Family Therapy in Carlisle, PA

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

Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, alone, or confused? The life you envisioned for yourself did not look like this. You carry such shame and guilt even over the smallest things. You have been struggling with these thoughts and feelings for quite some time. You know deep down that you want to feel better but don’t know where to start.

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.

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.

As a parent, it can be painful to see your child unhappy, worried, or struggling, especially when you aren't sure how to make things better. While our experienced therapists don’t have magic wands, we do have the training, tools, and experience to help your child and family find your way. We have offices in Carlisle and Chambersburg. Telehealth is available to clients living within 30 minutes of either office.

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 see you, clutching your planner and to-do lists as you rush to do all the things. 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, our culture. And yet you feel like you are letting everyone down. Why does it feel so hard to do what other women do? You wonder, “What is wrong with me?” What if I told you that you are not alone in this struggle? That feeling this way is optional? What if there was a way to be more of who you want to be, to be more of yourself. Don’t you miss her?

If you are a couple looking for help, or if you are an adult struggling with ADHD, then I can help. I work with couples to help them move from feeling unloved, unimportant, lonely, and unheard to connecting and feeling loved, wanted, and heard. I help those with ADHD identify what causes stress and keeps them stuck. Then we work together to find ways to move forward and to address symptoms that get in the way of success and accomplishment. I work with premarital couples to help them identify potential problems and to gain skills to have strong, connected marriages. I am a certified facilitator of the Prepare/Enrich Program.

When life seems to be getting the best of you, stop and take the time to get a fresh perspective. Whether individual personal struggles, relational tensions, family issues, or a more chronic condition, like Depression, Anxiety or OCD, help is only a phone call away. Recognizing your need and reaching out is the hardest part. You're half way there and you are not alone. Together we will identify barriers and build skills that will allow you to continue your journey with tools to address life's common challenges, life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues.

I love helping people work on different relational conflicts within their family system. I work with kids that have experienced a divorce in their family and help them learn new coping skills in order to appropriately handle these new transitions in their life. I also help parents who are struggling with connecting with their children, whether young or adult, after a separation in the family . Divorce and separation of families is a trauma that, with some healing and cooperation, does not need to be a permanent trauma within the family system. I would love to help you and your family work through these situations.

Feeling stuck is discouraging. Low self-esteem, worry about the future, and wounds from the past can hold us back from the freedom we crave to truly live and become 'unstuck.' Moving into that freedom requires both trust and a commitment to change. Change occurs as trust develops between a client and a compassionate therapist who serves as a guide through a journey of self-discovery and transformation. IHCW is a community is which pain and suffering meet hope and healing.

As a therapist, it is my privilege to help you, your child, your marriage, or your family to overcome the hardships of life while simultaneously helping you learn to be the best version of yourself. Seeking help is not a sign of weakness. On the contrary, it is a sign of courage. Acknowledging that you need support or guidance to untangle the difficulties of life is the first step to a life full of joy, healthy relationships, knowledge, and skills that will allow you to face future difficulties with a renewed perspective. If you desire that kind of life, then get in touch with me to start living your best life.

PGC Counseling is a private practice offering licensed, board certified services to adolescents and adults for the treatment of depression, bipolar and anxiety disorders as well as stress, PTSD, substance use or other mental health issues. Individual, family and couples counseling is available Monday through Saturday. We accept most major insurances as well as local and national EAP programs through your workplace. We treat all sexual orientations and religious beliefs.

Every journey is unique. At different points we all can use a helping hand to bring or restore hope. For over the last ten years, I have been working with children, adolescents, and young adults in the transitions of life in various roles. I am passionate about journeying with people as they find health and wellness.

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.

WHEN YOU'RE READY, I CAN HELP. My goal is to provide quality therapeutic services for adults, couples and seniors. My therapeutic orientation is known as systematic eclecticism. This means that I tailor my approach to the individual client and to the particular problem which the client presents. I have a Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology) degree in Clinical Psychology, which means that my education and training focused on understanding and treating psychological disorders.

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

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.