Therapists in Erie County, PA

My name is Amy Kellerman, I am a licensed and board-certified professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I am also a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, with over 17 years of experience in the human service field and have worked with children, adolescents, teens, adults, older individuals, couples, and families.

Therapy is about connecting with and formulating a safe relationship to explore and address your concerns through the therapeutic process; empowering you to achieve your goals becoming happier and fulfilled in your relationships, life, and yourself. I want to assist you with achieving whatever solutions and/or life changes you are looking for in a safe and open environment.

I offer counseling and psychotherapy to individuals and families. I have worked with a wide range of issues and people in a variety of settings. My therapeutic approach may differ somewhat with each client depending on their personality and what is agreed upon in our initial setting. I lean toward the client centered approach which allows the client to pace the sessions with what they are most comfortable dealing with first. Depending on the needs of the client I often focus on interpersonal interactions, cognitive change and behavioral techniques. The approach is a collaborative decision discussed during the initial session.

At Mental Health Care Associates, our clients differ widely in reasons for choosing therapy. Major life changes such as unemployment, divorce, new job, these events can cause anxiety or depression. Others have experienced trauma. When these issues begin to interfere with daily life functioning, we can help. Our goal is a calmer, happier, and more fulfilled life for our clients. Call today. Qualified licensed counselors will work closely with you to identify underlying factors affecting your mental health and work with you to build and pathway to happiness.

Do you want more from your life? Are you struggling with unhealthy thoughts and want to learn how to replace them with healthy thoughts? Are you having problems in your interpersonal relationships that you would like to address? Perhaps you are dealing with the loss of a loved one, experiencing debilitating anxiety or depression, or don’t know how to regulate your emotions. Or maybe you are just not sure, but you recognize you want change in your life. Allow us to help you have your ‘Watershed Moment’ - your turning point, the exact moment things in your life change direction.

I enjoy working with a wide range of clients. I have 20 plus years of experience. I have spent a significant amount of that time working with transitional age youth and adolescents. I have worked as a targeted case manager and I am well versed in all of the resources that the Erie area has available and know how to access those services. I am very comfortable working with people that have adhd, autism, developmental disabilities, mood disorders, depression and anxiety. I offer night and weekend appointments and my office is located in a well lit, safe area of West Millcreek by McDowell High School.

I focus on relationships and uncovering patterns of behavior, most importantly the relationship to self. I believe a core issue for many is a lack of genuine connection to others, which often leads to feelings of anxiety, loneliness, emptiness, and depression. Uncovering patterns of avoidance, poor communication, feelings of unworthiness, lack of trust, fear of vulnerability is the beginning of healing. Finding and challenging self-limiting beliefs and behaviors is key to making lasting change, engaging more fully in life, and creating healthy relationships.

“I just want a change that will work!” That’s a phrase that I have heard many times over my 10+ years in this field. If you desire real change and want help through this process I offer laughter filled, person-centered, evidence based interventions and guidance.

People of all walks of life often go through tough times ... and I am here to help. I have worked, since 1991, with individuals, couples, and families across outpatient and inpatient settings, in homes and schools, and now through telehealth. I have assisted people with a variety of challenges--whether related to depression, anxiety, stress and trauma, behavioral control, self-esteem, substance use, life transition, and other concerns.

Peace of mind is on everyone's wish list. I will work with you to process and manage life events that are challenging to live with or have a negative impact on you. Together, we will create a trusting, professional relationship, increase your capacity for coping, and explore the crises or negative experiences that have caused stress in your life. We will strengthen your ability to focus on your goals and determine how you want to live your life. The heart of counseling is to create a therapeutic relationship that will empower you to find new strategies to alter the unhealthy patterns or circumstances that are keeping you stuck.

I am a licensed therapist who has a doctorate in psychology. I have over 20 years of experience working with people to support them in managing symptoms of mental health, addressing stressors, and supportive themselves to achieve their goals. I work with people who need help addressing trauma, personality disorders, substance abuse concerns, psychosis, bipolar disorder, forensic histories, and general mental health needs. I like to work with my clients to create a therapy plan based on their needs and preferences to support them in being ready to successfully discharge from services.

Hi! I've been an LPC for over 7 years. I believe it making a nonjudgmental, respectful, authentic relationship with the client to help them reach their treatment goals. I enjoy the work I do and strive to make it a safe environment where clients can talk about what need to talk about.

Hi there, I’m Stephanie! A little bit about me is that I have approximately five years of clinical experience. In 2016, I graduated from Shippensburg University with my bachelors degree in psychology and then continued at Shippensburg University to receive my masters degree in clinical mental health counseling graduating in 2018. I have worked in and with several different treatment modalities and settings with different populations to include inpatient behavioral health treatment with teens and adults in a psychiatric inpatient setting, inpatient and outpatient substance abuse counseling, and prison work.

I am so glad you are taking the initiative to invest in yourself. My approach is to meet you where you are at & uncover the things that are compromising who you are & keep you from your potential self. I am a firm believer in "feel it to heal it"...meaning I am a process therapist. When working with me …the only way out is through. I come from a trauma informed perspective. Your body remembers what your mind forgets and I hope to help you feel that your body, mind and movement in life are in unison. I seek to help you delve in to your most raw and vulnerable self, embrace the you that you have potentially silenced all this time.

I see therapy as a collaborative effort. In my therapeutic relationships, I look to build a strong rapport as a base for powerful therapy. I believe that introspection and awareness of the self are paramount for growth and happiness. I would love to help guide you through your own experience of self-awareness and growth. Together we will learn new coping skills, overcome fears, embrace who we are and understand Self Care at a deeper level.

I am here to counsel people who want to feel happier more content or to reach their goals. Some common problems are depression, substance abuse or dependence, anxiety, relationship, anger, bi polar, psychosis and schizophrenia, and family problems. Counseling supports the client to discuss and understand ones issues, needs, style, while developing insight and learning new skills. Most issues can improve through individual or family counseling. We will work together to improve your; emotional health, problem solving and goal setting. Having a counselor who listens and hears what you are going through can help you move past your stuck point.