Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Exton, PA

I believe that the ability to calm down and solve problems are two of the most crucial skills for success in life! Over the past thirty plus years I have had the honor of having many people from many different backgrounds share their stories of life's victories, challenges, and pain with me. Most individuals have both obvious and hidden strengths that can be called up to help them to move past obstacles. I feel skilled about being able to create the emotional safety for people to truly discover and tap in to their own resources. As clients then learn and become empowered with strong, coping skills, exciting postive changes happen!

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.

Has there been a time in your life when you felt overwhelmed, confused, conflicted, frightened, or burdened? A time when life's journey presented multiple paths and you turned down one more difficult than expected, and you got scratched and bruised by the bushes overgrown thorns? If you've answered yes, then counseling can be a vehicle supporting you through life's challenges to achieve emotional health and well-being. Caring, collaborative, and compassionate counseling can help you heal your emotoinal wounds, fears diminished, and the perceived darkness can be replaced by a new vision for yourself and new possibilities.

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 am a licensed clinical psychologist who has been working within the field for 10+ years. My work focuses on both assessment and treatment of toddlers, children, and teens who are experiencing difficulties with behavior, mood, development, and cognition. Though I tailor my treatment to the individual needs of each client, I most often incorporate behavioral and solution-focused techniques and work collaboratively with others in the child's life. Now in private practice, I previously worked for various schools and clinics in Chicago, IL, Nationwide Children' s Hospital in OH, and the National Institutes of Health in MD.

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.

I am an empathic guide who will help you to challenge your limiting beliefs and find your voice. I love working with young adults and adults who are seeking to align with their values, be authentic, and trust their intuitive guidance and compass. Together we examine your patterns of relationship and thought and how early experiences may be impacting you today. By healing and processing past and current stressors, my clients learn how to trust themselves, protect themselves energetically, and develop coping skills that leave them feeling empowered and confident in meeting the world as it changes around them.

Brad High, LPC Brad High is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania who started practicing in 2003. He has an Undergraduate Degree from Ursinus College and a Graduate Degree from Immaculata University. Brad believes in utilizing Motivational Interviewing along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people learn appropriate coping skills, so they are able to function more freely in everyday tasks. In his spare time, Brad enjoys being with his wife and kids, watching any kind of sports, and being involved with local church.

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!

As a licensed psychotherapist and wellness practitioner, I believe in focusing on the mind-body connection for a holistic approach to healing. In my practice I offer in-home or in-office counseling, coaching and consulting services in my work with individuals, families, children, adolescents, couples, and groups. If you are seeking to improve the quality of your relationships, resolve family conflict, feel relief from difficult emotions, or navigate a life transition, I can help facilitate growth and positive change. Please visit my website at www.livewellcounseling.org for more information about my services.

Bram Wilusz is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned his Master's in Clinical Psychology from La Salle University. He has clinical experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds across various settings. His experience includes treating individuals with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, anger, trauma, severe mental health, and interpersonal conflicts.

Hello! My name is Kylie and I am a PA Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I'm passionate about helping adolescents and their families learn how to regulate emotions, incorporate daily mindfulness, and challenge thoughts that keep them stuck. I also teach how to decrease the connection between feeling and doing, and how to maintain healthy relationships . The majority or my practice focuses on self-harm behavior, suicidal ideation, intense emotions, and impulsive behaviors. My approach is to utilize DBT throughout treatment while also incorporating CBT and trauma-focused care.

As an Addiction Social Worker, I specialize in empowering individuals to recover from addictive behaviors via support and counseling. With an extensive working knowledge of diverse recovery approaches, including family recovery, I feel privileged to help individuals with addiction and their families create change and enjoy productive, meaningful lives. As research shows, addicted individuals often struggle with additional challenges, such as trauma, grief, and mental health disorders and I recognize that quality treatment must be comprehensive to include treatment of these issues.

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.

My primary focus is clients with intense levels of depression, anxiety, and mood issues. I run an intensive outpatient group for individuals who were recently inpatient for suicidal thoughts or attempts, or people struggling and trying to improve their life before things become so bad that they need to go to a hospital. I also see clients individually for trauma therapy. I am a certified traumatic brain injury therapist, and have extensive experience working with individuals suffering from post-concussive issues.

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.

We all need to be heard. We all need someone who can sit with us and truly hear our story. I believe therapy is a collaborative process in which we work together to address the challenges and changes you may be facing. For 26 years, I have been working with people just like you--people who need someone to listen, support and engage. People who need a dedicated time and safe place to step out of the chaos of life and sort through their stress and struggles. People who are seeking self-awareness and supportive feedback.