Therapists in Lackawanna County, PA

Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.

Many people recognize at some point that they need to do some "work" on themselves. Whether feeling depressed, anxious and/or overly reactive to people and events around us, our old coping mechanisms just don't seem to work as well. In fact, many of us hit a point where we just know we need to do something. This is the perfect time to consider therapy. We are ready for change at this point because the pain of staying the same has become unacceptable. I applaud your courage at that point to take this big step.

Life is complicated and despite our best efforts, everyone struggles at times. I can help you find healthy ways of coping, being more effective in your relationships and feeling better overall. I'm a licensed therapist who has been working with children, adults, and families since 1999. I have years of experience working with individuals, families, and couples at various clinical settings.

I enjoy working with a variety of people from all walks of life. Each person comes with their own set of strengths, accomplishments, challenges, mistakes, goals, ideas, and questions. I have worked with people who have dealt with anxiety, domestic abuse, emotional abuse, relationship issues, stress, low self esteem, families with children on the autism spectrum, college struggles, chronic mental health issues,and Asperger's syndrome among others. I see my role as counselor as someone who will listen and help the client brainstorm different ways of reacting to the world, while exploring ways to ultimately accept and become the person one strives to be.

Welcome to Electric City Counseling! We pride ourselves in high quality one-on-one care and will do everything we can to help you reach your goals and regain happiness or meaning in your life. We have a variety of carefully selected licensed professionals that have many years of experience working in the mental health field. You will be paired with a therapist that best suits your needs.

Constant doubt and racing thoughts take a toll. You're getting by everyday but you feel tired, drained, and unfulfilled. You desire to be your authentic self and live a life of meaning but need help peeling away the labels, doubts, and barriers put upon you. I believe anything learned can be unlearned. I believe anxiety and depression do not need to be the constant companions in our lives. Utilizing cognitive behavioral and other techniques we can reduce the negative self-talk, increase our understanding of ourselves, and live a more meaningful life of self-determination and hope.

I am a compassionate, person-centered therapist specializing in Emotion Focused Couple's Therapy (EFT), a highly effective approach helping couples achieve more trust, safety, security and closeness in their relationship. It is a very affirming model, with an active therapist guiding you and your partner as you learn new ways of relating to one another. I also use it for my clients in individual therapy. I am certified in alcohol and drug addiction.

I am a professional counselor whose experience has consisted of primarily working with individual and familial mental health and substance use concerns. My primary focus ranges from anxiety and depression to substance use and self-esteem. I utilize strength-based approaches to assist individuals with being able to develop the internal motivation for change.

I believe anyone can change their life with the right mindset and tools. We are all in control of our own destinies, and it is my passion to help people discover their own power. I have worked in various settings and roles including an inpatient crisis hospital, outpatient substance use treatment center, college counseling center, therapeutic support staff in schools, mobile therapist, and behavioral consultant. I have worked with people struggling with trauma, schizophrenia, substance use, psychosis, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, domestic violence, self-esteem issues, and a few others.

My approach is based upon finding a mutual language that we both understand & incorporating therapeutic interventions into terms you already know. I believe that those who are this far in seeking out support (you are reading an “about me” from a therapist), already have an idea of what they want to improve, be better at, &/or overcome, but might not fully know where to start or how to reach the end goal. I work collaboratively with my clients, to encourage & empower them to manage their own lives.

Your goal is for you or your loved one to feel better ASAP right? Well, I have 25+ years experience doing exactly that. I'm also am an author, professor, past prez. of the PA Psych. Assoc., Fellow of three psych. organizations, a frequent media source (e.g., CNN, Washington Post, NYT) and a creator of social media content. I specializes in kid, teen and couple issues. I treat adults and youth in individual, marital and family therapy. I have three primary goals (1) To create a confidential, caring and warming atmosphere for my clients. (2) To offer services that are informed by science. And, (3) to offer life altering results ASAP.

If you've found me here, then you must be gearing up to make some changes in your life. Maybe you're worrying too much and happy too little. Maybe you're feeling lost, hopeless, or in a rut. Wherever you are, you've decided you want to feel better and be better, and now you've shown the courage to seek help. My work with you will be collaborative, caring, and non-judgmental. I will help you reconnect to your inner-resources and strengths, to build new coping skills and problem-solving strategies, and to then apply them to live a life that feels more thriving than merely existing.

There are many ways to lead a healthy lifestyle that enables you to live life to the fullest. Counseling is an imperative aspect to one’s overall wellness. Mental health struggles can affect anyone and inhibit an individual from achieving personal goals. As your therapist, my interactions will be authentic, genuine, and empathetic. I am dedicated to empowering and guiding you through life’s challenges using a person-centered approach. My goal is to create a safe and comfortable space where you feel heard.

Whether you are experiencing anxiety or depression, have difficulty with daily function or at a crossroads in life and unsure of your next steps, I can help you find a renewed perspective and direction. As a counselor, I offer compassion, patience and understanding and will work with you to define and overcome what is challenging you, helping you to discover that balance and peace you are looking for. Using evidence-based techniques I work to help clients to improve their quality of life, decrease the negative effects of stress and depression, and to realize and let go of problematic relational patterns.

Life has us managing a lot of change and facing increasingly difficult challenges. You are not alone. I bring compassion, insight, and equanimity to our work. My practice is rooted within an Integrative framework that allows for depth of understanding to meet you where you see fit. I thrive to cultivate a supportive and compassionate space within my practice to navigate life challenges and process your thoughts and feelings.

Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania with a passion for working with adults. I have experience and passion for treating a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, relationship changes, and struggles with work life balance. I also frequently work with women experiencing maternal mental health concerns including perinatal mood disorders, birth trauma, fertility concerns, and pregnancy loss.

An ideal client for me is one who is looking for some direction. They are open to trying suggested coping skills or ways of thinking and perhaps just need some empathy, reassurance and professional insight in order to move forward in their lives or even to move in a new direction.

As a Licensed Psychotherapist and Registered Yoga Teacher, I work with a holistic approach focused on one's mind, body and spirit- I help clients navigate issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationship issues, sexual issues, aging, stress and chronic illness. I have a special interest in trauma, eating disorders and dissociative disorders.

I have had the opportunity to build relationships with an array of amazing clients over the past 28 years to develop my practice as an integrative, evidenced based approach for treatment. I have a strong interest in treating adolescent girls and adult women to foster personal growth, positive Self-esteem and Self-Confidence. My therapeutic approach includes evidenced based practices for the treatment of Anxiety disorders, Mood disorders, Eating issues, relationship difficulties, school related concerns and family challenges.