Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Lower Gwynedd, PA
I specialize in working with all women across the age span, managing the expected and unexpected of life. Through the years, I've helped women with depression and anxiety, OCD including mental compulsions, eating disorders, perinatal/postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, and the transitions of life (end of relationships, loss/grief, divorce/separation, job loss, marriage, child birth, identify transition, parenting, caretaking, perimenopause/menopause, career). If you're in need of a therapist to unravel and reform into the newest, healthiest version of yourself, I can help you create & execute the plan with compassionate guidance.
I specialize in working with all women across the age span, managing the expected and unexpected of life. Through the years, I've helped women with depression and anxiety, OCD including mental compulsions, eating disorders, perinatal/postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, and the transitions of life (end of relationships, loss/grief, divorce/separation, job loss, marriage, child birth, identify transition, parenting, caretaking, perimenopause/menopause, career). If you're in need of a therapist to unravel and reform into the newest, healthiest version of yourself, I can help you create & execute the plan with compassionate guidance.
Raising a child can be an incredible experience for parents. However, parents often experience unforeseen challenges along their journey. Sometimes bringing on a therapist as a teammate can be helpful for families who are struggling to navigate these challenges. For families with neurodivergent children, building a team can be even more important. Let me be that teammate to help your child learn to regulate their emotions, communicate more effectively, and build stronger connections with peers. Together we can also work to improve family dynamics and increase self-esteem.
Raising a child can be an incredible experience for parents. However, parents often experience unforeseen challenges along their journey. Sometimes bringing on a therapist as a teammate can be helpful for families who are struggling to navigate these challenges. For families with neurodivergent children, building a team can be even more important. Let me be that teammate to help your child learn to regulate their emotions, communicate more effectively, and build stronger connections with peers. Together we can also work to improve family dynamics and increase self-esteem.
Life can be overwhelming at times. There are many things pulling at us from all directions - family, children, work, other people - that we lose ourselves in the process. Are you trying to find out who you are and what your purpose is? Have you been trying to please others and neglecting yourself? These can contribute to a suffering that comes out as anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, low self-esteem, or just a general dissatisfaction with life. I believe we are meant to find meaning for our lives, fulfillment in what we do and happiness in our relationships. I can help you discover this person that you are meant to be.
Life can be overwhelming at times. There are many things pulling at us from all directions - family, children, work, other people - that we lose ourselves in the process. Are you trying to find out who you are and what your purpose is? Have you been trying to please others and neglecting yourself? These can contribute to a suffering that comes out as anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, low self-esteem, or just a general dissatisfaction with life. I believe we are meant to find meaning for our lives, fulfillment in what we do and happiness in our relationships. I can help you discover this person that you are meant to be.
I am dedicated to helping individuals break loose from feeling stuck in bad habits, past memories, or unhealthy relationships. If you feel like you just can't measure up to the version of yourself that you know you can be, I would like to listen. Once you've felt heard, we can figure out how to get you unstuck from your current situation. No one escapes this world without getting hurt, but that should not stop you from making a life worth living for yourself. I create sessions that are focused you and our goals will come from what you want to see change in your life.
I am dedicated to helping individuals break loose from feeling stuck in bad habits, past memories, or unhealthy relationships. If you feel like you just can't measure up to the version of yourself that you know you can be, I would like to listen. Once you've felt heard, we can figure out how to get you unstuck from your current situation. No one escapes this world without getting hurt, but that should not stop you from making a life worth living for yourself. I create sessions that are focused you and our goals will come from what you want to see change in your life.
Polly Palmer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, EdS, LAMFT
1 Endorsed
Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in patterns that do not seem to change? Emotions may feel too big, relationships strained, or past therapy may not have helped as you hoped. Many people seek therapy knowing something is not working, but they feel unsure how to move forward or help one another. I work with individuals and families to understand the emotional and relational patterns shaping current struggles, including supporting parents who feel unsure how to help a child. Over time, clients often experience greater emotional flexibility, clearer self-understanding, and more satisfying ways of relating to others.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in patterns that do not seem to change? Emotions may feel too big, relationships strained, or past therapy may not have helped as you hoped. Many people seek therapy knowing something is not working, but they feel unsure how to move forward or help one another. I work with individuals and families to understand the emotional and relational patterns shaping current struggles, including supporting parents who feel unsure how to help a child. Over time, clients often experience greater emotional flexibility, clearer self-understanding, and more satisfying ways of relating to others.
After 25 years of experience in the field of behavioral health & human relations , I continue to be excited and energized by the unique interactions and special challenges that courageous patients bring to the therapy meetings. I have always felt it is an honor and privilege to be doing this type of work.My areas of specialization and training include individual, couples and family therapy. I also work effectively with special populations such as seniors and individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities. My approach is eclectic or integrative, but I use many behavioral and cognitive-behavioral approaches in my work.
After 25 years of experience in the field of behavioral health & human relations , I continue to be excited and energized by the unique interactions and special challenges that courageous patients bring to the therapy meetings. I have always felt it is an honor and privilege to be doing this type of work.My areas of specialization and training include individual, couples and family therapy. I also work effectively with special populations such as seniors and individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities. My approach is eclectic or integrative, but I use many behavioral and cognitive-behavioral approaches in my work.
The CBT Center for Anxiety and OCD believes in providing the community with the most cutting-edge, expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety, OCD, OC Spectrum Disorders and related conditions. We successfully treat clients with generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety, phobias and panic. The Center also treats all OC Spectrum conditions including Body Dysmorphic Disorder, hoarding, caretakers of people who hoard, Trichotillomania (hair pulling), Excoriation (skin picking) and tics. We treat ALL forms of OCD including many of the lesser known types: relationship, existential, just right, pedophile, harm/violence, sexual orientation, hit & run, magical thinking, postpartum, moral scrupulosity/religious, symmetry/equalizing, health anxiety/hypochondriasis, olfactory reference syndrome (fear of body odor), muscle dysmorphia (obsessive focus on muscles), emotional contamination, PANS/PANDAS, orthorexia (obsession with healthy eating), sensorimotor/hyperawareness and hyper-responsibility. The Center also specializes in working with people who have anxiety co-occurring with introversion, giftedness, people-pleasing and perfectionism as well as Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Dyslexia and medical conditions. We frequently treat individuals with comorbid depression, ADHD and Bipolar Disorder. Specializing in anxiety, OCD and related conditions allows us to stay on top of the latest scientific research and utilize the most effective strategies for you.
The CBT Center for Anxiety and OCD believes in providing the community with the most cutting-edge, expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety, OCD, OC Spectrum Disorders and related conditions. We successfully treat clients with generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety, phobias and panic. The Center also treats all OC Spectrum conditions including Body Dysmorphic Disorder, hoarding, caretakers of people who hoard, Trichotillomania (hair pulling), Excoriation (skin picking) and tics. We treat ALL forms of OCD including many of the lesser known types: relationship, existential, just right, pedophile, harm/violence, sexual orientation, hit & run, magical thinking, postpartum, moral scrupulosity/religious, symmetry/equalizing, health anxiety/hypochondriasis, olfactory reference syndrome (fear of body odor), muscle dysmorphia (obsessive focus on muscles), emotional contamination, PANS/PANDAS, orthorexia (obsession with healthy eating), sensorimotor/hyperawareness and hyper-responsibility. The Center also specializes in working with people who have anxiety co-occurring with introversion, giftedness, people-pleasing and perfectionism as well as Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Dyslexia and medical conditions. We frequently treat individuals with comorbid depression, ADHD and Bipolar Disorder. Specializing in anxiety, OCD and related conditions allows us to stay on top of the latest scientific research and utilize the most effective strategies for you.
At Madelyn Reilly Counseling, our team of multidisciplinary professionals work together to support both emotional and physical healing.
At MRC we take a family based counseling approach to substance abuse, disordered eating and more-inviting parents, spouses, and children to participate in the healing process.
We support families of individuals in higher levels of care in order to ensure preparedness and confidence for their loved ones return home.
Our Registered Dietitians guide clients and their families-restoring nutrition, body trust and family connection through challenges of disordered eating and more.
At Madelyn Reilly Counseling, our team of multidisciplinary professionals work together to support both emotional and physical healing.
At MRC we take a family based counseling approach to substance abuse, disordered eating and more-inviting parents, spouses, and children to participate in the healing process.
We support families of individuals in higher levels of care in order to ensure preparedness and confidence for their loved ones return home.
Our Registered Dietitians guide clients and their families-restoring nutrition, body trust and family connection through challenges of disordered eating and more.
Hi! My name is Kristen, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families strengthen their relationships and find deeper connection. My clients come to therapy feeling stressed, overwhelmed, burnt out, and anxious. Many are navigating modern parenting or adjusting to the role of motherhood, looking to improve relationships with partners or children that may feel disconnected or tense, attempting to set healthier boundaries or increase balance at work, working to heal from past pain or trauma, or striving to find greater fulfillment overall.
Hi! My name is Kristen, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families strengthen their relationships and find deeper connection. My clients come to therapy feeling stressed, overwhelmed, burnt out, and anxious. Many are navigating modern parenting or adjusting to the role of motherhood, looking to improve relationships with partners or children that may feel disconnected or tense, attempting to set healthier boundaries or increase balance at work, working to heal from past pain or trauma, or striving to find greater fulfillment overall.
Perhaps you've wondered, "Why do I keep making the same mistakes over and over again, or why do find myself picking the wrong partners, or people to surround myself with?" Many people decide to seek therapy after some sort of crisis. Whether it be a break up, career change, loss of a loved one, a diagnosis of illness, or end-of-life issues. Still others are looking for relief from Anxiety & Depression, assistance managing Autism Spectrum Disorder in a child, or other family member, or overcoming sports and artistic performance anxiety, while maximizing results. People can find peace of mind by speaking with a trained therapist.
Perhaps you've wondered, "Why do I keep making the same mistakes over and over again, or why do find myself picking the wrong partners, or people to surround myself with?" Many people decide to seek therapy after some sort of crisis. Whether it be a break up, career change, loss of a loved one, a diagnosis of illness, or end-of-life issues. Still others are looking for relief from Anxiety & Depression, assistance managing Autism Spectrum Disorder in a child, or other family member, or overcoming sports and artistic performance anxiety, while maximizing results. People can find peace of mind by speaking with a trained therapist.
I have been privileged to work alongside people of all ages, races, and beliefs, which has offered me the advantage of a wide perspective on life. One of my main goals is to help you integrate the solutions we discover in session into your daily life. I have dedicated my professional life to gaining the skills to partner with you, so you can feel excited and encouraged to consider your life and all its purposes with confidence with renewed happiness. I look forward to connecting and answering any initial questions you may have, as you choose your next healing steps!
I have been privileged to work alongside people of all ages, races, and beliefs, which has offered me the advantage of a wide perspective on life. One of my main goals is to help you integrate the solutions we discover in session into your daily life. I have dedicated my professional life to gaining the skills to partner with you, so you can feel excited and encouraged to consider your life and all its purposes with confidence with renewed happiness. I look forward to connecting and answering any initial questions you may have, as you choose your next healing steps!
As a trauma-informed therapist, I am focused on helping teens and adults to navigate their unique challenges, both individually and within the dynamics of couples and families, through the healing power of horses.
Transcending the confines of traditional talk therapy, EAT creates an alternative and engaging path towards healing. On your journey of self-discovery and growth, the non-judgmental/non-verbal nature of equine interactions fosters an environment where emotional barriers can be gently dismantled, paving the way for deeper introspection and healing.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I am focused on helping teens and adults to navigate their unique challenges, both individually and within the dynamics of couples and families, through the healing power of horses.
Transcending the confines of traditional talk therapy, EAT creates an alternative and engaging path towards healing. On your journey of self-discovery and growth, the non-judgmental/non-verbal nature of equine interactions fosters an environment where emotional barriers can be gently dismantled, paving the way for deeper introspection and healing.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified sex addiction therapist as well as Level 3 EMDR practitioner. I have been been practicing for over 25 years. I have specialized in infidelity, chronic infidelity, betrayal trauma and sexual addiction treatment since 1996 with a particular interest in working with partners. I develop partners programs utilizing the trauma model which views the partner as a victim of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. My private practice office is Blue Bell, Pennsylvania where I conduct groups, individual, couples and family therapy for sexual compulsion, partners and their families.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified sex addiction therapist as well as Level 3 EMDR practitioner. I have been been practicing for over 25 years. I have specialized in infidelity, chronic infidelity, betrayal trauma and sexual addiction treatment since 1996 with a particular interest in working with partners. I develop partners programs utilizing the trauma model which views the partner as a victim of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. My private practice office is Blue Bell, Pennsylvania where I conduct groups, individual, couples and family therapy for sexual compulsion, partners and their families.
I specialize in kids and teens who are typically described as the "wallflower," who may not be getting the social nourishment they desire, but also don't know where or how to start.
For clients who are struggling with their confidence, I provide a space where they feel safe to express themselves and focus primarily on their strengths using the strengths-based approach. Clients struggling with peer conflict and trouble in school will learn conflict resolution skills, practice socializing, and work on assertiveness training.
I specialize in kids and teens who are typically described as the "wallflower," who may not be getting the social nourishment they desire, but also don't know where or how to start.
For clients who are struggling with their confidence, I provide a space where they feel safe to express themselves and focus primarily on their strengths using the strengths-based approach. Clients struggling with peer conflict and trouble in school will learn conflict resolution skills, practice socializing, and work on assertiveness training.
The psychotherapy I do is depth-oriented, offered in a safe and peaceful setting, where we can build your sense of inner peace. We will uncover your family legacy, as well as the maladaptive patterns you are living that underlie your suffering. Within that context, we will practice awareness of the present moment and unhook you from the influences of the past. We can work to improve your relationships, clarify your life goals and help you find a sense of ease and confidence in yourself. If you are depressed and/or anxious, we will find the ways to release you from emotional pain and move toward personal fulfillment.
The psychotherapy I do is depth-oriented, offered in a safe and peaceful setting, where we can build your sense of inner peace. We will uncover your family legacy, as well as the maladaptive patterns you are living that underlie your suffering. Within that context, we will practice awareness of the present moment and unhook you from the influences of the past. We can work to improve your relationships, clarify your life goals and help you find a sense of ease and confidence in yourself. If you are depressed and/or anxious, we will find the ways to release you from emotional pain and move toward personal fulfillment.
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I help adults and teens using REBT and CBT, focusing on identifying self-defeating thoughts, changing unhelpful patterns, and building coping strategies.
You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or recurring negative thoughts that keep holding you back. Maybe relationships, grief, or life transitions feel overwhelming. My ideal clients want clarity, practical tools, and strategies to feel more in control and live life with greater balance.
I help adults and teens using REBT and CBT, focusing on identifying self-defeating thoughts, changing unhelpful patterns, and building coping strategies.
You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or recurring negative thoughts that keep holding you back. Maybe relationships, grief, or life transitions feel overwhelming. My ideal clients want clarity, practical tools, and strategies to feel more in control and live life with greater balance.
You may be used to being the person who manages—work, responsibilities, relationships, and the expectations you place on yourself. But lately, something may feel harder to carry. You might feel overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself or others, or simply aware that something in your life isn't as fulfilling as you want it to be. You may understand yourself quite well and still feel stuck. I work with adults who want a space to slow down, understand themselves in a deeper way, and create meaningful change.
You may be used to being the person who manages—work, responsibilities, relationships, and the expectations you place on yourself. But lately, something may feel harder to carry. You might feel overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself or others, or simply aware that something in your life isn't as fulfilling as you want it to be. You may understand yourself quite well and still feel stuck. I work with adults who want a space to slow down, understand themselves in a deeper way, and create meaningful change.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, with a particular passion for supporting neurodivergent clients and youth.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs and goals. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and challenges related to neurodivergence. With children and adolescents, I incorporate play therapy techniques to support expression, emotional processing, coping, and growth in developmentally appropriate ways.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, with a particular passion for supporting neurodivergent clients and youth.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs and goals. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and challenges related to neurodivergence. With children and adolescents, I incorporate play therapy techniques to support expression, emotional processing, coping, and growth in developmentally appropriate ways.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with 17+ years of experience working with children, teens, and adults.
Are you struggling to connect with your child or hoping to strengthen your family relationships? Do you find yourself frequently feeling anxious or overwhelmed by negative thoughts? Perhaps you're experiencing depression or feeling stuck in your current life circumstances. If you're ready for change but unsure where to begin, I’m here to help. Together, we will identify meaningful goals and address the challenges you're facing, with the aim of improving your overall well-being and quality of life.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with 17+ years of experience working with children, teens, and adults.
Are you struggling to connect with your child or hoping to strengthen your family relationships? Do you find yourself frequently feeling anxious or overwhelmed by negative thoughts? Perhaps you're experiencing depression or feeling stuck in your current life circumstances. If you're ready for change but unsure where to begin, I’m here to help. Together, we will identify meaningful goals and address the challenges you're facing, with the aim of improving your overall well-being and quality of life.
While I work with various groups of people, I specialize in working with teen girls (14+), as well as young adults.
My practice may be an ideal fit if you're:
• Feeling stuck and want support to clarify and move toward your goals
• Navigating challenging relationships with friends, family, or romantic partners
•Managing the daily stressors of modern life and seeking better coping strategies
•Seeking a safe space to process difficult emotions with someone who will listen
While I work with various groups of people, I specialize in working with teen girls (14+), as well as young adults.
My practice may be an ideal fit if you're:
• Feeling stuck and want support to clarify and move toward your goals
• Navigating challenging relationships with friends, family, or romantic partners
•Managing the daily stressors of modern life and seeking better coping strategies
•Seeking a safe space to process difficult emotions with someone who will listen
Nearby Teens Therapists Searches for Lower Gwynedd
- Ambler
- Blue Bell
- Dresher
- Flourtown
- Gwynedd
- Gwynedd Valley
- Horsham
- Maple Glen
- North Wales
- Oreland
- Upper Dublin
- Willow Grove
FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
When does a teenager need to see a therapist?
Exploration and existential struggle is a normal part of adolescence, but if your teenager’s emotions or behaviors change so as to disrupt their ability to function academically or socially, you may want to consult a therapist. For example, if a teen’s grades in school drop suddenly or if they begin isolating from their friends and only spending time online, a parent may want to consider therapy.
What can an adolescent therapist help with?
Adolescence is a tumultuous time, and a therapist can help with the challenges that arise, whether they relate to emotions, academics, disruptive behaviors, self-esteem, friendships, family dynamics, sexual or gender identity, or alcohol and drug use. A therapist can help teenagers unpack their emotions, understand their experiences, and develop coping skills.
What therapy types are suitable for teenagers?
Teenagers may especially benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy (which identifies unhealthy thought patterns to change emotions and behaviors), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which teaches emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility, and interpersonal therapy, which targets interpersonal difficulties. Additionally, adolescent problems may involve family members; family therapy to improve family dynamics and communication is helpful in those cases.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.