Therapists in Elizabethtown, PA

Relationships can be rich and rewarding as well as disappointing and painful. Perhaps you have repetitive arguments, are stuck at an impasse, your relationship has become distant and lacks intimacy, or you are in a relationship crisis involving infidelity or other forms of betrayal. Whether you have a solid relationship that you want to strengthen, problem areas that are difficult to resolve, or are in relationship crisis and contemplating breaking up, my goal is to help you develop the necessary skills to understand yourself and your partner better, communicate and problem-solve more effectively, and find a path forward.

My therapy approach is straightforward, practical, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I work with the adult population and generally use an eclectic approach that combines Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based principles (MBSR), Buddhist psychology, and Strength-based interventions. The approach involves helping you to liberate yourself from psychological suffering by increasing your self-awareness, identifying and addressing cognitive factors that promote suffering, and developing and consistently practicing skills to improve your overall well-being. The goal involves living a healthier and happier life.

We offer Teletherapy or in-person therapy. You can even use both. We are a team of clinicians offering person/individual therapy, marriage/relational therapy and neuropsychology/neuropsychological testing. Our focus is to offer the highest and best level of care in a professional environment from professionals. This is accomplished through offering compassion and caring, utilizing the best clinical research and approach to help you achieve a new level of success. We have locations in Elizabethtown, Mount Joy, & Lancaster.

Are you having a hard time offering yourself self-compassion? It can be easy to fall into the mind-trap of constant self-criticism when things aren’t going as we hope. This can also often look like worrying about what’s next, doubting our abilities, feeling exhausted but struggling to shut off the mind for sleep, or feeling generally overwhelmed and discontent. I have experience helping clients walk through these struggles, quiet the mind, gain greater self-love and acceptance, and improve management of stress.

Are you feeling stuck? Does it feel like life’s events have knocked you off your feet? Are you struggling with feeling sad and as if life will never get better? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else?

Hi. I'm Bill. I only provide online sessions. They're convenient and effective for both client and therapist. No treading winter snow and ice, summer downpours, or traffic. Now, are you experiencing anxiety, depressed mood, identity and self-esteem difficulties, loss and grief, relationship difficulties, life transition difficulties, or traumatic memories? Entering into the counseling experience, can sometimes be a difficult step for various reasons. Yet, that first step can frequently begin movement toward a healthier life. The trust relationship between client and therapist plays a very significant role within that process.

Each client's psychological and spiritual needs are a focus addressing relational issues, behavioral issues, and mood-driven difficulties with consideration of individually-specified treatment goals. Overarching treatment outcome is healing and restoration and rehabilitation for clients to become healthy, happy and productive individuals.

Facilitating healing in relationships and families drives my work as a marriage and family therapist. I love the powerful potentialities available for clients through our work together. Further, I am mindful to carefully listen to my clients and then collaborate with them to form goals for our work together in therapy. I understand that my clients need a safe place to experience the richness of life available when they feel heard and validated in relationship.

My primary purpose is to help you find solutions to various life problems. Together we engage in a goal-oriented problem-solving process that uses a growth and strength-based model to develop a plan for resolving issues and achieving desired changes.

Many people look for a counselor because something in life isn't working - a challenging relationship, inability to cope with life's stress in a healthy way, a lack of joy or peace, or some harmful behavior that is out of control. Trying to change on our own isn't working and we've hit a dead end. As a licensed counselor, it's my passion to help you discover a way to navigate these difficulties and move forward toward a life of purpose, fulfillment, and joy.

I am a fully licensed Marriage & Family Therapist treating individuals, couples and families. I hope to help you rediscover your strengths as well as the patterns that hinder your success and connection to those you care about. I enjoy helping families learn how to grow closer together and navigate the inevitable struggles of life. I use play therapy and toys with children to utilize the natural language of play. If you have experienced trauma, abuse or sexual abuse, I would like to help create a safe place to journey alongside you and care for the wounds that impact your life.

Choosing the right counselor is an important step toward growth, healing, and recovery. As an adoptive parent and a former foster parent, I understand how attachment and relationships provide a foundation for handling life's challenges. To know and be known, and truly accepted and appreciated, in all of our potentials, is our deepest human longing. I treat clients with dignity and respect. I recognize clients are the experts about themselves and their history. I work with clients in a collaborative process to reach their goals for moving toward a more fulfilling future and healthier relationships.

Are you feeling down, stressed, or overwhelmed? Are you in a transition period and trying to find meaning and purpose? If you are struggling with your emotions or managing day to day life, counseling may be a good tool to help you reach your best functioning and improve your overall wellness. We will work together to identify your goals and needs then create a treatment plan to help you move towards meeting those goals. Difficult times happen throughout life and I am here to help you regain your strength, happiness and wellness.

I have over 30 years of experience. I specialize in working with individuals with chronic pain, chronic medical problems, depression and anxiety. I also have experience in working with individuals with thought disorder and psychosis. I perform neuropsychological and psychological evaluations.

Hi, I’m Sarah! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a passion to help people find self-understanding and build meaningful connections within their relationships. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults and most commonly treat adjustment issues, relational distress, anxiety, depression, and grief & loss. I value creativity, collaboration, and connection within the counseling relationship. I strive to help my clients value their own wants, needs, and feelings and communicate those needs openly.

Trauma has been an increasingly prevalent issue within mental health for decades. While counseling programs have been focusing more intensely on trauma in the past several years, some counselors take a generalist approach when working with clients who are survivors of significant trauma. Although these techniques have been clinically found to help clients, a specialized approach can be beneficial. If you are unsure about counseling due to past experiences, I assure you that at Advanced Counseling and Research Services we do not take a general approach — we take a patient-focused approach suited to your individual needs.