Therapists in Ambler, PA

Thank you for checking out my profile. I primarily work with adults and adolescents, but occasionally work with children. My focus is on addictions, mood disorders, or personality disorders. Because of the high rate of trauma with addictions and personality disorders, I offer trauma informed care and best practices to all of my clients. For over 10 years I have run an adolescent Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) group for adolescents and young adults who self harm or have self destructive behaviors. Finally, I offer crisis and health and wellness seminars to local businesses in need.

Stuck in a worry trap of overwhelm, fear and sadness? Overthinking is a problem that can make you feel defeated when you come up time and time again with no real solutions. Some people feel invisible, unloved and uncared for. Connecting with others can often be a challenge when you're sad or anxious. Do you want to feel more confident? Feeling optimistic, happier and more tranquil is possible when you get help from me, a person who understands how you feel. The people I work with are ready and motivated to learn new and better ways of dealing with their feelings as they begin working on new solutions to old issues.

Therapy is a collaborative, supportive process. Individuals I see often wish to feel better, decrease stress, improve coping, improve relationships, work through transitions and/or difficult experiences, manage work/life balance, & feel better about themselves. Couples I see work to decrease conflict, improve communication, and gain a better understanding of each other. I also see families with adult children and provide family psychoeducation for mental illness. I am active in my profession and complete ongoing training to stay abreast of the best ways to assist people in achieving goals and improving their lives and relationships.

Our collective mental health presents a major challenge in our society. One in three people meet the diagnostic criteria for anxiety and/or depression. There’s a lot of us out there! You’re here because you want relief from this epidemic, and that is an incredibly brave first step! If you're willing to work hard, I am willing to make every effort to help you achieve the goals that will change your life. Whether you are going through a life transition, a traumatic experience or you have battled mental health struggles all your life, you will feel empowered as we work together to make the improvements which you are seeking out today.

I am a Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania, providing individual and group therapy for teens and adults. My approach to therapy is collaborative and individualized, utilizing effective therapy strategies to help each client reach their goals.

Connections are important, especially when it comes to your therapist. Whether this is your first time working with a therapist or you've been trying to find a therapist you connect with, you're already half way there! Sometimes talking to friends or family members just isn't enough, especially if the closest people in your life are the hardest to get along with/primary cause of your stress. Or perhaps you're not sure why you're stressed, anxious, depressed, having communication difficulties and need someone to help you untangle some things. What's for certain, is that unless you try something new, things will stay the same.

Our brains are incredibly complex: they are always developing and changing as we learn and grow. My philosophy is that all individuals have the ability to overcome challenges and reach their potential. An in-depth understanding of who you are as a person goes a long way in helping you achieve your goals. As a neuropsychologist, I offer comprehensive evaluations that can help clarify how you learn most effectively and describe your unique neurocognitive and emotional profile. I can help you determine why difficulties may be occurring and identify strategies that are most likely to be helpful to you.

Welcome. The struggles you are having right now make sense, given your biology, your backstory, the social context you grew up in, and your current experiences. I am passionate about helping individuals who have experienced trauma redefine who they are by understanding their trauma and its biological, cognitive, emotional, relational, and spiritual impact. I also love working with individuals with chronic pain or illness. Regardless of what you have been through, you are resilient and can rise from this moment.

My style is a relaxed conversation, my experience, is as follows; working within mother baby shelters over 25 years, Adolescents, Level of care (acute med surg) inpatient, First Responders, Law enforcement. Populations that I have worked with include areas of trauma, grief, depression, suicide, bullying, substance abuse, self esteem and includes Life Changes.

Evening and weekend availability now! Virtual or in-person sessions. Being experienced with all ages is the result of my 20 years in the mental health field. I work with individuals and families including children on the Autism Spectrum, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety, and Depression.

I am a Licensed Social Worker in Pennsylvania. I received both my Master of Social Work degree and BA in Psychology from West Chester University. I specialize in betrayal trauma, treating partners who are also navigating emotional dysregulation. I am a current Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT) candidate, having completed training with The International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals (IITAP) and supervision with Mari A Lee, LMFT, CSAT, CPTT. I am also privileged to work with teens 16+ and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and bipolar disorder.

As a licensed psychologist, I work with adults, teens (16 and older) and couples. I am here to help with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, life transitions and more. Through respect, understanding, honesty and a touch of humor, therapy becomes a safe place to ease distress and accomplish goals. As we work together, therapy can help with easing symptoms, healing and recovery, improving life satisfaction, relationships and well being. I incorporate the wisdom and tools from various psychotherapy approaches.

Are you trying to find a better way to truly live and experience your life in the present moment? Are you going through a difficult time? Are you stuck living everyday in the past? Whatever the reason that is bringing you here today, welcome! You are here for a reason, and I want to help you change your life. I believe in a collaborative technique, and through our work together, we will create a road map for your life and journey to help make you happy, healthy, and whole.

There are many experiences in one’s life that can lead to anxiety, sadness, or feeling alone. If you or your loved one are struggling with these feelings associated with change, infertility, grief/loss, family discord, or internal pressures, I will provide empathic guidance towards coping and healing. Together we will address your struggles, build on your strengths, improve your understanding, and discover better ways to cope. I can connect with you through a variety of strategies. Together, we will peel back the layers of thoughts and feelings, and identify ways to explore, cope, communicate, and heal.

I have devoted my work life to helping people who have experienced abuse, neglect, and trauma and who are suffering from the consequences of that trauma.

I believe relationships and connection are the foundation of strength, trust, respect and positive self-esteem. It takes tremendous strength and courage to seek support through a counselor and it is so important for my clients to feel heard and connected throughout their therapeutic experience. I enjoy helping to facilitate growth and confidence within all my clients by focusing on strengths and embracing adversity. I believe each and every one of us is capable of lasting change and the right counselor can be the first step in moving towards achieving your personal goals and strengthening relationships.

What sets me apart is that I will call you within 24 hours of getting a call from you.I suppose my ideal client would be the one that would feel the best fit with me. After the research that has been done, what matters most is the relationship (the fit) you have with your therapist, not their level of expertise, sense of humor, great coping skills, etc. However, I do best with individuals who are highly motivated to change. That does not mean that there will not be setbacks. However, it's how we view those setbacks. Are they failures or learning experiences? I prefer learning experiences. My goal is to get you to be your ideal self.

Most days your body feels like it is on high alert, waiting for something bad to happen. You have feelings of danger panic or dread, and it is making it more and more difficult to get through your day. Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time, you tell yourself, but this nervousness and tension is starting to interfere in your day to day activities- work, family, friends and fun. You can’t concentrate and feel like you overthink everything. A restful night’s sleep seems to be a thing of the past, and you are worried it is impacting your physical health. As your irritability increases, you realize this is no way to live.

Perhaps you've wondered, "Why do I keep making the same mistakes over and over again, or why do find myself picking the wrong partners, or people to surround myself with?" Many people decide to seek therapy after some sort of crisis. Whether it be a break up, career change, loss of a loved one, a diagnosis of illness, or end-of-life issues, people can find peace of mind by speaking with a trained therapist. Still others are looking for relief from Anxiety & Depression, assistance managing Autism Spectrum Disorder in a child, or other family member, or overcoming sports and artistic performance anxiety, while maximizing results.