Optum Therapists in Blue Bell, PA

I have 30 years of experience in the field of Counseling. I have an extensive work history in a variety of settings including mental health and drug and alcohol programs as well as in group private practice. I work with a variety of populations including women, young adults, families and groups. I utilize CBT as well as a client centered approach. I encourage clients to use their self help skills and to find their inner voice on the path to self advocacy and empowerment. I ensure that clients are active in developing their own goals in their treatment plan and assist them in taking steps to achieve these goals.

My name is Stephanie and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I have over 8 + years experience working in the mental health field as a masters level clinician. I have worked in a variety of settings including residential, partial care, education setting, in-home, prevention and substance use counseling. Although that seems like a mixed bag of settings, it means that I have had experience working with a broad range and severity of clinical issues.

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 am a Licensed Professional Counselor motivated to help people alleviate symptoms and suffering, heal wounds, deal with the past, the present, and to create a healthier future. In treatment a partnership forms and together we decide how to make positive changes and accomplish goals in a way that is right for you. I use evidence-based practices and provide a safe, judgment- free space filled with empathy and compassion to facilitate the therapeutic process. I have worked with a wide range of mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma/abuse, relationship issues, and living with chronic illness.

(Some daytime openings,-email is best). Working together to find healing for your pain, I offer support and the tools you need to cope with life; whether in crisis or experiencing everyday stress. Your goals are of utmost importance and I want to help you find happiness and healthy ways to handle life's challenges. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults and am honored to hear your life story. I want to be on this journey with you to help you find your inner strength that is within each of us. My specialties include working with addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety and co-occurring issues.

Judy helps individuals overcome their obstacles by focusing on their strengths and helps them create a personal path to reach their goals. She has a certification in trauma and telebehavioral health. She understand the whole person and will help identify any resources that might be needed. Judy specifically has experience working with anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship and family issues. Judy received her master’s degree in social work from the University of Maryland and has several years of experience working with children, families and seniors.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor focused on working alongside my clients as they strive to reach their goals. I use an eclectic approach to meet clients where they are at and provide them with an accepting environment to discover what is holding them back from feeling aligned with themselves and with those around them. I have experience working with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, grief, chronic pain and illness, anger, and life transitions. I am also passionate about working with individuals in the LGBTQIA community.

I use the therapeutic relationship as the primary vehicle to provide corrective feedback to the human beings that come to see me. I model accountability, vulnerability, and grit. When I fail to uphold these virtues I own my errors and process my fallibility with my people to mend the ruptures that inevitably result in interpersonal relationships. Our caregivers, relatives, friends, acquaintances, and members of our community inflict wounds- sometimes directly, sometimes inadvertently. These wounds combine with our predispositions and are expressed as symptoms that impede our ability to experience a satisfying life. Humans inherently deserve relief from these troubling adaptations.

My goal is to take the journey alongside my clients and guide them as we discover together how best to navigate the daily struggles of life. I work to develop a strong therapeutic relationship that is based on trust and a non-judgmental approach so that there is a safe space to feel both comfortable and supported. I truly value growing and learning alongside my clients as we discern the next best steps for the future. You are the expert in your life and I’m grateful to be the support and encouragement along the way.

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.

Ms. Welty received her MS degree in Clinical Psychology from Chestnut Hill College. With over 15 years in the field, she specializes in trauma therapy, substance use disorders, eating disorders, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence, PTSD, anxiety, and mood disorders. Ms. Welty works with adults (18+), couples, families, and groups. In addition to being a Licensed Professional Counselor, Ms. Welty is also a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She uses CBT, REBT, 12-Step, solution-focused, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapeutic modalities.

I earned my Master’s in Counseling from Arcadia University and am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I have over 20 years of experience working with a wide-range of individuals, including both adolescents and adults that struggle with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, life transitions, and family conflict.  I have a passion for helping others find their way through life's biggest challenges. Understanding each family's unique dynamic and applying the appropriate therapeutic technique is my area of expertise

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” -Carl Rodgers. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor focused on creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment in which I collaborate with clients to pursue their goals of change, self-discovery, acceptance or understanding. I believe that everyone can benefit from a relationship that is authentic, curious, non-judgmental, honest, and provides a space supportive of growth and self-discovery. This is the environment I seek to cultivate with clients in my practice.

Courtney Snow, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, is an art psychotherapist with credentials as a Registered, Board Certified Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. She has worked extensively with children, adolescents, adults and families within behavioral health agencies, community outreach programs, educational settings, residential and outpatient programs. Courtney is experienced in treating individuals who have substance use disorders, developmental disorders, thought disorders, complex trauma, emotional disturbances, unresolved grief, and relationship issues.

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.

The first time that I sat with a prisoner who shared with me his troubled story, I knew that as an undergraduate psychology major this would be my life’s call. I continued my education, obtaining a Master in Social Work with the clinical licensure, and on to a doctorate in clinical social work. All the while, I engaged in work in a residential treatment center, in high schools, in a university, and in outpatient and inpatient behavioral health programs. My internships and volunteer positions have ranged from probation/parole work, counseling for first responders, work with gang members and a private practice.

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.

Are you or a loved one feeling overwhelmed? Are you/they struggling to make sense of and/or manage emotions? Emotions are natural, but like anything they can get in the way of you living your best life. I assist my clients in understanding and managing their emotions, using their natural strengths. In addition, I also take a culturally sensitive approach. I find that this often provides incite into the different struggles my clients may be facing, and has an impact on the different solutions to those struggles. I have been trained to be sensitive to the nuances in cultures, and rather than try to change them, I work with them.

I believe nothing is more important than an individual’s story. Your story, and the relationships it consists of, have a deep impact on your life and make up who you are, and who you become. I believe this is true for every individual, young and old. My experience as a trauma therapist has shown me the resilience of human beings and how meaningful their stories are. Through mutual trust, understanding, and the processing of your emotional experiences, we will begin to see change and embark on a pathway to healing that is comfortable and effective for you.

I’ve worked with ages 4-18, as well as adults. I have experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, parents, and families dealing with a wide range of challenges including the impacts of generational trauma, parent-child relational challenges, and relational difficulties. I’ve also worked with a wide range of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, autism, adjustment disorders, PTSD, personality disorders and mood disorders.