Family Therapy in Blue Bell, PA

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.

My passion for helping and empowering others shines through my connection to clients. I focus on the individual client, as well as couples. I believe that a strong and safe therapeutic relationship built on trust is essential. I am here for you. Anxiety, trauma and depression can be debilitating and difficult to process. I focus on the mind-body connection, and learning how to manage emotional responses to life and its stressors. Promoting healthy self-esteem, improving relationships and communication skills, are also fundamental in the healing process. I am fully trained in EMDR, and Gottman Method for couples.

With seven years in the field, I utilize both empathy and humor to create a comfortable space for my clients. I support my clients by encouraging them to find their voice in order for them to meet their own therapeutic goals and to create a fulfilling life. My therapeutic style includes open and honest communication that provides transparency between my client and myself. I encourage my clients to see that they are resilient beings who can adapt to the changes life may bring.I use various creative techniques and incorporate mindfulness practices, meditation, and spiritual components for those who are interested.

If your family is suffering from the impact of substance abuse, we are here to help - even during active family crisis. Our mission is to include the family in the desperate and challenging task of recovery from addiction.

With more than 14 years of experience working in the field, I bring warmth, hints of humor, and an empowering voice to support my clients in creating more fulfilling lives for themselves. My therapeutic style is grounded in open communication, mutual respect, and creative collaboration. I work with adolescents and adults struggling with: Anxiety, Depression, Pregnancy-Related Concerns, Parenting Stress, Age & Life Transitions Issues, Gender & Identity (LGBTQ), Body Image & Self-Esteem, Women's Issues, Work/Life Balance, Relationship Challenges, & Family Conflicts.

Evidence-Based Therapy with a Love-Based Approach. As a clinical psychologist devoted to practicing therapy, I value the individual strengths, perspectives and histories of each person. I believe that healing and growth occur within the context of a supportive and accepting relationship. Thus, I am highly attentive to our therapeutic relationship and more importantly, to the relationships that already exist in your life. Our work is tailored to your specific needs, strengths and values. My approach to therapy is relational, systemic, trauma-informed and love-based.

Lucy S. Raizman, MSW, LCSW. LMFT, is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist and AASECT-certified Sex Therapist for the Council for Relationships, a well-respected not-for-profit counseling organization that offers expertise in individual and couple relationship and intimacy issues and offers a sliding fee scale. I am a therapist with more than 20+ years of experience working with individuals and couples in the suburban offices of Blue Bell, Pa. Montgomery County outside Philadelphia, Pa.

Empathic guidance towards growth and change. I am a compassionate and skilled psychologist specializing in child and family therapy , trauma recovery and infertility, voted one of Best Child Therapists by Mainline Parent Magazine in 2016. Together we will address your struggles as an individual or as a parent, building on your strengths, improving your understanding, and discovering better ways to cope. I am able to connect with you and/or your child through talking, as well as using play or art therapy strategies. Together, we peel back the layers of thoughts and feelings, and identify ways to explore, cope, communicate, and heal.

Sometimes we struggle to improve our relationships, feeling frustrated or stuck. If you are unsure of how to make the changes needed to have more tranquility in your relationships or make improvements in your life, I would like to help you to meet these challenges. I utilize an integrative, solution focused approach when working with clients facilitating a respectful and compassionate environment to encourage growth, change and effective communication through personal accountability and fairness in relationships.

Children, Family , Life Transitions can sometimes feel like disappointments. We often have expectations of others, such as showing appreciation, reaching out when you are not well, helping you with tasks that may now be difficult, and see that these responses don't happen. You can learn how to reset expectations and find the opportunity for joy in relationships and activities.

I believe that all people possess the strength and ability to achieve their personal goals and find success no matter the circumstance. I utilize a strengths-based, person-centered approach, with the hope of helping clients tap in to their endless potential and empower them to find happiness and hope in their lives. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience working with a wide-range of individuals, including both adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, life transitions, and family conflict.

Ms. Selitsky received her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Holy Family University in 2014. Ms. Selitsky utilizes CBT, Solution Focus, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Ms. Selitsky has expanded her professional development to study Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Ms. Selitsky works with clients age 14 to older adults, utilizing individual, couple/marital modalities.

With over 12 years of experience in the mental health field, I provide a non-judgmental & safe space for each of my clients that promotes growth & self-discovery. I utilize a refreshingly straightforward style that incorporates humor and empathy to connect to individuals and couples on a "real" level. I work with adolescents, young adults, & adults struggling with: Stress Reduction & Management, Self-Esteem & Self-Worth, Depression, Anxiety, Perinatal & Postpartum, Parenting Stress, Age & Life Transition Issues, Relationship & Communication Issues, Work/Career Issues, & Dealing with Divorce.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified sex addiction therapist as well as Level 3 EMDR practitioner. I have been been practicing for over 25 years. I have specialized in infidelity, chronic infidelity, betrayal trauma and sexual addiction treatment since 1996 with a particular interest in working with partners. I develop partners programs utilizing the trauma model which views the partner as a victim of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. My private practice office is Blue Bell, Pennsylvania where I conduct groups, individual, couples and family therapy for sexual compulsion, partners and their families.

Are you in crisis? Do you feel stuck? Close to the brink of separation/divorce? I am a Marriage & Family Therapist who will help you and your partner figure things out. I know that a healthy, lifelong relationship/marriage benefits individuals, families and communities. I will work with you to explore the stresses in your life and sort out what makes you feel happy and fulfilled in a relationship. You owe this to yourself and the people who care about you to act now. Most people wait 7 years to seek help. Don't be that person. www.NewHopeForYourRelationships.com

Many people come to me because they have anxiety, relationship difficulties, or are worried about their child's behavior or mood. My style is sincere and empathetic. I use Play- Family therapy to promote emotional healing through better family relationships. I offer therapeutic space for individuals, children, and families, that centralizes racial, cultural, and intergenerational trauma; attachment needs; and emotional awareness.

My inclusive work focuses on: Helping people to feel safe, and to feel seen and valued for who they are, wherever they are; those struggling with trauma, chronic pain, grief and loss, PTSD, depression and anxiety; phobias, racing thoughts, crossroads and upheaval; as well as Body Image, with a specific focus on Body Neutrality and Health At Every Size (HAES) – all with mindfulness, compassion, and acceptance.