Brainspotting Therapists in Doylestown, PA
Christopher J. Pittelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18902
I know that deciding to call a therapist and reach out for support with life's challenges requires courage and a leap of faith in your self. Your desire to end your suffering is where this healing journey begins. Your call or email is that first step. If you are reading this, the time is now. I understand the human condition, the trepidation about going to therapy and the place you are in life right now. I am here for you. Know that aside from over three decades of professional training as a clinician, I have also been a client for my own personal growth and healing.
I know that deciding to call a therapist and reach out for support with life's challenges requires courage and a leap of faith in your self. Your desire to end your suffering is where this healing journey begins. Your call or email is that first step. If you are reading this, the time is now. I understand the human condition, the trepidation about going to therapy and the place you are in life right now. I am here for you. Know that aside from over three decades of professional training as a clinician, I have also been a client for my own personal growth and healing.
At Peaceful Growth Therapy, we provide compassionate therapy to individuals, couples, and groups in Blue Bell, PA, Montgomery County, and surrounding areas like Lansdale, Conshohocken, King of Prussia, Ambler, Plymouth Meeting, and Norristown. We specialize in helping clients struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, and past trauma. Our services include individual therapy, marriage counseling, and group therapy. We focus on helping you build healthier relationships, improve self-worth, overcome emotional obstacles, and find lasting balance, peace, and healing in your life.
At Peaceful Growth Therapy, we provide compassionate therapy to individuals, couples, and groups in Blue Bell, PA, Montgomery County, and surrounding areas like Lansdale, Conshohocken, King of Prussia, Ambler, Plymouth Meeting, and Norristown. We specialize in helping clients struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, and past trauma. Our services include individual therapy, marriage counseling, and group therapy. We focus on helping you build healthier relationships, improve self-worth, overcome emotional obstacles, and find lasting balance, peace, and healing in your life.
I am a Certified Level 1 Internal Family Systems Therapist and Brainspotting (EMDR) Level 1 trained.
Welcome! I am passionate about helping others find healing and growth. I aim to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can comfortably explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Everyone has within them the capacity for self-healing and transformation. I work with individuals struggling with anxious thoughts, feelings of sadness and hopelessness, traumatic memories, and family conflicts. My approach is empathetic, creative, humorous, and collaborative. Therapy is a partnership; together, we will work towards your goals and understand your true self on a deeper level.
I am a Certified Level 1 Internal Family Systems Therapist and Brainspotting (EMDR) Level 1 trained.
Welcome! I am passionate about helping others find healing and growth. I aim to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can comfortably explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Everyone has within them the capacity for self-healing and transformation. I work with individuals struggling with anxious thoughts, feelings of sadness and hopelessness, traumatic memories, and family conflicts. My approach is empathetic, creative, humorous, and collaborative. Therapy is a partnership; together, we will work towards your goals and understand your true self on a deeper level.
I'm a brainspotting practitionner & collaborate with dietitians & physicians.
Eating disorders have a way of taking over. As a seasoned Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, I treat anorexia, bulimia, bingeing, ARFID, emotional eating & exercise. I use evidence based treatment to help you recover: ideas from CBT, DBT & Family Based Treatment. I'm skilled in dissociative disorders and trauma, treating men, women, athletes & dancers.
I'm a brainspotting practitionner & collaborate with dietitians & physicians.
Eating disorders have a way of taking over. As a seasoned Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, I treat anorexia, bulimia, bingeing, ARFID, emotional eating & exercise. I use evidence based treatment to help you recover: ideas from CBT, DBT & Family Based Treatment. I'm skilled in dissociative disorders and trauma, treating men, women, athletes & dancers.
I am a licensed professional counselor with 20+ years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults in individual and group settings. My specialties include trauma issues, PTSD, anxiety, grief and loss. Trauma is not specific to violence but results from experiences such as death of family members/friends, chronic and acute illness, animal attacks, natural disasters, dealing with suicide, separation from parents, divorce, domestic violence and war. I work with active duty military, veterans and first responders and their families, engaging EMDR, Accelerated resolution therapy (ART) and Brain Spotting.
I am a licensed professional counselor with 20+ years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults in individual and group settings. My specialties include trauma issues, PTSD, anxiety, grief and loss. Trauma is not specific to violence but results from experiences such as death of family members/friends, chronic and acute illness, animal attacks, natural disasters, dealing with suicide, separation from parents, divorce, domestic violence and war. I work with active duty military, veterans and first responders and their families, engaging EMDR, Accelerated resolution therapy (ART) and Brain Spotting.
The advanced techniques available are strategically blended to maximize your treatment, such as: Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Reiki, and Somatic & Energetic Psychology.
The majority of my clients are people who have struggled to find relief from traditional medicine (and traditional approaches to addressing complex ailments/struggles). I am grateful that these individuals find relief here. Many of my patients have been able to resolve complex challenges in just a few months of biweekly sessions. Areas of specialized care & success include, but are not limited to: trauma, chronic pain, nerve damage, complex medical conditions, grief, spiritual development, struggles with weight, stomach/GI issues, insomnia, anxiety, depression, medication intolerance, and some areas of addiction.
The advanced techniques available are strategically blended to maximize your treatment, such as: Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Reiki, and Somatic & Energetic Psychology.
The majority of my clients are people who have struggled to find relief from traditional medicine (and traditional approaches to addressing complex ailments/struggles). I am grateful that these individuals find relief here. Many of my patients have been able to resolve complex challenges in just a few months of biweekly sessions. Areas of specialized care & success include, but are not limited to: trauma, chronic pain, nerve damage, complex medical conditions, grief, spiritual development, struggles with weight, stomach/GI issues, insomnia, anxiety, depression, medication intolerance, and some areas of addiction.
Do you find yourself carrying the mental load for everyone else, no matter how hard you try to keep it all together? Do you feel like you’re failing even though you’re doing everything right? You’re successful, capable, and deeply committed to your family and career but under the surface, you’re exhausted. Maybe you self-diagnosed after your child’s diagnosis or realized parenthood’s invisible weight is heavier than you imagined. You’re breaking generational cycles but unsure how to care for yourself in the process. You want to feel grounded, present, and at peace. I want to help you get there.
Do you find yourself carrying the mental load for everyone else, no matter how hard you try to keep it all together? Do you feel like you’re failing even though you’re doing everything right? You’re successful, capable, and deeply committed to your family and career but under the surface, you’re exhausted. Maybe you self-diagnosed after your child’s diagnosis or realized parenthood’s invisible weight is heavier than you imagined. You’re breaking generational cycles but unsure how to care for yourself in the process. You want to feel grounded, present, and at peace. I want to help you get there.
Through a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, I use evidence-based therapies like EMDR, Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and ego states work to help you heal and thrive.
I incorporate mindfulness practices to help you cultivate present-moment awareness, reduce stress, and enhance emotional regulation.
Ego and Inner Child Healing: I facilitate exploration of the ego and inner child, aiding in the reconciliation of past experiences and fostering a deeper sense of self-compassion and understanding.
Through a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, I use evidence-based therapies like EMDR, Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and ego states work to help you heal and thrive.
I incorporate mindfulness practices to help you cultivate present-moment awareness, reduce stress, and enhance emotional regulation.
Ego and Inner Child Healing: I facilitate exploration of the ego and inner child, aiding in the reconciliation of past experiences and fostering a deeper sense of self-compassion and understanding.
I interweave Brainspotting with acceptance, mindfulness, and compassion-based intervention to promote brain-body healing.
Deep down, you’ve always sensed your true potential—there’s a part of you that knows you’re capable of big, beautiful things. But that light, that sense of possibility, feels harder and harder to access. It’s buried beneath a mountain of shame, fear, and frustration. You wonder why things seem so much harder for you than for others; even on your good days it feels like you’re one mistake away from losing it all. You feel like an outsider, like no one really gets you. You watch the women around you glide through life while you feel like you’re always one step behind. You long to belong—to express yourself, to really be seen.
I interweave Brainspotting with acceptance, mindfulness, and compassion-based intervention to promote brain-body healing.
Deep down, you’ve always sensed your true potential—there’s a part of you that knows you’re capable of big, beautiful things. But that light, that sense of possibility, feels harder and harder to access. It’s buried beneath a mountain of shame, fear, and frustration. You wonder why things seem so much harder for you than for others; even on your good days it feels like you’re one mistake away from losing it all. You feel like an outsider, like no one really gets you. You watch the women around you glide through life while you feel like you’re always one step behind. You long to belong—to express yourself, to really be seen.
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I utilize Brainspotting, EMDR and Narrative talk therapy to ease self-criticism and promote healing.
We’re adapting to so much overwhelm. I help clients develop healthy self-compassion as they balance responsibilities and relationships with the cumulative stress of unresolved traumas and/or the current economic, political, and environmental crises. When we explore patterns in our boundaries, families, and relationships, we can reveal deeper truths and unmet needs, and are empowered to make changes that promote safety and get unstuck. It is important that you feel heard by a professional who supports you. Third Culture Kids, nomads, fish out of water, creatives, and micro-minorities welcome. We will create context.
I utilize Brainspotting, EMDR and Narrative talk therapy to ease self-criticism and promote healing.
We’re adapting to so much overwhelm. I help clients develop healthy self-compassion as they balance responsibilities and relationships with the cumulative stress of unresolved traumas and/or the current economic, political, and environmental crises. When we explore patterns in our boundaries, families, and relationships, we can reveal deeper truths and unmet needs, and are empowered to make changes that promote safety and get unstuck. It is important that you feel heard by a professional who supports you. Third Culture Kids, nomads, fish out of water, creatives, and micro-minorities welcome. We will create context.
I know how infuriating it can be to find a therapist you can connect with, as I have personally fired 6 out of 7 of my own therapists. It’s important to note that I’m not your “typical therapist” (I dye my hair bright colors, will curse with you during sessions, and actively compete in powerlifting).
I know how infuriating it can be to find a therapist you can connect with, as I have personally fired 6 out of 7 of my own therapists. It’s important to note that I’m not your “typical therapist” (I dye my hair bright colors, will curse with you during sessions, and actively compete in powerlifting).
Hey there, I'm Chris.
You've built a successful life and you're exhausted. You say yes when you mean no, second-guess everything, and spend more energy managing everyone else's feelings instead of your own. You're not broken — you're burned out. There's a difference. I work with high-achieving adults who are done pretending they're fine.
Hey there, I'm Chris.
You've built a successful life and you're exhausted. You say yes when you mean no, second-guess everything, and spend more energy managing everyone else's feelings instead of your own. You're not broken — you're burned out. There's a difference. I work with high-achieving adults who are done pretending they're fine.
I am Certified in Brainspotting, a trauma processing approach to help you heal through the wisdom of your body.
Virtual Therapy in California, Maryland, Pennsylvania and North Carolina.
Are you an empath or a highly sensitive person (HSP)? Do you get easily overwhelmed and overstimulated? Does your nervous system feel dysregulated and off balance? Do you struggle in your relationships or with setting boundaries? If this is you, you've come to the right place. What if you could feel more liberated, grounded and peaceful? What if you could have more fulfilling relationships? What if you could feel more at ease in your body?Let me help you get there.
I am Certified in Brainspotting, a trauma processing approach to help you heal through the wisdom of your body.
Virtual Therapy in California, Maryland, Pennsylvania and North Carolina.
Are you an empath or a highly sensitive person (HSP)? Do you get easily overwhelmed and overstimulated? Does your nervous system feel dysregulated and off balance? Do you struggle in your relationships or with setting boundaries? If this is you, you've come to the right place. What if you could feel more liberated, grounded and peaceful? What if you could have more fulfilling relationships? What if you could feel more at ease in your body?Let me help you get there.
You look like you're holding it all together. You're successful, dependable, and the person everyone turns to when they need something. But underneath the accomplishments, responsibilities, and expectations, you're exhausted. Maybe you're constantly overthinking, questioning yourself, feeling overwhelmed, or wondering why nothing seems to feel as fulfilling as it used to. I help high-achieving professionals and leaders who are tired of carrying the weight of burnout, self-doubt, perfectionism, and overwhelming responsibility. Together, we'll uncover what's keeping you stuck so you can feel more confident, clear, and in control.
You look like you're holding it all together. You're successful, dependable, and the person everyone turns to when they need something. But underneath the accomplishments, responsibilities, and expectations, you're exhausted. Maybe you're constantly overthinking, questioning yourself, feeling overwhelmed, or wondering why nothing seems to feel as fulfilling as it used to. I help high-achieving professionals and leaders who are tired of carrying the weight of burnout, self-doubt, perfectionism, and overwhelming responsibility. Together, we'll uncover what's keeping you stuck so you can feel more confident, clear, and in control.
I am a certified Brainspotting therapist.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
I am a certified Brainspotting therapist.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
Do you feel like your life isn't quite where you imagined it would be? You're not alone. Many of us long for deeper connection, a sense of peace and satisfaction, but struggle to achieve this. Together, we’ll explore what maybe holding you back. I help adults navigate relationships with emotionally immature parents/adults and life transitions (e.g. college/post grad, perimenopause/menopause, caregiver for parents).
Do you feel like your life isn't quite where you imagined it would be? You're not alone. Many of us long for deeper connection, a sense of peace and satisfaction, but struggle to achieve this. Together, we’ll explore what maybe holding you back. I help adults navigate relationships with emotionally immature parents/adults and life transitions (e.g. college/post grad, perimenopause/menopause, caregiver for parents).
I am a Certified Brainspotting Therapist - I use Brainspotting to assist with healing trauma and forgiveness, lowering anxiety, and gaining insight.
Grow. Connect. Heal.
If you're dealing with important changes in your life, obsessive tendencies, people pleasing, moments of fear, a desire to forgive, struggles with faith, or a way to get unstuck in life - I can help.
Populations I help best are those dealing with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma, life transitions, and faith-based issues as well as young adults and fellow therapists.
Together, we can "do the work" and help you gain some valuable insight and tools.
Counseling isn't meant to be forever; rather, I want you to leave each session with the satisfaction that you gained something valuable.
I am a Certified Brainspotting Therapist - I use Brainspotting to assist with healing trauma and forgiveness, lowering anxiety, and gaining insight.
Grow. Connect. Heal.
If you're dealing with important changes in your life, obsessive tendencies, people pleasing, moments of fear, a desire to forgive, struggles with faith, or a way to get unstuck in life - I can help.
Populations I help best are those dealing with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma, life transitions, and faith-based issues as well as young adults and fellow therapists.
Together, we can "do the work" and help you gain some valuable insight and tools.
Counseling isn't meant to be forever; rather, I want you to leave each session with the satisfaction that you gained something valuable.
My approach is holistic and integrative - I combine evidence-based methods like EMDR and Brainspotting with body-based and mindfulness practices to help clients heal at the root level.
I take a holistic and trauma-informed approach to therapy, blending evidence-based techniques such as EMDR and Brainspotting with somatic and mindfulness practices. I believe true healing happens when we address the mind, body, and nervous system together, so I often integrate tools for regulation, grounding, and self-compassion.
My approach is holistic and integrative - I combine evidence-based methods like EMDR and Brainspotting with body-based and mindfulness practices to help clients heal at the root level.
I take a holistic and trauma-informed approach to therapy, blending evidence-based techniques such as EMDR and Brainspotting with somatic and mindfulness practices. I believe true healing happens when we address the mind, body, and nervous system together, so I often integrate tools for regulation, grounding, and self-compassion.
As a trauma therapist, I support women-identifying folks and children navigating the lasting effects of trauma. I understand how deeply our sense of self and relationships are shaped by the messages and systems around us, especially for those living with complex trauma, dissociation, body dissatisfaction and the exhaustion of existing in spaces that have minimized, misunderstood, or distorted who they are.
Together, we can gently explore patterns shaped by survival, recognize & build on adaptive emotional and behavioral responses, & cultivate a sense of self-worth that feels grounded, authentic, and sustainable in your daily life.
As a trauma therapist, I support women-identifying folks and children navigating the lasting effects of trauma. I understand how deeply our sense of self and relationships are shaped by the messages and systems around us, especially for those living with complex trauma, dissociation, body dissatisfaction and the exhaustion of existing in spaces that have minimized, misunderstood, or distorted who they are.
Together, we can gently explore patterns shaped by survival, recognize & build on adaptive emotional and behavioral responses, & cultivate a sense of self-worth that feels grounded, authentic, and sustainable in your daily life.
I am a certified Brainspotting therapist.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
I am a certified Brainspotting therapist.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
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How does brainspotting work?
Brainspotting works by using eye positioning to identify and process traumatic memories so that a client is better able to move forward and live with less fear. The theory behind brainspotting is that by identifying where a person looks when thinking of traumatic memories, a therapist will be able to guide them to focus on that spot and work with the client to get them out of the “fight, flight, freeze” response associated with the traumatic memory.
Is brainspotting an evidence-based therapy?
Brainspotting is a theory-based alternative therapy. It is one of the newest forms of treatment, so very little research has been completed that examines the mechanism by which it works. The theory behind brainspotting is that eye position can be linked to areas of the brain that store and process memory.
How effective is brainspotting?
Because it is such a new treatment, the effectiveness of brainspotting cannot be quantified. Some people have found it to be effective on its own, or in conjunction with other types of therapy. It is considered an alternative therapy, and it is popular with people for whom more traditional therapies have proven ineffective.
How long does brainspotting take to work?
A typical brainspotting session will last between 60 to 90 minutes. There is no required number of sessions needed to complete brainspotting therapy, but in many cases it is delivered over the course of about six sessions. Clients are encouraged to rate their level of distress prior to a session and again following a session, and to track progress.