Highmark Therapists in 19341

Throughout the stages of life, we struggle to identify and embrace who we are and act with confidence in the midst of adversity. Sometimes, life is not kind and we need guidance and support to rediscover our strength and find hope and overall life success.

Stumbling blocks....this is a way to describe some of the patterns and responses we can get caught up in over time that hinder us from fulfillment and joy. We all have them and they can show up in our relationships, at work, as parents, with our family of origin and with ourselves. In my therapy practice, we unpack our maladaptive tendencies and their roots to fully understand what holds us back or doesn't serve us. We then learn new ways of being and determine what is within in our power to change. This shifts those stumbling blocks to stairways.

I help people to gain the insight and awareness needed to be the best version of themselves. I strive to create a comfortable and nonjudgmental environment, where people can express themselves and work toward living the life they really want. I work with clients on being less depressed, less anxious, and on overcoming behaviors that may be holding them back. I enjoy working with people who have been in therapy before and also people who have not. I will meet you where you are and help you to clarify and work toward your goals.

I am an experienced and solutions focused therapist with over 15 years’ experience. I am currently the Clinical Director of MPower Wellness, a substance use disorder and mental health outpatient program in Exton, PA. I have worked with multiple different populations from juveniles, incarcerated individuals, as well as adults and children on the autism spectrum. Over the last 10 years I have focused my professional development on working with adults with substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and the cooccurring population. I have continually gained new skills to help enable clients to embody a healthier and happier life.

Out beyond the ideas of right and wrong there is a field. I will meet you there. This is my helping philosophy. I like to keep an eye on the possibilities. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. After more than a decade of experience as a therapist, I have recognized that the power of listening, validating and supporting are very effective. I have come to recognize that understanding comes before advising and skill building . The methods of helping are many. The therapist's responsibility is to to know how to compassionately transform hardship into ease for the client.

Balance in life is difficult to achieve and maintain. We all feel the need for support, guidance and connection with others. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, teens and adults, helping to guide you through a process of self-awareness, insight and perspective in achieving a state of balance. In a nurturing, compassionate and empathic setting, we will explore how stress impacts your sense of well-being and manifests in unhealthy patterns and habits. We will identify and establish positive coping strategies and integrate healthy boundaries to attain the goals and life we envision.

I work with adults on many common issues and concerns. I most enjoy working with other men who want to start talking about their mental health or taking it more seriously. I love working with people who have therapy experience and those who might be trying therapy for the first time.

I am passionate about creating a warm, safe, and supportive environment where my clients can explore issues, gain insight, and make meaningful changes in their lives. I believe that there is no one-size-fits-all approach in therapy. I draw on a strength-based, holistic approach that may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Psychotherapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Mindfulness-based Therapy, and Art Therapy.

Have you been feeling down or depressed? Feeling worried or anxious? Is your marriage riddled with conflict and you feel hopeless that things will ever change? Are you finding yourself struggling with your faith and can’t seem to get back in relationship with God? Parenting leaving you feeling like a failure? Counseling may help you gain insight into your situation.

Whether you are interested in healing hurts from long ago or simply dissatisfied with the current state of life, therapy can help you learn to embrace, with joy and gratitude, the messiness of the human experience. I help clients cultivate the tools they need to live a more confident life, take risks, and find the wisdom and sweetness in painful experiences. Being a therapist is a privilege, and I am very grateful to be able to provide a nonjudgemental space and connect with others in such a meaningful way.

Christina has and continues to enjoy working with a diverse array of clients, including chronic and/or terminal illness, the LGBTQA+ community, grief & loss, BIPOC, mood disorders, co-morbid mental illness, trauma survivors, substance abuse, adjudicated youth and adults in corrections, and children and adults with IDD needs. Christina uses techniques from person-centered humanism, MI, DBT, CBT, community-based support, psychodynamic theory, family-centered approach, motivational interviewing and therapeutic phenomenology.

Mandy Farrell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania who started practicing in 2021. She completed her Bachelors in Social Work at Temple University and her Masters in Social Work at Widener University.

Therapy helps to deepen our understanding of ourselves, improve our relationships and give us a richer, more balanced life. I am committed to helping clients overcome adversity, gain personal insight and improve their intimate relationships. I see clients struggling with depression/ anxiety, self-esteem, grief, interpersonal relationship issues and life-transitions. I specialize in working with adult women, and specialized training in postpartum stress. I also have experience successfully working with male clients, particularly around intimacy, life transitions and interpersonal communication skills.

We all need to be heard. We all need someone who can sit with us and truly hear our story. I believe therapy is a collaborative process in which we work together to address the challenges and changes you may be facing. For 26 years, I have been working with people just like you--people who need someone to listen, support and engage. People who need a dedicated time and safe place to step out of the chaos of life and sort through their stress and struggles. People who are seeking self-awareness and supportive feedback.

Walking into a therapist's office for the first time can be stressful, with a lot of uncertainty. Trying to find a new therapist who you will feel compatible with can be frustrating, with understandable skepticism. I believe that sessions should include non-judgment from the therapist and a willingness to meet the client where they are in terms of readiness for change. The overall goal is to empower clients with awareness and strategies to manage life's situations and stressors. My name is Renee, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania.

Cara is a Licensed Professional Counselor and is certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors. She earned her Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Immaculata University in 2010 and is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has worked with individuals of ages 13 and up in inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, group therapy, and individual outpatient settings. Cara has a non-judgmental, mindful, and supportive approach which focuses on the individual's strengths, coping mechanisms, and support systems to effect change.

Hi! My name is Lisa Broadrup. During my 25+ years in the field of mental health, I have had the opportunity to work with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of settings. Many times, clients initially come in because they are in desperate need of relief from their pain and suffering. Yes, therapy can and often does help relieve pain, but it can also help clients explore issues that are effecting their overall quality of life. Over the years I have witnessed the strength and resilience of the human spirit as clients have demonstrated again and again that they can make gains that they did not think possible.

I pay attention to what you are thinking & feeling! I have helped countless people in need for over 30 years including individuals, couples, & families overcome issues interfering with life enjoyment. To me, quality of life is everything. I want to find out what is important to you & how satisfied you really are. My techniques are the most reliable in finding peace & joy. Do you often feel like you are in a rut or just spinning your wheels? Relationship or anger concerns? Not realizing your full potential as a deserving human being? Being alienated from important relationships? Not feeling like your usual self? Let me help you.

Do you struggle with anger, anxiety, and depression and are ready to get help and make life changes? I am prepared to help adolescents, adults, and famlies become healthy as they navigate daily life.