Person-Centered Therapists in Export, PA

Currently accepting new clients for openings Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10am and 2:30pm. NO evening appointments open. Utilizing techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness training, strength based and person centered approaches, my approach to therapy is tailored to each of my client's needs. My goal is to make sure you feel safe and comfortable to share in the therapeutic process.

We all face challenges in life and sometimes we just need a little extra support. My goal as a counselor is to provide that support and collaborate with you to develop the necessary skills to manage those challenges. I primarily work with children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with social, emotional, and behavioral issues. I aim to create a safe, comfortable, and accepting atmosphere for all of my clients.

I am Erin King, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about helping people recover from trauma. I will use a person-centered approach to meet you where you are at. I will listen when you explain your goals and what you would like to get out of therapy. As a social worker, I was trained to use a person-centered, strengths-based approach. As a trauma-centered practitioner, I ask not "what is wrong with you?" but "What happened to you and how has that impacted you?" The relational aspect of therapy is crucial: studies show that the therapeutic alliance between therapist and client is a predictor of client success.

Are you feeling lost in your own life? Have you been feeling stressed, worried, anxious, or depressed? Are you in the midst of life challenges and feel unequipped to cope? Have you been hesitant to try counseling and are unsure of what to expect? I would love the opportunity to meet with you and help you discover your strengths and cultivate inner peace. With great care and a gentle approach, I mindfully work to create a safe space and develop meaningful therapeutic relationships with my clients. Let's start the journey together on the path to wellness and a healthier, whole, version of you!

Every counseling experience is unique. I create a compassionate, safe, and non-judgmental environment to explore and discuss problems and concerns you determine in a given session. I walk alongside you to support your emotional and mental health, while increasing awareness and understanding of self for personal growth, and encouraging meaningful relationships with important people in your life. My overall approach is eclectic, using different treatment modalities, and is “person-centered” to provide each individual an experience which meets their needs.

Hello and welcome! My name is Stephanie and I am a Master's level counselor who is currently working on becoming licensed to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. In my work with clients, I have a multifaceted approach to counseling, some of which includes: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered, Trauma-Focused, Multicultural, and Attachment-Based. I have experience and interest in providing support and treatment to adolescents and adults, who struggle with anxiety, depression, sexual addictions, and trauma.

Do you feel stuck, and need help problem-solving, and/or getting unstuck? I am an eclectic therapist that utilizes a person centered, and strength based form of therapy derived from the Family Systems Model, as well as concepts from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength Based, and Mindfulness techniques. I work with my clients to help them to access their strengths, and develop approaches that are centered on their personal objectives. Through this approach, the client is able to build their "tool box" by gaining "tools", or skills, to help them move forward with the healthy life they desire.

At certain points of our lives, we all experience feelings of anxiety and stress. Our mind becomes overwhelmed and fatigued, which in turn causes our bodies to feel run down. I believe in creating a safe therapeutic atmosphere for you to feel comfortable enough to explore the difficult thoughts and emotions that are a part of human existence. Therapy has the opportunity to create new pathways of growth and healing in your life. I believe we are all on our own individual journey in life. Sometimes we experience painful life circumstances that force us to sit with and feel difficult emotions. Part of my job is to help you find meaning

My focus is to help you identify and develop your individual goals in treatment. I will guide you to achieve those goals and find ways to better understand and overcome your barriers. I take a strength based approach to provide a safe space for you to share your concerns. I have experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral disorders including: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, trauma, adjustment disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and family systems.

One of the bravest things you can do is to take a deep dive into understanding your story. Your story may be filled with emotional turmoil, trauma, and overwhelming anxiety on how you’ll be able to pull through to the other side. Take a deep breath, relax, and let’s rewrite your story together. I invite you to talk about the taboo things (no topic is off limits), become comfortable in your own skin, and take the journey with me through self-exploration to finally arrive at your authentic self.

My approach to counseling that life is often uncontrollable, but we can control how we respond, how we communicate, and how we navigate through complex social/personal/professional issues. I work primarily with teens, young adults, college students, and adults on a variety of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, suicide/suicidality, personality disorders, and career/workplace stressors.

Healing isn’t easy & taking the first step of seeking a therapist takes a lot of courage. Healing involves being patient & kind with yourself, along with stepping out of your comfort zone in order to talk about tough things so you can grow. Often in life we are faced with many challenges and feel like we are just stuck. My role as your therapist is to help you sort out these emotions and experiences that have you feeling like you are hitting a wall. Together we will work to identify unhealthy patterns and develop skills to help you take control of your life.

We are all born with purpose, meaning and the unique capacity to live abundantly. Yet, life stressors and other environmental factors create obstacles that seem to produce insurmountable barriers to achieving one's dreams of a happy and fulfilling life. Choosing a psychotherapist to help clear the obstacles out of the way is an important first step in discovering one's authentic self and living life purposefully. My approach to therapy is holistic, person-centered, trauma-informed, and depth oriented with the goal being authentic self-discovery.

I enjoy working with kids, teens and adults. I have worked many years with middle schoolers, but with kids in general. I work at Optimum Wellness Counseling - Belle Vernon and I am taking new clients at our location. My focus is CBT, DBT and person centered therapy. I focus my sessions on strength based techniques and work to help the client through identifying positive coping skills, mindfulness and grounding techniques. I want to see success and growth for my clients to help them thrive in an ever-changing world.

When the burdens of life leave us feeling like it is a struggle to breathe as we are slowly sinking in quicksand, it can feel impossible to recognize any other way to live, think, and/or function. As a therapist, I believe that listening is paramount to learning and better understanding an individual so that trust and genuine care remain cornerstones of the therapeutic process. Whether it is intrusive thoughts, external stressors, or anything that causes you to feel unsettled, I want us to collaborate so that you will be empowered to discover your own innate strengths.