Therapists for Teens in Dover, PA

Is there an anxious voice in your head that sometimes speaks at full volume? Do you feel alone, uncertain, or "less than"? Or maybe you feel like you just can't stay on top of your life. You procrastinate and only get things done by self-medicating with panic? You may have habits you don't feel good about... you overeat, shop too much, spend countless hours online or in front of tv, or get too much or too little sleep. You might feel stuck, frustrated, or like something is missing. Or maybe you are a parent who feels worried and unsure about how to help a child or adolescent who is struggling?

Are you feeling trapped or is your past casting a shadow over your present happiness? Does fear, anxiety, or past traumas hinder your ability to embrace joy and achieve the success you crave? As a clinically trained EMDR therapist, board-certified and registered art therapist, and licensed professional counselor in York, PA, I'm dedicated to supporting individuals just like you. Utilizing diverse trauma processing techniques, mindfulness practices, avenues for creative expression, and non-verbal/bottom-up approaches, I empower my clients to recognize their strengths, alleviate PTSD symptoms, gain insight, and improve self-esteem.

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.- John Watson...I am humbled & honored to have over 30 years experience working with clients of all ages & stages to lead more authentic, joyful, & peace-filled lives. I am an integrative, attachment focused & trauma-informed play therapist - inspired by theories grounded in client-centered, family systems, humanistic, Imago, mindfulness, & parts work. I enjoy working with a wide range of issues & diverse backgrounds in the human experience including LGBTQIA2S+. We all need to be truly seen and heard AND it is courageous and wise to seek help as we journey through life & love!

I am interested in working with those that have a history of trauma and with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

I have over 20 years of experience providing mental health therapy to individual's, couples, and families. I believe that you should not be in therapy for years, but should be quickly making the changes in your life to get you out of therapy. The goal of therapy is to help you to determine what those changes are and then to help you take the necessary steps to make those changes.

This work is meaningful to me because I get to walk alongside people breaking free of painful patterns and moving towards feeling comfortable with life and themselves. As a counselor I have extensive experience in working with people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic pain and addictions. I utilize mindfulness-based approaches to help clients cultivate mind-body awareness and create emotional well-being. Getting to underlying issues of shame, loss of control and grief changes lives. When therapy works, there's more than just insight; people feel it in their body as well as in their mind.

Congratulations! You've taken this first, courageous step toward creating a new direction for your life. No doubt you may be feeling a bit anxious about attending therapy if this is a new experience for you. That's perfectly understandable. I want to assure you that you'll be treated with empathy, kindness and respect no matter what issues you may be facing. I am experienced and committed to assisting individuals, couples and families with issues such as anxiety, depression, marital conflict, infidelity, sexual dysfunction, addiction, trauma, abuse, and behavior issues and would welcome the opportunity to collaborate with you.

Welcome! My name is Crystal DeRose and I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. I received my Masters from Millersville University and have been practicing for 11 years.

With a focus on deep client connection, precise diagnosis, and effective therapeutic interventions, my practice stands out. I specialize in psychotherapy and psychological testing for diverse diagnoses. Additionally, I offer evaluations for medication management or alternative treatments like medicinal marijuana. Since 2007, I’ve been dedicated to providing psychotherapy for individuals of all ages, couples, and families, striving to alleviate psychological distress symptoms.

Hello! My name is Shaunaca. (Pronounced like Hanukkah but with the "sh" sound) I graduated with a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Shippensburg University. I am nationally certified by the NBCC, as well as, licensed as a Behavior Specialist by the State Board of Medicine. I have worked in many different environments such as, schools, residential facilities, and outpatient clinics with all sorts of people and personalities. I enjoy working with teens and adults.

One of my strengths is that I know how hard it can be to get started in therapy, so I always try to be sensitive and reassuring to my clients as we get to know each other. I am capable of reaching many different types of clients, but I most enjoy helping people who have been struggling for a long time and who cannot see a way out of their situation.

CALLING clients and families: Do you or your child struggle with depression and anxiety which makes a daily routine difficult? Do you or your child question on how to manage challenging moments in your life? Have you or your child experienced a traumatic event in your life that seems impossible to process? Do you feel like you are in a stage of crisis that makes it hard to manage daily norms? Have you had multiple anxiety attacks that left you exhausted and tired, but want to learn coping strategies? Do you question your confidence in your relationships, career and personal identity? Are you ready to START the healing process?

I enjoy working with individuals and families around various struggles in our everyday lives, whether you are struggling with a serious mental illness, healing from grief or trauma or just looking to focus on your mentaI wellness. I am trained in EMDR, but use a number of different approaches to meet the needs of my clients including DBT, CBT, and Solution Focused. I offer non-judgmental counseling and education regardless of religious or cultural beliefs that may be different of my own. It is my view that the client/family are the experts on themselves rather than myself and I work with them together as a team.

I am passionate about helping others of all ages in their time of need by offering non-judgmental genuine empathy and support. Life can be challenging, but there is no need to face these challenges alone. Allow me to walk with you through your healing process.