Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Exton, PA

If you struggle with distressing emotions, find yourself repeating unwanted behaviors, or feel just plain stuck: welcome. You're not alone and you're certainly not without any help. I aspire to guide individuals seeking confidence, clarity, and a resolute sense of self. In our work together, you can discover that you have the innate qualities of a leader to navigate anything in life, including the challenges you are currently facing.

I provide psychological services to children and adolescents who present with maladaptive coping skills and behaviors as a result of unresolved mood, anxiety, trauma, identity, family, social/cultural, and/or educational challenges. My approach to therapy is tailored to an individual's presenting needs, but is always rooted in genuineness, compassion, and unconditional positive regard.

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.

Therapy with me is in a safe, friendly and deeply supportive environment. We listen to your needs and together choose the most effective solutions to lead you back to happiness and fulfillment. I am committed to your personal growth, self-compassion and lasting happiness. My style is warm and honest with humor, open feedback and creativity. Together we can create positive change. With 30 years of tools to choose from, there is something to find and explore and gain in every session that will support your goals.

Are you a teen or adult who is feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, hurt, or lonely? Have you experienced a loss or life transition that is difficult to make sense of? At Healing Concepts, we understand the pain and confusion caused by significant grief, loss, illness, stress, trauma, and life transitions. We believe that no matter how big the hurt; healing and growth are always attainable! We are passionate healers who work collaboratively with you to create an effective healing experience tailored to your unique needs. Clients say we are compassionate, creative, courageous, open-minded and deeply connected.

Live with courage... Have the courage to become who you are truly meant to be. Empowered with validation and motivation people are capable of transforming their lives. Authenticity, awareness, compassion, hope, and gratitude – cultivate these qualities in yourself and your relationships to bring peace, happiness, harmony, joy, and a sense of satisfaction to your soul and life. Connect with your inner wisdom to find the answers you need to create the change you want. Don’t let precious years go by – give yourself the gift of beginning or continuing your journey now.

In a safe, comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a holistic, highly individualized approach tailored to your needs in order to help you attain personal growth and awareness. Together we will work to create an experience where you feel empowered and on a positive path to mind, body, and spiritual wellness. Through collaboration, you will be able to reconcile and understand your past loss/traumas/relationships, overcome your challenges/patterns to live in the present, and make changes so you can grow into your true potential.

A safe space to be truly heard, seen and understood. Whether you are grieving a loss, feel overwhelmed, lost, or isolated, therapy is a place to talk, reflect, cry, and sometimes even laugh. It is a form of caring for yourself. A way to gain support. To pause. To reset. To take a breath.

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.

Do you feel stuck? Perhaps you used to feel confident and capable, and now you feel like you can't get any traction. I work with people who are used to having all of the answers, and now find themselves at a loss - smart tweens who are struggling with their emotions, smart teenagers who are struggling with their families, smart adults who feel stuck or are making bad choices. People who are creative and hard-working often find me to be a good fit for their goals, including executives, those who are in non-traditional jobs or jobs with unconventional structures, those who are in non-traditional relationships, and are LGBTQI+.

Addiction and mental health are some of the leading challenges facing the lives of people today. More and more people are becoming comfortable with having conversations about their mental health. Whether you want a a clearer mind, or desire to regain control of your life, counseling can help. If you desire to have better relationships with others and yourself, and see positive changes in your life, you've come to the right place.

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!

The Healing Collective is a collaboration of therapists - we specialize in traditional psychotherapy and also experiential therapies for maximum mind, body, and spirit healing and recovery. Individual, group, and couples therapies are available. We also provide individual and group supervision/consultation for clinicians, professional training, psychodrama training, yoga therapy and workshops, and EMDR therapy and consultation.

As a therapist, I work with adolescents, adults, and couples who are seeking healthier relationship with self and others. We will work through the ups and downs of life, discuss past and current trauma, identify healthy coping skills instead of unhealthy addictive behaviors, and how to understand the sexual self in and out of relationships.

My office is currently accepting new neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback) clients, but please be aware that my talk therapy/EMDR schedule is currently full.

Thanks for visiting my profile. I realize you may be going through a tough time. Perhaps you’re experiencing a significant transition, a loss, or feelings you’re not sure how to deal with. This can be scary and difficult. Sometimes the hardest part is acknowledging the need for help. I have hope for you. I believe we all have the internal resources to heal and grow, and I would like to help you uncover this healing power within yourself.

I enjoy empowering young people to pursue peace and healing within themselves, become aware of patterns that have been holding them back, & become confident in their own abilities. I believe we all experience our own unique set of circumstances that subconsciously affect our emotional well-being, our relationships, how we see ourselves, and our interactions in the world. I use a holistic approach in therapy, which means, I look at all aspects of your internal and external environment to help you gain understanding, and discover your best self to begin healing.

Are you looking for a therapist for your child or adolescent because they seem down, anxious, or having trouble managing relationships or stress? Being a kid right now is so challenging, and having additional support from a therapist can be invaluable! Maybe you are looking for help for yourself. Maybe you are a parent struggling in that role. Or, maybe you are trying to heal your own wounds from experiences you had early on in life. Maybe you'd like to heal so you can feel better, more present, and less anxious in your here and now.