Veterans Therapists in North Wales, PA
As an art therapist and Mental Health professional I've worked in various settings. Working with trauma survivors of human traffcking in SE Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, India and Indonesia). I also worked within schools working with a family systems approach and using expressive art therapy as the backbone. After working in SE Asia I moved to Hawaii and worked in severe psychiatric and shelters around Maui and the Big Island. I also run my own practice working with children and teenagers dealing with developmental delays, depression and more. I have experience with all walks of life, I offer ultimate empathy.
As an art therapist and Mental Health professional I've worked in various settings. Working with trauma survivors of human traffcking in SE Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, India and Indonesia). I also worked within schools working with a family systems approach and using expressive art therapy as the backbone. After working in SE Asia I moved to Hawaii and worked in severe psychiatric and shelters around Maui and the Big Island. I also run my own practice working with children and teenagers dealing with developmental delays, depression and more. I have experience with all walks of life, I offer ultimate empathy.
I aim to support, encourage, and guide clients through anxiety, depression, ADHD, identity questions, grief, trauma, life transitions and more. Together, we’ll create a safe space to explore emotions, build coping skills, and break unhelpful patterns—helping you move toward clarity, balance, and a more fulfilling life.
I aim to support, encourage, and guide clients through anxiety, depression, ADHD, identity questions, grief, trauma, life transitions and more. Together, we’ll create a safe space to explore emotions, build coping skills, and break unhelpful patterns—helping you move toward clarity, balance, and a more fulfilling life.
Most days your body feels like it is on high alert, waiting for something bad to happen. You have feelings of danger panic or dread, and it is making it increasingly difficult to get through your day. Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time, you tell yourself, but this nervousness and tension is starting to interfere with your day to day activities- work, family, friends and fun. You can’t concentrate and feel like you overthink everything. A restful night’s sleep seems to be a thing of the past, and you are worried it is impacting your physical health. As your irritability increases, you realize this is no way to live.
Most days your body feels like it is on high alert, waiting for something bad to happen. You have feelings of danger panic or dread, and it is making it increasingly difficult to get through your day. Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time, you tell yourself, but this nervousness and tension is starting to interfere with your day to day activities- work, family, friends and fun. You can’t concentrate and feel like you overthink everything. A restful night’s sleep seems to be a thing of the past, and you are worried it is impacting your physical health. As your irritability increases, you realize this is no way to live.
Shame dies when stories are told in safe places. Your story matters. Experiencing trauma can make us feel alone, ashamed, & burdened with self-doubt. When you take the brave step toward therapy and healing, you no longer have to do that alone. I work to hold a safe space so that each person who comes to me is able to openly share their story while learning how to access the tools to heal all wounds that they carry. I use Internal Family Systems as an approach to work on the root of pain and to help clients heal. I am certified in DBT therapy to help individuals regulate their emotions and build skills to navigate relationships.
Shame dies when stories are told in safe places. Your story matters. Experiencing trauma can make us feel alone, ashamed, & burdened with self-doubt. When you take the brave step toward therapy and healing, you no longer have to do that alone. I work to hold a safe space so that each person who comes to me is able to openly share their story while learning how to access the tools to heal all wounds that they carry. I use Internal Family Systems as an approach to work on the root of pain and to help clients heal. I am certified in DBT therapy to help individuals regulate their emotions and build skills to navigate relationships.
Are you struggling with conceiving, being pregnant or postpartum? Are you trying to navigate how to support your partner and stay connected to them in the throes of parenthood? These new life transitions can cause stress, havoc and exhaustion that are unlike anything you've experienced. You may be dealing with mental health challenges, low self-worth, unexpected swings of emotion, sexual dysfunction or have experienced trauma that can impact your day to day now. Fortunately, reduced anxiety, improving your mood, decreasing stress, better communication, an improved sex life, and increased self worth are all achievable in our work.
Are you struggling with conceiving, being pregnant or postpartum? Are you trying to navigate how to support your partner and stay connected to them in the throes of parenthood? These new life transitions can cause stress, havoc and exhaustion that are unlike anything you've experienced. You may be dealing with mental health challenges, low self-worth, unexpected swings of emotion, sexual dysfunction or have experienced trauma that can impact your day to day now. Fortunately, reduced anxiety, improving your mood, decreasing stress, better communication, an improved sex life, and increased self worth are all achievable in our work.
McPherson Clinical & Consulting Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, EMBA, LPC, NCC, CDWF
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
You're overwhelmed, trying to hold it all together while silently struggling with anxiety, burnout, or a deep sense that something needs to change. At McPherson Clinical & Consulting Services, we see you. Our team of culturally responsive, affirming professionals provides compassionate, evidence-based support tailored to your unique experiences and identity. Whether you're navigating life transitions, trauma, or relationship challenges, we're here to help you feel seen, empowered, and in control of your healing journey.
You're overwhelmed, trying to hold it all together while silently struggling with anxiety, burnout, or a deep sense that something needs to change. At McPherson Clinical & Consulting Services, we see you. Our team of culturally responsive, affirming professionals provides compassionate, evidence-based support tailored to your unique experiences and identity. Whether you're navigating life transitions, trauma, or relationship challenges, we're here to help you feel seen, empowered, and in control of your healing journey.
I've worked extensively with trauma survivors from all walks of life, including active duty military personnel, veterans and their families, and immigrants from Latin America, both documented and undocumented.
I work with people to heal from trauma, whether that presents as PTSD, anxiety, depression, dissociation, or any of the persistent difficulties that may show up after living through one or more experiences that compromise your basic sense of safety. People deserve peace and safety, and I want to help you find it!
I've worked extensively with trauma survivors from all walks of life, including active duty military personnel, veterans and their families, and immigrants from Latin America, both documented and undocumented.
I work with people to heal from trauma, whether that presents as PTSD, anxiety, depression, dissociation, or any of the persistent difficulties that may show up after living through one or more experiences that compromise your basic sense of safety. People deserve peace and safety, and I want to help you find it!
Laura L Otto
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC, NCC, CCMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I have a wide range of counseling experience in the mental health & addictions fields working with children, adolescents and adults in individual, family, couple & group settings. I have worked closely with people of various races, backgrounds & ethnicities. I have extensive experience providing solution focused therapy, reality therapy, interpersonal therapy & cognitive-behavioral therapies. I have a background in teaching & understand everyone learns differently. With this said, I do not take one particular approach to therapy and feel feedback is a crucial part of the therapeutic process.
I have a wide range of counseling experience in the mental health & addictions fields working with children, adolescents and adults in individual, family, couple & group settings. I have worked closely with people of various races, backgrounds & ethnicities. I have extensive experience providing solution focused therapy, reality therapy, interpersonal therapy & cognitive-behavioral therapies. I have a background in teaching & understand everyone learns differently. With this said, I do not take one particular approach to therapy and feel feedback is a crucial part of the therapeutic process.
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You’re not “too much.” You’re surviving.
If you’ve been carrying invisible wounds from trauma—whether from childhood, relationships, loss, or systemic harm—you deserve a space where your pain is not minimized, and your healing is prioritized. I specialize in helping individuals reclaim their lives after trauma through evidence-based, compassionate therapy.
You’re not “too much.” You’re surviving.
If you’ve been carrying invisible wounds from trauma—whether from childhood, relationships, loss, or systemic harm—you deserve a space where your pain is not minimized, and your healing is prioritized. I specialize in helping individuals reclaim their lives after trauma through evidence-based, compassionate therapy.
I specialize in working with trauma survivors, veterans and first responders to help with building better communication techniques, coping skills, and healing from trauma.
Being a Marine Corps veteran and a trauma-informed therapist, I understand the importance of self care, boundaries, and managing emotions. I focus on understanding how to recognize triggers and blind spots and learning how to train better reactions. These skills and methods can be used to help build better skills when dealing with trauma and mental health.
I specialize in working with trauma survivors, veterans and first responders to help with building better communication techniques, coping skills, and healing from trauma.
Being a Marine Corps veteran and a trauma-informed therapist, I understand the importance of self care, boundaries, and managing emotions. I focus on understanding how to recognize triggers and blind spots and learning how to train better reactions. These skills and methods can be used to help build better skills when dealing with trauma and mental health.
While I have experience working with many different clinical concerns, I specialize with veterans, those with anxiety and depression, and men's issues.
I'm from a small, rural Pennsylvania town. I learned the value of faith, service to others, community, and hard work on my grandfather's dairy farm. I am passionate about helping others grow and change. I have received extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), though I can easily integrate other therapeutic approaches into treatment. I truly enjoy doing therapy and love the variety of people and issues I get to work with on a daily basis.
While I have experience working with many different clinical concerns, I specialize with veterans, those with anxiety and depression, and men's issues.
I'm from a small, rural Pennsylvania town. I learned the value of faith, service to others, community, and hard work on my grandfather's dairy farm. I am passionate about helping others grow and change. I have received extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), though I can easily integrate other therapeutic approaches into treatment. I truly enjoy doing therapy and love the variety of people and issues I get to work with on a daily basis.
Symmetry of Self offers a squad of military veterans turned therapists who truly get it.
At Symmetry of Self, we focus on more than just symptom management. Using methods that help you achieve deep, lasting transformation. Our team doesn’t stop at offering tools and techniques—we work with you to uncover the root causes of your challenges and create meaningful change.
Symmetry of Self offers a squad of military veterans turned therapists who truly get it.
At Symmetry of Self, we focus on more than just symptom management. Using methods that help you achieve deep, lasting transformation. Our team doesn’t stop at offering tools and techniques—we work with you to uncover the root causes of your challenges and create meaningful change.
Welcome. Seeking therapy is a brave step, and we are honored to support you on your journey toward healing, growth, and self-understanding. We work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. In our work together, we move at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you, with the goal of building inner resilience, self-compassion, and practical tools for a more grounded and fulfilling life. You are welcome here. Let’s begin your next chapter, together.
Welcome. Seeking therapy is a brave step, and we are honored to support you on your journey toward healing, growth, and self-understanding. We work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. In our work together, we move at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you, with the goal of building inner resilience, self-compassion, and practical tools for a more grounded and fulfilling life. You are welcome here. Let’s begin your next chapter, together.
Telehealth therapy across PA—calm your mind, live with more freedom.
Do you ever feel stuck in a loop of unwanted thoughts you just can’t shut off? Maybe your mind keeps replaying the same worries, or you find yourself doing rituals and habits just to feel a moment of relief. Anxiety, OCD, and phobias can leave you exhausted, frustrated, and unsure how to break free. If this sounds familiar, you don’t have to keep facing it alone. My goal is to help you feel more in control, more present in your life, and able to focus on what matters most, without anxiety running the show.
Telehealth therapy across PA—calm your mind, live with more freedom.
Do you ever feel stuck in a loop of unwanted thoughts you just can’t shut off? Maybe your mind keeps replaying the same worries, or you find yourself doing rituals and habits just to feel a moment of relief. Anxiety, OCD, and phobias can leave you exhausted, frustrated, and unsure how to break free. If this sounds familiar, you don’t have to keep facing it alone. My goal is to help you feel more in control, more present in your life, and able to focus on what matters most, without anxiety running the show.
Navy Veteran Helping Clients Overcome Trauma and Strengthen Relationships.
I’m a Navy veteran and trauma therapist with over 7 years of experience, including serving in the VA. I specialize in helping clients heal from PTSD and trauma using Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and EMDR. My approach is supportive, evidence-based, and focused on building resilience so you can move forward with confidence. I also provide couples counseling using the Gottman Method, helping partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen connection.
Navy Veteran Helping Clients Overcome Trauma and Strengthen Relationships.
I’m a Navy veteran and trauma therapist with over 7 years of experience, including serving in the VA. I specialize in helping clients heal from PTSD and trauma using Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and EMDR. My approach is supportive, evidence-based, and focused on building resilience so you can move forward with confidence. I also provide couples counseling using the Gottman Method, helping partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen connection.
Ivan Vega
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-FL, LPC-PA, NCC, CAADC, CCTP-II
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Mindful of the stigmas faced by military and law enforcement personnel, I honor the warrior class and guardians of our communities.
Do you feel like your past is holding you hostage? When coupled together—trauma and addiction can seem like an endless loop, keeping you trapped in a cycle of guilt, shame, and fear. Desperate and heavy-laden, many suffer in silence and despair. Don't let that be you! You don't have to do this alone, nor depend on alcohol or drugs to self-medicate or alter your reality. Stop surviving and start living.
Mindful of the stigmas faced by military and law enforcement personnel, I honor the warrior class and guardians of our communities.
Do you feel like your past is holding you hostage? When coupled together—trauma and addiction can seem like an endless loop, keeping you trapped in a cycle of guilt, shame, and fear. Desperate and heavy-laden, many suffer in silence and despair. Don't let that be you! You don't have to do this alone, nor depend on alcohol or drugs to self-medicate or alter your reality. Stop surviving and start living.
Each person’s culture, including military culture, can also be influential in therapy.
Seeking to discover strengths to meet new challenges or define your sense of purpose? Are you having relationship issues at home, school, or work? Or maybe you are asking questions about your life story, its meaning, and your place in the world. Psychotherapy can be helpful in exploring and resolving these concerns. Every person has a story to tell. I offer insight-oriented psychotherapy, an approach that focuses on your perspective and unique story. A person’s feelings, thoughts, and choices may be influenced by factors from the past that are outside of one’s awareness and exert pressure on current experiences and events.
Each person’s culture, including military culture, can also be influential in therapy.
Seeking to discover strengths to meet new challenges or define your sense of purpose? Are you having relationship issues at home, school, or work? Or maybe you are asking questions about your life story, its meaning, and your place in the world. Psychotherapy can be helpful in exploring and resolving these concerns. Every person has a story to tell. I offer insight-oriented psychotherapy, an approach that focuses on your perspective and unique story. A person’s feelings, thoughts, and choices may be influenced by factors from the past that are outside of one’s awareness and exert pressure on current experiences and events.
I specialize in treating veterans, Anxiety Disorders, Depression Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, and LGBTQIA with utilization of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Ashley – Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Serving clients in Pennsylvania & Texas
Hi, I’m Ashley—a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Bipolar Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, and LGBTQIA+ support. I offer virtual therapy for individuals, couples, and families, including those in monogamous and consensual non-monogamous (CNM) relationships.
My sessions are collaborative, affirming, and often infused with humor. You’re encouraged to show up authentically—no need to filter your thoughts or feelings. Let’s work together toward healing and growth.
I specialize in treating veterans, Anxiety Disorders, Depression Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, and LGBTQIA with utilization of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Ashley – Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Serving clients in Pennsylvania & Texas
Hi, I’m Ashley—a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Bipolar Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, and LGBTQIA+ support. I offer virtual therapy for individuals, couples, and families, including those in monogamous and consensual non-monogamous (CNM) relationships.
My sessions are collaborative, affirming, and often infused with humor. You’re encouraged to show up authentically—no need to filter your thoughts or feelings. Let’s work together toward healing and growth.
I have over 8 years of working with combat trauma, military sexual trauma, deployment readjustment problems, as well as complex PTSD, and severe mental illness.
Want a therapist on your journey to become better, more in control, more hopeful individual, then I am the counselor for you. With my extensive knowledge, out of the box thinking, and often humorous process, you will almost always end the session feeling better than when you started. I look forward to helping you and learning about you and forming a partnership on this grand journey.
Anxious, depressed, struggling with PTSD symptoms, angry all the time, feeling overwhelmed, or just feeling off? Then you are the perfect client for my services. I have helped hundreds of individuals over the years improve the quality or their lives.
I have over 8 years of working with combat trauma, military sexual trauma, deployment readjustment problems, as well as complex PTSD, and severe mental illness.
Want a therapist on your journey to become better, more in control, more hopeful individual, then I am the counselor for you. With my extensive knowledge, out of the box thinking, and often humorous process, you will almost always end the session feeling better than when you started. I look forward to helping you and learning about you and forming a partnership on this grand journey.
Anxious, depressed, struggling with PTSD symptoms, angry all the time, feeling overwhelmed, or just feeling off? Then you are the perfect client for my services. I have helped hundreds of individuals over the years improve the quality or their lives.
I am passionate about working with adults who are ready to no longer suffer in silence and take the steps needed to get on their road of healing and recovery for mental health and/or substance dependence. Individuals who are ready to bring their pain and suffering to the surface while learning and practicing the skills and tools that will help one free themself. Individuals who are committed to change but may feel misguided or lost on their journey but who are ready to resolve internal ambivalence by meeting their goals by creating a plan for change by being open and honest about one's thoughts, feelings and motivation for change.
I am passionate about working with adults who are ready to no longer suffer in silence and take the steps needed to get on their road of healing and recovery for mental health and/or substance dependence. Individuals who are ready to bring their pain and suffering to the surface while learning and practicing the skills and tools that will help one free themself. Individuals who are committed to change but may feel misguided or lost on their journey but who are ready to resolve internal ambivalence by meeting their goals by creating a plan for change by being open and honest about one's thoughts, feelings and motivation for change.
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Veterans Therapists
Why is mental health important for veterans and the military?
Veterans are more likely to face mental health challenges than the general public, and such mental health challenges can make it difficult for them to navigate day-to-day life. Improved mental health can result in better interpersonal relationships, lower levels of stress, and decreased dependence on substances, such as drugs or alcohol, for many veterans. Addressing common mental health conditions can also help facilitate recovery from physical health challenges that are faced by many veterans, such as chronic pain, physical injury, or poor sleeping patterns. Therapists trained in working with veterans can help address these concerns and help improve veteran mental health.
How can veterans get access to mental health support?
There are many resources for veterans to get mental health support, including through the VA or through their primary care doctor. Many service personnel are eligible for free or reduced-cost mental health counseling through the VA, depending on their service history and current income. Veterans can also utilize online directories, such as Psychology Today, or nonprofit organization resources like the Wounded Warrior Project, to find a therapist or other healthcare professional that specializes in their specific mental health needs. Veterans may also benefit from community-based groups that facilitate social connection and/or address specific concerns, such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
What type of therapy is best for veterans?
Veterans may benefit from multiple types of therapy, depending on what mental health challenges they are facing. Veterans seeking therapy for anxiety or depression may benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which encourage clients to understand how their thought patterns influence their behavior. Veterans with PTSD may seek other more specialized forms of therapy to treat trauma symptoms, such as EMDR or exposure therapy. Many veterans and military personnel may also benefit from family or couples counseling to address the stress and adjustment challenges that can be associated with military life.
Can therapy for veterans help with trauma and PTSD?
Therapy can be highly effective in helping veterans with trauma and PTSD. Therapists specializing in veteran mental health often have extensive training and experience helping veterans navigate symptoms of trauma and can teach clients coping techniques to handle common symptoms associated with trauma and PTSD. Some therapists may use talk therapy as their primary approach, while others utilize more structured therapy modalities in sessions, such as EMDR. Veterans can try multiple therapy modalities to find the best fit for them. Therapists can also help make referrals or connect clients with available resources, such as VA benefits, to help address other life concerns.