Therapists in Effort, PA

My name is Josie Villamar; God has blessed me with a great husband and a beautiful family. I am an active member of my church, and I enjoy having quality time with my loved ones. I love people; cooking, reading, traveling, and I enjoy the wonders of God's nature and outside activities. I have been practicing for many years, and my education background includes a Doctorate degree in Christian Counseling, a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, a State certification as a Licensed Professional Counselor, and specialization and extensive training in Functional Family Therapy Approach.

Everyone has challenges which at times can be overwhelming. For some, the challenges are not easy for them to resolve, and professional help is needed. No matter what your present need may be, the counseling team at Empowered Living is here to assist you on your journey to making better life choices and recovery.

My name is Nicole Rook, and I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a trained EMDR clinician through EMDRIA. As someone who has faced my own mental health challenges, I understand the pain of feeling stuck and unheard. I want you to know that your pain matters, and I am here to support you on your journey. My mission is to create a safe space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported as we work together to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with compassion and understanding. Therapy is not only about addressing the "bad" in our lives, but includes exploring our strengths and building resilience.

Today, you are one step closer to feeling more empowered and embarking on a positive path that leads to personal growth and well-being. Greetings, I am Dr. Miller, a psychodynamic therapist and counselor. I provide therapy to adults, children (aged 6+ years), adolescents, couples, groups, and families. My key objective is to assist you to realize your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating, and this is best achieved by using an eclectic, integrative approach.

Imagine how good it would feel to have a better handle on the emotional problems that can overwhelm you? I've been helping people find relief for more than 10 years now. My clinical practice areas include multiple anxiety and mood issues, relationship and confict resolution, stress and anger management, and behavioral disorders, to name a few. Let's start discovering how you can overcome the obstacles that interfer with feeling fulfillment in your life.

At times, we all face trauma,crisis and challenges that influence our relationships with family and significant others. Many times these challenges, trauma or crisis leave profound emotional scars and pain that affect our performance and ability to cope and to function in a more healthy and productive way. I have good listening skills and a good sense of humor, which make my clients feel relaxed and comfortable.

**I offer sliding scale pricing** I am a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker who practices both in New York and Pennsylvania. My experiences include working with clients from different backgrounds and with different presenting problems, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, suicidality, mood and eating disorders. My learning has been shaped through my experiences working with adolescents, and adults who face daily struggles and challenges in their lives.

In this ever-changing time of "do and be more," we face daily life stressors that challenge our mental wellness. These challenges can negatively impact our significant relationships, our children and our work/school performance. To seek the help of a therapist is a very personal decision. It may be one of the most important decisions you make. It may facilitate first steps towards changing and regaining control of your life. In 2008, I founded Aspire Counseling and Consulting (please view our WEBSITE) with the mission to inspire clients to reach their fullest potential within their communities, relationships, workplaces and schools.

Today is the day. If you've been hearing yourself say things like "I can't do this anymore", "I just want to be happy", or "now what", it's time to get some support. You may be feeling nervous, or ready to lean in and get started, or both. People often find it difficult to take these first steps, and find a helpful support essential in the process as they address mental health challenges, life transitions, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, low self esteem, and general feelings of being lost. I'm here to walk with you as we get the lay of the land and develop a clear pathway to where you want to go.

I am a board certified, licensed professional counselor as well as a certified anger management specialist and a certified secondary school counselor. I have worked in the mental health profession for over 10 years. As a therapist I offer individual, couples, and family therapy in the areas of anxiety and mood issues, relationship and conflict resolution, stress and anger management, behavioral disorders, and more. My experience in a school setting offers a unique perspective in working with adolescents and young adults. I have a particular interest working with teenage and adult populations as well as the elderly and the distinctive challenges they face.

As a Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania (PS17062) and New York (018709), and a School Psychologist (since 1993), I offer best-practice psychological treatment from multiple modalities, and have vast clinical experiences with adjustment issues (with school and work), stress, PTSD, Trauma and Recovery, and personal growth. I offer individual, couples and family therapy, and have helped many from diverse cultural backgrounds. Therapy is a process of self-observation, self-reflection and curiosity to live, love and learn well.

I am skilled in helping people with trauma issues, depression, addiction and dealing with major life changes. If you have been dealing with these and are feeling ashamed, guilty, hopeless, or afraid, I can help you. You will have a warm, safe office setting with a therapist who will not judge you, and will treat you with the compassion and respect you deserve.

Do you suffer from trauma related memories? Was your childhood filled with physical, emotional, or sexual abuse? Are you starting to notice behaviors showing signs of the damage caused of abuse? Do you carry the daily chains of depression, anxiety, shame, insecurity, or the fear of your next panic attack? Do you feel your life is out of control and your ready to give up? Hold on….there is hope. Calm The Storm Counseling located in Bethlehem and Saylorsburg, provides an integration of both spiritual and clinical counseling.

Life is meant to be lived in color. Emotional pain or other life issues can make that difficult. As part of a group at Pocono Psychological Services we are confident we can find someone to guide you to live your life to the fullest. Let us help.

I believe that every person is a unique story that is being written. Each day is a new opportunity to develop healthy habits to unlock your full potential. I use a strengths-based approach to build upon skills you didn't even know you have! My orientation is primarily Person-Centered, and I use techniques of CBT to change damaging thought patterns into healthy ones. We will develop a collaborative partnership to embark in process of self-discovery and growth. My role is to guide you using my expertise/training to assist you in traveling on your exciting journey of growth and self-awareness. Why not take the first step today?

I provide support to college students & adults in the areas of anxiety, grief, life transitions, postpartum anxiety, betrayal trauma, teen trauma, and being the adult child of immigrants. I also provide support to couples in the areas of communication, premarital, pre-engagement, and pre-cohabitation. I've worked with various populations & present issues/concerns, thus garnering my areas of specialty. Being a 1.5-generation immigrant has afforded me firsthand experience/knowledge of the difficulties and challenges that children of immigrants may face. My specialty areas in no way limits my ability to work with a variety of clients.

The fact that you’re reading this means that you're ready to feel better. It takes courage to reach out to a therapist and means that you have hope that things can be better. Hope is what fuels the work of therapy and together we can help you to manage anxiety, depression and stress so that you can live your happiest life. Therapy is such a rewarding process and I know firsthand that it works and that YOU are so worth it. Being a therapist is my calling, my passion and my purpose and it would be my honor to travel with you on your journey to your Apogee, to your highest self, your journey to YOU!

I thoroughly enjoy my work as a therapist and have worked with children, adolescents,adults, families,and couples. Since my husband and I are in practice together we often work as co-therapists with couples who come to us with relationship or marital issues.