Therapists in New Britain, PA

Hi there, I'm Angelina. I'm a licensed psychotherapist here to travel along the journey of self-growth and self-actualization with you. We have all done the best with the tools we have been given. My purpose is to highlight the skills and strengths that have helped you survive up until this point and build off those. By helping you turn towards the discomfort and pain with compassion you will find enrichment in your life and maximize your ability to thrive.

Beginning therapy and finding the right therapist for you can be challenging, but the right fit can bring about incredible change. Do you feel overwhelmed with the transition to parenthood or uncertain about your identity after building a family? Have you and your partner seen an increase in conflict or disconnection? Have you noticed persistent anxious thoughts or low mood, making it hard to enjoy this phase of your life? Do you find yourself being incredibly self-critical or at war with your own body and mind? Needing a place to share your thoughts without judgment? If any of these sound familiar, I may be the right fit for you.

Often my clients come to therapy feeling at a loss- whether it’s a child or teen who is desperately trying to get their needs met but continuously feels unheard, parents who are having a hard time tolerating the various challenges that come along with raising a child or adolescent and finds themselves in constant conflict with their young one, or parents and caregivers who are finding it hard to balance what it means to be both a parent and partner. If this sounds like you, I am here to help.

With over 20 years of clinical experience, I provide individual, couples and family therapy with great compassion for helping others find their way through life's challenges. Strongly convicted to the belief that all people possess the strength and ability to achieve their personal goals and greater success in their personal lives, I foster growth through listening, humor and warmth, ensuring that my clients feel heard and understood. By guiding my clients towards greater self-awareness and a better understanding of their personal desires, I then work to help my clients develop a path to achieve their goals.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Pennsylvania with 14 years of experience. Prior to opening my practice, I held the position of Director of Mental Health Services at the Bucks County Correctional Facility. During that time, I became an expert in treating mentally illness, which involved the complex forensic component. Most notably, I am known for competent and successful treatment of Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, PTSD and Bipolar Disorder. I also provided treatment to military veterans, who were in combat during the most recent war.

Being human means that life is going to be difficult sometimes. We may need to explore different avenues for change. Current struggles may be due to a major life transition like a job loss, becoming a parent, experiencing empty nest, a death in the family, or a new relationship, or they may be due to current unhealthy dynamics in existing relationships. Sometimes nothing has happened and we just get "stuck in a rut" and can't seem to make any positive changes that would enable us to go in a different direction. Depression and anxiety can be our mind and body's way of telling us that it is time for change.

As a Specialist in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, with over 30 years of experience in the field of Psychotherapy I understand beginning therapy is not an easy decision to make. When the stress and worries in our lives become insurmountable, it can leave us feeling immobilized and sometimes depressed. We can become tired of talking about making changes in our lives but not know what direction to go. Perhaps circumstances can prevent us from living our best life. Through a collaborative process I can provide you with effective tools and insights that can help,

My emphasis in therapy is to support people with their unique goals. Through a healing centered engagement with ourselves and the world, restoration can take place. After I received my masters in art therapy/counseling I began working with adults and adolescents in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings.

Robin Ackerman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults in various inpatient and outpatient settings. She specializes in depression, anxiety, alcohol/drug abuse, childhood behavioral difficulties, ADD/ADHD and transitional life issues. Robin treats patients 5 years of age and older by incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques into her practice. She utilizes a strength-based approach to help individuals see how thoughts, feelings, patterns, along with past and present conflicts, contribute to current struggles.

You are strong. You are unique. We can, and will, do this together. I pride myself on making the uncomfortable, comfortable. The Practice setting offers a safe, warm and learning environment. We can meet in the office, the park, or outside in nature on a walk. Our time together will be focused on personal growth and a deeper understanding of the actions that will allow for peace, balance and a positive human experience.

We all struggle but the pressure to have it all together can be debilitating. I help those struggling with anxiety, self esteem concerns, depression, parent-child relational difficulties, emotional regulation issues, drug and alcohol concerns, caregiver burnout, behavioral issues, life transitions, and grief. I also support moms during pregnancy and postpartum. I utilize the personal experience I have with guardianship and caregiving to guide my professional practice while working with those who are in need of care and their families. I am dedicated to improving the lives of my clients through the collaborative process of therapy.

I enjoy working with clients to improve their lives and relationships. I use a solution-focused counseling process to support individuals on their path to feeling better and more connected to the people that matter most to them. I have a client lead approach to helping people resolve relationship conflicts. We will work together to improve your life and feeling of connectedness to the people you love. This includes, family, friends, neighbors and the community at large. I would like to help you learn and incorporate new skills that will continue to serve you long after our sessions are over.

You used to be so close, but now you find yourself wondering if you even know the person who sleeps next to you every night. You feel so alone and misunderstood. Every time you try to talk about it, you both are left feeling even more confused and frustrated. You've been hurting and lonely for so long that you are starting to wonder if things can ever be different. It's terrifying and heartbreaking to think about what will happen if the relationship doesn't change. But you're not willing to give up, because you know your marriage can be so much more.