Anxiety Therapists in Exton, PA

I work with children through adults who are dealing with various challenges in life. This includes: anxiety , depression, obsessions and compulsive behaviors, impulsivity, inattentiveness, anger, emotion dysregulation, picking/pulling behaviors, social skills, body image, confidence, and life stressors. My therapy style is encouraging, accepting, and goal oriented. I provide an outlet for individuals to share emotions and strengthen resilience. I highlight individuals’ self-worth, guide them through completing tasks, while helping them learn to live a values-based lifestyle.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Some of my clinical experience includes: trauma work and healing (with EMDR as an option), addiction recovery support, depression and/or anxiety combining mind and body work in treatment, working with teens and children on emotional regulation while building skills that will develop intrinsic self worth, and examining thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in interpersonal relations.

Do you continue to struggle with anxiety , mood, or self-defeating behaviors that get in the way of feeling good about yourself and sabotaging your potential? You are not alone. Many people silently suffer from addictive eating and alcohol consumption, anger, social anxiety , difficulties with focus, decision-making, and relationship problems. There is hope! You can break these frustrating and painful cycles of repetition, even if you have tried to change for many years. Quality skills-based counseling and coaching can help.

I’m not your average therapist. Extremely passionate about healing and helping. I provide compassionate, deeply insightful, and emotionally honest support in a safe space. In our therapeutic relationship we will do real work - in a collaborative process. From a humanist perspective, I believe we don’t need to be fixed, but healed instead. Being human is hard, we could all use support. I us an eclectic blend of treatment approaches to fit what works for you and in you life. I utilize evidence-based treatment interventions such as, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, narrative therapy, family systems and Trauma Competency training.

When you look back at your childhood, you may have questions. You might wonder how your childhood experiences and family dynamics impact you and your relationships today. Feelings of disconnection, anger, anxiety or sadness may be what brought you to my page, but there is a need to understand more about your life and why you may feel this way. What could be different? Examining and understanding our histories unlocks needed shifts for the present. I can support you with this self discovery process and can guide you in making the changes needed to foster healthier patterns in your work, relationships and overall life.

You are not alone in this difficult and complicated journey through life. Life is challenging at times, and our bodies crave control in times of stress and anxiety . Depression can often deter us from living the life we have worked so hard for. I can walk you through this difficult time in your life and help you to explore your complicated relationship with areas such as anxiety , depression, body image, substance use, and sobriety. You’re taking the first step towards a healthier version of yourself! You will soon learn that you, yourself, are your best therapeutic tool to create the change you want to see in your life.

Have you been feeling down or depressed? Feeling worried or anxious? Is your marriage riddled with conflict and you feel hopeless that things will ever change? Are you finding yourself struggling with your faith and can’t seem to get back in relationship with God? Parenting leaving you feeling like a failure? Counseling may help you gain insight into your situation.

Are you concerned about your child’s anxiety ? Fed up with your kids behavior? I help children, teens, parents and college age/ young adults with behavioral issues (ODD, ADHD, autism) and feelings ( anxiety , depression), including struggling to adjust to divorce, relationship Changes, moving, new school, etc learn coping skills and problem solving strategies to manage their feelings and change problematic behaviors.

Julie Curtis graduated from Temple University with her Master's in social work. Julie has been providing clinical social work to individuals for over 25 years! Julie has a great deal of experience helping those diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance use disorder, depression, and anxiety disorders. Julie also understands the unique struggles family members go through as they support those with mental health issues. Julie's blend of cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused interventions, crisis intervention and motivational interviewing makes her uniquely qualified!

I work with clients ages 18 and older who experience anxiety , adjustment challenges, acute stress, and grief. While working within an integrated medical setting, I have also treated patients with co-morbid physical and mental health concerns, including medication adherence, smoking cessation, and sleep disturbances. I offer brief therapy for specific concerns or I can work with you on a more ongoing basis as well.

I will work with you to resolve areas where you may feel misunderstood, confused, or stuck. Studies have shown that we are able to change throughout our lifespan. This means we do not have to be stuck living the same way forever. My approach is psychodynamic psychotherapy where two people work together to understand what is contributing to one’s suffering and to find a path forward, toward recovery. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents looking for a change and a way to experience happiness in life.

In early life, we memorize the safest passages through difficult terrain and later repeat the same emotional trails throughout our lifespans. It's no wonder that as adults, it can seem that while time passes and the outer world changes, parts of the inner self seem stuck in the past. For all the growth and development that we achieve, our yearnings, unsatiated desires, wounds, or constricting patterns of avoidance or withdrawal may seem unchanged.

Have you been feeling overwhelmed with anxiety ? Compromised by poor sleep? Are you having difficulty with relationships, work, or school because of these problems? I specialize in treating OCD, phobias, general and social anxiety , trichotillomania and skin picking disorder, insomnia, and adjustment to chronic illness. My primary therapeutic approaches are cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy with a holistic view of how well an individual functions in multiple areas of his or her life. With your permission, I can coordinate with other health care professionals involved in your care.

You have been told you are too sensitive and were constantly invalidated for how you feel. People in your life have made you feel unworthy or less than your value. You're a feeler and feeler’s care, deeply. Your emotions have felt too overwhelming to acknowledge, so you try to ignore them, but they spill over into your daily life. You become triggered and have difficulty managing those emotions when they come to the surface. If you are feeling the ripple effects of past trauma or experience intense emotions such as shame, sadness, low self-esteem, anger, or anxiety , I know how to help!

Sometimes our child has needs that can effect the entire family system. I focus on providing the child direct care, and provide parents the support to keep going, to keep working toward the potential you know your child has. Specifically, if your child is having ongoing school problems, is showing oppositional behavior, or has difficulty maintaining friendships. Additionally, if your child has been diagnosed, or your questioning whether your child has Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD, AD/HD) and needs "coaching" to cope with this problem, or he/she is showing signs of anxiety or depression, or abusing alcohol or drugs.

Welcome! Typically, I work with clients who are struggling with traditional behavioral health concerns such as anxiety , depression/grief, stress, relationship concerns & life transitions. As a trained health psychologist, I also work with clients who are struggling with issues such as sleep disturbance, high blood pressure/cholesterol, migraine/tension headaches, pain & newly diagnosed illness. For some, there is an intersection between physical & emotional health. When this is the case, I welcome collaboration with any treating specialists. I find that clients are best served when providers work together for your benefit.

I pay attention to what you are thinking & feeling! I have helped countless people in need for over 30 years including individuals, couples, & families overcome issues interfering with life enjoyment. To me, quality of life is everything. I want to find out what is important to you & how satisfied you really are. My techniques are the most reliable in finding peace & joy. Do you often feel like you are in a rut or just spinning your wheels? Relationship or anger concerns? Not realizing your full potential as a deserving human being? Being alienated from important relationships? Not feeling like your usual self? Let me help you.