Structural Family Therapy in Levittown, PA

Welcome. My name in Nick and it's a pleasure to meet you. I have my Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My practice is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. An area I’ve called home for 20+ years. I have been in the mental health field since 2005 and obtained my LPC in 2016. I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, men’s issues, LGBTQ+, self-understanding, and more.

Life stressors may often times become too overwhelming for one individual to handle. I am dedicated to helping you explore these experiences, identify a support system, and assist you through rebuilding the necessary skills which will help you manage those daily life stressors. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families of a diverse background, which has strengthened my multi-cultural lens. I provide a warm and strength-based environment to help you reach the best version of yourself. Regardless of what you might have heard, it is OK to seek mental health support. Engaging in therapy is simply another form of self-care.

Research shows at least 1 in 5 people struggle with an anxiety disorder. Helping someone with anxiety or OCD has become a true passion of mine- or the "bread and butter" of my therapy skillset. I am a state licensed professional counselor drawn towards helping children and adults to be the best version of themselves. I primarily use a short term, problem solving approach also known as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), but often use a "neapolitan" combination approach in working with people to tailor to their each individual needs.

“Out of your vulnerabilities, will come your strength”-Sigmund Freud If you are struggling with relationships, parenting, personal or professional growth or simply feel stagnant in your life and want change but don’t know where to begin, let's work together to figure it out and get moving forward again. I utilize a solution-focused yet eclectic approach and believe that healing begins with acceptance and desire to create change within your life. I will work with you using a holistic approach that addresses spiritual and emotional health as well as provide education and recovery support.

Life comes with challenges but they don't have to define us. I view counseling as a collaborative relationship between the client and counselor. This collaborative relationship allows us to figure out what the you are missing in your life, what you are in need of, or what you are burdened by. We work together to address what you are facing through the development of a therapeutic relationship where the you can feel supported and heard.

I know it is hard to reach out and seek professional help. It's confusing and frustrating. I want to make it as easy as possible to help you to heal. In treatment, my goal is to challenge you. Challenge you to think differently, behave differently, live differently, or create the life you want to live. Whether this is overcoming anxiety, substance issues, trauma, burnout, or navigating reaching your personal goals.

I believe that therapy is about more than "working things out." The therapeutic relationship is just that: a relationship. I provide a safe and supportive environment to express emotions that are often difficult to express in other settings; anger, grief, sadness, despair. It is my hope to work with you to better understand yourself, and create a sense of safety within yourself. No person exists in a vacuum, so I will encourage you to reflect on your past, and how it influences your present. I believe that lasting change, requires diving deep to address deep rooted patterns.

Bucks Support Services, located in Newtown & Buckingham, PA, is comprised of four speciality branches; Bucks Eating Support Collaborative, Bucks LGBTQ Center, Bucks Recovery Center. & Bucks Family Support Center. In addition to those speciality areas, we treat a wide array of psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, family/support system and relationship issues, adjustment disorders, and disorders of childhood, among others. We are a gender affirming & HAES informed space.

I specialize in working children of all ages to help them cope with her thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I encourage family involvement. My main goal is to meet the child at their level. Humor and teaching techniques may be used. Together we can help the child gain awareness of how their thoughts may be affecting their behaviors. We look at positive traits, strengths, and talents. I am knowledgeable of Psycho-Educational Evaluations, how to request an IEP/504, how to apply for accommodations for PSAT/SAT/ACT. I also see Adults of all ages, addressing their presenting issues in a positive way.

Our lives are defined by our relationships. However, maintaining and nourishing these relationships can be a challenge. My goal as a therapist is to help families, individuals, and couples seeking to rejuvenate and rebuild relationships at all stages, whether you're experiencing marital difficulties, tensions with parenting, or managing relationships with elderly parents or children who have moved out of the house. In therapy sessions, I use a lighthearted touch and maintain a calm, safe environment that not only makes difficult moments tolerable but also encourages you to be reflective and self-aware.

I am Diana, a Licensed & Marriage and Family Therapist working to create a warm and compassionate space for individuals, couples, and families on their journey toward healing and growth. With a passion for fostering positive connections and promoting emotional well-being, my approach is rooted in respect, empathy, and collaboration - recognizing the uniqueness of each person's story.

Every single person is deserving of authentic love and belonging. If our relationships do not exhibit that then we have to work to change it. No couple is perfect, but the happy couple is dedicated, devoted, and committed. Relationships can be challenging and sometimes have a way making us feel lonely or not good enough. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Couples and individual therapy is designed to encourage, uplift, help you create space for your partner and to connect with new skills and tools.

Having issues with an addiction, if your court mandated for mental health, anger managment, theft management or domistic violence then you'll need a certificate to show your probation or parole. I provide services for individual's seeking legal compliance and want to get out of trouble with the law. You will learn healthy ways to deal with anger and theft as well as its triggers. You will learn to identify urges and cravings and when you're becoming angry, understanding why, and finding constructive ways to express yourself instead of acting out.

Tired of not hearing back from providers? I personally guarantee a call back in 24 hours. Reaching out to find help can be a difficult & stressful process. It is my goal to try & make that process as easy & comfortable as possible. I specialize in helping children/teens during transitional periods of development & the impact on the family. This most often presents as anxiety, depression & relationship conflict. I specialize in working with couples. When working with couples, I utilize different techniques to help work through conflicts & create more clear communication. I have also worked heavily in the LGBTQIA+ community.

I have worked with a variety of patient populations, including families, adolescents, young adults, and mid-life/older adults, dealing with various mental health concerns, but largely specializing in anxiety and mood disorders. I have extensive experience treating young adults, especially, having done clinical work in four different colleges in the Philadelphia area. I have also facilitated many young adult therapy groups over the years. Fundamentally, I believe that if people are able to learn to accept and like themselves and be less self-critical, many of their struggles with anxiety and depression will diminish significantly.