Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Mount Holly Springs, PA

Are you overwhelmed with your life? Feeling like life is too much for you to handle?Do you feel helpless and alone with no where to turn? I'm here to help you overcome anxiety and depression using mindfulness based cognitive therapy and focusing on the whole person. Let me show you how to build on your strengths and manage life more successfully by removing the blocks that are preventing you from living the life you were meant to live! I'll show you how to make those shifts in a very private, confidential setting along the Yellow Breeches Creek.

I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. My work is primarily with adults who are experiencing normal life stressors such as work problems, relational issues, trauma and grief and loss. I really enjoy working with people to gain personal insight and weigh out options for difficult decisions. Additionally, I have experience with most mental health diagnosis and continue to work with most anxiety and mood disorders.

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.

When life seems to be getting the best of you, stop and take the time to get a fresh perspective. Overwhelmed by transition issues, individual personal struggles, relational tensions, family issues, or a more chronic condition, like Depression, Anxiety or OCD, help is only a phone call away. Recognizing your need and reaching out is the hardest part. You're half way there and you are not alone. Together we will identify barriers and build skills that will allow you to continue your journey with tools to address life's common challenges.

It's undeniably tough when life throws you one curveball after another, suffocating you with the weight and expectations of adulting — juggling responsibilities for yourself, your family, and your friends. The struggle is real, especially when it comes to prioritizing your school and work with the mounting pressures. Exhaustion sets in, and what you crave most is some tangible guidance on how to regain balance and tackle the demands of life. Despite your efforts, there's a lingering sense that you're falling short. You're ready to start to discover your authentic self, gain confidence, and alleviate the burden of anxiety and stress.

Therapy is a journey towards self-discovery, empowerment, and balance. Do you ever feel that you may be getting in the way of yourself in your efforts to live a rich and fulfilling life? Maybe you feel unmotivated or disconnected from a sense of joy. Life can be stressful with unexpected changes, relationship struggles, grief and loss, life transitions, sexual identity issues, social struggles, and current or previous trauma disrupting your day-to-day functioning. This often creates an out-of-control feeling with your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and behaviors.

I provide answers to your life's struggles. My one-of-a-kind therapeutic consulting blends solutions focused mentoring & coaching with counseling and therapy techniques to help you identify & resolve personal, relationship, and family challenges, all with a uniquely honest approach. I am certified in Advanced Trauma Treatment, am adoption competent, and specialize in helping others with their relationships, even the one you have with yourself.

I help people make sense of life. My background is in the clinical-health/mental health field, and I'm also an ordained minister. That means my background allows me to assist you right where you are, not by any preconceived ideas of what you should or shouldn't be doing. My primary source of counseling is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (or CBT). This is a method of discovering together how the decisions you've made in the past, or the circumstances you've lived through, have brought you to where you are. It's not about blame - it's about helping you to empower yourself to have the life worth living you are seeking.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, it is my passion to walk along side my clients in difficult situations and help my clients to find hope. Life can become difficult, I help my clients in finding insight, support and manage situations that feel unmanageable. My approach is personal and unique to each of my client's personality and situations.

Do fears about the future or regrets from the past impact your well-being? Are you longing for more meaningful relationships and deeper connection with others? Do you wish to change certain behaviors having a negative impact on your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are one step closer to making changes and feeling better. For over 20 years, I have helped numerous individuals overcome past hurts, live authentic and joyful lives in the present and feel optimistic about their future.

Life stops for no one, under no circumstance. Sometimes it feels like you're standing still while the world moves around you. Maybe you are going through a phase of life you thought would bring joy, such as expanding your family or retiring from a job. But instead, you've found this change to be stressful and disappointing. Or maybe you're faced with one of life's challenges such as dealing with a new health condition or grieving the loss of a loved one. You're now questioning how to get through this time of your life.

You want some peace and to feel less stressed and overwhelmed by the complexities of your life, to feel more in balance in your emotional life. You need support, compassion and effective tools, skills for managing stress, coping effectively with symptoms of anxiety and depression. I can offer compassionate and knowledgeable help. Therapy will provide you with the support and skills for managing intense emotions and finding your way to creating a more balanced, peaceful and joyful life.

I am a License Mental Health and a National Certified Master's Level Drug and Alcohol Therapist. Presently, I am the only National Certified Anger Management Specialist in Harrisburg and Carlisle. Thank you for visiting my profile. If you are reading this, your suffering has likely reached a point where you are considering professional help. I am so pleased you have taken the first step towards wellness. I believe that you are the most important part of your healing. It is very important to me that you get the results you are looking for in therapy and that your experience is a very positive one. My practice is founded on evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT).

I want you to know that you are not alone! I specialize primarily in trauma and anxiety disorders, but I also have experience in working with other mental health issues that affect your life. Many of my clients find relief in realizing that their struggle does not own them and that there are many options available to have hope again. Together we can find the root cause so we can create a more effective toolbox to manage your symptoms. People heal when they create trusting relationships with their therapist so they feel validated and understood. Some of the treatment modalities I utilize include CBT, EMDR, solution focused, etc.

You probably already know at least some of what you wish were different in your life. Often the things we wish were different we have wanted to change for months, years, or even decades. Counseling often has a balanced focus on helping you learn how to cope with present day symptoms while at times looking back to become free from old patterns of responding. Those old patterns that at one time may have been necessary in order to survive, now may be the very thing limiting your ability to thrive and realize your potential. Click on the "website" button to the left to read more about me, my approach, and my specialties.

Feeling worn down by constant overwhelm, stress, depression, or anxiety? It's frustrating when efforts for change don't stick, and negative thoughts persist. Certain situations keep triggering you, stealing your peace. You're left with emptiness and worry, feeling like life's slipping away. But here's the thing: it's time for a new journey. It takes courage to reach out again, to push past hopelessness. And guess what? There's hope, beyond the struggles and pain. Let's take this step together.

Thank you for visiting my page. I know it can be difficult to reach out for professional support when life is feeling out of control or one is feeling stuck. Feeling sad or anxious can be part of life that sometimes one does not have the tools to overcome. I want to offer you a safe harbor to be able to explore your negative thoughts and feelings you are experiencing. Through a collaborative effort we will work to relieve feelings of being stuck and improve your over all wellbeing.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, alone, or confused? The life you envisioned for yourself did not look like this. You carry such shame and guilt even over the smallest things. You have been struggling with these thoughts and feelings for quite some time. You know deep down that you want to feel better but don’t know where to start.

Feeling stuck is discouraging. Low self-esteem, worry about the future, and wounds from the past can hold us back from the freedom we crave to truly live and become 'unstuck.' Moving into that freedom requires both trust and a commitment to change. Change occurs as trust develops between a client and a compassionate therapist who serves as a guide through a journey of self-discovery and transformation. IHCW is a community is which pain and suffering meet hope and healing.