LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Hartstown, PA
Matthew Berry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC, CADC, CASAC-2, CDBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hartstown, PA 16131 (Online Only)
I specialize with the LGBTQ+ community and with health professionals.
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you having substance use problems? Are you having trouble with your identity? Difficulty managing emotions? Making changes can be overwhelming, but I am here to guide you through this journey. I will listen and give feedback. We will practice going over different types of techniques in order to improve your daily life and to reach your goals. This is a safe space that is nonjudgmental where you can feel comfortable to be who you are.
I specialize with the LGBTQ+ community and with health professionals.
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you having substance use problems? Are you having trouble with your identity? Difficulty managing emotions? Making changes can be overwhelming, but I am here to guide you through this journey. I will listen and give feedback. We will practice going over different types of techniques in order to improve your daily life and to reach your goals. This is a safe space that is nonjudgmental where you can feel comfortable to be who you are.
Maureen Brackey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hartstown, PA 16131 (Online Only)
It is my firm belief that everyone can benefit from therapy if they are well matched to the person they are working with. Over the course of the past decade, I've honed specialty focus on trauma-informed care, LGBTQ+, human sexuality, women's empowerment, relationships and family sessions, and gaining a strong sense of self and direction in the face of challenging life circumstances. If these areas of treatment resonate with you, I'd love to schedule a time to connect about what you are looking for in a therapist.
It is my firm belief that everyone can benefit from therapy if they are well matched to the person they are working with. Over the course of the past decade, I've honed specialty focus on trauma-informed care, LGBTQ+, human sexuality, women's empowerment, relationships and family sessions, and gaining a strong sense of self and direction in the face of challenging life circumstances. If these areas of treatment resonate with you, I'd love to schedule a time to connect about what you are looking for in a therapist.
Marisa Panzer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hartstown, PA 16131 (Online Only)
I also understand the difficulties one might face related to the current societal climate as it relates to LGBTQ+ population and race.
I am a full-time school counselor, but work part-time as a therapist. Prior to becoming a school counselor, I worked in the mental health field for over 15 years in multiple roles. I enjoy helping adolescents and young adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns to identify strategies that allow them to manage and/or overcome these concerns.
I also understand the difficulties one might face related to the current societal climate as it relates to LGBTQ+ population and race.
I am a full-time school counselor, but work part-time as a therapist. Prior to becoming a school counselor, I worked in the mental health field for over 15 years in multiple roles. I enjoy helping adolescents and young adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns to identify strategies that allow them to manage and/or overcome these concerns.
April Oswalt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hartstown, PA 16131
My areas of expertise include PTSD, trauma and abuse recovery, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+, marriage/relationships, and parenting.
Hi! I'm April. Are you struggling in a relationship? Do you have a history of trauma or abuse? Are you having a hard time finding anyone who understands you and what it has been like to be you? Are you struggling to feel like yourself again? I believe that finding power in the things that make you "YOU" is the the key to mental wellbeing and recovery from trauma. I am not a perfect person, but I live an authentic life, and I'd love to help you live your best life too. I am a trauma survivor, have struggled with PTSD, depression, and anxiety, and have been through divorce.
My areas of expertise include PTSD, trauma and abuse recovery, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+, marriage/relationships, and parenting.
Hi! I'm April. Are you struggling in a relationship? Do you have a history of trauma or abuse? Are you having a hard time finding anyone who understands you and what it has been like to be you? Are you struggling to feel like yourself again? I believe that finding power in the things that make you "YOU" is the the key to mental wellbeing and recovery from trauma. I am not a perfect person, but I live an authentic life, and I'd love to help you live your best life too. I am a trauma survivor, have struggled with PTSD, depression, and anxiety, and have been through divorce.
John Driessnack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hartstown, PA 16131 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker and specialize in helping people to effectively manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns using cognitive behavioral techniques. I have worked with a range of populations, nearly all ages, and also have experience with couple's counseling and addiction treatment. I work with people to develop insight into the source of their problems, how their core beliefs about the world might be hindering their progress, and focus on their natural strengths to overcome those barriers with practical skills that generate sustainable change.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and specialize in helping people to effectively manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns using cognitive behavioral techniques. I have worked with a range of populations, nearly all ages, and also have experience with couple's counseling and addiction treatment. I work with people to develop insight into the source of their problems, how their core beliefs about the world might be hindering their progress, and focus on their natural strengths to overcome those barriers with practical skills that generate sustainable change.
Kevin Burns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hartstown, PA 16131 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Kevin. You have taken an important step by reaching out for help. Well done! I encourage you to take the time needed to find a therapist that will meet your needs. This is your journey and you deserve a therapist that is the right fit. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 40 years of experience. I believe in a relationship-focused approach to therapy. I work with clients to build a safe space and to develop a supportive therapeutic relationship.
Hello, my name is Kevin. You have taken an important step by reaching out for help. Well done! I encourage you to take the time needed to find a therapist that will meet your needs. This is your journey and you deserve a therapist that is the right fit. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 40 years of experience. I believe in a relationship-focused approach to therapy. I work with clients to build a safe space and to develop a supportive therapeutic relationship.
Celeste DiTroia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Hartstown, PA 16131 (Online Only)
Greetings and salutations, I am Celeste! Are you looking for a space to truly be heard? A safe environment with another human who will not only listen, but empower, and challenge you? Are you struggling with your sexuality? Experiencing anxiety because the world is crazy and adulting is HARD? Does coping with day-to-day things seem like an insurmountable task that you’d rather put off for (yet) another day? How about relationships? Have they been increasingly confusing, or do you find yourself struggling with communication? Well, you are in luck because supporting people with these challenges is what I am all about.
Greetings and salutations, I am Celeste! Are you looking for a space to truly be heard? A safe environment with another human who will not only listen, but empower, and challenge you? Are you struggling with your sexuality? Experiencing anxiety because the world is crazy and adulting is HARD? Does coping with day-to-day things seem like an insurmountable task that you’d rather put off for (yet) another day? How about relationships? Have they been increasingly confusing, or do you find yourself struggling with communication? Well, you are in luck because supporting people with these challenges is what I am all about.
T. Alan Schweizer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hartstown, PA 16131
Have you experienced an event in your life that brings repeated negative thoughts and feelings? Do you feel stuck in life or in your relationships? Do you feel like you're just going through the motions? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you're in the right place. A good therapist is like a mirror that helps you see parts of yourself and others that you may not see on your own and for over 25 years I have worked with people to help them to make the changes needed for happiness and the life they deserve.
Have you experienced an event in your life that brings repeated negative thoughts and feelings? Do you feel stuck in life or in your relationships? Do you feel like you're just going through the motions? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you're in the right place. A good therapist is like a mirror that helps you see parts of yourself and others that you may not see on your own and for over 25 years I have worked with people to help them to make the changes needed for happiness and the life they deserve.
Alyssa Renee Kirk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Hartstown, PA 16131 (Online Only)
I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania with 13 years experience in therapy. I also have a background in social work with expertise in linking individuals to community resources.
I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania with 13 years experience in therapy. I also have a background in social work with expertise in linking individuals to community resources.
Lois Ann Pearo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hartstown, PA 16131 (Online Only)
I am here to help my clients gain a new perspective, heal from past traumatic experiences, grow and learn new coping strategies. If you would like someone to listen, offer guidance, new communication techniques, relaxation breathing, couples or marriage therapy, please schedule a session with me. Having a third party, professional, someone not emotionally connected to the situation, is a real game changer.
I am here to help my clients gain a new perspective, heal from past traumatic experiences, grow and learn new coping strategies. If you would like someone to listen, offer guidance, new communication techniques, relaxation breathing, couples or marriage therapy, please schedule a session with me. Having a third party, professional, someone not emotionally connected to the situation, is a real game changer.
Ana Eva Sandoval
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hartstown, PA 16131 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Ana Eva! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor residing in Pennsylvania and work with clients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with more than 12 years of experience.
Hi, I'm Ana Eva! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor residing in Pennsylvania and work with clients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with more than 12 years of experience.
Lois Figueroa
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hartstown, PA 16131 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! It is nice to meet you. I am Lois Figueroa, and the CEO of Muraresku Counseling and Consultation, LLC where we are a provider of telehealth mental health services. Do you need support to better cope with an emotionally challenging or stressful situation? Need help in identifying the problem to gain a better understanding? Do you need to develop solutions that line up with your life goals and vision? Together, we can uncover and identify long-standing behavior patterns and beliefs that may be holding you back.
Hello and welcome! It is nice to meet you. I am Lois Figueroa, and the CEO of Muraresku Counseling and Consultation, LLC where we are a provider of telehealth mental health services. Do you need support to better cope with an emotionally challenging or stressful situation? Need help in identifying the problem to gain a better understanding? Do you need to develop solutions that line up with your life goals and vision? Together, we can uncover and identify long-standing behavior patterns and beliefs that may be holding you back.
Mariah Zur
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hartstown, PA 16131 (Online Only)
I specialize in trauma therapy for professionals who take pride in their careers and relationships. Maybe you grew up in a dysfunctional family, never learned to show your emotions or cry, find yourself continuously burnout in life or work, or found yourself in relationships that led you to feel used, unworthy or weak.
I specialize in trauma therapy for professionals who take pride in their careers and relationships. Maybe you grew up in a dysfunctional family, never learned to show your emotions or cry, find yourself continuously burnout in life or work, or found yourself in relationships that led you to feel used, unworthy or weak.
Sarah Rogers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hartstown, PA 16131 (Online Only)
Hello! Congratulations on taking your first step on your healing journey. My name is Sarah. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I received my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. I then continued my education through the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, receiving my master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am a Nationally Certified Counselor as well as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
Hello! Congratulations on taking your first step on your healing journey. My name is Sarah. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I received my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. I then continued my education through the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, receiving my master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am a Nationally Certified Counselor as well as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
Katharine Starrantino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hartstown, PA 16131 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a masters degree in clinical social work and an additional masters in sex and relationship therapy. I have worked in different settings including private practice, medical settings, and community based mental health. I have seen individuals and couples who are struggling with anxiety, familial conflict, communication, intimacy issues, body image, grief and loss, caregiver stress, and challenging life transitions or adjustments.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a masters degree in clinical social work and an additional masters in sex and relationship therapy. I have worked in different settings including private practice, medical settings, and community based mental health. I have seen individuals and couples who are struggling with anxiety, familial conflict, communication, intimacy issues, body image, grief and loss, caregiver stress, and challenging life transitions or adjustments.
Brian Shaffer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hartstown, PA 16131 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Advanced Alcohol, Drug & Addiction Counseling Practitioner, Clinical Chaplain, Thanatologist, and Approved Clinical Supervisor. I provide counseling, assessment, and intervention services to help clients meet their goals for a more authentic life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Advanced Alcohol, Drug & Addiction Counseling Practitioner, Clinical Chaplain, Thanatologist, and Approved Clinical Supervisor. I provide counseling, assessment, and intervention services to help clients meet their goals for a more authentic life.
James N Stowe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC, CCPG
Verified Verified
Hartstown, PA 16131 (Online Only)
Hello. I'm James and I appreciate that you are considering me to be your therapist. The decision to begin therapy for the first time or with a new treatment professional requires strength, courage and commitment. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, financial pressures, addiction or any other obstacle that prevents you from living the life that you want, finding the right therapist for you is an important part of getting yourself back to where you would like to be.
Hello. I'm James and I appreciate that you are considering me to be your therapist. The decision to begin therapy for the first time or with a new treatment professional requires strength, courage and commitment. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, financial pressures, addiction or any other obstacle that prevents you from living the life that you want, finding the right therapist for you is an important part of getting yourself back to where you would like to be.
Josie Albrecht
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hartstown, PA 16131 (Online Only)
Take your healing to new heights. Are you seeking a space to explore the “hard stuff”? Have you been struggling to get past survival-mode living? Do you long for a genuine, authentic connection to yourself and others? I work with clients who desire to get to the root of their struggles. Whether you want to overcome your symptoms, process something difficult that has happened to you, or explore cycles and patterns that aren’t serving you, I am here to help.
Take your healing to new heights. Are you seeking a space to explore the “hard stuff”? Have you been struggling to get past survival-mode living? Do you long for a genuine, authentic connection to yourself and others? I work with clients who desire to get to the root of their struggles. Whether you want to overcome your symptoms, process something difficult that has happened to you, or explore cycles and patterns that aren’t serving you, I am here to help.
Amanda Marando-Blanck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hartstown, PA 16131 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in the treatment of PTSD, complex trauma, and identity issues among adults and adolescents in individual, group, and/or family therapy. She earned her M.S.S. with a clinical concentration from Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work. She has worked with a diverse group of patients in a variety of settings from Partial Hospitalization Programs, Intensive Outpatient Programs to Outpatient individual and couple therapy. Most recently, Amanda gained experience at Rogers Behavioral Health Trauma Recovery and Anxiety/OCD PHP, where she received the commemorative LimeLight Award
Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in the treatment of PTSD, complex trauma, and identity issues among adults and adolescents in individual, group, and/or family therapy. She earned her M.S.S. with a clinical concentration from Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work. She has worked with a diverse group of patients in a variety of settings from Partial Hospitalization Programs, Intensive Outpatient Programs to Outpatient individual and couple therapy. Most recently, Amanda gained experience at Rogers Behavioral Health Trauma Recovery and Anxiety/OCD PHP, where she received the commemorative LimeLight Award
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Jennifer Yeager Lloyd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conneaut Lake, PA 16316 (Online Only)
Virtual Only: Tired of believing counseling has to be weird/awkward? (it doesn't.) Try talking to a skilled down to earth "real person." Whether you are experiencing conflict in your relationships, feeling confused about the direction your life is going or like no one cares, counseling with me could be the breath of fresh air you are looking for! Contrary to popular belief, counseling is not "giving advice" and isn't for "weak" people who need a "crutch." Counseling helps you gain insight into your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I provide a respectful, non-judgmental space for you and accept people from all walks of life :)
Virtual Only: Tired of believing counseling has to be weird/awkward? (it doesn't.) Try talking to a skilled down to earth "real person." Whether you are experiencing conflict in your relationships, feeling confused about the direction your life is going or like no one cares, counseling with me could be the breath of fresh air you are looking for! Contrary to popular belief, counseling is not "giving advice" and isn't for "weak" people who need a "crutch." Counseling helps you gain insight into your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I provide a respectful, non-judgmental space for you and accept people from all walks of life :)
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Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.