Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Willow Street, PA

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or stress? Parenting difficulties or relationship issues? Allow me to help! With over 30 years' experience working with individuals with mental health diagnoses, I recognize the importance of trauma informed care practices. I work to create a safe space to process past experiences, that continue to make achieving personal goals difficult. Identifying and building upon strengths that an individual already has is paramount in my approach, and together we focus on fostering mindfulness techniques in developing coping strategies to address depression, anxiety and day to day challenges.

I love to see my clients discover and learn to empower themselves to be exactly who they are and to live the life they want for themselves. Sometimes feeling overwhelmed by certain emotions, stressful life events, or self-doubt can make it difficult to identify and utilize your strengths, to feel good about yourself, and to make the changes you want. I work with my clients to help them use the strengths they already have as well as to learn new skills to help them remember just how capable they are and to further empower them to work towards the change they want.

If you’re on this page, it’s likely life has dealt you a challenging blow. Maybe it’s been a culmination of trials over many years or a singular event that leveled you in one fell swoop. You’re not alone. Life may have knocked you down, but it is my passion and privilege to help you get back up again. I believe in your innate ability to heal and grow, and as your counselor, I will nurture this resilience. I will come alongside you in the healing process and provide therapeutic, evidence-based support.

I integrate expressive arts and evidence-based therapeutic practices. I emphasize change and choice through dance and therapeutic practices, awakening the conscious, exploring the past to bridge client’s experiences to their present self. I aim to help clients reconnect to their authentic self by finding compassion, self-acceptance, and a sense of freedom and inner strength. This connection reintegrates the physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual aspects into the client’s new narrative.

It is my firm belief that everyone can benefit from therapy if they are well matched to the person they are working with. Over the course of the past decade, I've honed specialty focus on trauma-informed care, LGBTQ+, human sexuality, women's empowerment, relationships and family sessions, and gaining a strong sense of self and direction in the face of challenging life circumstances. If these areas of treatment resonate with you, I'd love to schedule a time to connect about what you are looking for in a therapist.

It is our belief that we all have the capacity to change, heal and recover from all the things that life can throw at us. At Balanced Life Counseling, we strive to create a warm, welcoming, and trusting environment which allows us to work together towards your goals. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressures and stress of life? Has communication been difficult lately? Are you looking for support to navigate challenging situations or circumstances? Sometimes, it's about something more than change. It's about growth and we are passionate about joining with our clients in a safe and collaborative space to help empower their growth.

If you are looking to feel good again, to stop stressing and worrying all the time, to improve your sleep and mood.....you are looking to Change Your Mind. What happens in the mind also happens in the body; there is no separation. Prolonged stress, anxiety, sleep issues, depression and other emotional conditions affect your physiological health. Treatment focus is the mind-body connection, and how significantly they influence each other and our overall well-being. Mindfulness and other techniques have been shown to create changes in the brain that enhance mood, memory, reduce anxiety, improve sleep, decrease pain perception, and much more.

My therapeutic approach utilizes a Narrative perspective while blending Cognitive and Mindfulness models. I use these perspectives to tailor a wellness plan that fits your needs. I emphasize expression and a holistic approach.

I am trained in EMDR and specialize in supporting parents as they navigate through prenatal and postpartum needs, birth trauma, NICU experiences, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Transitioning into each stage of life is not easy and often doesn’t match the picture of what you thought it would be. The disconnect between what you had hoped for and your current experience may lead to feelings of devastation, confusion, isolation, and even shame. You are not alone and it does get better. We will work together to find your happiness.

Nothing is Impossible! The word itself says "I'm possible"- Audrey Hepburn Whether I am running a group, meeting one on one, teaching a yoga class, or engaging in a community event the goal is always the same. It is my desire to hold space for you, meeting you where you are at with a sense of compassion and humility. People choose to work with me toward healing of the whole self. Support may be offered for depression, anxiety, trauma associated with surgery, living with an addict or an alcoholic, moving through life transitions. I do this through conversation, breath-work, art, music, movement, & spiritual exploration.

Are you struggling to meet the demands of the day-to-day? On the surface everything is “fine” but underneath is there an inner critic that rails against you all day? As an Asian-American therapist who sees the therapeutic relationship as a powerful instrument of change, I see therapy as a sacred site to bear witness to and support the whole person lingering in and around the thresholds of life. It’s a space where you are seen and accepted for who you are, where we can safely untangle generational wounds, shame, perfectionism, internalized invisibility, and find the courage to explore, learn, and tend to the messiness of life.

Hi there! I'm so glad you're here, taking the steps to find what you need- whether that be to learn more about yourself, develop skills to cope with being a human in this difficult world, or to just be heard in a loving space. LGBTQIA+ affirming, intersectional feminist, sex-positive. I specialize in working with female and non-binary folks ages pre-adolescence into adulthood from all backgrounds and lifestyles. I am currently not accepting men or young children. I specialize in working through issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, interpersonal relationship struggles, and adjusting through life's hardships.

I consider it such an honor to journey alongside people as they work towards wholeness and hope. Through consistent patience and exploration, new pathways are formed in our minds as we find ourselves viewing the past, present, and future in new ways. I would love to join you in your process. If you want to share your story and your goals, I can hold space for you; help you learn about yourself, your patterns, and your scripts; examine your choices with you to determine how they help and hurt you based on your values; and utilize EMDR therapy to address trauma and other distressing experiences.

I strive to create a safe, supportive environment to explore many of life's difficulties including complex trauma, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship/attachment issues, self-esteem, chronic illness, phobias, loss & grief, mood disorders, & spiritual issues. Using an integrated approach, I incorporate different styles and techniques tailored to each individual's needs supporting the whole person with a mind-body-spirit approach. Working together, we increase self-awareness through the use of breathwork, meditation, and mindfulness as we facilitate the process of psychological & emotional healing.

Hi there! Whether you’re dealing with everyday school or work stress, navigating a major life change or challenging relationship dynamic, processing the death of a loved one, coping with feelings of loneliness, hopelessness, or anxiety, readjusting to a post-pandemic world, or anything in between - you’ve come to the right place and I’m so glad you’re here. I am a License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and have been practicing in the field for 6 years. I specialize in adolescents ages 12+ and adults.