Therapists in Lehigh County, PA
Grief, trauma, insecurities, anxiety and depression do not discriminate. You are not alone. If you find it difficult to move beyond it and you feel stuck, this is normal. Our body keeps score and remembers. This is why I integrate techniques that connect the mind and body. It is important to release stored up tension and stress, as well as addressing our core beliefs about our experiences. While creating coping mechanisms is important I will also help you discover root causes and address obstacles in a holistic manner.
Grief, trauma, insecurities, anxiety and depression do not discriminate. You are not alone. If you find it difficult to move beyond it and you feel stuck, this is normal. Our body keeps score and remembers. This is why I integrate techniques that connect the mind and body. It is important to release stored up tension and stress, as well as addressing our core beliefs about our experiences. While creating coping mechanisms is important I will also help you discover root causes and address obstacles in a holistic manner.
What makes me stand out from other counselors is my ability to grasp your needs and strengths quickly and get a solid understanding of what you are seeking from treatment. I am skilled with adapting my therapeutic approaches to match your personality and values. I have experience in a wide variety of settings so have knowledge of resources and different phases of mental health needs. I have successful results treating individuals with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, grief, anger, and relationship issues. If you are in need of just a few sessions or longer term treatment, I can support you.
What makes me stand out from other counselors is my ability to grasp your needs and strengths quickly and get a solid understanding of what you are seeking from treatment. I am skilled with adapting my therapeutic approaches to match your personality and values. I have experience in a wide variety of settings so have knowledge of resources and different phases of mental health needs. I have successful results treating individuals with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, grief, anger, and relationship issues. If you are in need of just a few sessions or longer term treatment, I can support you.
Online Therapists
Kelly P. McSpedon
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MA, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19106
I have worked with individuals with SUD, those who have experienced complex trauma, pregnant/parenting women, and those experiencing depression and anxiety.
Therapy offers the space to process emotions and experiences, develop a relationship with yourself, and gain insight. It is my goal to create a space for you to explore these areas, and to develop a therapeutic alliance that instills hope and encourages confidence. I utilize a psychodynamic approach rooted in attachment theory, and incorporate components of internal family systems, emotionally focused therapy, schema therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. I take a person-centered, direct and compassionate approach, to create a space to reconstruct your view of yourself, others, and the world.
I have worked with individuals with SUD, those who have experienced complex trauma, pregnant/parenting women, and those experiencing depression and anxiety.
Therapy offers the space to process emotions and experiences, develop a relationship with yourself, and gain insight. It is my goal to create a space for you to explore these areas, and to develop a therapeutic alliance that instills hope and encourages confidence. I utilize a psychodynamic approach rooted in attachment theory, and incorporate components of internal family systems, emotionally focused therapy, schema therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. I take a person-centered, direct and compassionate approach, to create a space to reconstruct your view of yourself, others, and the world.
Growth Minded Counseling and Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
When life's challenges feel overwhelming, burdensome, confusing, uncertain, hopeless, or difficult to imagine changed, it can make all the difference to find the right support to guide you or your loved one to a renewed sense of strength.
When life's challenges feel overwhelming, burdensome, confusing, uncertain, hopeless, or difficult to imagine changed, it can make all the difference to find the right support to guide you or your loved one to a renewed sense of strength.
Brenda S Staerker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Scranton, PA 18504
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience treating individuals, couples and families negatively impacted by generational trauma and serious mental illnesses. My goal is to help you access and understand your emotions, thoughts and behaviors; putting them into a narrative that will help you develop a stronger, healthier sense of self!
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience treating individuals, couples and families negatively impacted by generational trauma and serious mental illnesses. My goal is to help you access and understand your emotions, thoughts and behaviors; putting them into a narrative that will help you develop a stronger, healthier sense of self!
Janice L. Lawrence, MA, LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17603
I use an integrative approach to counseling and psychotherapy to help meet the individual needs of each client. I understand that a strong therapeutic relationship, including a foundation of trust, is essential to the therapeutic process. Learning about my client and understanding the presenting issue(s), we work collaboratively to identify goals for therapy. A Treatment Plan, tailored to each client, involves a combination of cognitive, affective, behavioral, and somatic techniques. I draw from a variety of methodologies and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful in resolving current and long-standing issues.
I use an integrative approach to counseling and psychotherapy to help meet the individual needs of each client. I understand that a strong therapeutic relationship, including a foundation of trust, is essential to the therapeutic process. Learning about my client and understanding the presenting issue(s), we work collaboratively to identify goals for therapy. A Treatment Plan, tailored to each client, involves a combination of cognitive, affective, behavioral, and somatic techniques. I draw from a variety of methodologies and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful in resolving current and long-standing issues.
Alimah Tifiyah Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19141
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed from a licensed professional to cope with many of life’s challenges. Hello, My name is Alimah Walker, Psychotherapist and Transpersonal Counselor with over 25 years experience in the Philadelphia area, and I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed from a licensed professional to cope with many of life’s challenges. Hello, My name is Alimah Walker, Psychotherapist and Transpersonal Counselor with over 25 years experience in the Philadelphia area, and I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.
Maria Christina Salomone Gabelberger
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380
With over 30 years of experience, I offer you a compassionate listening heart AND a wealth of research-based tools. Extensive experience with anxiety, relationships, trauma, career and college issues, depression and life transitions. I am LGBTQ+ affirming & a member, sex positive, culturally inquisitive. Some tools I offer are: compassionate inquiry, guided meditation, hypnotherapy, IFS, EMDR, CBT, nature-walk therapy and yoga therapy and many more.
With over 30 years of experience, I offer you a compassionate listening heart AND a wealth of research-based tools. Extensive experience with anxiety, relationships, trauma, career and college issues, depression and life transitions. I am LGBTQ+ affirming & a member, sex positive, culturally inquisitive. Some tools I offer are: compassionate inquiry, guided meditation, hypnotherapy, IFS, EMDR, CBT, nature-walk therapy and yoga therapy and many more.
Hello! I’m Victoria and I have experience working with teens, young adults and adults with a special interest in anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, substance use and trauma. I believe everyone already has the qualities they need to meet their goals and therapy can be about learning to access and utilize them.
Hello! I’m Victoria and I have experience working with teens, young adults and adults with a special interest in anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, substance use and trauma. I believe everyone already has the qualities they need to meet their goals and therapy can be about learning to access and utilize them.
Melody Dascanio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, C-PD, CCTP-II, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Online Only)
Will I ever be good enough?....Maybe I AM the crazy one?... Have you had these thoughts? Are you anxious, depressed, a chronic people pleaser? Have your "loved ones" blamed you for "everything that is wrong"? Do you hate the way they act around you, but then a few memories of when they were nice make you feel guilty for having those thoughts (cognitive dissonance)? This is all normal if you have experienced narcissistic abuse or emotionally immature parents. This is where I come in. Healing is a real possibility. You deserve it and I'm dedicated to helping you move from surviving to thriving!
Will I ever be good enough?....Maybe I AM the crazy one?... Have you had these thoughts? Are you anxious, depressed, a chronic people pleaser? Have your "loved ones" blamed you for "everything that is wrong"? Do you hate the way they act around you, but then a few memories of when they were nice make you feel guilty for having those thoughts (cognitive dissonance)? This is all normal if you have experienced narcissistic abuse or emotionally immature parents. This is where I come in. Healing is a real possibility. You deserve it and I'm dedicated to helping you move from surviving to thriving!
nameSTAND Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
What is my purpose? How do I stay strong? How to heal? How to be resilient? How to make a comeback? These were among Google’s most frequently searched questions in 2021. That same year the world searched for affirmations more than ever with phrases like “I am worthy, I am loved”. I cite Google’s metric to validate that you are NOT alone. Millions of us are on a quest for self-actualization, clarity around our roles, healing in our relationships, and empowerment in our decisions. With a lot of experience, education, compassion, and curiosity, I am able to provide superior care individualized to your treatment needs.
What is my purpose? How do I stay strong? How to heal? How to be resilient? How to make a comeback? These were among Google’s most frequently searched questions in 2021. That same year the world searched for affirmations more than ever with phrases like “I am worthy, I am loved”. I cite Google’s metric to validate that you are NOT alone. Millions of us are on a quest for self-actualization, clarity around our roles, healing in our relationships, and empowerment in our decisions. With a lot of experience, education, compassion, and curiosity, I am able to provide superior care individualized to your treatment needs.
Evergreen Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Warminster, PA 18974
Accepting New Clients as of September 2024 — Life can be challenging and it is our job to provide you with the tools to cope well with whatever difficulties/demands life may present to you. At Evergreen Counseling & Wellness, we tailor therapy to your needs and strengths to help you achieve realistic goals. We want you to feel you can handle whatever is thrown your way. We believe that establishing a healthy, supportive therapeutic relationship & providing an environment where you feel safe and able to openly express yourself without feeling judged is critical to heal and grow.
Accepting New Clients as of September 2024 — Life can be challenging and it is our job to provide you with the tools to cope well with whatever difficulties/demands life may present to you. At Evergreen Counseling & Wellness, we tailor therapy to your needs and strengths to help you achieve realistic goals. We want you to feel you can handle whatever is thrown your way. We believe that establishing a healthy, supportive therapeutic relationship & providing an environment where you feel safe and able to openly express yourself without feeling judged is critical to heal and grow.
Rosemary Via
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, PCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlisle, PA 17013 (Online Only)
Yes, I am accepting clients! Are you feeling alone or inadequate on this planet of 8 billion humans? Craving love but there's never enough? Are you longing for connection but feeling exhausted by it at the same time? Comparing yourself to the beautiful and "successful" people at work or in the media and falling short? Tired of not being enough? Ugh! I hear you and I get it. Your brain (and mine at times) is a bully tearing you down. It tells you to withdraw from people and stay safe with your pet or porn. But the answer isn't withdrawing or escaping. It all comes back to the relationships you have with yourself and others.
Yes, I am accepting clients! Are you feeling alone or inadequate on this planet of 8 billion humans? Craving love but there's never enough? Are you longing for connection but feeling exhausted by it at the same time? Comparing yourself to the beautiful and "successful" people at work or in the media and falling short? Tired of not being enough? Ugh! I hear you and I get it. Your brain (and mine at times) is a bully tearing you down. It tells you to withdraw from people and stay safe with your pet or porn. But the answer isn't withdrawing or escaping. It all comes back to the relationships you have with yourself and others.
The Better You Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MEd, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19109
You feel successful, yet something is missing. You may feel trapped in a cycle of constant conflict, self-doubt, and unrelenting stress, longing for calm confidence that always seems out of reach. You’re exhausted and frustrated because you’ve tried everything, but it doesn’t work. If you're here for your child or teen, you're concerned that they struggle with issues they can’t always articulate. They seem stuck, and you feel powerless to help them. You both need change, but it’s hard to know where to start. Now is the time to act.
You feel successful, yet something is missing. You may feel trapped in a cycle of constant conflict, self-doubt, and unrelenting stress, longing for calm confidence that always seems out of reach. You’re exhausted and frustrated because you’ve tried everything, but it doesn’t work. If you're here for your child or teen, you're concerned that they struggle with issues they can’t always articulate. They seem stuck, and you feel powerless to help them. You both need change, but it’s hard to know where to start. Now is the time to act.
I do my work with the knowledge that I have the honor to offer comfort to those who may have been greatly wounded. I approach my work with the awareness that everyone's story contains both beauty and pain. Just as the hurt occurs in the context of relationships, so does the healing.
I do my work with the knowledge that I have the honor to offer comfort to those who may have been greatly wounded. I approach my work with the awareness that everyone's story contains both beauty and pain. Just as the hurt occurs in the context of relationships, so does the healing.
Lynne Modzelesky
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Waitlist for new clients
If you are the person, everyone turns to, who do YOU turn to? You give everything to everyone else but never have time for you. It gets tiring always being the ''strong'' one. I see you. You might be struggling to get through the day or question yourself and your worth. This can look like anxiety, depression, problems recovering from a traumatic experience as an adult or as a child.
If you are the person, everyone turns to, who do YOU turn to? You give everything to everyone else but never have time for you. It gets tiring always being the ''strong'' one. I see you. You might be struggling to get through the day or question yourself and your worth. This can look like anxiety, depression, problems recovering from a traumatic experience as an adult or as a child.
I provide a welcoming, nonjudgmental approach, where clients can feel safe to share their stories. I am a Master's Level Clinician, with a strong concentration in Clinical Outpatient Counseling. I also obtained my undergraduate degree in Addiction Studies. I received the Addictions Studies Director's Award from Alvernia University and most recently, the Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (MACC ) Award of Excellence.
I provide a welcoming, nonjudgmental approach, where clients can feel safe to share their stories. I am a Master's Level Clinician, with a strong concentration in Clinical Outpatient Counseling. I also obtained my undergraduate degree in Addiction Studies. I received the Addictions Studies Director's Award from Alvernia University and most recently, the Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (MACC ) Award of Excellence.
Do you struggle with feelings of frustration, insecurity, or just being stuck? Do you feel overwhelmed and unsure how to make it through the day? Are you engaged in a toxic relationship, either personal or work related? If this sounds familiar, you are not alone and there is help. I would like to help you feel like yourself again. Together, we will identify strategies and motivation for change so you can achieve a healthy and balanced lifestyle, that aligns with your values.
Do you struggle with feelings of frustration, insecurity, or just being stuck? Do you feel overwhelmed and unsure how to make it through the day? Are you engaged in a toxic relationship, either personal or work related? If this sounds familiar, you are not alone and there is help. I would like to help you feel like yourself again. Together, we will identify strategies and motivation for change so you can achieve a healthy and balanced lifestyle, that aligns with your values.
We started this practice because we love what we do, helping people grow. Here at Blue Creek, we offer individual, couples and family therapy. We serve children, teens, adults and older adults. In addition, we offer comprehensive psychological testing services. We bring decades of collective experience but have different areas of expertise. However, our one common goal is for you to feel welcomed and understood from the moment you make contact.
We started this practice because we love what we do, helping people grow. Here at Blue Creek, we offer individual, couples and family therapy. We serve children, teens, adults and older adults. In addition, we offer comprehensive psychological testing services. We bring decades of collective experience but have different areas of expertise. However, our one common goal is for you to feel welcomed and understood from the moment you make contact.
Laura Geftman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Online Only)
I am here for you. When times are tough, it’s important to have the right support to nurture hope, focus on strength, and harness the power of uncertainty. You can stop surviving and start living again. Together we can explore the darkness & the light, and find your way thru it. We will tailor an approach to support your intentions, needs, and goals. You will become more aware of your core beliefs and better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. You’ll find our work to discover insight, self-acceptance, and freedom challenging but also profoundly supportive.
I am here for you. When times are tough, it’s important to have the right support to nurture hope, focus on strength, and harness the power of uncertainty. You can stop surviving and start living again. Together we can explore the darkness & the light, and find your way thru it. We will tailor an approach to support your intentions, needs, and goals. You will become more aware of your core beliefs and better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. You’ll find our work to discover insight, self-acceptance, and freedom challenging but also profoundly supportive.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.