Psychodynamic Therapists in Mifflintown, PA
GKSW has been providing comprehensive mental health services since 1978. Our interdisciplinary staff is fully accredited and licensed in their specific professions. We are committed to assisting people make the kinds of changes that enable them to live personally fulfilling and meaningful lives. We respect the dignity and diversity of all people with whom we have the privilege of working and strive to enable our clients to find unique paths in their journeys through life.
GKSW has been providing comprehensive mental health services since 1978. Our interdisciplinary staff is fully accredited and licensed in their specific professions. We are committed to assisting people make the kinds of changes that enable them to live personally fulfilling and meaningful lives. We respect the dignity and diversity of all people with whom we have the privilege of working and strive to enable our clients to find unique paths in their journeys through life.
We use an integrated healing approach that blends various therapeutic modalities including somatic, CBT, DBT, psychodynamic practices.
Come as you are. Move at your pace. Find your way forward. If you feel ready for something deeper than surface-level fixes. If you're tired of just managing symptoms and want real transformation that honors your whole self. If you've tried quick solutions, but you're looking for healing that addresses root causes, not symptoms. If you want to understand deeper patterns in your life and relationships, and you're motivated to do meaningful work that leads to lasting change. If you deserve support that sees you as a complete person, not just problems to solve. We will work well if these statements are true for your healing journey.
We use an integrated healing approach that blends various therapeutic modalities including somatic, CBT, DBT, psychodynamic practices.
Come as you are. Move at your pace. Find your way forward. If you feel ready for something deeper than surface-level fixes. If you're tired of just managing symptoms and want real transformation that honors your whole self. If you've tried quick solutions, but you're looking for healing that addresses root causes, not symptoms. If you want to understand deeper patterns in your life and relationships, and you're motivated to do meaningful work that leads to lasting change. If you deserve support that sees you as a complete person, not just problems to solve. We will work well if these statements are true for your healing journey.
Are you looking to explore new possibilities or bring renewed vitality to your relationships, career, spiritual, emotional, or mental well-being? Do you find yourself at a crossroads and unsure which path to take? Or, perhaps you feel ready for change but don't know where to begin.
My name is Tammy. I would be honored to walk with you as you move forward at a pace that feels both comfortable and productive to you.
Are you looking to explore new possibilities or bring renewed vitality to your relationships, career, spiritual, emotional, or mental well-being? Do you find yourself at a crossroads and unsure which path to take? Or, perhaps you feel ready for change but don't know where to begin.
My name is Tammy. I would be honored to walk with you as you move forward at a pace that feels both comfortable and productive to you.
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My orientation is Psychodynamic and Cognitive.
I see psychotherapy as a psycho-educational experience where you learn about yourself. This counseling process of self-exploration leads to understanding self-defeating thinking and behaviors that may keep you from actualizing potential for successful relationships, success in business and career and from having a really happy life. During the years since I have been a licensed psychologist, I have had the privilege of helping many individuals and couples to achieve a happier, emotionally healthier, and financially successful life. My patients describe me as being a no nonsense person, while at the same time being warm and comfortable.
My orientation is Psychodynamic and Cognitive.
I see psychotherapy as a psycho-educational experience where you learn about yourself. This counseling process of self-exploration leads to understanding self-defeating thinking and behaviors that may keep you from actualizing potential for successful relationships, success in business and career and from having a really happy life. During the years since I have been a licensed psychologist, I have had the privilege of helping many individuals and couples to achieve a happier, emotionally healthier, and financially successful life. My patients describe me as being a no nonsense person, while at the same time being warm and comfortable.
I’m a PsyPact-licensed psychologist, which means I can work with folks in North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and 39 other states. My path to this work is personal. Growing up, I often felt like I didn’t quite fit in — like my feelings were too big, and I didn’t know what to do with them. I know how lonely it can feel to think something might be wrong with you. That’s why I’m so passionate about helping others find clarity, connection, and a little more kindness toward themselves.
I’m a PsyPact-licensed psychologist, which means I can work with folks in North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and 39 other states. My path to this work is personal. Growing up, I often felt like I didn’t quite fit in — like my feelings were too big, and I didn’t know what to do with them. I know how lonely it can feel to think something might be wrong with you. That’s why I’m so passionate about helping others find clarity, connection, and a little more kindness toward themselves.
Finding the Right Care Should Be Easy.
At AWPA, our highly trained psychologists quickly respond to every inquiry with compassion, responsiveness, and priority. Whether you’re new to therapy or returning with a clear sense of what you’re looking for, having access to timely, attentive support can make all the difference.
We are a locally owned, mid-sized practice, committed to making your care feel personal.
Finding the Right Care Should Be Easy.
At AWPA, our highly trained psychologists quickly respond to every inquiry with compassion, responsiveness, and priority. Whether you’re new to therapy or returning with a clear sense of what you’re looking for, having access to timely, attentive support can make all the difference.
We are a locally owned, mid-sized practice, committed to making your care feel personal.
I often incorporate a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic approaches.
Hi, I'm Ande.
I work with women, teens, and children who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, struggling with self-esteem, or navigating difficult life experiences. Many of the individuals I support appear to be “holding it together” on the outside, while internally feeling exhausted, stuck, or unsure of where to turn next.
I believe that no one should have to face life’s most difficult moments alone. Therapy offers a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted—without judgment. Whether you are navigating everyday stressors, past experiences, or current challenges, we will work together at your pace.
I often incorporate a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic approaches.
Hi, I'm Ande.
I work with women, teens, and children who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, struggling with self-esteem, or navigating difficult life experiences. Many of the individuals I support appear to be “holding it together” on the outside, while internally feeling exhausted, stuck, or unsure of where to turn next.
I believe that no one should have to face life’s most difficult moments alone. Therapy offers a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted—without judgment. Whether you are navigating everyday stressors, past experiences, or current challenges, we will work together at your pace.
I work with men navigating midlife transitions, including marital struggles, separation or divorce, career shifts, social isolation, people pleasing, and loss of confidence.
My focus is on helping you rebuild self-trust, regain direction and confidence, and reconnect with others so you can move forward with greater clarity and purpose.
I work with men navigating midlife transitions, including marital struggles, separation or divorce, career shifts, social isolation, people pleasing, and loss of confidence.
My focus is on helping you rebuild self-trust, regain direction and confidence, and reconnect with others so you can move forward with greater clarity and purpose.
The best way to contact me is through email with a brief statement about why you are seeking therapy. College and early career life can be especially difficult times in life to navigate, and stress can lead to unhealthy ways of coping (e.g., emotional eating, focusing too much on work, lack of self-care, etc.) and feelings of loneliness. The experiences we have can lead us to feel disconnected in various ways, from our own sense of self and values, important people in our life, and our emotions.
The best way to contact me is through email with a brief statement about why you are seeking therapy. College and early career life can be especially difficult times in life to navigate, and stress can lead to unhealthy ways of coping (e.g., emotional eating, focusing too much on work, lack of self-care, etc.) and feelings of loneliness. The experiences we have can lead us to feel disconnected in various ways, from our own sense of self and values, important people in our life, and our emotions.
My ideal client is someone navigating anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, or major life changes who is looking for a calm, supportive space to understand what they’re feeling and why. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to cope with stress, relationships, or shifting roles in their lives. My clients want clarity, stability, and practical tools to manage their emotions. I help clients slow down, feel safe, and explore their experiences with compassion so they can reclaim control, improve their emotional well-being, and move forward with confidence.
My ideal client is someone navigating anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, or major life changes who is looking for a calm, supportive space to understand what they’re feeling and why. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to cope with stress, relationships, or shifting roles in their lives. My clients want clarity, stability, and practical tools to manage their emotions. I help clients slow down, feel safe, and explore their experiences with compassion so they can reclaim control, improve their emotional well-being, and move forward with confidence.
Grounded in traditional evidence based therapy modalities, I also enjoy helping clients to navigate complementary and alternative medicine as well as spiritual psychology, allowing us to explore additional creative and holistic methods to achieving overall wellness. My approach is to “meet clients where they are” with an initial goal of stabilization and helping the client to feel safety within themselves.
Grounded in traditional evidence based therapy modalities, I also enjoy helping clients to navigate complementary and alternative medicine as well as spiritual psychology, allowing us to explore additional creative and holistic methods to achieving overall wellness. My approach is to “meet clients where they are” with an initial goal of stabilization and helping the client to feel safety within themselves.
My practice is integrative and evidence-based, drawing from cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and somatic approaches tailored to you.
With a doctorate in clinical psychology and an MBA, my background spans university counseling, integrated primary care, and organizational consulting with high-functioning professionals across multiple industries. I grew up in Central Pennsylvania and returned to raise my family and build a practice that reflects both my training and my local roots.
My practice is integrative and evidence-based, drawing from cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and somatic approaches tailored to you.
With a doctorate in clinical psychology and an MBA, my background spans university counseling, integrated primary care, and organizational consulting with high-functioning professionals across multiple industries. I grew up in Central Pennsylvania and returned to raise my family and build a practice that reflects both my training and my local roots.
I utilize an integrative model, drawing from relational, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, EMDR, and attachment based approaches.
Many find themselves at a point in their lives where external support is necessary to navigate life's challenges. My clients seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Some may come to therapy to deal with a specific struggle, such as anxiety or depression, while others initiate therapy during a difficult life transition. Even positive transitions, such as getting a new job or starting a new relationship can be stressful. Together, we will merge our resources to address these challenges in a safe environment by exploring patterns, processing events from the past, and creating plans for change in the future.
I utilize an integrative model, drawing from relational, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, EMDR, and attachment based approaches.
Many find themselves at a point in their lives where external support is necessary to navigate life's challenges. My clients seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Some may come to therapy to deal with a specific struggle, such as anxiety or depression, while others initiate therapy during a difficult life transition. Even positive transitions, such as getting a new job or starting a new relationship can be stressful. Together, we will merge our resources to address these challenges in a safe environment by exploring patterns, processing events from the past, and creating plans for change in the future.
I have experience working in Community-Based, Outpatient, and hospital mental health settings as a licensed professional counselor. I am currently a doctoral candidate at Eastern University pursuing a Doctor of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, with the goal of obtaining a further degree. I have a passion for working with teens, adults, and older adults to assist them in developing and finding healthy coping skills when dealing with stressors, including life transitions. My areas of expertise and special interest include depression, anxiety, coping skills, interpersonal conflict, racial identity, and stress management.
I have experience working in Community-Based, Outpatient, and hospital mental health settings as a licensed professional counselor. I am currently a doctoral candidate at Eastern University pursuing a Doctor of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, with the goal of obtaining a further degree. I have a passion for working with teens, adults, and older adults to assist them in developing and finding healthy coping skills when dealing with stressors, including life transitions. My areas of expertise and special interest include depression, anxiety, coping skills, interpersonal conflict, racial identity, and stress management.
Tired and burned out? At Lifebulb, we’re all about making therapy feel supportive, simple, and genuinely helpful. We’ll connect you with a therapist who gets you and cares about helping you reach your goals. Our team loves what they do—and that makes a difference.
Tired and burned out? At Lifebulb, we’re all about making therapy feel supportive, simple, and genuinely helpful. We’ll connect you with a therapist who gets you and cares about helping you reach your goals. Our team loves what they do—and that makes a difference.
You long to feel confident in your worth and at peace in your relationships. Maybe anxiety, your self-esteem, or unclear boundaries have left you feeling unseen, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted. You give so much to others while quietly carrying a heavy load. You want relief, clarity, and healthier connections. In therapy, we'll create a supportive space to gently untangle these patterns, and help you build a more grounded, fulfilling life.
You long to feel confident in your worth and at peace in your relationships. Maybe anxiety, your self-esteem, or unclear boundaries have left you feeling unseen, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted. You give so much to others while quietly carrying a heavy load. You want relief, clarity, and healthier connections. In therapy, we'll create a supportive space to gently untangle these patterns, and help you build a more grounded, fulfilling life.
I use a psychodynamic approach and utilize the therapy models that work best for your needs at any given time.
Healing is never one size fits all.
Carrying old trauma? You’re not alone and you’re not too late to heal. I use EMDR to help your brain process the memories that still feel stuck, and DBT to give you practical, affirming skills for managing overwhelm, emotions, and communication. I also practice neurodiverse-affirming care. You know you best.
You deserve support that fits how your mind works. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel understood, grounded, and fully yourself.
I use a psychodynamic approach and utilize the therapy models that work best for your needs at any given time.
Healing is never one size fits all.
Carrying old trauma? You’re not alone and you’re not too late to heal. I use EMDR to help your brain process the memories that still feel stuck, and DBT to give you practical, affirming skills for managing overwhelm, emotions, and communication. I also practice neurodiverse-affirming care. You know you best.
You deserve support that fits how your mind works. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel understood, grounded, and fully yourself.
If you are feeling stuck, let's work towards finding you a new direction by alleviating distress and finding meaning. I have two decades of experience in the mental health field and particularly enjoy working with individuals in big life transitions: whether you are coming into adulthood, in or out of relationships, having children, middle age, perimenopause/menopause, or stepping into your third act. I also work with many other mental health professionals. My approach is direct, holistic, and practical. Together we can address trauma, attachment issues, troubling moods, and manageable future plans.
If you are feeling stuck, let's work towards finding you a new direction by alleviating distress and finding meaning. I have two decades of experience in the mental health field and particularly enjoy working with individuals in big life transitions: whether you are coming into adulthood, in or out of relationships, having children, middle age, perimenopause/menopause, or stepping into your third act. I also work with many other mental health professionals. My approach is direct, holistic, and practical. Together we can address trauma, attachment issues, troubling moods, and manageable future plans.
Feeling heard is a relief; feeling understood is a breakthrough. Whether you're seeking individual counseling for anxiety or couples counseling to find clarity, I help you organize the mental noise into insights. Together, we'll challenge the patterns keeping you stuck so you can make real changes.
Feeling heard is a relief; feeling understood is a breakthrough. Whether you're seeking individual counseling for anxiety or couples counseling to find clarity, I help you organize the mental noise into insights. Together, we'll challenge the patterns keeping you stuck so you can make real changes.
I previously worked as a psychologist who also trained doctoral and master's level graduate students in integrative, psychodynamic psychotherapy through a seminar I lead, supervision, and supervision of new supervisors.
I work with people who are stuck in a feeling, thought, or behavior with no room for other feelings, other thoughts, or contact with others beyond what they are stuck with. I work with people experiencing something painful and curious that they know is coming from them but it's as if it is happening to them. In other words, something like a painful dream, which I know is coming from me but it's as if it's happening to me. I work with people who feel enough security in our relationship to be able to talk about our relationship. The arts and humanities have been a fixture of my professional life in addition to being a psychologist.
I previously worked as a psychologist who also trained doctoral and master's level graduate students in integrative, psychodynamic psychotherapy through a seminar I lead, supervision, and supervision of new supervisors.
I work with people who are stuck in a feeling, thought, or behavior with no room for other feelings, other thoughts, or contact with others beyond what they are stuck with. I work with people experiencing something painful and curious that they know is coming from them but it's as if it is happening to them. In other words, something like a painful dream, which I know is coming from me but it's as if it's happening to me. I work with people who feel enough security in our relationship to be able to talk about our relationship. The arts and humanities have been a fixture of my professional life in addition to being a psychologist.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.