Therapists in Lafayette Hill, PA

Tamara Smith is a Licensed Clinical social worker who practices in the state of Pennsylvania. She has experience in providing therapeutic support for adolescents and adults who are facing some of life's most difficult challenges. Tamara has worked in the mental health field for over 11 years and has worked in various settings which has allowed her to gain experience within different populations. Tamara has a passion for helping others heal and has the ability to tailor her treatment approaches suitable to the clients needs.
Tamara Smith is a Licensed Clinical social worker who practices in the state of Pennsylvania. She has experience in providing therapeutic support for adolescents and adults who are facing some of life's most difficult challenges. Tamara has worked in the mental health field for over 11 years and has worked in various settings which has allowed her to gain experience within different populations. Tamara has a passion for helping others heal and has the ability to tailor her treatment approaches suitable to the clients needs.

Are you sometimes confused by your feelings, reactions or behaviors? Understanding the ways generational family patterns, early relationships, and experiences shape who we are can help us make sense of what we struggle with. I use a supportive, compassionate and direct approach to help you gain insight, identify and express feelings and needs, and learn new ways of relating to others. I enjoy working with adults across the lifespan, those navigating life transitions, adults with ADHD, adult children of emotionally immature parents, and those recovering from narcissist abuse. I offer discounted rates for teachers.
Are you sometimes confused by your feelings, reactions or behaviors? Understanding the ways generational family patterns, early relationships, and experiences shape who we are can help us make sense of what we struggle with. I use a supportive, compassionate and direct approach to help you gain insight, identify and express feelings and needs, and learn new ways of relating to others. I enjoy working with adults across the lifespan, those navigating life transitions, adults with ADHD, adult children of emotionally immature parents, and those recovering from narcissist abuse. I offer discounted rates for teachers.

The most important aspect of a therapeutic relationship to me is trust. I will provide a non-judgmental and nurturing space for you to feel safe and able to share difficult issues. I have a wealth of personal and professional experience to draw upon, and will strive to understand your experience with compassion. I feel that my job is to help you recognize your strengths and to access your own internal wisdom, to help you to help yourself. Together we will discover paths for you to reach your goals. Each person I come to know, is a gift, and for that I am grateful.
The most important aspect of a therapeutic relationship to me is trust. I will provide a non-judgmental and nurturing space for you to feel safe and able to share difficult issues. I have a wealth of personal and professional experience to draw upon, and will strive to understand your experience with compassion. I feel that my job is to help you recognize your strengths and to access your own internal wisdom, to help you to help yourself. Together we will discover paths for you to reach your goals. Each person I come to know, is a gift, and for that I am grateful.

The people I work with are often thoughtful, driven, and insightful—high achievers, business owners, or professionals who may also be navigating anxiety, perfectionism, ADHD, or identifying as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Many come from families where emotional immaturity or narcissistic traits made it hard to feel safe or understood growing up. My goal is always to get to know the whole person—not just the roles you play or the challenges you carry, but your hopes, humor, and strengths.
The people I work with are often thoughtful, driven, and insightful—high achievers, business owners, or professionals who may also be navigating anxiety, perfectionism, ADHD, or identifying as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Many come from families where emotional immaturity or narcissistic traits made it hard to feel safe or understood growing up. My goal is always to get to know the whole person—not just the roles you play or the challenges you carry, but your hopes, humor, and strengths.

My goal is to provide womxn with a safe space within which to heal and grow. Carl Rogers (1995) says that "...Life vividly reveals itself in the therapeutic process-with its blind power and its tremendous capacity for destruction, but with its overbalancing thrust toward growth, if the opportunity for growth is provided." I want my clients to live a vivid life!
My goal is to provide womxn with a safe space within which to heal and grow. Carl Rogers (1995) says that "...Life vividly reveals itself in the therapeutic process-with its blind power and its tremendous capacity for destruction, but with its overbalancing thrust toward growth, if the opportunity for growth is provided." I want my clients to live a vivid life!

Life is a journey, and you are struggling to find your way. Together, we can help you get back on track. Perhaps you have found that you got knocked off the comfortable path you once knew. While you thought you were headed toward or maybe reached a certain destination, everything is now different and you aren't sure in which direction to head. Together we can work to reorient you and open up to possibilities you may never even imagined existed. Change, be it for the good or not, is often challenging to maneuver on our own. Psychotherapy can help.
Life is a journey, and you are struggling to find your way. Together, we can help you get back on track. Perhaps you have found that you got knocked off the comfortable path you once knew. While you thought you were headed toward or maybe reached a certain destination, everything is now different and you aren't sure in which direction to head. Together we can work to reorient you and open up to possibilities you may never even imagined existed. Change, be it for the good or not, is often challenging to maneuver on our own. Psychotherapy can help.

I am a certified school counselor and licensed professional counselor with over twenty years of experience, dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, adults, and parents. I am passionate about providing therapeutic care through a person-centered and holistic approach, working collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their goals and become the best versions of themselves. Above all, my goal is create a compassionate, safe, and trusting environment that nurtures growth, healing, and resilience.
I am a certified school counselor and licensed professional counselor with over twenty years of experience, dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, adults, and parents. I am passionate about providing therapeutic care through a person-centered and holistic approach, working collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their goals and become the best versions of themselves. Above all, my goal is create a compassionate, safe, and trusting environment that nurtures growth, healing, and resilience.

Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to explore, learn, and grow. I encourage a collaborative approach where we work together to understand and address the patterns that may be impacting your well-being.
I specialize in depression, addiction recovery, life transitions, trauma, and perinatal mental health, with a focus on supporting mothers and partners throughout their fertility, pregnancy and postpartum journey.
Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to explore, learn, and grow. I encourage a collaborative approach where we work together to understand and address the patterns that may be impacting your well-being.
I specialize in depression, addiction recovery, life transitions, trauma, and perinatal mental health, with a focus on supporting mothers and partners throughout their fertility, pregnancy and postpartum journey.

People enter therapy at all levels of readiness for change. While some people are ready for immediate change, others need time to process their readiness. Ambivalence is understandable in a client's journey. My non-judgmental approach helps clients explore potential barriers to change in order to help them make positive life choices. The therapeutic alliance is absolutely central to the work that is done and the outcomes that are achieved. I create an environment that allows safety, promotes a sense of compassion and empathy and fosters trust. When the therapeutic relationship is strong, clients are empowered to work towards change.
People enter therapy at all levels of readiness for change. While some people are ready for immediate change, others need time to process their readiness. Ambivalence is understandable in a client's journey. My non-judgmental approach helps clients explore potential barriers to change in order to help them make positive life choices. The therapeutic alliance is absolutely central to the work that is done and the outcomes that are achieved. I create an environment that allows safety, promotes a sense of compassion and empathy and fosters trust. When the therapeutic relationship is strong, clients are empowered to work towards change.

Hello! I am a licensed Social Worker in Pennsylvania and received my Masters degree in Social Work from West Chester University. I am passionate about working with clients in making sense of their life experiences and behaviors and guide them to gain confidence in their innate wisdom. In therapy we will work to promote self-awareness, develop healthy coping skills, improve relationships, and ultimately, live with passion, purpose, and balance. I specialize in treating adults struggling with trauma, betrayal trauma for partners impacted by infidelity and compulsive sexual behavior, anxiety, depression, and emotion dysregulation.
Hello! I am a licensed Social Worker in Pennsylvania and received my Masters degree in Social Work from West Chester University. I am passionate about working with clients in making sense of their life experiences and behaviors and guide them to gain confidence in their innate wisdom. In therapy we will work to promote self-awareness, develop healthy coping skills, improve relationships, and ultimately, live with passion, purpose, and balance. I specialize in treating adults struggling with trauma, betrayal trauma for partners impacted by infidelity and compulsive sexual behavior, anxiety, depression, and emotion dysregulation.

I give clients the opportunity to explore inner struggles while I provide guidance and support. We work jointly to find solutions to life's dilemmas and to explore alternative paths. There is no one approach to therapy. I find that if I talk too much, then the client is not getting enough from the encounter. I have worked effectively with men and see males as terrific clients.
I give clients the opportunity to explore inner struggles while I provide guidance and support. We work jointly to find solutions to life's dilemmas and to explore alternative paths. There is no one approach to therapy. I find that if I talk too much, then the client is not getting enough from the encounter. I have worked effectively with men and see males as terrific clients.

People are confronted with challenges at various times in their life-cycle. Despite their best efforts, they may feel stuck, have relational difficulties and experience feelings of confusion, sadness, anxiety, depression, anger and other difficult and unpleasant emotions. I focus on assisting people in identifying unresolved issues enabling them to feel empowered, make changes reaching their healthiest potential to promote personal and relational healing. I work with adolescents, adults, seniors, couples and families.
People are confronted with challenges at various times in their life-cycle. Despite their best efforts, they may feel stuck, have relational difficulties and experience feelings of confusion, sadness, anxiety, depression, anger and other difficult and unpleasant emotions. I focus on assisting people in identifying unresolved issues enabling them to feel empowered, make changes reaching their healthiest potential to promote personal and relational healing. I work with adolescents, adults, seniors, couples and families.

Lauren Heffler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
2 Endorsed
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Not accepting new clients
I work with clients who want to break negative cycles, set healthier boundaries, increase confidence in decision-making, and embrace their authentic selves. I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, and emotional abuse/neglect. My clients oftentimes make the decision to come to therapy when existing coping skills fail, and they're left feeling "stuck", "trapped", and "alone" in their experiences and shame-spirals. That's where I come in! I support clients with processing past hurts, establishing realistic goals, recognizing barriers, and introducing helpful techniques to move forward in a way that feels safe and supportive.
I work with clients who want to break negative cycles, set healthier boundaries, increase confidence in decision-making, and embrace their authentic selves. I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, and emotional abuse/neglect. My clients oftentimes make the decision to come to therapy when existing coping skills fail, and they're left feeling "stuck", "trapped", and "alone" in their experiences and shame-spirals. That's where I come in! I support clients with processing past hurts, establishing realistic goals, recognizing barriers, and introducing helpful techniques to move forward in a way that feels safe and supportive.

My emphasis is on strengthening your relationships through exploration of relational fairness, trust, and loyalty. Particular focus is on discerning your own relational ground and terms for living while reconnecting with those who matter to you and recognizing their merit. Licensed as an LMFT, I have clinical experience (over 2000 individuals, couples, families) in diverse settings including independent practice, Waldorf schools, court, health care, academia. I can work with you on re-balancing relationships, challenges during uncertain times, stress, anxiety, grief/loss, career/life/parenting transitions and spiritual crossroads.
My emphasis is on strengthening your relationships through exploration of relational fairness, trust, and loyalty. Particular focus is on discerning your own relational ground and terms for living while reconnecting with those who matter to you and recognizing their merit. Licensed as an LMFT, I have clinical experience (over 2000 individuals, couples, families) in diverse settings including independent practice, Waldorf schools, court, health care, academia. I can work with you on re-balancing relationships, challenges during uncertain times, stress, anxiety, grief/loss, career/life/parenting transitions and spiritual crossroads.

At The Growth and Recovery Center, we believe that everyone can improve their lives. We assist this process through support, insight, and direction. We offer telehealth and in person counseling for a wide variety of problems and situations. Our growing staff of psychologists, social workers, and professional counselors provide caring, compassionate, and insightful guidance through emotional and personal difficulties.
At The Growth and Recovery Center, we believe that everyone can improve their lives. We assist this process through support, insight, and direction. We offer telehealth and in person counseling for a wide variety of problems and situations. Our growing staff of psychologists, social workers, and professional counselors provide caring, compassionate, and insightful guidance through emotional and personal difficulties.

My work has been devoted to helping people work through relationship issues. Often clients enter therapy feeling lonely, depressed, or anxious. I hope to help clients feel comfortable with therapy and to begin to learn more about their early experiences, which may have led to negative thoughts and/or difficulty in relationships. I utilize EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples) to help clients understand how their underlying feelings may result in behaviors which contribute to unsatisfying relationships. My ultimate goal is to help clients change negative patterns and find more comfort and closeness in their lives.
My work has been devoted to helping people work through relationship issues. Often clients enter therapy feeling lonely, depressed, or anxious. I hope to help clients feel comfortable with therapy and to begin to learn more about their early experiences, which may have led to negative thoughts and/or difficulty in relationships. I utilize EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples) to help clients understand how their underlying feelings may result in behaviors which contribute to unsatisfying relationships. My ultimate goal is to help clients change negative patterns and find more comfort and closeness in their lives.

As an experienced psychotherapist for over 20 years, I have helped people with a variety of problems, including relationship issues, work and school-related stress, adult-child and parent issues, eating disorders, post-adoption stress, and young adult life transitions. My style is warm and accepting, and my work addresses each individual's unique experiences as related to cultural background, environment, and family of origin history.
As an experienced psychotherapist for over 20 years, I have helped people with a variety of problems, including relationship issues, work and school-related stress, adult-child and parent issues, eating disorders, post-adoption stress, and young adult life transitions. My style is warm and accepting, and my work addresses each individual's unique experiences as related to cultural background, environment, and family of origin history.

As a parent, you want only the best for your children and always seek to provide the support they need for their well-being and development. As a licensed professional counselor and certified school counselor (K-12) my passion and career are dedicated to exactly that – promoting the mental and behavioral health of children and adolescents, and actively partnering with their parents wherever possible in the counseling process. In my commitment to a holistic approach, I’m particularly interested in supporting parent-child relationships, ultimately believing that collaboration among children and their caregivers is most effective.
As a parent, you want only the best for your children and always seek to provide the support they need for their well-being and development. As a licensed professional counselor and certified school counselor (K-12) my passion and career are dedicated to exactly that – promoting the mental and behavioral health of children and adolescents, and actively partnering with their parents wherever possible in the counseling process. In my commitment to a holistic approach, I’m particularly interested in supporting parent-child relationships, ultimately believing that collaboration among children and their caregivers is most effective.

Tara C. Gutgesell, MA, LPC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
3 Endorsed
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
It's a hard decision to start therapy. Committing to yourself is a big deal particularly when time feels so limited by life's demands. At times we find ourselves so stressed, overwhelmed, depressed, and/or anxious. If you are ready for therapy, whether it be a life transition, stress, relationship issues, and/or anxiety; consider an approach that evaluates all aspects of your life. Collaborating together, I offer comprehensive therapy with years of experience and evidence based preservatives.
It's a hard decision to start therapy. Committing to yourself is a big deal particularly when time feels so limited by life's demands. At times we find ourselves so stressed, overwhelmed, depressed, and/or anxious. If you are ready for therapy, whether it be a life transition, stress, relationship issues, and/or anxiety; consider an approach that evaluates all aspects of your life. Collaborating together, I offer comprehensive therapy with years of experience and evidence based preservatives.

Are you or a loved one struggling with loss of focus and inablility to complete projects? Are you and your adolescent feeling disconnected? Are you suffering from a traumatic loss? Are you struggling with a divorce or challenges being in a step family? Do you feel isolated and misunderstood in your role as a single parent? Are you chronically worried or anxious? Are you worried you won't recover from an eating disorder? Do you or your loved one struggle with an addiction? Are you looking for communication or conflict/resolution strategies to enhance your intimate relationship?
Are you or a loved one struggling with loss of focus and inablility to complete projects? Are you and your adolescent feeling disconnected? Are you suffering from a traumatic loss? Are you struggling with a divorce or challenges being in a step family? Do you feel isolated and misunderstood in your role as a single parent? Are you chronically worried or anxious? Are you worried you won't recover from an eating disorder? Do you or your loved one struggle with an addiction? Are you looking for communication or conflict/resolution strategies to enhance your intimate relationship?
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Lafayette Hill, PA
80+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Lafayette Hill, PA who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
70% | Relationship Issues |
63% | Coping Skills |
60% | Life Transitions |
59% | Trauma and PTSD |
59% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
26 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
75% | Aetna |
69% | Highmark |
58% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Lafayette Hill, PA see their clients
84% | In Person and Online | |
16% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
82% | Female | |
18% | Male |
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How can I find a therapist in Lafayette Hill?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.