Therapists in Phoenixville, PA

Anxious and stressed about life, work, relationships? Want to get a fresh start and live a more fulfilling life? Do you want to feel better, think better, and get more out of your life, work, and relationships? I have 30 plus years of experience helping people reduce anxiety, change negative self-talk, and become more value driven in their lives. We will work toward improving coping and communication skills, bolstering self-esteem, and promoting emotional, cognitive, and behavioral change. As a team, we will work towards setting life goals, creating healthy relationships, and reducing that stress and anxiety permanently.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with your relationships, career, or health challenges? Do you continue to repeat behaviors that push those that you love away? Do you want to learn how to cope with change and loss? Would you like to have more fulfilling relationships? Do you want to feel like your life has meaning and purpose? If so, this is your invitation to begin that journey. As a therapist, I am actively engaged in the process and will collaborate with you in an atmosphere that is accepting, compassionate, and positive.

Anxiety and stress affect everyone. Whatever the cause- relationships, school, work, medical issues, existential/spiritual crisis, loss of any kind- it can be overwhelming. Important obligations and events might be avoided, communication and connection compromised. Self-esteem, sleep, energy level, and mood all may suffer. We will collaborate to address the challenging areas of your life, manage stresses from your environment and body, and develop strategies to overcome unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior. Through this work it will be possible to experience relief, become happier, and evolve as a person.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, working with children, adolescents, families and couples and individual clients. I utilize principles of family systems theory with all clients and believe the family dynamic of every client system is central to client progress. I want to help you learn how to break the negative cycles in your life and help you to live the authentic, healthy and happy life you deserve.

Since starting in the field about 20 years ago, I have had the privilege of working therapeutically with diverse populations in various clinics, hospitals, and schools. Over the past several years I have focused on treating clinical and forensic clients through my private practice. I am currently accepting new clients to be seen either virtually or in person at my office in Phoenixville, PA.

It has been said that in life, it is not the destination, but the journey that is the important part. That may be true, but sometimes, the journey sure is tough to get through! It is my goal as a counselor to walk with you on your journey as you discover aspects of yourself and the world around you so that you can start living your best life.

Are you struggling with wanting change and not knowing how to start? Are you dealing with worry, sadness or relationship struggles? Are you wanting to work through trauma from your past and not able to navigate that on your own? If you identify with these questions I may be the right therapist for you.

Simply stated, I believe the main goal of therapy is to help you feel and function better. I approach counseling/therapy as a collaboration between you and me. It is an active process. (I won't just sit, passively listening to you talk, for 45 minutes, occasionally nodding my head.) We will decide what the issues are, formulate effective strategies to make necessary changes in thoughts and behaviors (including learning new skills if necessary), and work together to implement successfully those strategies. I will (with your input) tailor the therapeutic process to best fit your needs.

When I work with a client, my hope is that the individual will experience a sense of understanding and hopefulness for change in their present situation. I believe that when an individual feels that the clinician is truly invested in "walking with" the "whole person" on their journey, the client will gain a new perspective on their movement in life. When I see individuals who are struggling with anxiety and/or depression, relational concerns, life stressors, and/or loss and transition issues, my main focus is to support the client in developing a hopefulness that positive change is possible.

Something has to change and you are ready for it! This is not how you want to continue living your life. Maybe you are feeling completely overwhelmed with anxiety, desperate to break old patterns, and/or ready to process difficult life experiences. I am here to support your journey with a very individualized and holistic approach. My style is warm, collaborative, direct, and down to earth. As a systemic licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I will help guide you in uncovering the root of the issues by exploring your foundational relationships and experiences and then work together to create sustainable change.

Are you a young adult struggling with the transition to adulthood? Do you find yourself feeling misunderstood, alone, or unsure in your decision making? Are you looking for somewhere safe to express your thoughts and feelings without judgment or bias? You can find the support you need here in the therapy room. I can help you gain insight into yourself, develop coping strategies, and work through challenges. I’m here to walk with you and help you regain your footing. You can count on me to both validate your experience and hold you accountable to achieving goals you have for yourself.

Welcome to a new chapter of your life! As your therapist, I am here to cheer you on as you navigate the ups and downs, the challenges, and the celebrations as you make those changes. In therapy, you will learn that YOU are your best therapeutic tool. We are all deserving of help if we need it. It's okay to seek support to be the healthiest version of yourself! Therapy is a commitment to making the changes you want to see in your life. Just by searching for a therapist, you have already taken a big step!

In therapy, I try to understand and accept each person. That builds the client's self-esteem. Then I work together with the client to find the unique solution to his or her trouble, whether it's depression, or anxiety, or relationship problems. Different people need different kinds of help, so I don't limit myself to one kind of therapy. I'm trained in several, so the client and I pick the methods we think will help him or her the most. The relationship is one of mutual respect moving forward to overcome an obstacle to the client's happiness.

As a psychologist, counselor, and evaluator, I look at sessions as a collaborative process. Together we work towards making the changes my clients desire so that they experience more contentment, peace, satisfaction and success. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an evidence-based approach that helps people learn skills that last a lifetime. I am a licensed psychologist with over twenty years experience as a counselor, therapist, and diagnostician, and am active in training therapists.

At Open Minds Psychological our clinicians are trained using a variety of evidence-informed models to support individuals, couples and families, and groups. Services offered are diagnostic evaluations, therapy (individual, family, group), career counseling, behavior consultation, parent support and co-parenting.

For some people, therapy is a scary word. There’s been a lot of stigma around it for a long time. But for others it is relief. It takes courage to begin therapy, whether it’s your first time or you’re returning after several years. Life transitions and events can sometimes lead to overwhelming feelings of stress and you need someone to help you navigate through these difficult times. I want my clients to find relief from what they are experiencing and give them an outlet to express themselves. Therapy is self-care, and I want clients to view it as such instead of something they “have to do”.

This is the first step to becoming a new you. Life can often be overwhelming and filled with obstacles. Making changes is not always easy, but it is possible to overcome the negative feelings in order to reach your full potential. Past and present issues can cause stress, anxiety and depression if not dealt with properly. At PA Horizons Counseling, we can provide an opportunity for you to achieve the life you want. Our team of therapists aim to guide you through your journey in discovering your true self. We believe therapy is essential to recovery. Call today to set up a free consultation and to discuss how we can help you.

The world we live in is complicated and ever-changing, and the patterns we develop to address the challenges of life often cease to work for us...in fact, no strategy for living, relating to others, or to ourselves can ever work optimally forever. A depression, a personal life crisis, marital upsets and family conflicts are painful but often signal an important opportunity for self-reflection, assessment of "where I've been" in life, and the chance to create a new pathway for moving forward. This is where an expert therapist can be of value.

Therapy is learning about yourself and understanding what your triggers are, where they came from and how to best manage them. It's also about learning strategies that will help you cope with stressors specific to what is going on in your life. Whether you are looking for guidance with anxiety or depression, support in maintaining and managing a difficult relationship, tools to better manage your emotions, help with grieving a loss, confronting a fear or gaining insight, self awareness and confidence, you've found the right place and the results can be life changing.