Family Therapists in Dingmans Ferry, PA
I believe in meeting you where you are at emotionally--whatever is the most pressing issue on your heart, there we can begin the work together. By doing so, I hope to companion you in your journey from surviving to thriving. I believe that we, as humans, can learn from yesterday, live for today, and hope for tomorrow. Emotional pain can be both a terrible and terrific teacher. With developing coping skills and techniques, painful experiences can foster resiliency and character to help us survive and thrive.
I believe in meeting you where you are at emotionally--whatever is the most pressing issue on your heart, there we can begin the work together. By doing so, I hope to companion you in your journey from surviving to thriving. I believe that we, as humans, can learn from yesterday, live for today, and hope for tomorrow. Emotional pain can be both a terrible and terrific teacher. With developing coping skills and techniques, painful experiences can foster resiliency and character to help us survive and thrive.
As a psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience working with children and adolescents, women and families in the state of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, I recognize the challenges and tribulations facing our youth and families today.
My goal is to inspire tomorrows' leaders by providing them with guidance, understanding, motivation, and problem solving skills and over all self-love. I strive to create a strong therapeutic relationship, focused on the individual and family dynamics.
As a psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience working with children and adolescents, women and families in the state of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, I recognize the challenges and tribulations facing our youth and families today.
My goal is to inspire tomorrows' leaders by providing them with guidance, understanding, motivation, and problem solving skills and over all self-love. I strive to create a strong therapeutic relationship, focused on the individual and family dynamics.
Backed by 16+ years of experience, I specialize in trauma, relationship issues, veterans, and special needs clients and their families.
As an LCSW, my specialties include trauma, relationship issues, substance use disorders, and supporting special needs families. I help clients move forward using evidence-based tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles.
Backed by 16+ years of experience, I specialize in trauma, relationship issues, veterans, and special needs clients and their families.
As an LCSW, my specialties include trauma, relationship issues, substance use disorders, and supporting special needs families. I help clients move forward using evidence-based tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles.
Accepting New Clients - Telehealth/Virtual. I believe we can benefit from therapy no matter where we are in life. I have enjoyed working with individuals across the lifespan with a variety of issues, including trauma, depression, and anxiety. In our work together, we will learn how your thought patterns are helping or keeping you from meeting your goals. I am very dedicated to being the best mental health professional I can be, which is why I have been working toward my PhD since the time I became an LPC. I am continuously learning up to date ways to help my clients.
Accepting New Clients - Telehealth/Virtual. I believe we can benefit from therapy no matter where we are in life. I have enjoyed working with individuals across the lifespan with a variety of issues, including trauma, depression, and anxiety. In our work together, we will learn how your thought patterns are helping or keeping you from meeting your goals. I am very dedicated to being the best mental health professional I can be, which is why I have been working toward my PhD since the time I became an LPC. I am continuously learning up to date ways to help my clients.
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Over the years, I’ve found my passion in marriage and family counseling, helping couples strengthen their relationships, improve communication, and navigate conflict in a safe, supportive space.
My goal is to help individuals and families create healthier relationships and set boundaries for themselves and learn how to better communicate with one another. Whether I’m working with a teen facing life transitions or an adult feeling overwhelmed, my approach is empathetic, and tailored to each person's unique situation.
Over the years, I’ve found my passion in marriage and family counseling, helping couples strengthen their relationships, improve communication, and navigate conflict in a safe, supportive space.
My goal is to help individuals and families create healthier relationships and set boundaries for themselves and learn how to better communicate with one another. Whether I’m working with a teen facing life transitions or an adult feeling overwhelmed, my approach is empathetic, and tailored to each person's unique situation.
Heather M. Sportelli,
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, CCMHC, LPC
2 Endorsed
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Waitlist for new clients
The list of topics I work with is nearly all encompassing. We are all human, and on that level, I'm able to relate to the emotional aspect of your human experience and support your journey. My primary focus with any client is to build rapport. This means taking the time to understand your past challenges, your present circumstances, and future endeavors. Some of the most important aspects of therapy are to be heard, to be understood, and to have a supportive space to speak without fear of judgement.
The list of topics I work with is nearly all encompassing. We are all human, and on that level, I'm able to relate to the emotional aspect of your human experience and support your journey. My primary focus with any client is to build rapport. This means taking the time to understand your past challenges, your present circumstances, and future endeavors. Some of the most important aspects of therapy are to be heard, to be understood, and to have a supportive space to speak without fear of judgement.
I am Latoya Smalls, Ph.D., LPC, BSL, NCC. I am a counseling professional holding licenses and certification in mental health counseling, I hold a Doctorate Degree in Counselor Education and Supervision. As a counseling professional, it is essential to challenge my clients in a supportive and encouraging way that will not present as overly critical of their knowledge and experience, and that will assist with promoting personal growth. As a therapist, I work to build trust in my clients, as this will allow them to feel safe and comfortable reaching outside of their comforts of growing and healing.
I am Latoya Smalls, Ph.D., LPC, BSL, NCC. I am a counseling professional holding licenses and certification in mental health counseling, I hold a Doctorate Degree in Counselor Education and Supervision. As a counseling professional, it is essential to challenge my clients in a supportive and encouraging way that will not present as overly critical of their knowledge and experience, and that will assist with promoting personal growth. As a therapist, I work to build trust in my clients, as this will allow them to feel safe and comfortable reaching outside of their comforts of growing and healing.
Do you ever find yourself doubting your own abilities? What about talking down to yourself, or finding yourself unable to move beyond difficult emotions? Do you feel like maybe you could benefit from more healthy coping skills? No two people have the exact same struggles or goals, and therefore I prioritize truly getting to know each person that I work with. My goal, first and foremost, is to assist you in identifying your strengths, and to use them as a means of strengthening other areas in your life in order to empower you to take control of your own path and circumstances.
Do you ever find yourself doubting your own abilities? What about talking down to yourself, or finding yourself unable to move beyond difficult emotions? Do you feel like maybe you could benefit from more healthy coping skills? No two people have the exact same struggles or goals, and therefore I prioritize truly getting to know each person that I work with. My goal, first and foremost, is to assist you in identifying your strengths, and to use them as a means of strengthening other areas in your life in order to empower you to take control of your own path and circumstances.
Survivor of a life‐changing surfing accident, I am a person with quadriplegia who turned adversity into expertise—bringing rare lived experience to every therapeutic relationship. For 28 years, I’ve taught and supervised doctoral/Undergraduate‐level clinicians, blending rigorous, evidence‐based practice with deep clinical wisdom. As a board‐certified psychologist, I specialize in anxiety, depression, adjustment, motivation, relationships, and life satisfaction for adults 18+. I’m resilient, goal‐oriented, and compassionate—here to help you build lasting change from an empathetic, expert perspective.
Survivor of a life‐changing surfing accident, I am a person with quadriplegia who turned adversity into expertise—bringing rare lived experience to every therapeutic relationship. For 28 years, I’ve taught and supervised doctoral/Undergraduate‐level clinicians, blending rigorous, evidence‐based practice with deep clinical wisdom. As a board‐certified psychologist, I specialize in anxiety, depression, adjustment, motivation, relationships, and life satisfaction for adults 18+. I’m resilient, goal‐oriented, and compassionate—here to help you build lasting change from an empathetic, expert perspective.
I am a very experienced Psychologist , with extensive experience treating adolescents, adults, and couples. I am experienced in various treatment modalities , as well as various clinical conditions, including trauma, substance abuse, anxiety and depression. I pride myself on being a good listener, and, always being respectful to my patients.
I am a very experienced Psychologist , with extensive experience treating adolescents, adults, and couples. I am experienced in various treatment modalities , as well as various clinical conditions, including trauma, substance abuse, anxiety and depression. I pride myself on being a good listener, and, always being respectful to my patients.
I specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, which helps you to understand and to care about all parts of yourself, even the parts of your personality that seem to work against you, so that your actions, thoughts and relationships will be more expressive of and healthy for you.
Are you needing change but find yourself experiencing the same painful things? Maybe you live in a body or in systems that are depressed, anxious, traumatized, addicted or ill. I can help you address the patterns holding you back and grow a peaceful & strong relationship with yourself so you can take on the challenges and enjoy life more.
Interventions for body, mind, your stronger presence and compassion include somatic regulation, IFS therapy & EMDR and KAP: Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and Heartmath Biofeedback.
Let's help you become a person you want to spend the rest of your life with.
I specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, which helps you to understand and to care about all parts of yourself, even the parts of your personality that seem to work against you, so that your actions, thoughts and relationships will be more expressive of and healthy for you.
Are you needing change but find yourself experiencing the same painful things? Maybe you live in a body or in systems that are depressed, anxious, traumatized, addicted or ill. I can help you address the patterns holding you back and grow a peaceful & strong relationship with yourself so you can take on the challenges and enjoy life more.
Interventions for body, mind, your stronger presence and compassion include somatic regulation, IFS therapy & EMDR and KAP: Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and Heartmath Biofeedback.
Let's help you become a person you want to spend the rest of your life with.
As a therapist, I see each of my clients as unique individuals—beautifully complex and full of potential—not as a diagnosis or a label. I believe we are all shaped by our environments and early experiences, and the ways we've learned to survive often reflect remarkable resilience. Yet, over time, those very survival strategies can become barriers to connection, joy, presence, and personal growth.
As a therapist, I see each of my clients as unique individuals—beautifully complex and full of potential—not as a diagnosis or a label. I believe we are all shaped by our environments and early experiences, and the ways we've learned to survive often reflect remarkable resilience. Yet, over time, those very survival strategies can become barriers to connection, joy, presence, and personal growth.
Are there times where you feel as if friends and family misunderstand you?
Including those who are struggling to heal from the impact of anxiety, depression and various addictions that can cause damage to the lives of both young people and adults alike.
When collaborating with an individual, I provide support no matter your socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other personal backgrounds.
Are there times where you feel as if friends and family misunderstand you?
Including those who are struggling to heal from the impact of anxiety, depression and various addictions that can cause damage to the lives of both young people and adults alike.
When collaborating with an individual, I provide support no matter your socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other personal backgrounds.
I am licensed in Pennsylvania with over 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, anger management, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I am licensed in Pennsylvania with over 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, anger management, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I also provide parenting support to help families navigate these concerns.
My therapeutic approach is client-centered, combining techniques like play therapy, art therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, ACT, and solution-focused therapy. I believe in the importance of creating a safe, nurturing environment where clients can explore their emotions and experiences while building the skills necessary for personal growth and resilience.
I also provide parenting support to help families navigate these concerns.
My therapeutic approach is client-centered, combining techniques like play therapy, art therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, ACT, and solution-focused therapy. I believe in the importance of creating a safe, nurturing environment where clients can explore their emotions and experiences while building the skills necessary for personal growth and resilience.
There are many models of counseling with underlying philosophies of treatment. I use a model that believes healing occurs when we become aware of our issues, increase our insight and learn how to put alternative coping strategies into practice. I use traditional methodology as well as creative activities, including guided meditation, relaxation techniques and humor. I have an interest in animal assisted therapy. My approach is strength-based, using a person's natural skills, talents and abilities in the service of their own healing. It is a respectful, positive approach designed to support an individual's journey toward balance.
There are many models of counseling with underlying philosophies of treatment. I use a model that believes healing occurs when we become aware of our issues, increase our insight and learn how to put alternative coping strategies into practice. I use traditional methodology as well as creative activities, including guided meditation, relaxation techniques and humor. I have an interest in animal assisted therapy. My approach is strength-based, using a person's natural skills, talents and abilities in the service of their own healing. It is a respectful, positive approach designed to support an individual's journey toward balance.
With our national teletherapy sessions, we seek to help individuals, families, couples, and children with all the tools and therapy sessions they may need to live happier lives.
We are 100% focused on teletherapy, which means that you can have excellent psychotherapy services with zero commute time and more flexibility We only charge our therapists a relatively small administrative and marketing fee, which ensures that they can work consistently with you
With our national teletherapy sessions, we seek to help individuals, families, couples, and children with all the tools and therapy sessions they may need to live happier lives.
We are 100% focused on teletherapy, which means that you can have excellent psychotherapy services with zero commute time and more flexibility We only charge our therapists a relatively small administrative and marketing fee, which ensures that they can work consistently with you
Over the past decade my clinical work has focused primarily on trauma, anxiety, self injurious behaviors, emotional regulation, family stressors, and intimate partner abuse.
I believe in honoring people’s strength and insight while providing a safe space to process feelings, explore their story, and foster healthy change. Using a variety of approaches—such as Strength-Based, Humanistic, Psychoanalytic, and Trauma Focused—we will work collaboratively every step of the way.
Over the past decade my clinical work has focused primarily on trauma, anxiety, self injurious behaviors, emotional regulation, family stressors, and intimate partner abuse.
I believe in honoring people’s strength and insight while providing a safe space to process feelings, explore their story, and foster healthy change. Using a variety of approaches—such as Strength-Based, Humanistic, Psychoanalytic, and Trauma Focused—we will work collaboratively every step of the way.
I'm Michele and I’m a creative art therapist and licensed professional counselor since 1998. I’m “Wind for your Wings” for your personal development as a thought partner and non-judging guide for your therapy journey. I use a strength based approach to help people master daily routines in work, school, home and in the community. My niche is Autism Spectrum Disorder and specialities include Relationship Development, Child Development, Parenting, Phase of life adjustments, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD Social Skills and YOUR personal growth! Health and happiness reach new heights when we are Making Real Connections!
I'm Michele and I’m a creative art therapist and licensed professional counselor since 1998. I’m “Wind for your Wings” for your personal development as a thought partner and non-judging guide for your therapy journey. I use a strength based approach to help people master daily routines in work, school, home and in the community. My niche is Autism Spectrum Disorder and specialities include Relationship Development, Child Development, Parenting, Phase of life adjustments, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD Social Skills and YOUR personal growth! Health and happiness reach new heights when we are Making Real Connections!
My community mental health experience has prepared me to support clients through a variety of challenges, including life transitions, depression, anxiety, anger management, and relationship or family conflict.
During our first session, we will explore what has brought you to therapy at this time and what changes you would like to see in your life.
My community mental health experience has prepared me to support clients through a variety of challenges, including life transitions, depression, anxiety, anger management, and relationship or family conflict.
During our first session, we will explore what has brought you to therapy at this time and what changes you would like to see in your life.
Nearby Family Therapy Searches for Dingmans Ferry
- Bangor
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- Cresco
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- Milford
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- Stroudsburg
- Tannersville
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FAQ - About Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.