Therapists in Mechanicsburg, PA

Change can be difficult. At times, not changing can be harder. Deciding to explore therapy is a wonderful first step. I can help you set and accomplish goals to determine how to move from that difficult place, to where you want to be.

Our philosophy is that the services provided at Alternative Pathways are valuable tools, to help the individual problem solve and live a holistic life. Our services are for anyone who wants to embrace change and learn about their whole self. No matter what it is you want to focus on, you deserve the space and support needed to make a positive change in your life. We want to provide you with that space and support so that you can live a holistic lifestyle. All of our providers specialize in a number of areas including issues for survivors of crime, men's issues, and couples coaching.

Are you having trouble focusing? Is your job or relationship not satisfying? Is your family telling you that you just haven't been yourself lately? If you are experiencing any of these symptoms and feel stuck it might be a good time to talk to an objective counselor who can help you sort out what is going on so that you can create the life that you really want to live.

Life is full of challenges and sometimes you need help to feel your best. I use a solution-focused approach that can result in rapid progress for depression, anxiety, adjustment problems, anger management, problem gambling, drug/alcohol, process addictions, codependency, DUI's, and Relationship/Marital issues. Hypnotherapy is available for in-person clients, and I can personalize it for almost any treatment issue, including anxiety, phobias, and smoking cessation. Call for more information. Evening hours available.

I am a bilingual marriage and family therapist with twenty years experience working with individuals, couples, and families of various age groups and diversities. One of my primary focuses is Relationship counseling which teaches effective communication skills. Relationship counseling offers an excellent approach between parent and child to understand the stages of development and needs of the children. Another method that has been successful in my practice is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. MBSR incorporates techniques such as meditation, gentle yoga and mind-body exercises to help people learn how to cope with stress.

Health and healing are journeys. We are always honored when clients ask us along on their journey towards recovery from the trauma or devastation robbing them of the ability to trust themselves or others. If you seek improvements, in any area of your life, let's work together to identify your passions and possibilities, map and monitor your progress, and manage the dynamics that keep you stuck. You, too, can heal from trauma and addictions, manage difficult relationships (see our website for approach to couples & pre-marital counseling), surmount career set-backs & improve your self-esteem with insight and guidance.

Lucy S. Raizman, MSW, LCSW. LMFT, is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist and AASECT-certified Sex Therapist for the Council for Relationships, a well-respected not-for-profit counseling organization that offers expertise in individual and couple relationship and intimacy issues and offers a sliding fee scale. I am a therapist with more than 20+ years of experience working with individuals and couples in the suburban offices of Blue Bell, Pa. Montgomery County outside Philadelphia, Pa.

Using a brief and cognitive therapy approach, I specialize is working with individuals, couples, marriage counseling, and families for issues of relationship problems, self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma informed treatment, decision making, assertiveness skills, adjusting to new situations and the emotions and decisions that come along with it. I am a licensed professional counselor in PA, NJ, and DE and offer evidence-based treatments, clinical supervision for new counselors in obtaining their license, and I am a Board Certified Executive Coach. I also offer consultation within the realm of career, work, and future planning.

People come to treatment for a variety of reasons.I view each person as unique and strive to assist individuals to overcome challenges and meet the goals that are important in their lives. As we work to let go of behaviors, thoughts and feelings that are not useful in the present, new healthier patterns can emerge and be adopted. Treatment is always focused on achieving a greater sense of comfort and satisfaction, psychologically, emotionally physically and spiritually.

Are you yearning for a transformative shift in your relationships, health, or life? Maybe a recent diagnosis has left you reeling, or constant arguments with your partner have created a chasm. Perhaps you simply feel overwhelmed and lost. No matter the challenge, you deserve to find support and ignite hope. Every situation, even the most difficult, holds the potential for profound growth and healing. I'm here to guide you on this transformative journey, helping you unlock your potential and build a stronger, more fulfilling life.

I feel that living life as freely and fully as we are meant to do incorporates both our successes and our failures. We all have ways that we shine and places where we could improve. Our relationship to life is key to healthy passionate living. Symptoms of anxiety, addiction, depression, and confusion can be used to make needed course corrections to restore the balance of life.

I want you to feel powerful and in control of your life, knowing at a deep level that you can have the things you want and you can feel good every day. This is my goal for you. If you want to feel better, brighter, more free, and like things in your life flow easily, and you need a hand getting there, I can help. How would your life be different if you felt hopeful, optimistic, and excited about the path you're on? How would you feel if you were truly connected to your authentic self and your desires, knowing that all of this is possible for you. Getting there is actually simple but not necessarily easy. That's where I can help.

Do Holistic and spiritual approaches to therapy appeal to you? Clients connect to my services because they want to work through their struggles from a body/soul/mind/emotion perspective. I guide couples and individuals in their quest to transform life's challenges into a tapestry of wisdom. I passionately embrace the depth of each person's journey to heal their past traumatic wounding and foster the development of true empowerment. Embracing the ancient teachings of shamanism, we will journey into non-ordinary realities where you will heal fragmented aspects and begin to know your true self.

Connection and trust are essential to me as a therapist. I strive to hold a safe space for my clients, supporting them in their journey towards personal growth and well-being. I focus on holistic approaches to support clients' overall well-being, as a key component to the healing process and I am available to connect with clients as needed.

Transform your life. Stop the struggle. Manage your stress, grief, anxiety, depression, loneliness and fear. Discover love, hope, peace, and inner strengths and resources to achieve the life you desire and deserve.

"If you don't transform your grief, you will transmit it." -Tim Shriver. If you have experienced, or are experiencing, a loss and/or life transition, allow me to help you transform your grief so that you will not transmit it. I feel it is a privilege to walk beside those who are on a grief journey. I offer a safe, kind, compassionate, non-judgmental listening ear, and bereavement support. Life may never be as it once was, but you can experience happiness again. Grief is never resolved, but it can be reconciled.

As a licensed psychologist, board certified clinical hypnotherapist and medical psychotherapist, I have been in private practice for 30 years in center city Philadelphia and Chestnut Hill,Pa. I am primarily Jungian, feminist, and cognitive/behavioral in orientation and use a blend of whatever suits the person and situation. My specialties include relationships, depression and anxiety/panic, self-esteem. trauma, and life transitions. I am widely published, formerly on staff at the Belmont Center and at Hahnemann and Temple Universities.The goal is to diminish negative symptoms and patterns, facilitate individuation, find your path and personal meaning in life, at work and in relationships.

Do you want to talk to someone who will utilize your strengths to make you feel better? I have 20+ years of professional experience with teens, adults, couples, and families. I work with people experiencing relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem/self-worth issues, family problems, eating disorders, substance abuse/addiction, trauma or fear, parenting issues, a breakup, divorce, drug and alcohol use and interventions, work/job issues, pet bereavement, ...more. Same/next-day appointments are often available. EMAIL DR. NANCY FOR AN APPOINTMENT.

Personal peace starts with a shift in perspective. There is nothing wrong with you. Your life is designed to help you, not block you, in developing confidence, loving boundaries and an open heart. Our work, including elements of forgiveness, grief and personal empowerment, gives you permission to have compassion and support for yourself first, no matter what messages the world and your childhood have trained you to believe. Life happens FOR us, not TO us. I do understand, I have tools to help and I am committed to your peace of mind.