Highmark Therapists in Quakertown, PA

Each client has their own specific needs and goals when entering therapy. Clients should feel heard and validated, while also being challenged to both feel and examine their feelings. Clients work to gain insight regarding their own personal experiences, as well as how they view others and the world through these experiences. Clients work with the therapist to create insight and understanding through trust and collaboration.

Accepting New Clients. It is crucial to meet individuals where they are and help guide them to find what they need or are looking for in life. I work with adults and children 10 and older to help cope with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PANDAS, Autism, trauma, relationships, stress, life transitions, and parenting issues. The ultimate goal is to feel happy and fulfilled. I can also help with special education needs and school concerns, including attending school meetings. In addition, I am bilingual and work with Spanish speaking clients.

If you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, or just wanting to improve your life overall, I'm here to help. My goal is to provide my clients with as much support and guidance to explore and process whatever challenges life throws at you. Together, we can create goals that are unique to you and your needs.

I believe each individual is the best person to tell their story, and as a therapist, I will support you in developing the tools to tell this story. I am a clinician focused on developing and nurturing the therapeutic relationship between myself and my clients. I work with—rather than for my clients—helping them access tools for building narrative and addressing past, present, and future concerns. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in navigating difficult transitions and addressing presenting issues, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, thought disorders, relationship issues, trauma, and grief and loss.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is dedicated to improving the lives of others. I have been practicing for 24 years and greatly enjoy the work that I do. I use a more directive, active approach to sessions to help clients meet their own goals for self-improvement.

When you are down, therapy helps you look up. When you feel agitated or fearful, therapy helps you find courage and hope. When you crave a substance or addictive behavior, therapy provides healthier tools for self-regulation, When you are swamped by unwanted feelings, therapy help you soften the disruption and return to your "better self." Through therapy and psychoeducation, I can help you replace old, limiting mental habits with more effective ones.

Everybody experiences adversity differently. Not only is it is important to get to the core issues that are interfering with your daily functioning, but also to have someone provide understanding about these issues. My job is to focus on the presenting symptoms and work to get to the root of the problem. Whether you need individual or family counseling, I can provide it in a safe and comfortable atmosphere. By working together, you will be able to better identify strategies to help manage your symptoms and improve everyday life.

As a therapist, my role is to walk with people in understanding themselves and their lived experiences, to help people acquire skills to cope with adversity and build resilience, and to foster health, well-being, and self-compassion in a safe, nonjudgmental space. I strive to provide a warm, inclusive environment where clients can be themselves unconditionally - where they are free and encouraged to be who they are without hesitation. I believe the most crucial aspect of therapy is a solid, collaborative relationship based on empathy, trust, respect, and honesty. I understand my clients as human beings before anything else.

Change is something that we can always rely on. It will come into our lives whether welcomed or not. Being able to find inner balance and develop resiliency can help a person move through these changes. The start of this journey to establish inner balance, whether triggered due to illness, depression, anxiety, stress, or something else, can begin with outreach for support. I am drawn to the human spirit and I love working with individuals to fulfill their ultimate potential. I work to create a safe environment that allows for exploration and vulnerability, the emergence of awareness, strength, and resiliency.

We are seeing a lot of people with anxiety, trauma, and/or depression. We have a variety of counselors who can help you learn how to manage your situation and feel better and offer play therapy for children or relationship help if you are looking to improve your communitcation skills.

Opening up to someone new about yourself can be daunting for some of us. Using words out loud may not be our strong suit. Or… You're ready to speak up and wondering who, where or what to tell. I am here to help when you are ready.

I believe every human deserves the space and individualized attention to process life's many ups and downs. You know yourself and everything you have been through better than anyone else. My goal is to foster a safe space and collaborative relationship to get to know your strengths, desires, your passions, and to support your needs and goals for improved mental health.

Whether you’re looking for support, a safe space, someone to help you make sense of everything inside — I’m here to help. You are the expert on yourself and your journey. I’m your guide to give you perspective, dig deeper, and just listen. Therapy with me looks different for everyone because I will focus on your goals and work with your strengths and needs.

You need someone who understands that life is hard! At Life Giving Counseling Services we create a safe and comfortable space for you to tell your life story by providing a personal connection with someone who will walk alongside you during this part of your life journey. We aim to serve you with a genuine experience of support and care while inviting you to personal growth. We know that growth and change can be scary and seem impossible, so allow us to motivate, excite, and inspire you to live out your most authentic life. You are not invisible or forgotten. Choose LGCS to be seen, heard, and known.

If you are looking to reduce anxiety, acquire healthy coping skills, improve your relationships and increase your overall interpersonal skills, then you are in the right place. My emphasis in therapy is to support you in identifying your unique goals, and work collaboratively to remove barriers toward building the meaningful life you have envisioned. My goal, as your therapist, is to help you create a personal road map to navigate the bumps in the road and to be present for the parts of the journey you can tune into to enjoy.

Having had the experience of working with people of all walks in life, one of my favorite parts of counseling is getting to know you as a person, the whole you! My goal in counseling is to work with each individual to help connect their mind-body-spirit (as you define it) in helping them to improve their overall wellness. The joy of counseling is finding what works for you which is why I tailor counseling to each individual, while working to help you identify your own strengths that can help you overcome the challenges that life has to offer.

My passion is helping people find their strength to cope with life challenges.I work alongside clients to help them discover and embrace their personal power. I feel my life work is to help people gain strength to move beyond the struggles of life and realize their full potential.

My objective is to help you identify your strengths to enable better management of on-going difficulties and break free from a sense of "stuckness." I place an emphasis on clients' unique cultural elements to help personalize and maximize treatment efficiency. I want us to incorporate your values as the structure for our work together.

I have been providing Individual and Marriage/Couples Therapy in Bucks County, Pennsylvania for over 20 years. My primary office is in the Free Press Building, in Quakertown, PA. I am a member of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association and Academy of Psychologist Engaged in Private Practice in the Lehigh Valley.