Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Adams County, PA

This work is meaningful to me because I get to walk alongside people breaking free of painful patterns and moving towards feeling comfortable with life and themselves. As a counselor I have extensive experience in working with people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic pain and addictions. I utilize mindfulness-based approaches to help clients cultivate mind-body awareness and create emotional well-being. Getting to underlying issues of shame, loss of control and grief changes lives. When therapy works, there's more than just insight; people feel it in their body as well as in their mind.

My philosophy is we each have what we need inside us to heal, grow, and enact change, but sometimes we can struggle to tap into that. My goal is to support and assist you on your journey to achieving your goals and to being your best possible self. My second goal is to provide a comfortable and collaborative atmosphere where trust can be built for change to happen.

I support individuals and families on their paths towards greater self-understanding, acceptance and awareness. I emphasize resilience as advocated by schools of positive psychology, mindfulness and a wellness model of therapy. I work closely with clients to identify and unravel the distortions in their perception and communication which interfere with healthy relationships and a healthy sense of self.

Everybody struggles or gets stuck in their life at times and may need support. I am a practical, energetic, and experienced guide for those struggling and/or stuck. I base my work on the importance of human connection and creating a “safe place” for people to share. Laughter and mindful presence are essential therapeutic ingredients.

Welcome to the next step of your journey! One of the most challenging decisions is to seek help and take action to heal ourselves. Taking action, looking deeply and deliberately at ourselves isn't an easy task. Without doing so, nothing changes. Dayna truly believes that every individual deserves to find lasting happiness that comes from within. No one can do this for another. Instead, it is a commitment to oneself. Whether the goal is personal growth, repairing relationships, or overcoming addiction, each person is capable of making the changes necessary to actualize their fullest potential.

I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, OCD, and challenges associated with life transitions. I also work closely with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community. I enjoy helping others find compassion and acceptance for themselves. This is the foundation of positive change. If you find yourself consumed with worry and stress, difficulty being present, or need support while you are navigating a challenging life transition my practice may be a good fit.

I am fully certified as and EMDR therapist, and within that, Ego State Therapy, the use of parts of the self is most important. Also, the mind and body connection is something that I explore with all of my clients. I had a career of many years out in industry, so that allows me to identify with my clients much more. I have lived a life they are living now and had many of the same difficulties.

Utilizing multiple theoretical structures, as well as a holistic approach, my goal is to offer each individual validation as well as guidance toward a shift in either perspective or behavior. This process involves identifying perceptual, emotional, and spiritual barriers and nurturing inner resources. I see the counseling process as the exploration of both our past and current reality as well as what is needed to help us grow into a whole, healthy individual. I have extensive knowledge of family and relationship dynamics, treating adult survivors of abuse, depression and anxiety, the addictions field, and pain management.

Bowman and Associates is a growing group practice of Licensed Psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers treating adults, children, and adolescents. Our specialties include marital therapy, sexual issues, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, child behavior, and ADHD. We also offer self-improvement, personal development, relationship enrichment, and entrepreneurial coaching.

I am a practical consultant for getting movement towards the life you want. I have enjoyed being a practicing psychotherapist for over 25 years having worked with thousands of clients. This experience enables me to quickly clarify issues and help you develop a plan to have the life you want. Being gentle and simultaneously direct is my forte so I will use your time effectively. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a primary intervention with other approaches woven in as needed. I do not take myself too seriously and laughter is an essential therapeutic ingredient.

Jennifer Hanson received her Master's Degree in Social Work from University of Maryland where she specialized in Clinical Social Work working with Children and Families. Jennifer is a licensed clinical social worker under the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors with 15 plus years of experience in providing individual, family, and group counseling to children/ adolescents/ adults and families in outpatient, residential and partial hospitalization settings.

We all get stuck sometimes, whether it be with making an important decision or simply in unhealthy thought and behavioral patterns. I enjoy helping individuals, couples and families recognize unhelpful patterns and work towards becoming "unstuck." People often bear the symptoms of what is going on around them and these symptoms become visible as depression, anxiety, etc. I enjoy helping individuals, couples and families to become the best that they can be and to have the best relationships that they can have.

I'm here to help you explore your concerns and move towards contentment. I have experience working with a wide range of individuals. You will find me to be nonjudgmental and supportive.

I believe that everyone deserves to live their best life. I strive to provide a safe space for healing from earlier wounds, and help reveal the truths that lead to living authentically.

I strive to relate to each person where they are, without judgment and with kindness. I have a passion for working with individuals who have experienced things in their life they are trying to make sense of. I work from a trauma-informed standpoint and maintain a strengths-based perspective. I am also a sex positive therapist and enjoy helping people with concerns related to sex and sexuality. I take pride in my ability to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

Relationships can be hard. Communication can be challenging. Feeling anxious, uncertain, directionless, or out-of-control can feel overwhelming and at times debilitating. It is so easy to become stuck in a cycle of frustration or hopelessness which creates thought loops fixated on these feelings. It can feel impossible to see what lies beyond the immediate struggles we can’t seem to work through. While most of us feel the need to address these struggles, so few of us have the time or energy to “fix” these stuck points and successfully move past them. That’s where I step in to help.

Throughout our lives, we all encounter challenges that may be beyond our ability to manage on our own. My focus is on creating a trusting and supportive relationship that will allow you to feel safe, respected, and hopeful while working toward achieving your personal goals.

Living in the moment through mindfulness is important to leading a fulfilling life. This can be difficult to achieve if you have unresolved trauma. Are you experiencing chronic anxiety, depression, dissociation, somatic pain, relationship issues or self doubt? My goal is to support you in identifying and healing your trauma wounds so you can feel safe and connected. I specialize in treating trauma, attachment and dissociative disorders using EMDR, Structural Dissociation Theory, Ego State Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness.

At times in our life we struggle and it may feel like there are no solutions or answers. It may be dark and you may feel alone. I am here to show you that you are not alone. I will meet you with the present obstacle and assist you along the way. I plan to coordinate with you to develop and implement a plan that meets your preference and needs.