Compassion Focused Therapists in New Hope, PA

After a successful career in the business world, I took the skills of social connection and project management and returned to school for my Master's to integrate my life's experiences with a behavioral health education. I have gained clinical experience working with adults, couples and teens from diverse backgrounds in various settings. My practice philosophy is to walk alongside my clients in a relaxed setting and go through this journey of self-discovery together. You can change what's possible.

From an early age, I knew I wanted to be a therapist growing up with an emotionally immature mother who struggled with addiction. I learned to distinguish between her issues and my own, but despite this awareness, I couldn't escape internalizing her insecurities. In my early teens, I went to my first therapist for depression. I will always remember the jar of cheerios on his desk labeled “Bagel Seeds!” Therapy helped me navigate various situations such as coming out and the sudden loss of my father. I deeply believe in the power of therapy to change lives.

Through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy and collaborative treatment measures, my patients develop life-changing habits to help them cope with all of life’s various obstacles. My therapy sessions are designed to dissect personal issues and provide patients with effective tools to help them heal, change and grow. I value each person’s unique strengths and, when appropriate, I seek to collaborate with all parts of an individual’s support system in order to ensure the best possible resources and care.

My name is Celestia (she/they), and I am a systemically trained Couples and Family Therapist (MFT) working with individuals, families, and intimate relationships, of all structures. I believe therapy should be a collaborative experience, and it is my responsibility within that bond to meet the client(s) where they are. As a trauma-informed therapist, my understanding of our current climate is crucial in our work together; addressing the ways in which society marginalizes us for race, ability, sexuality, body size, class, and gender identity are crucial in working through the human experience.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 30 years of experience treating adults and seniors suffering from trauma, the pain of loss and grief, low self-esteem, and challenging life transitions. In addition to my years in private practice, I worked at Jefferson Hospital in geriatrics; served as Clinical Director at Voyage House working with at-risk youth and members of the LQBTQ+ community; and as a Disability Specialist at Delaware Technical Community College, I was honored with the Governor's Award for my "Service to Individuals with Disabilities".

Bucks Support Services, located in Newtown and Buckingham, PA, is comprised of three speciality branches; Bucks Eating Support Collaborative, Bucks LGBTQ Center and Bucks Recovery Center. In addition to those speciality areas, we treat a wide array of psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, family/support system and relationship issues, adjustment disorders, and disorders of childhood, among others.

So… Some guy once said something like: “Courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s being afraid & doing it anyway.” Hi! I'm Alison. :) I’m a licensed therapist. I’ve also been in therapy myself on & off for over 20 years & experienced the life-changing benefits firsthand. I understand what it’s like to question your identity & self-worth. Like you, I'd developed survival skills that at one point seemed to help protect me & navigate the world. But over time it became clear they were holding me back, getting in my way, & harming me.

TEENS: I help teens (and young adults), beginning at age 14 years, who are feeling overwhelmed by depression or anxiety and the isolation that it brings. Through a combination of talk therapy and practical skill-building, we'll work together to resolve their burdens and develop a solution for overcoming their challenges. Working through the hard stuff (with a healthy dose of laughter to get through the pain) leads them to a place of peace and relief. Finally, they're able to find joy in being themselves.

The decision to seek therapy is unique and personal to each one of us. Whether you're seeking help for a specific life event or looking to understand ongoing struggles, I'm here to offer a supportive and a judgment-free space for you to show up, just as you are, as you begin your process of personal healing and growth. I work with clients with a wide array of issues including depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, and those struggling with substance abuse. We will work together to understand how personal experiences have shaped your present-day reality, including beliefs about yourself and how you engage in the world.

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.

Willow Therapy Collective provides comprehensive therapy, counseling, and consulting services. We want to help eliminate barriers that people face when seeking help. We strive to provide a safe space for individuals, couples and families to receive the tools, education, and services needed in effort to establish and maintain healthier lives.

I am a licensed professional counselor and trauma-informed therapist trained in mindfulness self-compassion who works collaboratively with clients to help them make the lasting changes they seek. I create a safe, trusting, and supportive environment so you can feel less isolated and more connected and understood. This becomes the foundation on which we work to help you build your self-awareness and develop the tools to improve the quality of your life. My goal is to help you take what you learn in the therapy setting out into the life you inhabit.

Do you desire to awaken to your deepest passion, to your life purpose, to your potential? Are you ready to craft a life and relationship of your own creative and bold design? Are you in the midst of a life transition desiring to more fully align with your core values and make space for more peace, passion and pleasure? Are you ready to up-level and transform your relationships and more masterfully connect, communicate and cohabitate? I'd be honored to partner with you and support you in creating a life that is in full alignment with your deepest desires, a life infused with joy and abundance, a life that you absolutely love.

Hello! My name is Dr. Tomlin, and I am a licensed and nationally certified professional counselor and traumatologist. I specialize in various modalities, including strength-based coaching, existentialism, multicultural awareness, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I am passionate about helping others achieve social, emotional, and behavioral improvements and providing them with the fundamental tools to overcome life struggles so they can prosper. Life is full of obstacles and difficult circumstances, which can feel overwhelming and all-consuming.

I believe that we all have an instinct toward growth and healing, and my experience with clients continues to affirm that with good support, everyone has the innate capacity to change. I trust and respect clients by bringing my genuine curiosity, deep sense of acceptance, and keen intuition to what they share with me. Troubling events and traumas happen to all of us, but as we explore old beliefs and process through difficult emotions, it is possible to alter those ingrained habits that prevent growth, and move into a more free experience of yourself. I have an open, relaxed, interactive style based on a holistic perspective.

I work with all gender clients, 13yrs and up. As men and women, young and old, we are multitaskers, we take care of others while neglecting ourselves. Self-care-self-love is foreign. Many self-medicate with food, alcohol, pills, shopping, social media, relationships, the list can go on. This creates a cycle of shame, remorse, and regret. We realize- I am not happy-how come? The people I work with are trying to answer that question. They are looking for someone else or something else to make them happy. An external fix/distraction to avoid feeling upset. And yet the outcome continues to be is anxiety, depression, substance abuse

You feel like you are stuck in some way, that you could be doing better or even that you could be doing more. You want to learn effective strategies/skills, break the cycles you’re in, make profound insights, and improve your life and relationships. Together, we’ll explore your sense of self, your relationships, personal aspirations, life stressors, goals and more. We’ll uncover your patterns of behavior and create a deeper understanding of who you are and what you value. If needed, I’ll educate you on the therapy process and set the stage so that you can understand how I can best support you. (PS. I promise to be responsive.)

Have you been experiencing feelings of sadness, fear, and/or anger? Are you feeling stuck and confused about which direction to take to tackle the challenges you are facing? Exploring therapy is an empowering first step to take charge of your life by deciding not to go it alone. My approach is to begin where you are in this process and to provide a safe space to address and make sense of your feelings, to tap into your own strengths, and to develop skills and renewed confidence to handle the challenges you are facing.