Emotionally Focused Therapists in Harrisburg, PA

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Todd Drazien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Currently, I am only accepting new couples for therapy. I am open to working with all couples: gay, lesbian, straight, alternative lifestyles. I work with couples that are dating, living together, considering marriage or married. I mostly use EFT , IMAGO and the Gottman method to help couples improve communication skills, work on conflict resolution, recover from infidelity, increase or rediscover intimacy or simply improve the overall quality of your relationship. In addition to working with couples that are seeking to improve their relationship, I also assist with separation and divorce counseling.
(717) 306-9058
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Harrisburg, PA 17102
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Kyla D. Crawford-Harvey
MSW
Utilizing a dynamic therapeutic style, that draws from multiple theories, Kyla encourages clients to reconnect and balance emotionally, physically, spiritually, and socially. Through therapy, clients are inspired to look beyond the constructs of their traumatic experiences in an environment that fosters transparency, honesty, and sustainable growth. I work with issues such as substance abuse, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, anger management, women issues, emotional disturbances, and other life stressors. I believe that childhood experiences play a major role in our lives as adults.
(223) 217-2734
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Harrisburg, PA 17102
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Shannon Ashley Nordt
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, Intern
Verified
Verified
I specialize in meeting my clients where they are needed and filling their toolbox with tools needed to make it throughout their day. These tools include counseling skills, meditation, mindfulness techniques and coping skills to help them in time of crisis and with everyday situations.
(717) 400-6121 x405
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Harrisburg, PA 17112
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Dr. Cathy Coleman
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, DMFT, CLC
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about serving individuals, couples, and families who are working through various problems in life. My goal is to help you navigate the challenges of life and transition.
(717) 347-0858
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Harrisburg, PA 17102
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Peter Kozel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with clients with a wide range of backgrounds, presenting problems, and personality styles. Whether it is a child who is starting to show some signs of struggling with behavior, mood, or school performance, to adults who feel a sense that something is missing for most of their lives, to people impacted by the pandemic or traumatized in other ways. Coming to therapy is a difficult decision for many, and helping individuals manage the initial anxieties and hesitations is probably one of the most important parts of the work; developing a strong therapeutic relationship is a key way to navigate these normal reactions.
(717) 229-9468
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Harrisburg, PA 17112
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Sean M. O'Dell
Psychologist, PhD, LP, HSP-P
Verified
Verified
After asking your teenager countless times to clean their room, you walk in to see them playing video games with their dirty socks all over the floor! Now you’re seeing red. You’re either giving in to their bad behavior, snapping in frustration, and then feeling guilty about it. You know your kid needs extra support. His teachers have been throwing around “ADHD” as a diagnosis, but no one has any helpful advice. You’re in over your head. The habits he learns now will affect the rest of his life, and you feel like you’re failing him as a parent. You want what’s best for your child­, but this feels like more than you can handle alone.
(717) 923-5351
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Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Mara A Holtzman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, DBTNCAA
Verified
Verified
With my unique personal and professional background, my goal as a therapist is to help you explore and define your challenges. I offer a safe, supportive and collaborative atmosphere for positive changes to take place. Realized success is evidenced in your personal growth and your positive changes made through treatment. I have developed a strong network of referrals from existing and former clients. Treatment is provided utilizing a variety of approaches. I work with senior citizens, adolescents, individuals, couples and families.
(717) 484-9374
Harrisburg, PA 17112
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Gabby Chisholm (Telehealth) - Please Email
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi, I’m Gabby! I'm a licensed and national board-certified counselor that has 12 years of experience in the human services field. I’ve previously provided individual, family/marital and group counseling in schools, communities, community agencies, residential homes/treatment centers, a juvenile shelter/detention center and an outpatient substance abuse treatment facility. My work with a variety of populations across settings has helped me to build skills working with many populations, but I specialize in treating anxiety, depression and other life issues in adults. I currently own and operate Total Wellness, a private practice.
(717) 537-9326
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Harrisburg, PA 17104
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Latreshia Lilly
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Clinical Intern; In-office, and Virtual Sessions are Available for Individuals (adults and children), Couples, and Families. Focuses on Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Loss, Adjustment or transition into College, a New Job, or Adulthood, Relationship Conflicts, Communication, Intimacy, ADHD, Trauma, Self-Harm, Gender Identity, and Drug/Alcohol.
(717) 523-9340
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Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Katie Novak Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Every person has the ability to tap into their potential and recognize that they are a unique gift to the world. Many of my clients have not been aware that they can learn self-control, problem solving, courage, spiritual serenity, and find joy in life. They may be held back by internalized negative beliefs about themselves and others. We all need to be heard, validated, challenged, and supported as we take the next step. I love to help people find balance in their lives, and build healthy relationships. Depending on the needs of the client, I may use worksheets, visual aids, bibliotherapy, therapy games, play therapy techniques.
(717) 429-0493
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Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Maria T Myers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Change can be difficult. At times, not changing can be harder. Deciding to explore therapy is a wonderful first step. I can help you set and accomplish goals to determine how to move from that difficult place, to where you want to be.
(717) 484-9059
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Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Betsy Earnest, LPC LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Are feelings of anxiety or self-doubt keeping you from enjoying life? Do you feel your relationships could be better? No matter how stuck you may feel, together we can uncover the obstacles that stand in your way and find your inner strength to make the changes you desire.
(717) 229-1325
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Harrisburg, PA 17111
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Jessica Seachrist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Step one: Look for a therapist. This can feel like quite an undertaking. "What am I looking for?" "Will I be able to open up and be comfortable with a stranger?" These are great questions and to help you answer them I can share a little about myself and the relationship I would like to build with you. When we meet, my goal is to have you feel as though you are talking with a friend. Sometimes we laugh or cry and curse but it is always about being genuine and authentically ourselves. There is no perfect recipe for the relationship between you and I. Our work focuses on connection with the addition of coping skills and acceptance.
(223) 218-4587
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Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Bethany Swartz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
life can be a challenge. We all go through difficult experiences and have complex thoughts and feelings. I am here to sit with you during those difficult times. I will join you in the darkness and guide you to the light. If you need support, resources, strength, growth, or healing call on me to be there for you. Step by step we will work together to create your ideal life.
(272) 359-7221
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Harrisburg, PA 17109
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Odette Morris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Hello, and thank you for viewing my profile. I am a Master’s Level Licensed Professional Counselor with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Behavioral Sciences from Penn State University and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Shippensburg University. My clinical experience includes working in various settings, including outpatient mental health treatment, partial hospitalization, university substance abuse programming, within the prison system, and wraparound services with children, families, communities, and schools.
(717) 640-3687
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Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Nicole Marie Mallory
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
"We can always start again. Or start over." Hello, and welcome. Why suffer longer than you need to? I invite you to come sit on my cozy couch in a peaceful environment where you will receive essential tips about how to release that dead weight that has been dragging you down. My ideal client is tired of their mental health taking over. They are tired of their anxiety keeping them up at night. They are tired of their crappy mood affecting their relationships with others. They are tired of not following their dreams. They are tired- but they are willing to heal to live.
(717) 929-8716
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Harrisburg, PA 17112
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Tony Reigle
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, CCTP-II, NLP
Verified
Verified
Reigle Therapeutics Group uses virtual and office based services to meet your every day needs! We provide psychotherapeutic support to Adults, Adolescents, and Children in individual, couples, or family settings as well as specialize in psychotherapeutic support to First Responders, Veterans/Military and Healthcare Workers trying to manage the personal and professional impacts of the work they do.
(717) 952-9508
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Harrisburg, PA 17109
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The Family Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MATS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Deborah Coulston, MA, MATS, CIMHP, LMFT, is an experienced professional psychotherapist, marital and family therapist, expressive arts therapist, and pioneer in the field of nutrition psychology, integrative mental health and alternative health modalities. Ms. Coulston is well known for her work in the treatment field of eating disorders & weight management, and for her expertise in both childhood and adult trauma, as well as the field of behavioral addictions. As the owner of The Family Wellness Center, she brings a diversified background to the practice of expressive arts therapy, clinical counseling, & holistic psychotherapy.
(717) 229-0492 x1
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Harrisburg, PA 17109
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Derek Schoffstall
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Are you feeling unloved by your spouse? Misunderstood in your relationship? Like nothing you do is good enough? Like life is completely out of control because your partner had an affair? Whether you’ve been feeling these emotions for days or for years, I am here to say there is hope for you. That’s why you are here. Trying to determine if there is another way to deal with your broken relationship or emotional pain that you are carrying. There is another way! It’s a journey of hard work and determination: We must acknowledge and validate the pain from the past in order to live in the present and move toward the future.
(717) 696-6908
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Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Dr. Christopher T. Watts Sr
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Dr. Christopher T. Watts, Sr is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Board Certified Counselor, and National Certified Custody Evaluator who has worked with children, adolescence, adults, couples, families, and groups since 2005. He is the founder and owner of C.T. Watts & Associates, PC located in Harrisburg, PA.
(717) 963-2269
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Harrisburg, PA 17102
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Emotionally Focused Therapists

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.