Family Counseling Therapists in Exton, PA

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, it is my goal in partnering with clients in navigating through life's twists and turns, being a guide towards a middle path of acceptance and change. My focus is to empower clients to transform coping strategies into skills of daily living, identify and release themselves from self-destructive patterns that led them to treatment, doing so in an environment that encourages growth and development.

My practice focuses primarily on transitional life events, mental health and/or substance use as well as gambling addictions. I provide therapy for people ages 16 and older. I offer individual, group and short term family therapy. I tend to utilize strategies that are focused on supporting the creation of change and being present in the here and now. I set treatment goals with my clients so we are focused on the work that you want to do. I also provide supervision to LCSW candidates.

The teenage years are the most vulnerable, exciting, and growing years of a young person’s life. Self discovery can often yield low self esteem, independence can easily shift to rebellion, and a slow maturation process often creates impulsive decision making. And when a parent’s warnings and worries don’t seem to have an impact on the teenager’s course, or when it feels too heavy to carry alone, it’s helpful to have another guiding force to help. Through counseling, an adolescent can feel understood, begin to understand themselves, and learn to understand and accept their role in the family and society.

Thanks for taking the time to learn a little bit about me. I have over 30 years experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families . I've worked in a variety of settings, including private practice, public schools, colleges, and non-profit organizations. It's so important, in addition to education & credentials, for the therapist you choose to be a good fit for you in personality & style. I would be happy to provide you with a free phone consult to give you a sense of whether I am the therapist best suited to meet your needs.

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.

Finding a therapist can be tough and I empathize with you in this process! I imagine you're dealing with a great deal of stress in this moment - Perhaps you are experiencing a big transition, perfectionism, questions about your identities, your roles, your relationships, or your career. You may also be dealing with grief/loss, depression, anxiety, discrimination, assault, or eating disorders. If this is the case, I am happy to support you as you work towards clarity and peace of mind. In addition to individual counseling, I provide couples and family therapy, as well as supportive coaching for parents with struggling kids/teens.

I am personally comitted to making as strong an empathic connection to my clients as possible. I believe that this provides a the envoirnment necessary for change. The clinicians at our group,CM Counsel are committed to providing easy access to diagnostic, therapeutic, and psychiatric services to individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Our staff of licensed psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists have a wide range of experience dealing with the obstacles to you and your family 's emotional well being. We also have worked hard to be able to accept a variety of insurance plans, making treatment more available.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I aspire to counsel clients collaboratively towards their individualized goals using a solution focused approach. I have been working in the field since 2005 and have experience providing individual, family , and couples counseling. I enjoy working with all ages. I currently offer individual supervision for counselors working towards their LPC licensure. Supervisees will be accepted on a case by case basis. If there is enough interest, a supervision group may be formed.

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.

For the past 20 years. I have helped families ,couples, adults, and teens to strengthen their relationships and better cope the problems, challenges and demands of life. Having trained with some of the pioneering family therapists at the Famiy Institute of Philadelphia, I bring the knowledge and experience to help couples and families communicate and problem solve more effectively. I work collaboratively with clients to develop self-care and stress management practices that improve quality of life. I am the clinical director of CM Counsel, a multispecialty group practice providing psychiatric and psychotherapy services with offices in Exton and Plymouth Meeting, PA

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 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.

Teenagers are my specialty, especially those wanting nothing to do with counseling! (Download my article "Why Teens Hate Therapy" on website.) I help teens (children, too) who are anxious, angry, defiant, withdrawn, moody, self-destructive, inattentive, depressed, doing poorly in school, or having trouble with peers. I work as effectively with boys as with girls, and can help you decide whether the problems you're noticing are a part of "typical" teen behavior or a sign of something more serious. I also offer one session consultations for parents who have questions about their kids or new parenting approaches.

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.

Change begins with one step. I will partner with you along your journey towards healing and recovery with whatever changes you envision in your life, When you are ready, we will work together, at your pace, open your awareness like a light that shines through the darkness/gray areas of your life, to see that which has been difficult to see or understand. A new perspective can be helpful and life changing in helping you gain clarity/understand what’s in the way. Together, we can work to clear the path ahead with whatever is keeping you stuck and know that you’re not alone!

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.

Children and teenagers are more overwhelmed today than ever. The daily challenges they face can be highly stressful and can lead to significant impairments in self-esteem, family relationships, school functioning, friendships, and other important areas of life. My ultimate goals as a therapist are to help young people find good life balance and develop a sense of peace within themselves. I enjoy providing a space where individuals and families can safely work through difficult situations, while learning to feel good about themselves, acquire problem-solving skills, maximize their natural strengths, and utilize the supports they have in their lives.

Feeling anxious, depressed or just looking for some guidance? I am here to help you! One of my strengths is being able to connect with my clients. We are able to build a therapeutic alliance quickly based on mutual respect and non-judgmental thinking. I work mostly with adolescents, teens, adults and families . I also work with children/teens and families going through various transitions in life including divorce, relocation, beginning at a new school and any other life transition that may result in stress, anxiety or depression. I also teach DBT skills on an individual basis. I look forward to helping you on your journey!

Have you "disappeared" in order to be in a relationship? Do you feel "selfish" considering your own needs and wants? Would you like to stand up for yourself AND still be in relationship? Is the phrase, "I matter, too," one you want to believe? If so, the time has come to create effective ways to move into relationship with Self and Others. The truth is that each of us matters equally. When we live from a place of mutual importance, we honor boundaries, make decisions for ourselves, and are responsible for the only person we can truly manage, our self.

We all experience challenges at one time or another in our lives that feel overwhelming and confusing, whether they be work, family , personal, relationship, etc. Consulting a professional during these stressful times can provide a sense of direction and reassurance. As a firm believer in each person's inherent strengths and resources, I will work with you to identify obstacles and develop new tools to help more effectively meet challenging circumstances. I