Therapists in West Chester, PA

Grief can be an intricate and isolating experience for People Pleasers. The constant desire to please others adds a unique layer to the tasks faced during the grieving process, often leading individuals to disregard their own needs and emotions. You do not have to navigate this journey alone. We will embark on a compassionate and nonjudgmental narrative approach to address the tasks of grief. In our sessions, your goals to restore balance to your entire being—mind, body, and spirit—will be our focus, and one step at a time, we will work towards fostering healthy relationships and enhancing self-advocacy. Ask me about Walk & Talk!

My approach to therapy is based on the belief that every person has the strength and resilience within them to overcome challenges and create change in their lives. By exploring the stories we tell ourselves and others about our experiences, we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and our relationships. Through this process we can create new narratives that empower us to live more fulfilling lives.

Welcome! As a Pennsylvania Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I operate from a bio/psycho/social/spiritual context. We are complex humans with complex stories and needs. I take all aspects of your story into consideration when creating a treatment plan in a collaborative manner so we can best meet your needs and goals. I have worked with people from various cultural, racial, economic, sexual preference/identify and religious backgrounds. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, family conflict, relationship conflict or navigating the stressful and overwhelming world we live in I can help.

Waiting lists are long, situations are urgent, and help can be hard to find. Compassionate and successful therapeautic care for you or your struggling teen is available through the counseling services I offer. If you or someone you know is struggling with issues like depression, anxiety, academic struggles, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADHD, self injury, sexual orientation, gender identity, or suicidal ideation reach out to set up an appointment or brief introductory virtual meeting. Weekend and evening appointment times are available. I know first hand how scary it can be to watch an adolescent you love struggle and suffer.

I’m not your average therapist. Extremely passionate about healing and helping. I provide compassionate, deeply insightful, and emotionally honest support in a safe space. In our therapeutic relationship we will do real work - in a collaborative process. From a humanist perspective, I believe we don’t need to be fixed, but healed instead. Being human is hard, we could all use support. I us an eclectic blend of treatment approaches to fit what works for you and in you life. I utilize evidence-based treatment interventions such as, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, narrative therapy, family systems and Trauma Competency training.

Hello, I am a competent and compassionate psychotherapist who holds ATR-BC (Board Certified Registered Art Therapist) and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) credentials with extensive clinical experience since 2014 with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My therapy training and experience include followings; Creative art therapy, Behavioral therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Trauma Focused-CBT, Motivational interviewing, Person-centered psychotherapy, Dialectical behavioral therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Narrative therapy, Emotion-focused therapy, Mindfulness-based therapy, & Christian faith base therapy.

I focus on meeting each person where they are and supporting them in meeting their treatment goals. I strive to empower folks to make the changes they want to see. I enjoy working with folks that have co-occurring mental health and disordered eating, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals who are struggling with life transitions, or who are experiencing grief and loss, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, binge eating, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, or are in recovery from substance use.

I join clients who are struggling with anxiety, mood changes, and thoughts and behavior that disrupt their lives. Many of my clients feel removed from their lives and relationships, almost like they're watching as an outsider. My goal is to help clients feel happier, more in control, and more present in their lives. Let's start the conversation, what do you feel is holding you back?

My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, kindness, and respect. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space where you can share your feelings freely. My eclectic therapeutic style draws from several evidenced-based modalities, including Rogerian, Narrative, Family Systems, and DBT.

Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.

I am a white, queer, disabled, non-binary femme. I have worked as a therapist in a variety of settings, including inpatient mental health facilities, outpatient community mental health services, women's shelters, and university settings. These experiences have led me to pursue a liberation-based, anti-carceral, and non-pathologizing approach to mental health support. I have worked with individuals experiencing a variety of expressions of distress including: depression, anxiety, stress, struggles with intimacy and boundaries, self-esteem issues, eating disorders, complicated and disenfranchised grief, and trauma-related stress.

Is your child or teen struggling daily with negative thoughts and anxiety? Are you feeling lost and hopeless trying to figure out how to help them? Children and teens are more overwhelmed and stressed today than ever before. I seek to provide a safe and comforting environment where they can feel heard and understood. I am also passionate about working with mothers who are struggling with feeling overwhelmed, inadequate, anxious and underappreciated. I am dedicated to supporting mothers on their journey to emotional well-being and self-discovery, weaving mindfulness, humor and an authentic use of self into my approach.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Equestrian, Yoga Teacher, Student of Life... I am curious, interested, hungry for more...I am tattooed, spry, witty...I say these things not to brag about myself, but to simple put out the intention behind Pathways to Peace. I am not defined by a single aspect, of my life and neither are you! That being said, considering we are all unique beings with our individual needs, qualities and experiences, how is it reasonable to expect one to follow one path of healing, typically traditional psychotherapy and/or medication management?

As a clinician who specializes in relationship issues and self esteem, I am a focused, engaged and passionate helper. I work with my clients to explore self-defeating thoughts that contribute to their life challenges, with the intent of achieving a more balanced (and "fair") interpretation of themselves and their surroundings. As a classically trained cognitive behavioral therapist, I am a firm believer in the notion that past traumas play-out in our adult lives.

My clients range in age, from teens to older adults, each with a unique voice and story. With all my clients, I aim to build a relationship built on trust and warmth so that everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. My clients are navigating challenges related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, physical illness, life transitions, school stress, relationship changes, perinatal distress, and more. These stressors in life can be exhausting and can leave anyone with a sense of being stuck. In our sessions together, we will sort through these challenges, find meaning, and new paths forward.

My ideal client is someone who have or is struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and self-esteem and seek to make positive changes in their life. My ideal client is motivated and willing to explore childhood to adulthood experiences while identifying their triggers or stressors. They want to learn different healthy coping skills and tools that will help them maintain their goal to be resilient despite life's unpredictable circumstances, able to regulate their emotions, and improve their self-esteem.

In my experience, inside every person there is a psychological center, like a ‘Light’ leading us to love, healing, joy and growth. In a deep place in each of us, it is always present, though sometimes hidden. Known by many different names and through many different senses - center, core, soul, real-self, heart or unconscious, it is wise and kind and delights to do no harm, and intends only good. We all have a longing to connect to this profound potential, goodness and love within ourselves, within others and in all. I enjoy supporting folks in their journey back to this connection.

Do you desire treatment for mental health diagnoses, grief/loss, disabilities, or stress/anger management? Do you want or need guidance and are willing to explore yourselves more deeply? My ideal client would be motivated for change and open to new perspectives to create healthy progress in their lives. They would feel comfortable in their rapport with me and supported in their treatment. My diverse experience in healthcare has allowed me to develop strong therapeutic skills using various strategies fitting the client's needs.

Are you in a care-giving profession, such as healthcare or education? Have you been struggling with feelings of burnout, compassion fatigue, or feeling generally stuck? If you’re reading this then you’ve already made the first steps in beginning your healing journey. I’m Jason Milliard and I’m here to support you on your path of self-exploration and growth. My role is to make your adventure safe, enjoyable, engaging, and enriching while you learn to become present with yourself toward getting back to your life of inspiring and affirming others.