Therapists in Camp Hill, PA

Hi, my name is Shana Rivera. I am a compassionate and experienced licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and certified dialectical behavior therapist (C-DBT) with 15+ years of experience, dedicated to supporting adults in their journey towards improved wellbeing. My passion for helping others comes from a deep understanding of the challenges individuals face when navigating their mental health. I utilize evidence-based practice to help individuals heal in the areas of PTSD, anxiety and depressive disorders, personality disorders, and strained relationship dynamics.

My career began with an RN in nursing, followed by experience working at state psychiatric hospitals. I spent the next 12 years helping adolescents in the behavior health unit of a private hospital, while also completing an undergraduate degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work. After obtaining my social work license, I worked in mental health and drug and alcohol treatment on an outpatient basis, and at the Caron Foundation. I approach clients by looking at physical, emotional and behavioral issues contributing to present struggles and specifically address relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and trauma.

Have you found that somedays are great and other days you can barely accomplish minimal tasks. This struggle is real and often times we can thank anxiety, depression, and trauma for this rocky road. The body and mind desires balance, consistency, and routine which can easily be disturbed with everyday life stress. Perfection is not an option however, by working together we will explore how to feel more in control of your stress and anxious thoughts.

I know how difficult it can be to talk about painful and vulnerable moments in our lives; how intense it can feel to experience uncomfortable emotions. It is important to have someone who is not going to judge or criticize us when we are going through tough times. I value the importance of creating a comforting and open environment that will allow you the opportunity to better understand yourself and grow towards a happier, more fulfilling future. I believe in collaboratively working together to find ways to manage stress, initiate change, or cope with constant worry, intense sadness, and overwhelming anxiety.

I believe that growth occurs at the edge of our comfort zone. When we become complacent and just "settle", we have cut off our opportunity for happiness. It is important to look at the big picture and identify ways to reach your goals. Together, we can discuss obstacles, concerns, patterns, and progress, whether it be related to work, family, relationships, trauma, addiction, etc... I have training in various areas and also utilize several different approaches so that our time together is of maximum benefit to you.

You who are highly sensitive and feel more deeply, welcome! You'll explore more deeply with me than in traditional talk therapy. You’ve likely tried psychotherapy before but have noticed that the work has either gone nowhere or taken you only so far, or you felt misunderstood. With an uncanny and intuitive ability to really “get” people from many walks of life, I will invite you to go beneath your thoughts, connect with your body and emotions, and gently access the root of your emotional discomfort and hurts to facilitate noticeable shifts with each session.

On the outside, you look like you’ve got it all figured out and everyone wonders how you manage to do it all. On the inside, you feel like a jumbled mess and have no idea how you’re going to keep it all going for much longer. You’re so used to taking care of everyone else and putting yourself last, if you’re even on your own list at all. I bet you’re having trouble sleeping and difficulty remembering what you even ate yesterday (did you even eat yesterday?).

If you've clicked onto this page, you're considering making some important changes in your life. Are you faced with a decision? Are you unhappy with how your life is going? Do you need better ways to manage stress? Do you find yourself engaging in self-defeating thought and behavior? Does your relationship need repair? I've been helping people with these problems and more for over 30 years. During that time I've certainly seen a great deal of misery, confusion, and despair among my clients.

People can experience dark days at times, where the future feels uncertain and everyday routines become difficult. Perhaps you feel stuck in what seems like an endless cycle of anxiety, depression, or traumas from the past, or are experiencing a painful life transition. Many people have insight into their problems, but struggle to find the ability to get “unstuck.” My desire is to help you find a new path, break down old habits, and discover new tools to cope. I have worked in the field of counseling for over fifteen years, helping people of various ages and backgrounds.

Our specialized experience in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety disorders, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, BFRBs, and specific phobias will help you meet your goals and improve your life. We can also help with other life issues. Our approach to treatment involves collaborative goal-setting with clients to determine areas for intervention and the use of evidence-based treatment methods tailored to each individual. We provide in-office, in-home services, intensive outpatient OCD treatment, group, and virtual sessions.

Dr. Jonsson is not taking any new clients at this time.

I welcome people from all backgrounds into my therapy practice. The tools, techniques, and interventions I use depend on who you are, your beliefs, goals, and presenting issues. Therapy is not a one size fits all endeavor, and will look different for everyone. My commitment is simple: I create a predictable space for all of my patients. A space that feels safe, loving, unconditionally welcoming & supportive, and free of judgement.

Life presents all of us with situations in which we’d benefit from a little support or a new perspective. Sometimes, these take the form of serious events – such as bereavement or a traumatic incident. More often, they are “everyday” challenges like relationship struggles, child or parenting issues, or work frustrations; or maybe it’s difficult even to determine the reasons behind long-standing feelings of anxiety, anger, depression, or poor self-esteem. Whatever the circumstance, seeking an objective, professional, and confidential sounding board can help clarify thoughts or patterns and make goal achievement far more likely.

I enjoy working with individuals and families around various struggles in our everyday lives, whether you are struggling with a serious mental illness, healing from grief or trauma or just looking to focus on your mentaI wellness. I am trained in EMDR, but use a number of different approaches to meet the needs of my clients including DBT, CBT, and Solution Focused. I offer non-judgmental counseling and education regardless of religious or cultural beliefs that may be different of my own. It is my view that the client/family are the experts on themselves rather than myself and I work with them together as a team.

Become the best version of you. When we become complacent and just “settle”, we have cut off our opportunity for happiness. We understand that each client that we work with is a unique individual who has been and continues to be influenced by their culture, family, friends, values, beliefs, and personal traits. Treatment first begins with clearly understanding you, as a unique individual, and then identifying the goals in which you wish to achieve, followed by developing a treatment plan based on those individualized goals.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I believe that our challenges and strengths emerge from a combination of our personality, biology, family upbringing, environment, stage of life, and current relationships. My goal as a therapist is to help individuals, couples, and families make sense of these influences and understand the context that affects them. My second goal is to support my clients in making the changes they want within this context. I collaborate with my clients to find what works for them in therapy be it validation, challenge, comfort, support, guidance, or a good laugh.

If you're taking the time to read this, congratulations! You've already accomplished two goals: You're not happy with how your life is and you're deciding to do something about it. You’ve taken the initial steps. You may have doubts: “How can just talking to someone change my life? I’ll still have the same problems.” The answer? Talking to someone can make all the difference in the world. While you may have the same life circumstances, you’ll be seeing them in a whole new way, with new ways of working through problems. There’s a saying that goes, “Joys shared are joys doubled; sorrows shared are sorrows halved.” It’s true.

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I continue to grow my knowledge and experience every year but if you are looking for a therapist with current experience in the following areas, I might be a good fit. Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, ODD, OCD, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Grief/Loss, and Trauma/PTSD.

I care about you and want to help! I am a licensed professional counselor and nationally certified counselor who has experience counseling individuals coping with a variety of life challenges. Some of my areas of focus include: Addiction, adolescence, anxiety, depression, geriatrics, infertility, life transition, loss and grief, physical disability, self esteem, and trauma.