Therapists in Northampton, PA

I have been working with children, adolescents and adults for many years in a variety of settings including child welfare, school settings and private practice. I specialize in working with children of all ages from toddlers to young adulthood. I have experience and I am trained in anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, Autism, ADHD and anger.

I believe in the power of connection. Psychologist and researcher Brene Brown says, “A deep sense of love and belonging is an irresistible need of all people. We are biologically, cognitively, physically, and spiritually wired to love, to be loved, and to belong. When those needs are not met, we don’t function as we were meant to. We break. We fall apart. We numb. We ache. We hurt others. We get sick”. Through the course of counseling, we will work together to identify, repair, and restore the areas of ‘disconnect’ in your life, so that you may once again reap the mental and physical benefits of this fundamental human need.

Hello and Welcome! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience and specialized training in optimizing mental wellness, developing healthy relationships, and cultivating confidence.  Based firmly in neuroscience, evidence-based practice, and psychodynamic therapy techniques, I guide my patients every step of the way in developing new attitudes towards life's most complex matters. Allow me to help you manage your anxiety, conquer your depression, overcome your trauma, and improve your relationship(s).

Hi there, I’m Melissa Vega. I’m dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where you can just be yourself, just as you are. I believe in the inherent goodness within everyone and that we all navigate life with the tools and experiences we. have. With over 20 years of experience as a master’s level therapist, I specialize in supporting pre-teens, teens, and adults. As a fellow parent of three, I understand the complexities of parenting and relationships, and I’m here to help you and your children overcome any barriers you may face.

Each of us needs to find a way to interact with our world in the best way we can. Sometimes, things happen that make this difficult. Everyone deserves to have someone listen to them and hear them.

I have 20 years experience with almost all disorders and severity levels. My strengths in practice are with domestic abuse victims and complex attachment trauma. I seek to free you of guilt, shame and emotional build up in the nervous system. Together we develop stability of self esteem and confidence. I have extensive experience with PTSD and healing symptoms of fear, dissociation and hypervigilance through EMDR and brainspotting. I also work with couples and families. Dreamwork may be used to uncover sub/unconscious messages. All age groups and issues welcome, we can get through this together!

My name is Josie Villamar; God has blessed me with a great husband and a beautiful family. I am an active member of my church, and I enjoy having quality time with my loved ones. I love people; cooking, reading, traveling, and I enjoy the wonders of God's nature and outside activities. I have been practicing for many years, and my education background includes a Doctorate degree in Christian Counseling, a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, a State certification as a Licensed Professional Counselor, and specialization and extensive training in Functional Family Therapy Approach.

What makes me stand out from other counselors is my ability to grasp your needs and strengths quickly and get a solid understanding of what you are seeking from treatment. I am skilled with adapting my therapeutic approaches to match your personality and values. I have experience in a wide variety of settings so have knowledge of resources and different phases of mental health needs. I have successful experience treating individuals with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, grief, anger, and relationship issues. If you are in need of just a few sessions or longer term treatment, I can support you.

Everyone's story matters. Relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma...experiencing and understanding the different mental and emotional challenges life has to offer is unique to each individual. Asking for help takes courage, and it will take a lot more strength to continue on the journey of healing.

I take a very non-judgmental approach to therapy preferring to work alongside the client and conjointly focusing on the best treatment modalities to fit their needs. I move at the pace that is best for them, taking an eclectic approach to really tailor treatment to the specific individual. My ideal client is anyone pursuing the very best life that they can achieve.

Are your relationships stressing you out? Do you find yourself walking on eggshells, afraid to tell people no? Do you find yourself saying yes out of guilt or obligation? I help adult children of emotionally immature parents process childhood wounds and move forward with peace, confidence, and self-compassion.

If you'd like to master coping skills, learn more about yourself, conquer anxiety and/or depression, we can help. Do you want to strengthen your relationships with family members or repair a damaged marriage? Would you like to work on co-parenting in order to enjoy your child and prepare them for a successful future? Veley Foundation can provide supportive parenting coaching in order to increase familial attachment and enhance emotional regulation for the individual and/or the entire family using a family systems approach.

Are you tired of trying the same things over and over again and getting no where? Does time with your partner seem impossible, and bickering is the common way of communicating? Do you want to be the dream team and feel more like the bad news bears? Or are you a parent who is struggling to have conversations with your child/teen? We understand that the desire for a secure, solid relationship with effective communication can seem hopeless at times, but let us help you to breathe easy and create the change you want. We see you and hold hope for each of our clients. Change is possible.

Welcome! You've made it to this page, so you must be considering confronting some pretty difficult issues. If you're ready to take the next step and begin therapy, I would be honored to facilitate that process. My goal is to help you develop a plan to free yourself from that sense of feeling stuck, from whatever's preventing you from living life the way you desire. My background is quite varied, I've worked in counseling for the last 11 years, as well as in the field of medicine. I started as a behavioral specialist in home settings working with families, then found my way to specializing in treatment of trauma.

Allow me the joy of assisting you become more of your authentic self! Lindsay loves to empower people's differences, from Neurodiversity (adult+child ADHD, ADD, Autism Spectrum) to various sensitivities of the nervous system (HSPs, sensory sensitives, trauma/PTSD and related disorders, grief) through the EMDR technique, talk and hypnosis. The most key elements of Lindsays unique approach are: finding and practicing balance in your life (yin and yang), self compassion, compassion for human nature to understand those near us, the gray areas of our lives as humans in the world (versus "Good and evil"), forgiveness and boundaries.