Therapists in Exton, PA
Buttonwood A Place To Heal -Now offering IOP!
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
Exton, PA 19341
Buttonwood A Place To Heal is now offering : IOP Eating Disorders for Adults, IOP Eating Disorders Adolescents, Somatic Therapy Mental Health IOP Adults, Outpatient therapy including individual, family and assessments.
My passion in life is to help others break free from eating disorders and disordered eating so that they can live fuller lives. I am an Art Therapist and Licensed Practicing Counselor with many years in the field. I believe each person's needs are different and unique. Part of recovery is becoming more connected to the self and ultimately more aware of your needs so that symptoms become less desirable. I work with clients with eating disorders as well as family members who may need guidance and direction in how to help their loved ones.
Buttonwood A Place To Heal is now offering : IOP Eating Disorders for Adults, IOP Eating Disorders Adolescents, Somatic Therapy Mental Health IOP Adults, Outpatient therapy including individual, family and assessments.
My passion in life is to help others break free from eating disorders and disordered eating so that they can live fuller lives. I am an Art Therapist and Licensed Practicing Counselor with many years in the field. I believe each person's needs are different and unique. Part of recovery is becoming more connected to the self and ultimately more aware of your needs so that symptoms become less desirable. I work with clients with eating disorders as well as family members who may need guidance and direction in how to help their loved ones.
Laurie Mawhinney-Houston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Exton, PA 19341
Welcome! As a Pennsylvania Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I operate from a bio/psycho/social/spiritual context. We are complex humans with complex stories and needs. I take all aspects of your story into consideration when creating a treatment plan in a collaborative manner so we can best meet your needs and goals. I have worked with people from various cultural, racial, economic, sexual preference/identify and religious backgrounds. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, family conflict, relationship conflict or navigating the stressful and overwhelming world we live in I can help.
Welcome! As a Pennsylvania Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I operate from a bio/psycho/social/spiritual context. We are complex humans with complex stories and needs. I take all aspects of your story into consideration when creating a treatment plan in a collaborative manner so we can best meet your needs and goals. I have worked with people from various cultural, racial, economic, sexual preference/identify and religious backgrounds. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, family conflict, relationship conflict or navigating the stressful and overwhelming world we live in I can help.
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.
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.
The teenage years are the most vulnerable, exciting, and growing years of a young person’s life. Self discovery can often yield low self esteem, independence can easily shift to rebellion, and a slow maturation process often creates impulsive decision making. And when a parent’s warnings and worries don’t seem to have an impact on the teenager’s course, or when it feels too heavy to carry alone, it’s helpful to have another guiding force to help. Through counseling, an adolescent can feel understood, begin to understand themselves, and learn to understand and accept their role in the family and society.
The teenage years are the most vulnerable, exciting, and growing years of a young person’s life. Self discovery can often yield low self esteem, independence can easily shift to rebellion, and a slow maturation process often creates impulsive decision making. And when a parent’s warnings and worries don’t seem to have an impact on the teenager’s course, or when it feels too heavy to carry alone, it’s helpful to have another guiding force to help. Through counseling, an adolescent can feel understood, begin to understand themselves, and learn to understand and accept their role in the family and society.
Lighthouse Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Exton, PA 19341
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.
I love to help family members better understand each others' needs while they are adjusting to new life stages or changes.
Is life feeling overwhelming at the moment? Are you at odds with a family member and struggling to maintain the relationship? Are you dealing with new situations or issues that seem too hard to manage? Individuals, couples, and families go through so many different life stages and it can be really hard to adjust to changes. When relationships are on shaky ground, people can feel misunderstood and hurt. Without support from loved ones, life feels so much harder. When relationships are stronger and more connected, stressors and changes are much more manageable. Often, people need additional help to heal themselves and each other.
I love to help family members better understand each others' needs while they are adjusting to new life stages or changes.
Is life feeling overwhelming at the moment? Are you at odds with a family member and struggling to maintain the relationship? Are you dealing with new situations or issues that seem too hard to manage? Individuals, couples, and families go through so many different life stages and it can be really hard to adjust to changes. When relationships are on shaky ground, people can feel misunderstood and hurt. Without support from loved ones, life feels so much harder. When relationships are stronger and more connected, stressors and changes are much more manageable. Often, people need additional help to heal themselves and each other.
Focusing on each individual, couple, or family I use modalities that are most appropriate for clients to take the first steps in this healing process.
Feeling stuck and overwhelmed with life's pressures? Juggling all areas of your life but coming up short and feeling depleted? Whether it's a big life transition or milestone, making an important decision, or managing parenthood without losing sight of yourself - together, in therapy we will help bring understanding to the intricate roles you play in this ever changing ecosystem. Oftentimes an unbiased listening ear, empathy, encouragement, and perhaps another point of view is all that's needed to help empower you to move forward in a healthy and joyful way.
Focusing on each individual, couple, or family I use modalities that are most appropriate for clients to take the first steps in this healing process.
Feeling stuck and overwhelmed with life's pressures? Juggling all areas of your life but coming up short and feeling depleted? Whether it's a big life transition or milestone, making an important decision, or managing parenthood without losing sight of yourself - together, in therapy we will help bring understanding to the intricate roles you play in this ever changing ecosystem. Oftentimes an unbiased listening ear, empathy, encouragement, and perhaps another point of view is all that's needed to help empower you to move forward in a healthy and joyful way.
I also have a background working with individuals who experience eating disorders, body image issues, depression, anxiety, life transitions, attachment disruptions, codependency, low self-worth, complex grief, brevement and family/couples issues.
I’m not your average therapist. Extremely passionate about healing and helping. I provide compassionate, deeply insightful, and emotionally honest support in a safe space. In our therapeutic relationship we will do real work - in a collaborative process. From a humanist perspective, I believe we don’t need to be fixed, but healed instead. Being human is hard, we could all use support. I us an eclectic blend of treatment approaches to fit what works for you and in you life. I utilize evidence-based treatment interventions such as, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, narrative therapy, family systems and Trauma Competency training.
I also have a background working with individuals who experience eating disorders, body image issues, depression, anxiety, life transitions, attachment disruptions, codependency, low self-worth, complex grief, brevement and family/couples issues.
I’m not your average therapist. Extremely passionate about healing and helping. I provide compassionate, deeply insightful, and emotionally honest support in a safe space. In our therapeutic relationship we will do real work - in a collaborative process. From a humanist perspective, I believe we don’t need to be fixed, but healed instead. Being human is hard, we could all use support. I us an eclectic blend of treatment approaches to fit what works for you and in you life. I utilize evidence-based treatment interventions such as, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, narrative therapy, family systems and Trauma Competency training.
Hi! I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist so I work with teens and adults on how our interpersonal relationships affect us and our mental health. I welcome those who want therapy in the comfort of their own home and specialize in supporting individuals who are experiencing struggles with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship issues/ family conflict.
Hi! I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist so I work with teens and adults on how our interpersonal relationships affect us and our mental health. I welcome those who want therapy in the comfort of their own home and specialize in supporting individuals who are experiencing struggles with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship issues/ family conflict.
I believe we are heavily influenced by our families of origin and will team up with you to understand what your " family rules" may have taught you.
Skeptical about therapy or that things can change? I was too, before I saw a therapist myself. I too have experienced the societal stressors and family life issues and come to this work eager to empower my clients that you too can experience sustainable happiness. Do you over function, not feel good enough, feel stuck, or feel misunderstood? Do you wish you could say what you really feel versus what comes out when you are upset or frustrated? Are you or anyone else concerned with your drug or alcohol use, not understanding why? Would you like to be able to see the patterns you have been stuck in, so that you can find a better way?
I believe we are heavily influenced by our families of origin and will team up with you to understand what your " family rules" may have taught you.
Skeptical about therapy or that things can change? I was too, before I saw a therapist myself. I too have experienced the societal stressors and family life issues and come to this work eager to empower my clients that you too can experience sustainable happiness. Do you over function, not feel good enough, feel stuck, or feel misunderstood? Do you wish you could say what you really feel versus what comes out when you are upset or frustrated? Are you or anyone else concerned with your drug or alcohol use, not understanding why? Would you like to be able to see the patterns you have been stuck in, so that you can find a better way?
We are a team of clinicians, coaches and practitioners with values rooted in Mental Strength, Emotional Wellness, and Physical Fitness. We take an integrative approach to wellness and support our community in achieving their goals. Whether you’re experiencing challenges in your personal life, family life, or career, our team at Lotus Life is here to support you. Our clinicians and coaches provide guidance and the space for reflection on where you are at, and where you want to go. We’ll help you get there.
We are a team of clinicians, coaches and practitioners with values rooted in Mental Strength, Emotional Wellness, and Physical Fitness. We take an integrative approach to wellness and support our community in achieving their goals. Whether you’re experiencing challenges in your personal life, family life, or career, our team at Lotus Life is here to support you. Our clinicians and coaches provide guidance and the space for reflection on where you are at, and where you want to go. We’ll help you get there.
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Individual and family services are offered to adults and adolescents, as well as families who have a loved one experiencing symptoms.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, it is my goal in partnering with clients in navigating through life's twists and turns, being a guide towards a middle path of acceptance and change. My focus is to empower clients to transform coping strategies into skills of daily living, identify and release themselves from self-destructive patterns that led them to treatment, doing so in an environment that encourages growth and development.
Individual and family services are offered to adults and adolescents, as well as families who have a loved one experiencing symptoms.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, it is my goal in partnering with clients in navigating through life's twists and turns, being a guide towards a middle path of acceptance and change. My focus is to empower clients to transform coping strategies into skills of daily living, identify and release themselves from self-destructive patterns that led them to treatment, doing so in an environment that encourages growth and development.
In these spaces I have worked with people in a variety of life's circumstances individually and as a family.
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” Theodore Roosevelt. I really enjoy working with people grappling with transitional periods in their lives: exploring questions about intimate relationships, career decision making, the challenges of parenthood, questioning substance use/self-care and how identity changes throughout these phases. I also love working with parents, especially in assisting them in becoming the kind of parents they aspire to be when parenting becomes challenging. My third passion is providing guidance to individuals who are bravely pursuing the new path of recovery.
In these spaces I have worked with people in a variety of life's circumstances individually and as a family.
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” Theodore Roosevelt. I really enjoy working with people grappling with transitional periods in their lives: exploring questions about intimate relationships, career decision making, the challenges of parenthood, questioning substance use/self-care and how identity changes throughout these phases. I also love working with parents, especially in assisting them in becoming the kind of parents they aspire to be when parenting becomes challenging. My third passion is providing guidance to individuals who are bravely pursuing the new path of recovery.
We all experience challenges at one time or another in our lives that feel overwhelming and confusing, whether they be work, family, personal, relationship, etc. Consulting a professional during these stressful times can provide a sense of direction and reassurance. As a firm believer in each person's inherent strengths and resources, I will work with you to identify obstacles and develop new tools to help more effectively meet challenging circumstances. I
We all experience challenges at one time or another in our lives that feel overwhelming and confusing, whether they be work, family, personal, relationship, etc. Consulting a professional during these stressful times can provide a sense of direction and reassurance. As a firm believer in each person's inherent strengths and resources, I will work with you to identify obstacles and develop new tools to help more effectively meet challenging circumstances. I
I have a strong comprehension of the challenges that disrupt mainstream middle class individuals, as well as the impact that such challenges place on their family systems.
As a clinician who specializes in relationship issues and self esteem, I am a focused, engaged and passionate helper. I work with my clients to explore self-defeating thoughts that contribute to their life challenges, with the intent of achieving a more balanced (and "fair") interpretation of themselves and their surroundings. As a classically trained cognitive behavioral therapist, I am a firm believer in the notion that past traumas play-out in our adult lives.
I have a strong comprehension of the challenges that disrupt mainstream middle class individuals, as well as the impact that such challenges place on their family systems.
As a clinician who specializes in relationship issues and self esteem, I am a focused, engaged and passionate helper. I work with my clients to explore self-defeating thoughts that contribute to their life challenges, with the intent of achieving a more balanced (and "fair") interpretation of themselves and their surroundings. As a classically trained cognitive behavioral therapist, I am a firm believer in the notion that past traumas play-out in our adult lives.
Shelby Riley, LMFT and Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Exton, PA 19341
We serve adults, teens, and children and offer individual, couple, family, sand tray and play therapy.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed? Are your intimate relationships not what you hoped they would be? Are you worried about your children's behavior or social skills?
There are times in everyone's life when help from a professional can make all the difference. Therapy starts with an effort to get to know you and your concerns. We then work together to create clear goals and form a plan that fits for you.
We serve adults, teens, and children and offer individual, couple, family, sand tray and play therapy.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed? Are your intimate relationships not what you hoped they would be? Are you worried about your children's behavior or social skills?
There are times in everyone's life when help from a professional can make all the difference. Therapy starts with an effort to get to know you and your concerns. We then work together to create clear goals and form a plan that fits for you.
With my clients & their families, I use a trauma informed & holistic approach, with techniques from Person-Centered Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Therapy & Attachment-Based Therapy.
In therapy, I believe creating a safe, open, and supportive space helps to foster healing and growth. My passion is to help children, teens, and young adults find their unique strengths and skills and use these to build self-confidence and determine their purpose in life. I understand that barriers & challenges can get in the way but my focus is to guide and empower my clients to trust their ability to make it through these challenges and develop healthy ways to cope.
With my clients & their families, I use a trauma informed & holistic approach, with techniques from Person-Centered Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Therapy & Attachment-Based Therapy.
In therapy, I believe creating a safe, open, and supportive space helps to foster healing and growth. My passion is to help children, teens, and young adults find their unique strengths and skills and use these to build self-confidence and determine their purpose in life. I understand that barriers & challenges can get in the way but my focus is to guide and empower my clients to trust their ability to make it through these challenges and develop healthy ways to cope.
I have experience working with drug and alcohol, at risk youth, the terminally ill, mis-represented fathers, family therapy, and typical youth looking for a different kind of support and guidance as they navigate life's challenges.
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.
I have experience working with drug and alcohol, at risk youth, the terminally ill, mis-represented fathers, family therapy, and typical youth looking for a different kind of support and guidance as they navigate life's challenges.
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.
Jocelyn White
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Exton, PA 19341 (Online Only)
I work with teens and adults to provide a safe space to step out of the chaos of life and sort through current struggles. I help with stress, anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, low self-esteem and self-worth, self injury, and trauma. I am a support to help work through day-to-day difficulties, career and school challenges, breakups, difficult relationships with family and friends, and major life changes. My work as a trauma therapist, family therapist, and high school counselor, has allowed me to support my clients through life's various obstacles.
I work with teens and adults to provide a safe space to step out of the chaos of life and sort through current struggles. I help with stress, anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, low self-esteem and self-worth, self injury, and trauma. I am a support to help work through day-to-day difficulties, career and school challenges, breakups, difficult relationships with family and friends, and major life changes. My work as a trauma therapist, family therapist, and high school counselor, has allowed me to support my clients through life's various obstacles.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have experience in many challenging settings with a variety of age groups and cultures. I have provided individual and family counseling in outpatient clinics as well as school-based counseling for students k-12. I have worked in depth with children, adolescents, young adults as well as adults. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, ADHD, OCD, ODD, and ASD.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have experience in many challenging settings with a variety of age groups and cultures. I have provided individual and family counseling in outpatient clinics as well as school-based counseling for students k-12. I have worked in depth with children, adolescents, young adults as well as adults. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, ADHD, OCD, ODD, and ASD.
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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.