Direct Approach Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
848 Parkridge Drive, Media, PA 19063
Not accepting new clients
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I'm a psychologist with over 30 years of experience. I use a "direct approach" with patients and thus the name of my practice came to be. I work with patients to improve their self esteem, which is at the core of many symptoms. I also believe in different treatment approaches for different patients. So, one person may receive relaxation training, another CBT, another might build a behavioral hierarchy, while someone else may benefit from learning some DBT skills or using EMDR. Everyone is unique and so everyone is treated in a unique manner.
My strength is my ability to connect with patients so well that I can tell them things about themselves that no one has ever had the nerve to tell them before. They may be upset momentarily, but overall, my patients see changes rather quickly.
Although I take therapy very seriously and there are many tears shed in my office, there is also a lot of laughter. I live and believe that humor and optimism (not denial) are wonderful defense mechanisms, and I teach my patients these skills as well. Free initial consultations will be offerred to medical workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Couple Sessions $120
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- AmeriHealth
- Anthem | Elevance
- BC/BS (all states)
- Blue Card
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Capital Blue Cross
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- Highmark
- Keystone Health Plan East
- Optum
- Oxford
- Personal Choice
- United Behavioral Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Direct Approach Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Psychologist: Cheryl McCarthy
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PS006434L Cheryl McCarthy
- In Practice for 36 Years
- Attended Temple, West Chester, Widener, Graduated 1989
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Direct Approach Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
- Bipolar Disorder
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
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Direct Approach Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Psychodynamic
- Schema Therapy
- Trauma Focused
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Direct Approach Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Location
Primary Location
Direct Approach Psychological Services
848 Parkridge Drive
Media, PA 19063
(610) 508-6568Email us
Nearby Areas
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Direct Approach Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Last Modified: 8 Feb 2024