Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Chester Springs, PA

If you have had an experience that seems traumatic to you despite what others may think or say, or any extremely stressful life challenge recently or in the past, I specialize in helping with these issues. If there is something you have never shared with anyone or are frightened by the prospect of disclosing what you've carried for a long time, I am here to listen. The impact of distressing experiences may result in extreme anxiety or fear, episodes of depression, repeated difficulties in personal or family relationships and even physical health issues. Emotional experiences during developmental years may result in complex PTSD .

In working with children and adolescents (ages 5-18) you accept the responsibility of meeting with a population who may not have consented to therapy. Although guardians act within the child's best interest, the intervention may not be something the adolescent supports at the time. With this understanding, my primary goal is to simply connect regardless of who walks through that door. Progress cannot occur without a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship. To ensure this result, I rely on genuineness and transparency with the client. My extensive experience, both as a School Counselor and Therapist, lead my counseling direction

I specialize in working with those who have experienced trauma , grief and loss, attachment disorders and relationship complications (including relationships with high conflict individuals). My goal is to support you in the journey back to your true self and provide tools that allow you to find your worth, deepening the connection with yourself in order to have healthier connections with others.

If you're suffering from the impact of a traumatic event, whether recent or decades ago, I'm here to help. If you find yourself perpetually drawn to or stuck in unhealthy relationships, I'll work with you to alter your patterns to achieve a different outcome. For more than two decades, I have been guiding people like you to gain the awareness necessary for change. Together, we'll explore your strengths and challenges, utilizing practical, effective strategies to enhance your relationships and quality of life. Isn't it time?

Licensed counselor focused on providing individual and couples counseling services. Specializing in work with adults in areas of life transitions, anxiety, depression, substance abuse /addiction, PTSD , bi-polar and stress management.

I provide psychological services to children and adolescents who present with maladaptive coping skills and behaviors as a result of unresolved mood, anxiety, trauma , identity, family, social/cultural, and/or educational challenges. My approach to therapy is tailored to an individual's presenting needs, but is always rooted in genuineness, compassion, and unconditional positive regard.

"I believe human emotions need to be taken seriously and my purpose is to help my clients do so. By assisting them to recognize and understand their feelings they will see their potential to change and be more effective in their interactions." Whatever the crisis: depression, lack of self-esteem, family conflict, loneliness, chemical dependency: I'm here to listen, to help, to counsel. In an atmosphere of privacy and confidentiality, we will develop an individualized plan that meets your specific needs.

Sandplay Therapy is an effective tool for children and, too, it is an effective tool for adolescents and adults. Often, finding the words to express ones' feelings is a challenge. Together the client and the therapist review the creative process to help understand the feelings and experience. The picture created in the sand tray is a way for expressing ones’ internal feelings. Trauma whether it happens to a child, adolescent or an adult can contribute to feeling disorganized and insecure. For a child, adolescent or an adult feeling disorganized is scary. Sandplay Therapy will enhance self- regulation evident in one' behavior.

I am a trauma -sensitive, trauma -informed Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a specialization in Medical Family Therapy. Client couples can expect to be welcomed into a supportive, non-judgmental, supportive virtual space. The first session will serve as an opportunity to develop a rapport & discuss why you are seeking psychotherapeutic services & collaboratively create a treatment plan to address your presenting concerns.

Do you feel disconnected from life, work, or relationships? I work with teens, young adults, and parents to build on their strengths and break unhelpful patterns. My goals as a therapist is help clients build skills to reach their goals and feel successful in all areas of their lives. I also enjoy working with parents to develop tools and strategies to manage challenging behaviors with their child or teen. Using attachment theories to explore patterns, I work to strengthen relationships amongst families.

“I feel like I’m not enough.” “I feel like I don't fit in or know who I am.” “Sometimes I feel lonely and unseen.” Sound familiar? If you’re struggling with recognizing your self-value and self-worth, confused over who you are and of your place in the world, having trouble relating to yourself and to others, and feeling generally overwhelmed by it all, I honor and welcome you. If you are looking to tell your own story, and hold all the parts of you in grace, compassion, and wholeness, I honor and welcome you. My agency-promoting, culturally-affirming, and trauma -informed approach honors you as the expert on you.

Sometimes the people in our lives just don’t get it. Our lives don't often offer the non-judgmental space to work through trauma , heartache, and overwhelming stress. Talking with a therapist is different from talking with a friend or family member because you are free of obligations and responsibility. It is all about you, and I will ask helpful questions, point out connections and patterns, and simply give you space to put yourself first and talk through your experiences.

Welcome to The Lamp Counseling Center. We strive to create a caring environment where you feel safe, seen, and heard during your journey of healing and personal growth. We will collaboratively engage in a variety of traditional and non-traditional approaches including culturally affirming Cognitive Therapy (CBT), Expressive Therapies and Trauma -Informed Mindfulness. Healing starts here.

I offer empathic therapy with a focus on trauma informed practices. My approach is collaborative and psychodynamic, and driven by the unique needs of each individual client. My specialty is helping my clients through the treatment of trauma and history of trauma , relational challenges, and transitional life events.

Therapist profiles can be overwhelming. You may feel like you have to know exactly what you need in order to find a therapist that addresses it. I want you to know that helping you learn what you need is part of therapy. Maybe all you know for sure is that you are emotionally suffering and would like help. My background is working with adoption (all forms), foster care, family loss, trauma , parenting, co-dependency, and more. However, I also help folks from all walks of life reduce their emotional suffering and achieve their goals. Whatever your needs are, I'm happy to see if I can help you suffer less and enjoy life more.

I am passionate about helping those who suffer with mental health and dual disorders. My approach is empathetic and compassion first, with the goal of helping my clients overcome the obstacles in their lives that are inhibiting them from achieving fulfillment in life. No two clients are alike, therefore I treat each person's needs as I partner with them to heal the body, mind and spirit. My method is eclectic whether I am seeing you individually or in group , I believe everyone is capable of healing; as a therapist, it is my job to help guide each person on their own, personal journey toward healing and growth.

Sometimes it's difficult to talk about what hurts. Words to describe our feelings and experiences don't often come easily, or things can feel so big and complex that it's hard to share them with someone else. Maybe you've tried other forms of therapy and are still feeling confused or stuck.