223) 400-8487
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Suziliene Board
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 899-0628 View (484) 899-0628
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Abby S Mcgillivray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380
Not accepting new clients
Abby specializes in psychotherapy and integrative wellness coaching. She has thirty years of experience counseling children, adults and families and coaching adults through life transitions. Abby obtained her Master's degree in Social Work from Syracuse University with a concentration in Family Mental Health. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and upholds the highest standards in her field as a Board Certified Clinical Social Worker.
Abby specializes in psychotherapy and integrative wellness coaching. She has thirty years of experience counseling children, adults and families and coaching adults through life transitions. Abby obtained her Master's degree in Social Work from Syracuse University with a concentration in Family Mental Health. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and upholds the highest standards in her field as a Board Certified Clinical Social Worker.
(610) 898-3226 View (610) 898-3226

Online Therapists

Photo of Chelsea Robinson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 19380, PA
Chelsea Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380  (Online Only)
I am a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), EMDR Trained Therapist, Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I am pleased to offer online therapy sessions to Pennsylvania and Delaware residents and dedicated to accompanying clients in their quests to recover from life’s plot twists and turbulence. My mission is to help clients untangle themselves from the complex webs of life that have spun around them, leaving them feeling helpless and stuck. I enjoy supporting young adult and middle-aged women who have experienced:
I am a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), EMDR Trained Therapist, Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I am pleased to offer online therapy sessions to Pennsylvania and Delaware residents and dedicated to accompanying clients in their quests to recover from life’s plot twists and turbulence. My mission is to help clients untangle themselves from the complex webs of life that have spun around them, leaving them feeling helpless and stuck. I enjoy supporting young adult and middle-aged women who have experienced:
(484) 451-7224 View (484) 451-7224

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.