German Therapists in Leola, PA

As your therapist, my goal is to provide a comfortable and safe environment for you to express your feelings and help you gain perspective with challenges you may be facing. My clients learn healthy coping skills and tools to better navigate life's difficult moments. My role is to walk alongside you through this journey to your most empowered and best self. By challenging beliefs and emotions that no longer serve you, in addition to improving intra and interpersonal relationships, personal growth and symptom relief are my goals for you. You are not alone; allow me to help you through challenges and find hope and happiness again.

Welcome! I'm Margarete, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and a Certified Advanced Alcohol/Drug Counselor. My goal in therapy is to build an honest, trusting relationship, creating a area of safety, where you can deal with challenges in the light of truth, honesty, and reality. I have a deep appreciation of diversity and an unwavering belief in the inherent value of every human being. I can accompany you on the journey toward healing and growth.

Ever feel run down from taking care of others? Tired to the point of exhaustion but afraid or unable to stop? Unsure how you ended up where you are but sure you don't want to be there anymore? It's an easy place to find ourselves. What isn't easy is getting out of it. I can help. For over 20 years I've been providing a confidential, nurturing environment that in which people can safely figure out who they are and what they’re about. Working together, we explore life’s questions, challenges and opportunities, as well as the stories we're living by and the ones we want to live by.

I believe everyone could use someone to talk to. If you find yourself struggling with life, family, school, grief or a life transition, allow me to be the person to listen and help you find your way through these obstacles. Grief, stress management, goal setting, anxiety, depression, and relationships are my areas of focus. The approaches I use for these concerns are evidence-based and designed to be highly effective. Noticeable results occur when CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Family Systems, Strength-Based, Grief Counseling or Mindfulness techniques are used in our sessions.

You may have considered finding a therapist for a while, wondering whether it's worth the risk. Are you struggling with physical symptoms, feelings or behaviors you don't particularly like, but can't seem to control? Have you found it difficult to make changes in your life, although you have tried many times on your own? Are you dissatisfied with how your relationships are going? Perhaps you wish you could be a more effective parent? Or maybe you already know there is "stuff" you haven't wanted to touch on your own, but it's not going away......., and you are ready to invest in healing whatever hurts? Then therapy can help.

I specialize in anger-management, sex-therapy, Emdr, depression, and anxiety. I support men and women to rediscover their self-confidence and help clients to get in touch with a positive sense of self that enhances life quality and performance. In addition I specialize in couples therapy, where I support couples to hear and understand each other in a more empathic way. My focus is to create an emotionally safe environment that allows for sharing, without repetition of destructive patterns in session. I guide couples to feel compassion which leads partners to rediscover love, hope, and optimism for the future.

We all have times in our life when we face struggle, frustration, anguish, and tragedy. These times, while painful and seemingly bleak, can also offer opportunities for profound growth. These times can be used to look within, gain more self-understanding, nurture our resilience, strengthen our confidence, and make choices to better align ourselves with the life we seek to live. By engaging in therapy, you can process your thoughts and emotions; obtain insight and guidance; and define the life you choose to live. With time and effort, you can grow into your unique and beautiful self.

In my experience, inside every person there is a psychological center, like a ‘Light’ leading us to love, healing, joy and growth. In a deep place in each of us, it is always present, though sometimes hidden. Known by many different names and through many different senses - center, core, soul, real-self, heart or unconscious, it is wise and kind and delights to do no harm, and intends only good. We all have a longing to connect to this profound potential, goodness and love within ourselves, within others and in all. I enjoy supporting folks in their journey back to this connection.

I believe therapy is most helpful in an atmosphere of acceptance and respect. In a safe and collaborative environment, we can work together toward your personal goals. I am passionate about helping my clients cope with life stressors, to get relief from painful emotional symptoms, and to feel understood. Beginning therapy is not easy. My approach to therapy begins with helping clients to define their goals and to empower them to move toward the most fulfilling life possible.

Claudia Wood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20+ years of practical background in mental health counseling of adolescents and adults in individual and couple modality. She received her MSW in 1993 from the University of Kansas. Before immigrating to the USA in 1989 she was trained and licensed in Germany in social work and social pedagogy. In her clinical approach, she specializes in solution-oriented therapy, cognitive therapy, hypnotherapy and NLP.

Challenging circumstances or chronic stress can take a toll on our mental health. It’s great you are considering counseling to gain new insight into your life, make important changes, or simply feel more supported at this time. I believe having a better understanding of our past experiences and current habits can help us more effectively manage life’s ups and downs. My approach to counseling starts with identifying underlying causes of anger, anxiety, or depression—as well as uncovering each client’s unique strengths and coping strategies. From there, I strive to help clients develop new, healthier thought patterns and behaviors.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious? Are you seeking guidance in managing conflicts? If you are looking for support while adjusting to changes and creating balance in your life, we will work together to help navigate these challenging waters. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals, couples and families to address emotional challenges, questions of identity and relational conflicts. Integrating different theoretical approaches, I help my clients to make the changes they long for.

A lot happens in life, and no one lives your life but you. Surviving trauma can shake our understanding of ourselves and the world, leaving us confused and no longer at peace. My focus is creating a supportive environment so you can think clearly to work toward the life you want while making the life you have work better for you.

I'm a Licensed Associate Counselor in New Jersey and a pre-licensed professional in Pennsylvania. I help clients deal with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns, such as anxiety, depression, relationship health, anger, addiction, grief, trauma, building self-awareness, and more. I particularly enjoy working with men seeking to lead healthier lives and relationships.

Hi, I am Janina, owner and director of Strouse Counseling and Wellness, LLC. In my practice, we support people in processing anxiety, depression, traumatic events as well as stress-related issues, such as work, school, interpersonal problems ( e.g. peer and family relationships, co-dependency). When coming to therapy, you can expect a client-focused environment, assessment, support and effective treatment. It isn't always easy to make that first phone call or send that email, but a lot of progress can be made when we allow ourselves to utilize support.

Mental health struggles hinder a person’s every task, which is why taking care of your mental health is the best decision you can make for yourself. If you struggle with changing your mindsets and controlling your emotions, I aim to psychoeducate you on skills and techniques that are primarily solution-focused and goal-driven. By getting to know yourself on a deeper level, you can change how you conceptualize yourself, your interactions and your life experiences.

I will work with you to capitalize on your strengths and help you identify and move beyond unhelpful mental and behavioral patterns lurking in your blind spots. Rather than talk endlessly about your problems, we will instead use various empirically supported techniques to step back from your problems and explore new behavioral and belief options that better correspond to your key goals and values. Then you'll practice these new perspectives and strategies at home in your real life until they feel more natural. **Please phone me first as I do not always have daily email access.

Do you find yourself pretending to be stronger, more vivacious, and better put-together than you feel you truly are? Do you find yourself wanting to hold together an image for others, but feeling less and less capable within? Do you feel that there's a path you should take to unleash a truer you than the path you follow now? Do you often think that you could take that path, but it might be too difficult for you to negotiate by yourself? If there were simply someone who could coach you, someone to confide in, trust? There is.

Mehrnaz Shoultes is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2020. Mehrnaz believes everyone is their own expert in their healing journey and she helps clients recognize their own strengths. As they are able to identify their strengths, they become more powerful and in control of their lives. Outside of work, Mehrnaz enjoys spending time out in nature, listening to music, dance, and travel.