Female Therapists in Ambler, PA

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Sonya Budnovitch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, BC-DMT, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
As a white woman living in an urban setting, I continue to do work to maintain my cultural awareness, competencies, and trauma-informed practices through continuing education, workshops, and work within the community.
I present with an open, light-hearted personality to support the establishment of trust and to build, engage, and grow with patients. My theoretical framework values the following core principles: communication, specifically through movement expression; supporting tension release and vitality; the role of imagery, fantasy, symbolism, and play in the therapeutic process, and the importance of meeting clients where they are physically, emotionally, and developmentally within a trusting environment.
(215) 770-0133
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Samantha Wascow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
More recently I have expanded my practice to include working with women on empowerment, self advocacy, and true self- care.
What we tell ourselves is powerful. Our thoughts have an amazing influence over how we view ourselves and relate to the world around us. I often tell my clients that being aware of the connection between what we think, what we feel, and how we act is the " secret to life." This is often the first step in helping us make the changes that we want and/or need to make. Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I am excited to offer groups, individual, and family sessions rooted in this model of therapy.
(267) 550-5990
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Breanna Potts
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am passionate about helping individuals reclaim their power over their life by using their strengths and resiliency to overcome their struggles. I love working with teen girls and young women struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, body image, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and OCD. However, I welcome any person and would be honored to share in your healing journey!
(267) 754-2335
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Brigette Potgieter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My passion is accompanying women and adolescent girls on their journey from anxiety, depression, and self-doubt to lives filled with more meaning, laughter, and self-acceptance.
Anxiety is ruining your life. You are smart, competent, and lovable, but every day is a struggle to trust that this is true. The "shoulds" and "what-ifs" pile up before the first cup of coffee, draining you of energy and stealing your joy. It's time to turn the table on anxiety. You deserve the support and guidance it takes to feel stronger, lighter, clearer, and more excited about your life. You've tried doing this alone. Now it's time to get help. Let's talk. Call me for your first 20-minute discovery at no charge. The first step in the direction you want to go.
(267) 463-4038
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Vithusha Selvavelautham
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Asking for help and leaning on others isn’t selfish, and, as a South Asian woman , I’m here to hold that space for you as you try to rewrite your role in relationships.
Are you starting to feel resentful towards the people in your life because you’re constantly putting them before you? Are you tired of staying in relationships that make you feel small and insignificant? I get it. You feel like the entire world’s expectations are on your shoulders. On one hand you believe if you don’t fulfill other’s expectations their world falls apart, and on the other hand you’re exhausted because no matter what you do it will never be enough.
(267) 310-1863
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Nina Sidell
Art Therapist, MA
I accept most insurances. I will help you with your anxiety, help solve your problems and make decisions, feel less overwhelmed, and manage your emotional pain. I will help you organize your life, thoughts, and decisions. I have over 3o years of experience working successfully with children, women , and couples. You deserve a safe place to be heard, and to discover your feelings and needs as a healing formula for you and your relationships. Find clarity, support, empowerment, and peace now.
(267) 573-3909
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Ellie Ettman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
As a practicing, licensed therapist for the past 14 years, I have encouraged and supported many people to become their best selves. I have worked with people who were on very different journeys; with extensive experience with those who struggle with anxiety, depression, those who have experienced some kind of trauma in their life, who have self-esteem issues, grief and loss struggles, as well as substance abuse issues. My style of therapy draws from modalities such as cognitive- behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, while I emphasize active listening and the implementation of a person centered, strengths- based approach.
(267) 329-0195
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Megan Lawler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
OFFERING TELEHEALTH VIDEO SESSIONS FOR ALL AGES. Are you frustrated and unhappy with how your family is operating? Are you exhausted by the constant fighting and arguing? Concerned about your child or teen’s mood or behavior? Not sure how to intervene? Maybe you feel stressed and anxious, moody and irritable? Are you struggling in your relationships with others? Contact me for a free consultation and you will learn practical strategies for facilitating real change within yourself and in your family and relationships.
(267) 699-3102
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Dahlia Rifkin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BC-DMT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling stuck in a rut, or just angrier lately? Don’t know where to start and have limited time? Perhaps, there is a negative event or trauma from your past that you just can’t shake and seems to be impacting your day to day life? You are motivated to make changes and you have tried some strategies but nothing seems to be working. You are looking for some immediate relief and solutions that will have a lasting impact.
(267) 376-7727
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Jennifer Stout-Middlecamp
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have a foundation in humanistic and cognitive behavioral therapies, I am trained in motivational interviewing, and have a specialty in dialectical behavior therapy. I treat mood and anxiety disorders, the impact of trauma, and co-occurring addictive problems. I also help with problems in self-perception, identity, and esteem. Specialty populations include essential workers, professionals maintaining wellness, balance, and recovery, perfectionism, and persons facing difficulties resulting from the impact of chronic bullying, feelings of emptiness, and/or feelings of purposelessness.
(215) 918-4512
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Cassandra R Gallinot
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have diverse experience across populations for the last 9 years. I started out working as both an inpatient therapist as well as Therapeutic Staff Support in a school setting while studying for my graduate degree. I then moved on to work as a mobile therapist and school based therapist for years before working in a private practice environment. The primary populations I work with include children, adolescents, as well as young adults.
(215) 650-8303
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Erica B. Bucci
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Making the decision to begin or restart therapy is tough. We get messages from all around us that we should be independent or strong, so asking for support can feel like somehow, we've failed. Maybe it gives you anxiety just imagining how you would squeeze one more appointment into your already packed schedule. Less than optimal experiences in therapy might have you tired of searching and worried about who you'll be able to trust. Or maybe you're waiting for the 'right time' to begin. Whatever has brought you to this point right now though, has taken a lot of strength.
(267) 214-6039
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Helene Burke
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified
Verified
I have assisted clients with family, parenting, emotional and behavioral issues since 1997 by focusing on increasing coping skill, communication skills, social skills and promoting a healthy secure family unit where the risks of drug and alcohol abuse is decreased. I have provided individual and family counseling to military members and their families, children and parents in the foster care system, families in the community setting.
(267) 313-5439
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Kaylee Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In the last ten years I have worked with clients in a variety of settings; outpatient, in-home, intensive outpatient, legal systems, clinic, and emergency room. I have also worked with a variety of needs; anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, autism, attachment disorder, other trauma related disorders, suicidal and self-injury thoughts/behaviors. In working with clients, I have seen so much resiliency. I have witnessed so much strength that often goes unnoticed by the individual them self. I find that once a client is able to identify their strength, they are able to identify their solution.
(215) 234-1663
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Bethany Kassar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
With over 20 years of experience, I create a safe environment to be heard, accepted and challenged for true growth and happiness. My passion is working with families, along with parents struggling with daily parenting and those with relationship issues. With a strong background in treating those with addictive behaviors, such as substance use, disordered eating, gaming, and relationship dependencies, I use an individualized, eclectic approach to treat everyone and their families individually, with care, compassion and understanding
(215) 688-5597
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Patrice Heller
Psychologist, PhD, LCP, LMFT, RABBI, DD
Verified
Verified
My specializations include couples work, women 's life transitions, infertility, perinatal mood & anxiety disorders, maternal well-being, intermarriage and parenting.
Couples come to therapy often feeling frustrated, defensive, hurt and angry. Love, attraction and shared life goals may have brought them together, but along the way to deeper emotional intimacy couples meet roadblocks. Growing self-awareness and curiosity about their partner helps them appreciate their differences as enriching rather than threatening. Partners realize that each of them has a role in cultivating the quality of their relationship. Partners learn to support each other's growth and expand their horizons together. Their relationship feels more alive and hopeful. Therapy nurtures the art of relationships for all of us.
(215) 710-8999
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Maggie Terrels
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi there beautiful human, I'm proud of you for taking the first step to healing. I would be honored to help you along on your journey. I feel passionately about helping people restore their relationships with food and their bodies. I specialize in eating disorders, substance abuse and grief. I am a licensed professional counselor in both PA and NJ. I have a history of working in residential treatment centers for persons with eating disorders and currently work in an outpatient, virtual setting. I pride myself on being warm, empathetic and also direct in my approach. I am also trauma informed.
(267) 293-5977
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Allison Gertsley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stuck, unmotivated, or lost? Perhaps wondering how to climb out of the dark hole that anxiety, depression, or addiction has you feeing trapped in? Self-exploration is the bravest journey one can take when you are lost in these feelings. The overwhelming pace of life may increase these unpleasant feelings, and I support you in taking the courageous step to collaborate with someone to improve satisfaction, happiness, and confidence in your life. Together, we will work towards developing healthy coping skills, behaviors, and thought patterns to enhance your ability to cope with daily life.
(215) 857-8939
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Bonnie Eccles
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-Certified Music Therapist focused on creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment in which I collaborate with clients to pursue their goals. I draw from psychodynamic and humanistic theories to assist clients in becoming aware of ways in which past experiences may influence one’s connection with self and others today, while accessing and engaging with inherent areas of strength and health.
(215) 999-4564
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Jennifer Naspinski
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified
Verified
You have exhausted your resources trying to solve your current challenges and are seeking outside counsel, maybe for the first time. It feels daunting, seeking out a stranger to share what has been going on and wondering where to start. You come with strengths like perseverance - it has gotten you this far and you continue to seek answers. You are curious and willing to ask questions. You have courage, to share what is happening, to come as you are. You are someone who appreciates learning and is open to new perspectives because as Einstein said - “No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it."
(215) 709-6731
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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.