Buddhist Therapists in Allentown, PA
I am also a Polarity Therapist; Reiki Master; Ordained Buddhist Priest which helps in my work.
For over 40 years I have sought to understand truth and wisdom. I've come to recognize the nature of suffering and each persons desire for release from suffering. I know that healing is a gentle unfolding, created with correct individual guidance, support and care. This assists each person's understanding of their personnel truth and authenticity, which leads a deeper inner awareness of true self, inner wisdom and to peaceful liberation.
I am also a Polarity Therapist; Reiki Master; Ordained Buddhist Priest which helps in my work.
For over 40 years I have sought to understand truth and wisdom. I've come to recognize the nature of suffering and each persons desire for release from suffering. I know that healing is a gentle unfolding, created with correct individual guidance, support and care. This assists each person's understanding of their personnel truth and authenticity, which leads a deeper inner awareness of true self, inner wisdom and to peaceful liberation.
I studied meditation in a Buddhist monastery nestled in the mountains of Northern Thailand.
Accepting new clients! I help people overcome difficulty and use it to grow and pursue a life of meaning and purpose. Sometimes we start by treating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, career, or LGBTQ+ and other identity issues, and over time turn to deeper issues about the life you want to create, your identity, and your values. I’m a humanistic counselor, which means I’ll never tell you what to do and I’ll always empower you to make the choice that’s best for you. I use a collaborative, gentle approach that helps you connect with your intuitive sense of self and your intrinsic motivation to grow and do difficult things.
I studied meditation in a Buddhist monastery nestled in the mountains of Northern Thailand.
Accepting new clients! I help people overcome difficulty and use it to grow and pursue a life of meaning and purpose. Sometimes we start by treating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, career, or LGBTQ+ and other identity issues, and over time turn to deeper issues about the life you want to create, your identity, and your values. I’m a humanistic counselor, which means I’ll never tell you what to do and I’ll always empower you to make the choice that’s best for you. I use a collaborative, gentle approach that helps you connect with your intuitive sense of self and your intrinsic motivation to grow and do difficult things.
My name is Gabriel Ceballos Franco; I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and a licensed psychologist in the Republic of Colombia, South America. I am also a National Certified Counselor by the National Board of Certified Counselors Inc. I am a multicultural, sensitive, and evidence-based psychotherapist who ensures that my methods are rooted in the latest research and best practices and who uses the philosophical concepts of existentialism as the baseline of his practice. My therapeutic approach, rooted in constructivism and existentialism, is a collaborative journey.
My name is Gabriel Ceballos Franco; I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and a licensed psychologist in the Republic of Colombia, South America. I am also a National Certified Counselor by the National Board of Certified Counselors Inc. I am a multicultural, sensitive, and evidence-based psychotherapist who ensures that my methods are rooted in the latest research and best practices and who uses the philosophical concepts of existentialism as the baseline of his practice. My therapeutic approach, rooted in constructivism and existentialism, is a collaborative journey.
My clients are women navigating life transitions, including changes in relationships, family roles, health, or identity. These shifts often bring anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or reactivity that can feel difficult to manage, and for some, past trauma becomes part of how these experiences are processed. Many are high functioning but feel disconnected or unsettled internally and want to better understand how their thoughts, emotions, and body responses are interacting. Some notice increased sensitivity, stress, or difficulty regulating emotions during periods of change and are looking to feel more grounded and steady in daily life.
My clients are women navigating life transitions, including changes in relationships, family roles, health, or identity. These shifts often bring anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or reactivity that can feel difficult to manage, and for some, past trauma becomes part of how these experiences are processed. Many are high functioning but feel disconnected or unsettled internally and want to better understand how their thoughts, emotions, and body responses are interacting. Some notice increased sensitivity, stress, or difficulty regulating emotions during periods of change and are looking to feel more grounded and steady in daily life.
I am an empathetic, compassionate licensed psychologist with 32 years of counseling experience. My approach to counseling is eclectic based on your unique treatment goals. I provide both individual counseling, family counseling, as well as psychological evaluations/testing and behavior modification. I specialize in trauma and bereavement therapy for people of all ages. I help people and their families find their inner strengths, creativity and problem solving in order to cope with a variety of life's challenges.
I am an empathetic, compassionate licensed psychologist with 32 years of counseling experience. My approach to counseling is eclectic based on your unique treatment goals. I provide both individual counseling, family counseling, as well as psychological evaluations/testing and behavior modification. I specialize in trauma and bereavement therapy for people of all ages. I help people and their families find their inner strengths, creativity and problem solving in order to cope with a variety of life's challenges.
Marie Mauro at Integrated Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC
Allentown, PA 18106
We are dedicated to providing effective, researched based, creative interventions. In this private practice setting, you will find a safe place to explore, grow, and heal. We offer more than ‘talk therapy.’ Through art therapy and/or talk therapy, one can gain insight, make behavioral shifts, and learn new forms of coping. We focus on the whole person and believe that each individual already possesses all that they need to succeed. The creative process heals all; including those who are not artists. Together, we can meet virtually or in the studio.
We are dedicated to providing effective, researched based, creative interventions. In this private practice setting, you will find a safe place to explore, grow, and heal. We offer more than ‘talk therapy.’ Through art therapy and/or talk therapy, one can gain insight, make behavioral shifts, and learn new forms of coping. We focus on the whole person and believe that each individual already possesses all that they need to succeed. The creative process heals all; including those who are not artists. Together, we can meet virtually or in the studio.
Many of us experience recurring feelings of loss, being lost, not belonging, unshakable sadness, anxiety about future outcomes. We may have experienced trauma, tragedy, abuse as a child or as an adult, toxic relationships or substance abuse etc. If you are reading this you have survived it and I salute your resilience. However sometimes we struggle to feel healthy and wholesome again. The good news is that no feeling is FINAL. Feelings come and go like the weather based on the thoughts that spin around in our heads. The most efficient way to handle such uncomfortable feelings is to learn how to understand and manage our thoughts.
Many of us experience recurring feelings of loss, being lost, not belonging, unshakable sadness, anxiety about future outcomes. We may have experienced trauma, tragedy, abuse as a child or as an adult, toxic relationships or substance abuse etc. If you are reading this you have survived it and I salute your resilience. However sometimes we struggle to feel healthy and wholesome again. The good news is that no feeling is FINAL. Feelings come and go like the weather based on the thoughts that spin around in our heads. The most efficient way to handle such uncomfortable feelings is to learn how to understand and manage our thoughts.
Hello! My passion is supporting clients as they overcome life's obstacles. I believe healing begins with an authentic connection—founded on trust, empathy, and mutual respect.
My approach is warm and collaborative, grounded in the belief that every individual possesses unique wisdom. I honor neurodiversity and focus on strengths, solutions, and what matters most to each person. In session, we will work together to set goals and build coping strategies to achieve them. I believe in the power of mindfulness, art, creativity, and play as a means to explore your feelings, thoughts and values.
Hello! My passion is supporting clients as they overcome life's obstacles. I believe healing begins with an authentic connection—founded on trust, empathy, and mutual respect.
My approach is warm and collaborative, grounded in the belief that every individual possesses unique wisdom. I honor neurodiversity and focus on strengths, solutions, and what matters most to each person. In session, we will work together to set goals and build coping strategies to achieve them. I believe in the power of mindfulness, art, creativity, and play as a means to explore your feelings, thoughts and values.
If you're feeling stuck and unsure where to begin, therapy can be a powerful place to pause, reflect, and grow. My passion is helping you navigate life’s challenges with clarity, compassion, and a grounded sense of direction. Together we can work through anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship struggles, major life changes and issues affecting LGBTQ+ individuals. You may be carrying more than you’ve ever even shared out loud — stress, grief, shame, fear, or simply the weight of trying to hold everything together. My goal is to meet you in that space with real care and respect, and to help you move toward lasting change.
If you're feeling stuck and unsure where to begin, therapy can be a powerful place to pause, reflect, and grow. My passion is helping you navigate life’s challenges with clarity, compassion, and a grounded sense of direction. Together we can work through anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship struggles, major life changes and issues affecting LGBTQ+ individuals. You may be carrying more than you’ve ever even shared out loud — stress, grief, shame, fear, or simply the weight of trying to hold everything together. My goal is to meet you in that space with real care and respect, and to help you move toward lasting change.
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I like to help people face difficult things and make meaningful changes. I offer a calm and steady presence, whether you're working to change habitual patterns, strengthen relationships, or lean deeply into places that are hard to go. I support you in identifying your goals and finding pathways to reach them. I use primarily a cognitive-behavioral approach - working with thoughts, feelings and behaviors - while incorporating mind-body tools and inviting spiritual insight and understanding. I have many tools in my toolbox, so there are options for switching gears as needed if something's not working. Practicing 25+ years.
I like to help people face difficult things and make meaningful changes. I offer a calm and steady presence, whether you're working to change habitual patterns, strengthen relationships, or lean deeply into places that are hard to go. I support you in identifying your goals and finding pathways to reach them. I use primarily a cognitive-behavioral approach - working with thoughts, feelings and behaviors - while incorporating mind-body tools and inviting spiritual insight and understanding. I have many tools in my toolbox, so there are options for switching gears as needed if something's not working. Practicing 25+ years.
As an art therapist and Mental Health professional I've worked in various settings. Working with trauma survivors of human traffcking in SE Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, India and Indonesia). I also worked within schools working with a family systems approach and using expressive art therapy as the backbone. After working in SE Asia I moved to Hawaii and worked in severe psychiatric and shelters around Maui and the Big Island. I also run my own practice working with children and teenagers dealing with developmental delays, depression and more. I have experience with all walks of life, I offer ultimate empathy.
As an art therapist and Mental Health professional I've worked in various settings. Working with trauma survivors of human traffcking in SE Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, India and Indonesia). I also worked within schools working with a family systems approach and using expressive art therapy as the backbone. After working in SE Asia I moved to Hawaii and worked in severe psychiatric and shelters around Maui and the Big Island. I also run my own practice working with children and teenagers dealing with developmental delays, depression and more. I have experience with all walks of life, I offer ultimate empathy.
I earned my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from NYU. In addition to the long road in academia I have dedicated over 20 years of my life to working in the arts, recovery, and social services. I come to this work with a deep compassion and love for helping people. I believe we all deserve to find freedom from suffering and I am here to guide people as they walk on this journey. I view my relationship with clients as collaborative and take on a coaching like approach. I use solution based practices to help people develop the tools they need to see real change in their lives.
I earned my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from NYU. In addition to the long road in academia I have dedicated over 20 years of my life to working in the arts, recovery, and social services. I come to this work with a deep compassion and love for helping people. I believe we all deserve to find freedom from suffering and I am here to guide people as they walk on this journey. I view my relationship with clients as collaborative and take on a coaching like approach. I use solution based practices to help people develop the tools they need to see real change in their lives.
I offer gentle, thorough trauma work, including EMDR therapy, to help you find relief that may have felt out of reach. Trauma can affect all areas of your life, causing relationship challenges, parenting difficulties, unresolved grief, and other painful experiences. You may struggle to handle major life transitions or communicate with your partner and children, question an important relationship, or realize you no longer feel like yourself or enjoy life the way you once did. Anxiety and depression can become such a constant part of life that it’s hard to imagine living without them. But lasting relief is possible.
I offer gentle, thorough trauma work, including EMDR therapy, to help you find relief that may have felt out of reach. Trauma can affect all areas of your life, causing relationship challenges, parenting difficulties, unresolved grief, and other painful experiences. You may struggle to handle major life transitions or communicate with your partner and children, question an important relationship, or realize you no longer feel like yourself or enjoy life the way you once did. Anxiety and depression can become such a constant part of life that it’s hard to imagine living without them. But lasting relief is possible.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. Maybe you’re struggling with anxiety, feeling disconnected from your body, navigating substance use, or going through a life transition that’s left you feeling unsteady. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m a pre-licensed mental health therapist working with adolescents and adults navigating eating disorders, substance use, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. My background in the substance use field has deeply shaped how I approach therapy. I understand that change isn’t linear, and I meet each client where they are.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. Maybe you’re struggling with anxiety, feeling disconnected from your body, navigating substance use, or going through a life transition that’s left you feeling unsteady. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m a pre-licensed mental health therapist working with adolescents and adults navigating eating disorders, substance use, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. My background in the substance use field has deeply shaped how I approach therapy. I understand that change isn’t linear, and I meet each client where they are.
The fact that you’re reading this means that you're ready to feel better. It takes courage to reach out to a therapist and means that you have hope that things can be better. Hope is what fuels the work of therapy and together we can help you to get relief from and manage the symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress so that you can live your happiest life. Therapy is such a rewarding process and I know firsthand that it works and that YOU are worth it. Being a therapist is my calling, my passion and my purpose and it would be my honor to travel with you on your journey to your Apogee, your highest self, your journey to YOU!
The fact that you’re reading this means that you're ready to feel better. It takes courage to reach out to a therapist and means that you have hope that things can be better. Hope is what fuels the work of therapy and together we can help you to get relief from and manage the symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress so that you can live your happiest life. Therapy is such a rewarding process and I know firsthand that it works and that YOU are worth it. Being a therapist is my calling, my passion and my purpose and it would be my honor to travel with you on your journey to your Apogee, your highest self, your journey to YOU!
Adele Regina Somma
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LPCC, LMHC
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I have been influenced by existential philosophy, the enneagram, art of all kinds, Buddhist psychology, Carl Jung, and Joseph Campbell.
Inner work is essentially about reclaiming who we actually are - gathering back the parts of ourselves we have lost to trauma, addiction, people pleasing or even the sense of emptiness that can develop over time when life is not deeply lived. Perhaps you have a longing to know yourself beyond these patterns; maybe you are sensitive or a seeker, and struggle with depression and anxiety as a result, or you simply crave more meaning in daily life and relationships. Perhaps you sense that a great journey needs to be undertaken, but as with all great journeys, it helps to have companions along the way.
I have been influenced by existential philosophy, the enneagram, art of all kinds, Buddhist psychology, Carl Jung, and Joseph Campbell.
Inner work is essentially about reclaiming who we actually are - gathering back the parts of ourselves we have lost to trauma, addiction, people pleasing or even the sense of emptiness that can develop over time when life is not deeply lived. Perhaps you have a longing to know yourself beyond these patterns; maybe you are sensitive or a seeker, and struggle with depression and anxiety as a result, or you simply crave more meaning in daily life and relationships. Perhaps you sense that a great journey needs to be undertaken, but as with all great journeys, it helps to have companions along the way.
If you find discord between different parts of yourself and between you and people or situations in your life, consider embarking on this journey to personal freedom and self-discovery. This work is about finding your own inner balance and resolution and feeling free to express your authenticity. I work with mood disorders, anxiety, sleep, stress, family and relationship conflicts. I use my own mix of many theoretical and practice techniques in the service of your resolution, integration and wholeness, with special expertise in relationship counseling, spirituality and gender issues.
If you find discord between different parts of yourself and between you and people or situations in your life, consider embarking on this journey to personal freedom and self-discovery. This work is about finding your own inner balance and resolution and feeling free to express your authenticity. I work with mood disorders, anxiety, sleep, stress, family and relationship conflicts. I use my own mix of many theoretical and practice techniques in the service of your resolution, integration and wholeness, with special expertise in relationship counseling, spirituality and gender issues.
Are you ready to reconnect with yourself, grow, and create meaningful change? Do you want to find greater balance within your whole self - mind, body, values, and sense of meaning? Do you long to reclaim your power and become the cause of your life, rather than simply reacting to it? I am here to help! I offer a holistic approach to psychotherapy, recognizing that your experiences are part of a larger journey of growth and development. Even life's most difficult seasons can become opportunities for greater understanding and meaningful change. Together, we'll focus on your strengths and what matters most to you. Let's Begin!
Are you ready to reconnect with yourself, grow, and create meaningful change? Do you want to find greater balance within your whole self - mind, body, values, and sense of meaning? Do you long to reclaim your power and become the cause of your life, rather than simply reacting to it? I am here to help! I offer a holistic approach to psychotherapy, recognizing that your experiences are part of a larger journey of growth and development. Even life's most difficult seasons can become opportunities for greater understanding and meaningful change. Together, we'll focus on your strengths and what matters most to you. Let's Begin!
Hello! My name is Dr. Tomlin, and I am a licensed and nationally certified professional counselor and traumatologist. I specialize in various modalities, including strength-based coaching, existentialism, multicultural awareness, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I am passionate about helping others achieve social, emotional, and behavioral improvements and providing them with the fundamental tools to overcome life struggles so they can prosper. Life is full of obstacles and difficult circumstances, which can feel overwhelming and all-consuming.
Hello! My name is Dr. Tomlin, and I am a licensed and nationally certified professional counselor and traumatologist. I specialize in various modalities, including strength-based coaching, existentialism, multicultural awareness, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I am passionate about helping others achieve social, emotional, and behavioral improvements and providing them with the fundamental tools to overcome life struggles so they can prosper. Life is full of obstacles and difficult circumstances, which can feel overwhelming and all-consuming.
LGBTQIA+ accepting, trauma informed, neurodiversity-affirming, accepts medicaid and most major insurances. Navigating the world of mental health care can be confusing and difficult. It's not always easy finding a therapist who is reliable, local, and will listen without judgment and without imposing their values onto you. Through my experiences serving clients from all walks of life in the greater Reading area, I've learned over and over that it's not about me, it's about the client, about knowing when someone needs a new solution or new way of looking at a problem, and when someone simply needs to talk.
LGBTQIA+ accepting, trauma informed, neurodiversity-affirming, accepts medicaid and most major insurances. Navigating the world of mental health care can be confusing and difficult. It's not always easy finding a therapist who is reliable, local, and will listen without judgment and without imposing their values onto you. Through my experiences serving clients from all walks of life in the greater Reading area, I've learned over and over that it's not about me, it's about the client, about knowing when someone needs a new solution or new way of looking at a problem, and when someone simply needs to talk.
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Is buddhism beneficial for mental health?
While Buddhism itself is not a treatment for mental health conditions, its practices can greatly enhance mental well-being by introducing coping skills and ideas that promote overall wellness. Key Buddhist practices, such as mindfulness, have been shown to alleviate symptoms of various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. Moreover, Buddhism's focus on self-compassion, non-judgment, and acceptance can benefit individuals with particularly negative or self-critical thought patterns.
What are the concepts and principles of buddhism as a therapeutic approach?
Core Buddhist principles are often used in therapy to help clients gain insight into their thoughts and emotions. Concepts such as suffering (dukkha) and impermanence (anicca) are applied to help clients recognize that common forms of suffering, like repetitive negative thought patterns, can be accepted and viewed as impermanent. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are additional core concepts utilized frequently in Buddhist therapy sessions. The Four Noble Truths highlight the existence of suffering as an inherent part of the human experience—an insight frequently used to move clients toward greater acceptance. The Eightfold Path, which includes right understanding, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right concentration, and right mindfulness, offers practical skills to alleviate suffering.
What is the buddhist approach and practice during a therapy session?
Therapists informed by Buddhist principles often integrate mindfulness and meditation practices into therapy sessions to help clients cultivate greater acceptance, compassion, and non-judgment toward themselves and others. Typically, Buddhist therapists guide clients through mindfulness exercises, such as breathing exercises or body scans, and encourage them to practice similar exercises outside of sessions. Additionally, many Buddhist therapists utilize elements of Positive Psychology or Compassion-Focused Therapy, which can help reduce symptoms of self-criticism and shame common among clients with various mental health conditions. In general, Buddhist therapists strive to embody the compassion and non-judgmental approach they promote, often incorporating exercises aimed at developing compassion in session, such as loving-kindness meditation (Metta).
Is mindfulness the same as buddhism in the context of therapy?
While Buddhist therapists frequently integrate mindfulness practices into therapy sessions, the terms mindfulness and Buddhism are not synonymous in the context of therapy. Therapists may use mindfulness techniques, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), without identifying as a Buddhist therapist. In contrast, those practicing within a Buddhist belief framework typically encourage mindfulness therapies, in addition to foundational Buddhist beliefs, such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. These therapists may also guide clients toward a deeper understanding of Buddhist philosophy, unlike those who use Buddhist mindfulness principles without the broader spiritual context.