In Person Therapists in Brookline, PA
Sarah has experience in outpatient, Early Childhood Intensive Behavioral Health (IBHS), and inpatient medical settings, working with children and adolescents aged 3-18. Sarah helps clients with emotional regulation, self-esteem, anxiety, separation anxiety, and grief. She uses a person-centered approach, customizing her methods to fit each client's needs. In her sessions, Sarah combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person-centered, strength-based, & art therapy techniques. She encourages creative art-making to help clients process emotions, develop coping skills, & address issues in a supportive & empathetic environment.
Sarah has experience in outpatient, Early Childhood Intensive Behavioral Health (IBHS), and inpatient medical settings, working with children and adolescents aged 3-18. Sarah helps clients with emotional regulation, self-esteem, anxiety, separation anxiety, and grief. She uses a person-centered approach, customizing her methods to fit each client's needs. In her sessions, Sarah combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person-centered, strength-based, & art therapy techniques. She encourages creative art-making to help clients process emotions, develop coping skills, & address issues in a supportive & empathetic environment.
I invite you to reach out to schedule a session either in office, or via telehealth by contacting me for a brief conversation to see if we would be a good therapeutic fit.
As your counselor my goal is to work with you to create a warm and inviting environment so that therapeutic change can take place. I connect with my clients through respect, honesty, compassion and humor.
I have worked in a wide variety of settings and with many different kinds of clients and problems. Throughout my career, I have helped individuals cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, grief and loss, problems within family systems and relationships, trauma-related issues, addictions and substance abuse, and transition to new environments and social settings.
I invite you to reach out to schedule a session either in office, or via telehealth by contacting me for a brief conversation to see if we would be a good therapeutic fit.
As your counselor my goal is to work with you to create a warm and inviting environment so that therapeutic change can take place. I connect with my clients through respect, honesty, compassion and humor.
I have worked in a wide variety of settings and with many different kinds of clients and problems. Throughout my career, I have helped individuals cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, grief and loss, problems within family systems and relationships, trauma-related issues, addictions and substance abuse, and transition to new environments and social settings.
I offer therapy sessions in-person or online via video.
I strive to provide a safe, respectful space where individuals feel heard, supported, and understood. My approach is trauma-informed and tailored to the needs of each individual. This may include individual therapy, group therapy, or support groups. The focus is on building insight, regulation, and stability. I believe that with the right support, even the most difficult seasons can shift—that the sun will rise again and the dawn will come.
All of the therapists in our company work together to create a supportive, collaborative environment where individuals feel safe, respected, and able to move forward at their own pace.
I offer therapy sessions in-person or online via video.
I strive to provide a safe, respectful space where individuals feel heard, supported, and understood. My approach is trauma-informed and tailored to the needs of each individual. This may include individual therapy, group therapy, or support groups. The focus is on building insight, regulation, and stability. I believe that with the right support, even the most difficult seasons can shift—that the sun will rise again and the dawn will come.
All of the therapists in our company work together to create a supportive, collaborative environment where individuals feel safe, respected, and able to move forward at their own pace.
I offer therapy online and in person, with flexible weekday appointments in a warm, supportive, and confidential setting.
If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in patterns that no longer serve you, I would love to work with you. This can include but not limited to navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship stress, life transitions, or self-esteem concerns. I help clients slow down, build awareness of what is happening in the present, and explore new ways of relating to themselves and others so they can move forward with greater clarity, choice, self-acceptance and authenticity.
I offer therapy online and in person, with flexible weekday appointments in a warm, supportive, and confidential setting.
If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in patterns that no longer serve you, I would love to work with you. This can include but not limited to navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship stress, life transitions, or self-esteem concerns. I help clients slow down, build awareness of what is happening in the present, and explore new ways of relating to themselves and others so they can move forward with greater clarity, choice, self-acceptance and authenticity.
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I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
I am a compassionate therapist offering MBCT, CBT, couples guidance, and support for teen anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, phobias, personality concerns, and healthy aging. I help clients build resilience, strengthen coping, and improve relationships through personalized, evidence-based care. My approach nurtures insight, emotional balance, and lasting growth, guiding clients toward confidence, well-being, and meaningful change in their daily lives today.
I am a compassionate therapist offering MBCT, CBT, couples guidance, and support for teen anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, phobias, personality concerns, and healthy aging. I help clients build resilience, strengthen coping, and improve relationships through personalized, evidence-based care. My approach nurtures insight, emotional balance, and lasting growth, guiding clients toward confidence, well-being, and meaningful change in their daily lives today.
I offer help in better approaching your issues of depression, loss, anxiety, event and complex trauma, relationships, and self-esteem with personal development and greater self capacity. The psychotherapy model that I practice in is psychodynamic Object Relations which focuses on uncovering previously unknown or inaccessible sources of frustration and distress. Such states of feeling are often the result of experience which developed into conflicting internal motivations and expectation. Without remaking these through a working relationship with a psychotherapist, these experiences get repeated throughout our lives.
I offer help in better approaching your issues of depression, loss, anxiety, event and complex trauma, relationships, and self-esteem with personal development and greater self capacity. The psychotherapy model that I practice in is psychodynamic Object Relations which focuses on uncovering previously unknown or inaccessible sources of frustration and distress. Such states of feeling are often the result of experience which developed into conflicting internal motivations and expectation. Without remaking these through a working relationship with a psychotherapist, these experiences get repeated throughout our lives.
Currently I have openings, and am doing both in-person and telehealth appointments, in-person cognitive testing and evaluations for WOs/IBHS
I have specialized in evaluating, testing, and treating children, adolescents and young adults with behavior problems, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Anxiety and Depression for more than 30 years in community mental health, in-home and private practice settings. I also work with adults with similar concerns up to age 60. I have been a Preferred Prescriber and completed BHRS/Wraparound/ IBHS evaluations for more than 20 years. I also work with adults who are having transition issues such as anxiety and depression regarding changes in their lives, as well as Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD.
Currently I have openings, and am doing both in-person and telehealth appointments, in-person cognitive testing and evaluations for WOs/IBHS
I have specialized in evaluating, testing, and treating children, adolescents and young adults with behavior problems, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Anxiety and Depression for more than 30 years in community mental health, in-home and private practice settings. I also work with adults with similar concerns up to age 60. I have been a Preferred Prescriber and completed BHRS/Wraparound/ IBHS evaluations for more than 20 years. I also work with adults who are having transition issues such as anxiety and depression regarding changes in their lives, as well as Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD.
Better You Counseling Services is a private practice dedicated to providing mental health services to adolescents, adults, couples and families struggling with finding effecting ways to cope with stressors and unexpected challenges. We are a team of dedicated therapists trained in a variety of areas and with diverse backgrounds. However, we share the love and desire to help others and support our community.
Better You Counseling Services is a private practice dedicated to providing mental health services to adolescents, adults, couples and families struggling with finding effecting ways to cope with stressors and unexpected challenges. We are a team of dedicated therapists trained in a variety of areas and with diverse backgrounds. However, we share the love and desire to help others and support our community.
If you have been thinking about seeking out help from a professional look no further. I tailor my therapeutic style to that of my client’s needs because there is not a “one size fits all” therapeutic approach. I provide a full range of outpatient mental health services including individual and group counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have extensive experience in the treatment of co-occurring disorders, trauma related disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and those suffering from other serious mental illnesses.
If you have been thinking about seeking out help from a professional look no further. I tailor my therapeutic style to that of my client’s needs because there is not a “one size fits all” therapeutic approach. I provide a full range of outpatient mental health services including individual and group counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have extensive experience in the treatment of co-occurring disorders, trauma related disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and those suffering from other serious mental illnesses.
You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or tired of carrying everything on your own.
Maybe you’ve tried therapy before but didn’t feel real change—or you’re not even sure where to start. You’re looking for support that feels grounded, thoughtful, and actually helpful. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and intentional. Therapy with me is not about endless talking without direction—it’s about gaining clarity, building useful tools, and making meaningful progress at a pace that feels right for you.
You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or tired of carrying everything on your own.
Maybe you’ve tried therapy before but didn’t feel real change—or you’re not even sure where to start. You’re looking for support that feels grounded, thoughtful, and actually helpful. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and intentional. Therapy with me is not about endless talking without direction—it’s about gaining clarity, building useful tools, and making meaningful progress at a pace that feels right for you.
Do you often find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or even stuck within your own thoughts and feelings? Many people need assistance in exploring and understanding their thoughts and emotions, or even processing traumas or significant life changes, so you are not alone! That’s what I’m here for.
Do you often find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or even stuck within your own thoughts and feelings? Many people need assistance in exploring and understanding their thoughts and emotions, or even processing traumas or significant life changes, so you are not alone! That’s what I’m here for.
I offer in-person (sometimes walk therapy, or in-home therapy with children) and virtual sessions, with weekday and evening availability.
Whether you're healing from relational pain, navigating neurodivergence, finding your footing as a parent, or simply trying to make sense of the storms inside you—I can help you navigate these challenges. What fuels my passion is witnessing the strength, insight, and growth that already exist within each person and helping them reconnect with those parts of themselves that got buried under the weight of just surviving. My work is integrative and mindfulness-based, weaving together trauma-informed therapy, gentle somatic practices, reflective conversation, and practical wellness coaching tools that actually fit your life.
I offer in-person (sometimes walk therapy, or in-home therapy with children) and virtual sessions, with weekday and evening availability.
Whether you're healing from relational pain, navigating neurodivergence, finding your footing as a parent, or simply trying to make sense of the storms inside you—I can help you navigate these challenges. What fuels my passion is witnessing the strength, insight, and growth that already exist within each person and helping them reconnect with those parts of themselves that got buried under the weight of just surviving. My work is integrative and mindfulness-based, weaving together trauma-informed therapy, gentle somatic practices, reflective conversation, and practical wellness coaching tools that actually fit your life.
Ellen Ulmer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2005. She has a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chatham College (University). Ellen has experience working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan and in various settings treating mood disorders, grief and loss, adjustment to transitions, and addiction among other issues. Ellen’s approach includes empowering clients to believe in their own self-worth and ability to find solutions. Her theater background also makes her attuned to interpersonal connection and non-verbal communication.Ellen Ulmer is a Licen
Ellen Ulmer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2005. She has a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chatham College (University). Ellen has experience working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan and in various settings treating mood disorders, grief and loss, adjustment to transitions, and addiction among other issues. Ellen’s approach includes empowering clients to believe in their own self-worth and ability to find solutions. Her theater background also makes her attuned to interpersonal connection and non-verbal communication.Ellen Ulmer is a Licen
Crystal Parish, LPC -PA Center for Change
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
2 Endorsed
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Change can come in many forms in our lives. It might come suddenly like a tidal wave, or gradually like a slow dripping leak. It might come in the form of devastating tragedy, difficult choices, broken relationships, or even new opportunities. Although change can be extremely hard, it can also be extremely necessary. Experiencing anything great in life requires us to challenge ourselves to push past our comfort zones. However, we oftentimes avoid change out of fear of the unknown, or self-doubt. Other times, we don’t realize the need for change until we experience pain.
Change can come in many forms in our lives. It might come suddenly like a tidal wave, or gradually like a slow dripping leak. It might come in the form of devastating tragedy, difficult choices, broken relationships, or even new opportunities. Although change can be extremely hard, it can also be extremely necessary. Experiencing anything great in life requires us to challenge ourselves to push past our comfort zones. However, we oftentimes avoid change out of fear of the unknown, or self-doubt. Other times, we don’t realize the need for change until we experience pain.
I enjoy working with clients of different ages as well as working with couples and families. Everyone needs help at times and the first huge step is realizing you need it and taking the leap and finding it. If your goal is to fix your relationship or to learn to deal with your emotions or just to get out of the rut you are in I am here to help.
I enjoy working with clients of different ages as well as working with couples and families. Everyone needs help at times and the first huge step is realizing you need it and taking the leap and finding it. If your goal is to fix your relationship or to learn to deal with your emotions or just to get out of the rut you are in I am here to help.
Ideally, I work with adults struggling with mood disorders, anxiety disorders or relationship problems. I always strive to support developing stronger interpersonal social rhythms, and development of effective coping skills; using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Therapy. Clients who are able to identify strengths that help them in their recovery, and deficits in their recovery can begin working with myself in setting goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time bound.
Ideally, I work with adults struggling with mood disorders, anxiety disorders or relationship problems. I always strive to support developing stronger interpersonal social rhythms, and development of effective coping skills; using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Therapy. Clients who are able to identify strengths that help them in their recovery, and deficits in their recovery can begin working with myself in setting goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time bound.
I offer therapy sessions in-person and via a HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with many years of practice experience. My background includes working with individuals, couples, and families affected by depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, stress, relationship conflicts, drug and alcohol problems, and other mental health issues. I have a particular interest in women's mental health issues including but not limited to, perinatal and postpartum mental health concerns.
I offer therapy sessions in-person and via a HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with many years of practice experience. My background includes working with individuals, couples, and families affected by depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, stress, relationship conflicts, drug and alcohol problems, and other mental health issues. I have a particular interest in women's mental health issues including but not limited to, perinatal and postpartum mental health concerns.
In-person sessions available.
You've had enough and are ready for change. You want to feel better but are not sure what to do or where to start. Breathe... you've already taken the first step by making the decision to reach out for help! You may wonder what it would be like to work with me. I can promise I will always strive to provide a space where you feel supported, understood, and free to be yourself without any fear of judgement. We will work together to help you achieve the skills and insight you need to make lasting change.
In-person sessions available.
You've had enough and are ready for change. You want to feel better but are not sure what to do or where to start. Breathe... you've already taken the first step by making the decision to reach out for help! You may wonder what it would be like to work with me. I can promise I will always strive to provide a space where you feel supported, understood, and free to be yourself without any fear of judgement. We will work together to help you achieve the skills and insight you need to make lasting change.
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FAQ - About In Person Therapy
What are the benefits of in-person therapy?
In-person therapy offers several benefits that some people find highly valuable for their mental health treatment. Being present in the same room as your therapist can create a stronger sense of connection and allow for more nuanced communication through body language. Some people may also find it easier to focus in therapy when they are in a dedicated space and away from potential distractions related to home or work; attending an in-person session provides a clear boundary between therapy time and the rest of your life. For certain therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), exposure therapy, or somatic therapy, being in person may be particularly important, as these therapies benefit from the therapist being able to observe and respond to a client’s physical cues effectively. Additionally, some individuals simply feel more comfortable discussing sensitive or painful topics when they are face-to-face with their therapist rather than on a screen.
When should I choose in-person therapy over online therapy?
In-person therapy may be a better choice when you need a structured therapeutic environment separate from your daily life, when you find it difficult to focus or feel comfortable in an online setting, or when privacy at home is a concern. It may also be more appropriate if you are dealing with severe mental health symptoms that require close monitoring or if your therapy involves approaches that rely heavily on observing physical cues. On the other hand, if convenience, scheduling flexibility, or access to specialists outside your immediate area are priorities, online therapy may be a better fit. Many therapists offer both options, so you can also discuss with a provider which format might work best for your specific situation.
How do I find an in-person therapist?
You can use Psychology Today's therapist directory to find an in-person therapist in your area. You can search by location, insurance accepted, specialty areas, therapeutic approaches, and other criteria to narrow down providers who meet your needs. Each therapist profile includes information about their credentials, areas of expertise, and whether they offer in-person sessions. Once you have identified potential therapists, you can contact them directly through the directory to schedule an initial consultation and determine whether they are a good fit before committing to ongoing treatment. When reaching out, it can be helpful to confirm their availability for in-person appointments, their office location, and whether they accept your insurance.