Female Therapists in Delaware County, PA
Hello and welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Throughout my tenure, I have practiced social work in agencies, schools, and clinical private practice. I am licensed in both IL and PA.
Hello and welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Throughout my tenure, I have practiced social work in agencies, schools, and clinical private practice. I am licensed in both IL and PA.
Life can be challenging and full of ups and downs. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families to help them identify and explore difficult feelings, thoughts and maladaptive behaviors in a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental space. As a therapist and clinical social worker, I take a holistic approach in building understanding in the problem-solving process by providing empathic listening, validation, and insightful questions using curiosity, compassion, and connection.
Life can be challenging and full of ups and downs. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families to help them identify and explore difficult feelings, thoughts and maladaptive behaviors in a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental space. As a therapist and clinical social worker, I take a holistic approach in building understanding in the problem-solving process by providing empathic listening, validation, and insightful questions using curiosity, compassion, and connection.
Clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress due to relationship,family and work issues, as well as those suffering from loss and grief find that my long professional experience and warm, empathic style helps them access their own inner strengths. I strive to help clients clarify their thoughts and feelings, and support them in developing personal goals that will make their lives more satisfying. My intention is to help clients remove both inner and outer obstacles that prevent them from living rich and meaningful lives. I find my work deeply rewarding and inspiring.
Clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress due to relationship,family and work issues, as well as those suffering from loss and grief find that my long professional experience and warm, empathic style helps them access their own inner strengths. I strive to help clients clarify their thoughts and feelings, and support them in developing personal goals that will make their lives more satisfying. My intention is to help clients remove both inner and outer obstacles that prevent them from living rich and meaningful lives. I find my work deeply rewarding and inspiring.
Cynthia R Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Media, PA 19063
Are you struggling with feelings of uncertainty, worry, loneliness or distress? You are not alone. I am here to help you navigate through relationship conflict, social isolation, parenting stress, and feelings of disconnection. My particular interest and passion lies in helping people develop deep and meaningful relationships, and believe that strong attachments are the bedrock of a healthy life. I treat families, couples and individuals, who struggle with anxiety and depression, isolating and self-injurious behaviors, couple or family conflict, divorce and co-parenting, and life transitions.
Are you struggling with feelings of uncertainty, worry, loneliness or distress? You are not alone. I am here to help you navigate through relationship conflict, social isolation, parenting stress, and feelings of disconnection. My particular interest and passion lies in helping people develop deep and meaningful relationships, and believe that strong attachments are the bedrock of a healthy life. I treat families, couples and individuals, who struggle with anxiety and depression, isolating and self-injurious behaviors, couple or family conflict, divorce and co-parenting, and life transitions.
I specialize in providing compassionate and tailored therapeutic support for families and individuals with special needs. Through my expertise and personalized approach, I aim to create a safe and nurturing space where individuals of all abilities can thrive and make meaningful progress. My goal is to empower families to navigate the unique challenges they face, cultivate resilience, and foster holistic well-being. By incorporating individualized treatment plans, empathetic guidance, and a deep commitment to understanding each person's unique needs, I strive to support families and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
I specialize in providing compassionate and tailored therapeutic support for families and individuals with special needs. Through my expertise and personalized approach, I aim to create a safe and nurturing space where individuals of all abilities can thrive and make meaningful progress. My goal is to empower families to navigate the unique challenges they face, cultivate resilience, and foster holistic well-being. By incorporating individualized treatment plans, empathetic guidance, and a deep commitment to understanding each person's unique needs, I strive to support families and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
If you need a peaceful place to be heard with compassion, I can help. I believe the key to our mental health is being able to express our true selves and be heard. Receiving guidance for understanding and navigating emotions and behaviors that may be blocking our goals can lead to living more of the life we were meant to live. I work with individuals, children, couples or families. We can journey together with hope toward healing and thriving.
If you need a peaceful place to be heard with compassion, I can help. I believe the key to our mental health is being able to express our true selves and be heard. Receiving guidance for understanding and navigating emotions and behaviors that may be blocking our goals can lead to living more of the life we were meant to live. I work with individuals, children, couples or families. We can journey together with hope toward healing and thriving.
My approach to therapy is guided by the conviction that we are inherently inclined toward growth—seeking self-actualization and a sense of meaning. I believe that much suffering is alleviated when we learn to honestly and compassionately meet our reality—our authentic selves, passions, histories, and pain. If you or your child have been weighed down by trauma, struggle to manage your emotions or relationships, feel stuck, or are plagued by anxiety; my hope is that this page will strike a chord. I have a particular interest in addressing issues of identity, spirituality, and culture.
My approach to therapy is guided by the conviction that we are inherently inclined toward growth—seeking self-actualization and a sense of meaning. I believe that much suffering is alleviated when we learn to honestly and compassionately meet our reality—our authentic selves, passions, histories, and pain. If you or your child have been weighed down by trauma, struggle to manage your emotions or relationships, feel stuck, or are plagued by anxiety; my hope is that this page will strike a chord. I have a particular interest in addressing issues of identity, spirituality, and culture.
Avital Spiegel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, PA 19064
As women, we have so many pressures and expectations placed on us that are often unrealistic.
I have experience working with women who have felt all of this. Women in postpartum, dealing with infertility, raising a family while trying to balance everything else life brings, women with unprocessed traumas, grief, etc. We will work together to find a healthier balance, where you feel like it is okay to make yourself a priority, without feeling guilty.
As women, we have so many pressures and expectations placed on us that are often unrealistic.
I have experience working with women who have felt all of this. Women in postpartum, dealing with infertility, raising a family while trying to balance everything else life brings, women with unprocessed traumas, grief, etc. We will work together to find a healthier balance, where you feel like it is okay to make yourself a priority, without feeling guilty.
I am experienced working with people struggling with depression and anxiety; trauma, and grief and loss and women's issues.
Life can be challenging at any age and talking with a therapist in a supportive environment can help. I integrate psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and solution-focused therapies according to your needs and goals for therapy. Regardless of the approach, a good working relationship with you is key to your making progress and feeling better. My clients tell me that they feel comfortable talking with me and that my active listening style helps them discover solutions that work best for them. I bring a broad range of life experiences and a practical approach to therapy drawing from my professional, personal and educational background.
I am experienced working with people struggling with depression and anxiety; trauma, and grief and loss and women's issues.
Life can be challenging at any age and talking with a therapist in a supportive environment can help. I integrate psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and solution-focused therapies according to your needs and goals for therapy. Regardless of the approach, a good working relationship with you is key to your making progress and feeling better. My clients tell me that they feel comfortable talking with me and that my active listening style helps them discover solutions that work best for them. I bring a broad range of life experiences and a practical approach to therapy drawing from my professional, personal and educational background.
I firmly believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the curative factor for any mental health concern. In keeping with this belief I am a collaborative therapist who uses a supportive approach to challenge clients to push themselves to create change in their lives in a way that aligns with their beliefs, goals, and values. My therapeutic framework is integrative, drawing upon a spectrum of modalities such as psychodynamic theory, motivational interviewing, and cognitive-behavioral techniques. This versatile approach enables me to tailor interventions to suit the unique needs and circumstances of each individual client.
I firmly believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the curative factor for any mental health concern. In keeping with this belief I am a collaborative therapist who uses a supportive approach to challenge clients to push themselves to create change in their lives in a way that aligns with their beliefs, goals, and values. My therapeutic framework is integrative, drawing upon a spectrum of modalities such as psychodynamic theory, motivational interviewing, and cognitive-behavioral techniques. This versatile approach enables me to tailor interventions to suit the unique needs and circumstances of each individual client.
In addition to a specialty in the cognitive behavioral treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, I have published treatment protocols and work clinically with perinatal women, suicidal clients, and clients with addictions.
I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to treat a broad range of mood and anxiety disorders. From 2004 until his death in 2021, I worked with Dr. Aaron T. Beck, who is regarded as the "father" of CBT, to develop and evaluate CBT treatment protocols for many types of clientele and treatment settings. I deliver these evidence-based treatments in my clinical practice. I work well with clients who seek an active, problem-focused, and evidence-based approach to resolve their emotional distress and life problems in a warm, supportive, and compassionate environment that is focused on the cultivation of a strong therapeutic relationship.
In addition to a specialty in the cognitive behavioral treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, I have published treatment protocols and work clinically with perinatal women, suicidal clients, and clients with addictions.
I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to treat a broad range of mood and anxiety disorders. From 2004 until his death in 2021, I worked with Dr. Aaron T. Beck, who is regarded as the "father" of CBT, to develop and evaluate CBT treatment protocols for many types of clientele and treatment settings. I deliver these evidence-based treatments in my clinical practice. I work well with clients who seek an active, problem-focused, and evidence-based approach to resolve their emotional distress and life problems in a warm, supportive, and compassionate environment that is focused on the cultivation of a strong therapeutic relationship.
Meet Our Female Therapists
Karen Shamus is a compassionate and empathetic counselor devoted to providing quality care to help her clients achieve personal growth. She has experience treating a wide variety of conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, life stressors, trauma, and substance use. She understands the importance of being authentic and creating a safe space without judgement. Karen uses an eclectic approach to better suit the needs of each individual client. Karen's therapeutic approaches can include person-centered, CBT, strengths-based, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
Karen Shamus is a compassionate and empathetic counselor devoted to providing quality care to help her clients achieve personal growth. She has experience treating a wide variety of conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, life stressors, trauma, and substance use. She understands the importance of being authentic and creating a safe space without judgement. Karen uses an eclectic approach to better suit the needs of each individual client. Karen's therapeutic approaches can include person-centered, CBT, strengths-based, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
Kristin Marie Iannuzzelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and self-defeating thoughts/behaviors. As a therapist, ADHD coach, and long-time yoga and mindfulness instructor, I offer a holistic and eclectic approach to counseling, viewing each client as an individual with unique life stories, areas of strength and areas of needed growth. My goal is to help my clients feel empowered in their lives so they can build - or get back to - a happy, conflict-free and fulfilling life, day-to-day.
I also offer individual and group LPC Supervision for candidates in Colorado, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. All supervision groups are virtual.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and self-defeating thoughts/behaviors. As a therapist, ADHD coach, and long-time yoga and mindfulness instructor, I offer a holistic and eclectic approach to counseling, viewing each client as an individual with unique life stories, areas of strength and areas of needed growth. My goal is to help my clients feel empowered in their lives so they can build - or get back to - a happy, conflict-free and fulfilling life, day-to-day.
I also offer individual and group LPC Supervision for candidates in Colorado, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. All supervision groups are virtual.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Behavioral Specialist with 20 years of experience working with individuals. I have extensive work with children, adolescents, individuals, families, couples, blended families, and divorced parents. After graduating in 2004 from Rosemont College, I worked for the top companies servicing clients before I decided to go out on my own. I have my private practice, Canopy Counseling Unlimited in Media, PA.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Behavioral Specialist with 20 years of experience working with individuals. I have extensive work with children, adolescents, individuals, families, couples, blended families, and divorced parents. After graduating in 2004 from Rosemont College, I worked for the top companies servicing clients before I decided to go out on my own. I have my private practice, Canopy Counseling Unlimited in Media, PA.
Life is a journey and on our journey we will experience love, joy, and happiness. We will also encounter pain, loss, suffering and hardship. As a licensed clinical social worker I offer a safe space where you can safely talk about your experiences and feelings. I want to help you trust your own intuition as you talk about your life and make decisions about the direction of it. I am accepting, caring, and supportive. I believe in cultural humility which allows the individual to teach me about their self identity to include their ethnicity, spirituality, sexual identity, and other aspects of their cultural.
Life is a journey and on our journey we will experience love, joy, and happiness. We will also encounter pain, loss, suffering and hardship. As a licensed clinical social worker I offer a safe space where you can safely talk about your experiences and feelings. I want to help you trust your own intuition as you talk about your life and make decisions about the direction of it. I am accepting, caring, and supportive. I believe in cultural humility which allows the individual to teach me about their self identity to include their ethnicity, spirituality, sexual identity, and other aspects of their cultural.
I primarily support women's wellness, parental growth, and family adjustment.
I can offer strong diagnostic skills and have comfort with most family system issues. I specialize in perinatal mood disorders, OCD and anxiety, complex relationships, and trauma. I offer individual counseling, marital counseling and parent consultation. I also treat other therapists who are experiencing frustration with finding the right fit.
I primarily support women's wellness, parental growth, and family adjustment.
I can offer strong diagnostic skills and have comfort with most family system issues. I specialize in perinatal mood disorders, OCD and anxiety, complex relationships, and trauma. I offer individual counseling, marital counseling and parent consultation. I also treat other therapists who are experiencing frustration with finding the right fit.
Deborah Lawson Morgan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHS-C, LPC, NCC , CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
In my practice, I provide a friendly and non-judgmental approach. I am a Licensed Mental Health Care provider with more than eight years of experience in the treatment of adults and adolescents with a history of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, BPD, and trauma-related disorders. Currently, I am in the process of being paneled by some insurance companies, but for now, I accept cash & credit/debit cards. I offer appropriate resources for the care needed, ensuring that my clients feel safe to open themselves up and focus on their mental and emotional health. My sessions are currently conducted online.
In my practice, I provide a friendly and non-judgmental approach. I am a Licensed Mental Health Care provider with more than eight years of experience in the treatment of adults and adolescents with a history of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, BPD, and trauma-related disorders. Currently, I am in the process of being paneled by some insurance companies, but for now, I accept cash & credit/debit cards. I offer appropriate resources for the care needed, ensuring that my clients feel safe to open themselves up and focus on their mental and emotional health. My sessions are currently conducted online.
I have worked with adult couples and individuals for 30 years. We all operate in many worlds, both internal and external, and can easily become confused and distressed. It is privileged work to join with people in helping them in their efforts to sort their lives out. I have a home office in Villanova PA, and work with a sliding scale fee.
I have worked with adult couples and individuals for 30 years. We all operate in many worlds, both internal and external, and can easily become confused and distressed. It is privileged work to join with people in helping them in their efforts to sort their lives out. I have a home office in Villanova PA, and work with a sliding scale fee.
Anxiety and depression often prevent us from living the life we desire. However, with the help of a trained therapist, that can change. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who utilizes various therapeutic techniques to provide comprehensive care. My experience and expertise is in the treatment of Anxiety and Depressive disorders, with a special interest in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder/Perfectionism. I am trained in various interventions, including Exposure/Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and the ComB method for trichotillomania.
Anxiety and depression often prevent us from living the life we desire. However, with the help of a trained therapist, that can change. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who utilizes various therapeutic techniques to provide comprehensive care. My experience and expertise is in the treatment of Anxiety and Depressive disorders, with a special interest in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder/Perfectionism. I am trained in various interventions, including Exposure/Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and the ComB method for trichotillomania.
I am a Resident in Counseling with 13 years of experience in the mental health field, working with adolescents, adults, and older adults facing challenges such as trauma, substance abuse, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I am committed to equipping my clients with coping strategies to manage their everyday life stressors.
I am a Resident in Counseling with 13 years of experience in the mental health field, working with adolescents, adults, and older adults facing challenges such as trauma, substance abuse, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I am committed to equipping my clients with coping strategies to manage their everyday life stressors.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.