Trauma Focused Therapists in Malvern, PA

Currently accepting NEW clients! I provide therapy for adolescents and adults who suffer from a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, personality disorders, and substance use disorders. I also have extensive experience working as a family therapist. Many of my clients have complex needs and require carefully tailored treatment plans. At North Star Psychiatry, I offer in-person and virtual outpatient therapy sessions for individuals (age 12 and up) and families.

I focus on providing non-judgmental, down-to-earth counseling for people dealing with this crazy world we love in. My style tends to be humor-filled, blunt, direct, empathetic, and accepting; regardless of what you are struggling with. Often my sessions are spent with a combination of deep introspection and humor. My ideal client is one who's looking for a change in their life, who is ready to do the work it takes to be happy and successful.

I specialize in attachment based relationship challenges and complex trauma. In addition to those specialities, I support clients who are challenged with depression, anxiety, general stress, and the emotional aspects of weight loss and challenges associated with weight loss. I encourage those I work with to think about all areas of wellness including: social, emotional, mental, & physical well-being. I believe it is necessary first to heal from harm done in the past and have an open mind for the future.

I know change is hard, but I believe that meaningful change is possible at any stage in the journey of life. I consider myself a partner and guide who can assist, accompany, and encourage you to create positive, pragmatic, integrated, and holistic solutions to whatever is troubling you. I am a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist, with over 12 years of experience working with emotionally and behaviorally challenged children and their families. I also have over 6 years working with adults and seniors.

Do you feel like you need to take a closer look at your life? Maybe something doesn't feel quite right, and you're looking for guidance to identify and overcome that challenge. Therapy with me is a process which involves examining your feelings and experiences to illuminate a path to a better quality of life. Getting the help you need through therapy can be courageous and empowering. It would be my privilege to help light the way forward for you.

“You’ve always had the power, you just had to learn it for yourself.” These famous words echo a universal truth; no matter what your life experience, personal power lies at the heart of who you are. As a holistic therapist, I understand how all aspects of self - mind, heart, intuition, and spirit - work together to access inner wisdom and inspire the best version of you. I work with children, teens, adults and families in in the treatment of depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation, grief and relational problems to help identify and dismantle disruptive thought and behavior patterns that get the way of living your best life.

Your full-service psychotherapy practice offering counseling, psychiatry, psychological testing and nutritional services for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Our goal is to partner with you in “building the foundation for healthy living,” through providing quality, comprehensive care. Our practice is designed to make quality mental health care as accessible and stress-free as possible. We will streamline care from aligning you with the appropriate therapist to meet your individual needs.

Fulfilling our potential is a lifelong journey of becoming more at peace with ourselves, deepening the intimacy in our relationships, being more authentically human, and feeling more alive each day. Along the way, certain challenges arise to cause us distress or confusion. Such moments can make us feel held back, afraid, or unsure of where to go from here. But these moments can also be the points of growth and healing from which we renew ourselves in ways we did not think possible.

Everyone deserves to live their life authentically and fully. Many of us are hindered by our past experiences and trauma. The shadow of trauma and pain may follow our daily lives and keep us from reaching our goals and deepening our relationships. Trauma therapy can be the course-correction needed to jump start your life. My passion is helping my clients sort through those experiences to reach their internal joy, peace and authenticity.

Everyone is on their own journey toward self-fulfillment and satisfaction. Therapy can be a powerful tool to use while on this journey. I work collaboratively with my clients, grounding myself in a humanistic-existential perspective. I am honored to be a part of my clients’ journeys as they move through life. In addition to therapy, I also offer psychological assessments including pre-bariatric surgical assessments, forensic assessments, child custody, parental fitness, learning disability, ADHD, IQ, and disability. I look forward to working with you.

Life is overwhelming at times. I am dedicated to helping you resolve your stressful issues and achieve happiness. I use EMDR, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Positive Psychotherapy in my practice. I can also integrate the expressive therapies as a therapeutic tool at your request. My office is located in the Great Valley Corporate Center for your convenience. Please checkout my website for more info: www.expressivecounselingassociates.com.

You're in the right place. Taking the first step towards healing can be hard, and my goal is to help you find a safe and welcoming place for you to share your story. I offer psychodynamic therapy to help you explore the influence of important early relationships on yourself and the world around you. I strive to help clients become more aware of their patterns so that they may create new experiences and feel their best.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I consider it to be an honor and a privilege to be a part of each individual’s healing and journey through therapy. I believe in the importance of creating a strong therapeutic relationship between myself and my clients. I strive to create such a relationship by treating each client with unconditional positive regard and empathy. Seeking and asking for help can be difficult especially if you have ever felt invalidated or unheard. I aim to support my clients in expressing their needs and becoming their authentic self and creating a meaningful, purposeful life.

Feelings of chronic sadness, anxiety, and worry, can lead to difficulty getting the most out of your life. Having successfully helped adults and families for over twenty five years in practice and training in NYC, I now specialize in anxiety, panic disorders, depression, marital and family conflicts, and adjustments to loss, grief and trauma. I'm a seasoned clinician, both a nurse and clinical social worker, with expertise and clinical training in mental health and health care. We will work together to understand patterns, to gain mastery, self-awareness, and increased sense of direction.

*Now offering Social Work Supervision!* With all clients, my goal is to help facilitate a dialogue that will assist individuals in building confidence to engage in meaningful relationships, increase problem solving skills and overall self-worth. Working with the client to achieve these goals, I provide an empathic, holistic, and safe space where clients become empowered to work towards a better understanding of themselves, building on the strengths they already possess.

Change begins with one step. I look forward to partnering with you, so you're not alone on the journey towards growth. When you are ready, we will work together at your pace, nurturing growth with awareness, insight & skills, while learning to embrace & integrate your unique experiences as valuable pieces of the larger whole. As your awareness opens, your view becomes broader & clearer, helping to shift your perspective. In 'aha' moments, crucial understandings can be life changing, helping to clear a path forward with what's been in the way, keeping you stuck from momentum towards wellness, acceptance and improved relationships.