Location
In order to address COVID-19 and social distancing protocols, I am offering telehealth services. Feel free to email me with any questions.
About
I am a clinician committed to developing and strengthening the therapeutic relationship between myself and my clients. I believe that authenticity, transparency, and mutual empathy are imperative for the healing process. My goal is to foster a safe, inclusive space where individuals feel comfortable expressing who they are without fear of judgment. I specialize in talk therapy, incorporating multiple therapeutic modalities to cater to the specific needs of each client. I approach each session from strengths-based, person-centered, mindfulness lenses--as I believe that grounding oneself in the current moment is where healing begins.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, a trauma treatment aimed at processing negative core beliefs and installing more adaptive ones. I have experience working with clients experiencing trauma, LGBTQ+ related concerns, anxiety and thought disorders, substance use disorders mood disorders, and general life stressors.
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. It is my goal to guide the folks I work with towards a path of healing and growth by promoting unconditional acceptance and empathy.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Michael Avender now - (267) 680-7165
Finances
- Cost per Session: $100 - $140
- Sliding Scale: Yes
Pay By:
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Beacon Health Options
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Highmark
- Optum
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Prior to an initial session, verify with your insurance that you're in network with Jill K Harle Counseling or Jill Harle, my supervisor.
Email me or call (267) 680-7165 with questions.
Qualifications
- License: Pennsylvania / CW022330
- School: The University of Pennsylvania
Location
Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- LGBTQ+
- Anxiety
Issues
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Transgender
Mental Health
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Thinking Disorders
Sexuality
- Bisexual
- Lesbian
Client Focus
Age
- Adults
- Teen
- Preteen
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
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
- Group
Last Modified: 1 Mar 2022
(267) 680-7165