Therapists in Paoli, PA

You deserve to be happy. Therapy doesn't have to painful. I want to find out about you and help you find the solutions that work for you. Life is too short to be in bad relationships, or to let trauma control us or to be anxious and angry all the time. I want you to be free of emotional pain, able to deal with life on life's terms, and to find meaning and purpose in your family, friendships, work, spirituality and all other life's areas. During my 24 years as a therapist I have helped individuals, couples and families find healing and understanding.

Suffering from unresolved childhood trauma, PTSD, and attachment wounds can be painful and debilitating. Feeling frozen, running from the emotions in the mind & body, and trying to solve these issues on your own is exhausting. The right support and understanding when dealing with complex trauma is imperative for growth and healing. Our practice specializes in working with these complex trauma wounds. Helping make sense of what has happened to you, becoming more clear about the Self and all of your different parts, and moving forward with confidence are the changes that our clients experience when engaged in treatment.

Making the decision to seek the support of a therapist is a very personal process and often occurs when one wants to change an aspect of life. I work collaboratively with clients to build a trusting and compassionate therapeutic alliance, interweaving my training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Image Transformation Therapy (ImTT) with my background in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to make the counseling experience educational and empowering.

I am a Clinical Doctor of Social Work and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been a practicing therapist in the mental health field for 25 years and have experience working in partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and outpatient settings. My training, clinical experience and clinical practice covers a wide range of psychological issues including Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, Adjustment Disorders, Adoption Issues (Focus - Adult Adoptees and Adoptive Parents), Grief and Loss, Separation and Divorce, Trauma, and Eating Disorders.

Hello! I want to help you get back to living your life as soon as possible. You'll find me to be passionate about providing a safe, confidential, supportive, and collaborative environment for you. My approach is influenced by my values of honesty, responsibility, accountability, compassion, and respect. I practice primarily from a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) perspective meaning I focus closely on the interconnectedness of your thoughts/beliefs/values, feelings, and behaviors to help you work toward your goals.

My intention is to create a safe place for you to be willing to go through the pain we will uncover, trusting that healing is waiting for you on the other side. Emotions are never the problem. Instead, emotions are data- guiding us to truth and potential. When we manage our emotions, and learn from them, we can avoid the traps of language, thinking, and habit that inhibit healthy development, that leave us stuck. Therapy is an excavation. It is a cathartic oxygenation of buried experience done by an individual with the help of a therapist.

Is alcohol causing problems in your life? Is your substance use causing problems in your life (such as marital, family, relationship, job, legal, relationship) I am here to help you get through them. I will end the insanity. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), and a Certified Intervention Professional (CIP). I achieved my Master's degree in Addictions Counseling from Villanova University. I have over 39 years in recovery and 35 years experience as a substance use counselor. I help men, women and families who struggle with drugs and alcohol. Call me now!

Let's talk about taking the first step on your path to wellness and healing. Therapy does not have to be a scary or intimidating place. I offer a non-judgmental approach to therapy and focus on building a strong relationship with my clients. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them make a connection between the way their personal history, thoughts and emotions impact the way they live and interact with the world around them. My training is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and I help my clients develop a number of tools and skills that help them achieve their goals.

I am extremely solution-focused in the work I do. Clients come focused on the challenges they're facing. They're experts on their problems. My job is to help you identify and work toward the solutions. You become an expert on what you can do to make your life better. As you make these changes, you enjoy life more and experience greater confidence, self-esteem and well-being. With 40+ years of clinical experience, I've developed the skill and expertise to work comfortably and effectively with a wide variety of problems, such as anxiety, depression, low self esteem, stress and relationship issues. Let's explore how I can help you!

Paoli Psychological Associates is a group of mental health professionals dedicated to helping people develop the skills they need for life's challenges. Our counseling services offer personalized attention and an individualized approach to helping individuals, couples, and families overcome life's challenges, grow, and develop greater satisfaction and success. Our services include psychotherapy, counseling, testing, and psychological evaluation. We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Dr. Bill Morgan, director of PPA, is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years experience. Within our group we have a number of highly trained professionals covering a variety of specialties. We are committed to providing high quality services.

Are you feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or having relationship problems? Have you tried therapy before that didn't work? Are you drinking too much or using substances and feeling depressed? You can change the way you feel and improve your life. I take an active approach to therapy that works. Call me and we can discuss your needs and goals so you can start to feel better.

**Now offering telehealth services to ensure the safety and wellness of all clients still in need of services but unable to come into an office**. I am dedicated to working collaboratively with clients to assist in enhancing their quality of life and wellness goals. I strongly believe that each and every individual has it within themselves to improve the direction of their lives in order to obtain greater fulfillment and peace. As a therapist, I am there to listen, reflect, develop and build on healthy coping skills and provide insight in order to empower each client to reach his or her desired goals.

We sometimes feel isolated or alone when dealing with life's challenges. Whether feeling overwhelmed, frustrated by certain relationships in our lives, or trying to cope with a particularly challenging situation, I will help to create a safe, nurturing and non-judgmental environment to discuss these issues. Together we will explore your feelings, attitudes and perceptions towards these challenges and work to empower you to overcome these obstacles and live an emotionally healthy life.

I am a child, adolescent and family therapist and I am devoted to counseling children, adolescents, and their caregivers in individual and family therapy. I have a broad base of experience helping children and their families address emotional and behavioral issues, including issues associated with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and PTSD, as well as environmental stresses such as bullying, relationship strain, divorce, single/blended families, and adoption.

As a psychologist, counselor, and evaluator, I look at sessions as a collaborative process. Together we work towards making the changes my clients desire so that they experience more contentment, peace, satisfaction and success. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an evidence-based approach that helps people learn skills that last a lifetime. I am a licensed psychologist with over twenty years experience as a counselor, therapist, and diagnostician, and am active in training therapists.

Does your child get frustrated easily with homework? Guess frequently at words? Have poor handwriting? Read slowly or inaccurately? Lack self-esteem? Dislike reading? I can help! My practice recognizes the interplay of academics, mental health, cognition, and behavior, which is why we incorporate social-emotional learning, self-regulation strategies, and growth mindset to foster whole child development in addition to using a structured literacy approach. Customized services meet children where they are so they can build the confidence they need and deserve to succeed in the classroom and beyond.