Therapists in Carlisle, PA

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, it is my passion to walk along side my clients in difficult situations and help my clients to find hope. Life can become difficult, I help my clients in finding insight, support and manage situations that feel unmanageable. My approach is personal and unique to each of my client's personality and situations.

My goal as a counselor is to create a supportive environment in which the clients can explore their emotional needs and overcome barriers that limit their full potential. I take an open-minded approach to client wellness and consider the client's work life, family traditions, cultural and spiritual beliefs, and sexual identity. I offer counseling sessions for individuals, couples, and families in the following areas; Depression and Sadness, Codependency, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Communication issues, Arguments, Trust issues, Loneliness, Emotional intimacy, and Self-esteem issues

Do you have symptoms that "make no sense," or "come out of the blue?" Are you having trouble understanding why you feel the way you do? I specialize in helping people make sense of experiences that are painful, confusing, or "illogical." I start with the assumption that all feelings are messages to you, from you, about you. Together, we will work to understand these messages, using them to guide the process of change.

Are you a woman whose anxiety, unmet expectations or comparison of others is causing you to feel emotionally drained? Do you struggle with disordered eating, body image issues or behaviors that make you want to hide and isolate from others? Are you dealing with unresolved trauma, grief and loss, difficult life transitions or unhealthy boundaries that are causing problems in your relationships? Are you a friend, mother, or significant other who never feels good enough or appreciated so you react with anger, defensiveness and then feel guilt and shame afterwards? If any of this sounds like you, I can help!

I believe in a holistic approach to treatment, believing strongly in a mind/body connection to health.

Welcome! I am very glad you have landed here. Grief and loss can be very confusing and difficult journeys to navigate, however, with the right support, you can begin to explore a new path forward. Although death is a part of life, humans constantly receive unhelpful messages about how, when and where to grieve. There is NO right or wrong way to move forward, only your way, keeping your loved one close to you always.

We all have times in our lives when we’re feeling stuck and our usual ways of dealing with problems aren’t working the way they once did. Maybe you are experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety for no apparent reason, or feelings that “just don’t make sense”. Perhaps you are questioning your relationships, life decisions, or even core aspects of who you are as a person. My approach to psychotherapy involves establishing a collaborative relationship, in which we will work together to understand your life experiences in the context of your life story, relationships, and cultural background.

Downtown Counseling Center (DCC) has specialty trained providers whose mission is to provide an individually tailored therapy experience to address the concerns of our clients. Our providers use empirically supported, research based interventions to help children, adolescents, adults or families reach treatment goals.

The life you are living might not feel like the life you want. Do you feel controlled by your emotions instead of being in control of them? Do you feel like a prisoner of your circumstances? Are you overwhelmed and frustrated but can't find a way out? As soon as you deal with one thing, something else would happen and just bring you down. All this would leave you feeling emotionally, mentally, and spiritually depleted. Sounds familiar?

Anxiety does not allow your brain to have an "off" button. You are always on edge, feeling tense, alert, exhausted. Everyone counts on you, but nobody seems to appreciate you. You are working so hard to try to live up to the expectations of your family, your boss, the world, but you feel like you are letting everyone down. How do other women do this? They make it look easy. You wonder, “What is wrong with me?” You've lost yourself somewhere in your quest to measure up. What if I told you that you are not alone in this struggle? Feeling this way is optional, and there is a way to be more of who you want to be, to be more of yourself.

Many people experience feelings of anxiety about the future, struggle to find the motivation or energy to successfully face current problems, or feel misunderstood by others. Having support in the process of adjusting or changing your patterns of thinking and actions can help you fulfill your aspirations and enjoy greater happiness. I will help you work towards aligning your hopes and goals with productive and healthy ways of thinking and acting. My therapeutic approach allows you to identify and build upon your strengths while developing new skills and strategies that foster hope and help you face life challenges more effectively.

I provide answers to your life's struggles. My one-of-a-kind therapeutic consulting blends solutions focused mentoring & coaching with counseling and therapy techniques to help you identify & resolve personal, relationship, and family challenges, all with a uniquely honest approach. I am certified in Advanced Trauma Treatment, am adoption competent, and specialize in helping others with their relationships, even the one you have with yourself.

I believe that trauma affects all parts of our being- mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. Therefore, the healing process also needs to involve all parts of our being. Attachment wounds, abusive relationships with themselves and others, specific traumatic events, losses that have not yet been grieved, generational trauma and high conflict functioning in families affect how we view ourselves and interact with the world. Gabor Mate said it best, “ We may not be responsible for the world that created our minds, but we can take responsibility for the mind with which we create our world.” I would love to help you heal!

Have you been feeling stressed, anxious about the future, or hopeless in life? These feelings can rob us of the joy and peace that we could be enjoying today. Life can be messy and at times seem unforgiving. You’re not alone in this. You may not be able to control what happens to you, but you can control how you face obstacles and how you overcome them. You may have difficulties in your relationships at home or the office. Perhaps you’ve lost a loved one, are concerned about your substance use, or simply feel like you’re struggling to make it through the day. If this describes you, it's time to take a step towards feeling better.

Hello. I have over 19 yrs of clinical experience with children, teens, and adults. I grew up in central Pennsylvania and attended Penn State for undergraduate schooling. I then earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Central Michigan University and later a masters degree in Psychopharmacology from Argosy University. I also completed a two year fellowship in Clinical Child Psychology to work with children, teens, and families. I enjoy working with all age groups. Whether you are a parent wanting support for your child or teenager or an adult I would be happy to help you.

Anxious about that 5 am alarm? You hit snooze too many times and now scramble to get the day started on time, guzzling caffeine, just trying to get through the day. You spend evenings checked out on the couch, mindlessly scrolling your phone, with the tv droning on in the background. There's more to life...right?! You know you can get good sleep, not survive on caffeine, and actually enjoy your evenings. Sometimes we need a little support to get there. It’s okay to need help figuring out what's causing the stress so you can get back to living a life you don’t want to don't want to escape.

Life stops for no one, under no circumstance. Sometimes it feels like you're standing still while the world moves around you. Maybe you are going through a phase of life you thought would bring joy, such as expanding your family or retiring from a job. But instead, you've found this change to be stressful and disappointing. Or maybe you're faced with one of life's challenges such as dealing with a new health condition or grieving the loss of a loved one. You're now questioning how to get through this time of your life.

You probably already know at least some of what you wish were different in your life. Often the things we wish were different we have wanted to change for months, years, or even decades. Counseling often has a balanced focus on helping you learn how to cope with present day symptoms while at times looking back to become free from old patterns of responding. Those old patterns that at one time may have been necessary in order to survive, now may be the very thing limiting your ability to thrive and realize your potential. Click on the "website" button to the left to read more about me, my approach, and my specialties.

I help people make sense of life. My background is in the clinical-health/mental health field, and I'm also an ordained minister. That means my background allows me to assist you right where you are, not by any preconceived ideas of what you should or shouldn't be doing. My primary source of counseling is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (or CBT). This is a method of discovering together how the decisions you've made in the past, or the circumstances you've lived through, have brought you to where you are. It's not about blame - it's about helping you to empower yourself to have the life worth living you are seeking.