
Michael Avender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
524 W Broad St, Quakertown, PA 18951
Let's Connect (267) 680-7165

Seeking out therapy can be an intimidating process. It’s common to feel like your mental health won’t improve, that you will always be “stuck” in unhelpful thinking patterns, uncomfortable body sensations, and actions that don’t align with your values. My goal is to cultivate a safe, inclusive space where we can work collaboratively to address your concerns and shift into a space of healing. Because therapy is not typically a place where you can find “quick fixes,” I work to establish an authentic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship with my clients to support them in finding and experiencing meaningful, long-term change.
I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, a psychotherapy approach used to process traumatic and distressing experiences that often keep individuals trapped in embodied beliefs such as, “I’m not good enough,” “I’m not safe,” or “I’m out of control.” Additionally, I have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals.
I recognize that seeking out professional support can be a process filled with trepidation and uncertainty, whether this is your first time pursuing therapy or if you are seeking out a new therapist. If you are struggling with trauma-related issues, LGBTQ+ topics, anxiety, depression, or general life stressors, reach out for a phone consultation.
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Michael Avender
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Let's Connect (267) 680-7165

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $130
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem | Elevance
- Beacon Health Options | Carelon
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Highmark
- Optum
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 680-7165

Michael Avender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
MSW,
LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / CW022330
- Attended The University of Pennsylvania
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- LGBTQ+
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
Client Focus
Age
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
,
Couples
,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied
,
Body Positivity
,
Gay Allied
,
HIV / AIDS Allied
,
Intersex Allied
,
Lesbian Allied
,
Non-Binary Allied
,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
,
Queer Allied
,
Racial Justice Allied
,
Sex Worker Allied
,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
,
Couples
,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied
,
Body Positivity
,
Gay Allied
,
HIV / AIDS Allied
,
Intersex Allied
,
Lesbian Allied
,
Non-Binary Allied
,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
,
Queer Allied
,
Racial Justice Allied
,
Sex Worker Allied
,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Experiential Therapy
- Feminist
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (267) 680-7165

Michael Avender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
MSW,
LCSW
Last Modified: 11 Jul 2023