Family Therapy in Phoenixville, PA

Sometimes we feel that certain feelings we have, like anger and sadness, get sort of stuck inside of us, and are really hard to release. Maybe an issue with a family member stays unresolved for quite a long time, and so becomes a hurdle that's almost impossible to overcome, but maybe its an issue within oneself. It could be that talking it out with an impartial but caring person could help.

Are your relationships stressing you out? Do you find yourself constantly worrying others are mad at you? Do you struggle with telling people no? Maybe you worry frequently that people will leave you. Maybe you find yourself avoiding people because it all feels too overwhelming. Our personal history, family context, biology, all impact how we interact in relationships. I help people with relationship-related anxiety, religious trauma, and complex trauma process the past and develop the self-compassion to move forward.

Do you feel unsatisfied with the path you’re on? I work with those in their 20s & 30s who are struggling with the anxieties that come with new life phases. Maybe you’re adjusting to post-grad life, or starting a new job. Or you’re looking to set boundaries as you gain independence from your family . I’m here to help you bridge the gap between your life now and what you want your life to look like, while also giving new meaning to the experiences that led you to where you are. I not only bring educational & professional experience to my practice, but also empathy & realness that comes from confronting my own personal challenges.

I am an eclectic therapist who will help you focus on the big picture of the issues you bring to the session. Your defining problem is seen as multifaceted, so a holistic approach with an insight into: family of origin, developmental stage of life, physical wellbeing and personal goals is the foundation of our plan for sucess. A solution-focused philosophy helps the work to be efficient and short term.

In our lives, we may struggle with anxiety, depression, or stress. If you are feeling distressed from life's uncertainties, counseling may benefit you. In my practice, I work collaboratively with you to identify specific needs that you believe are causing stress and discomfort in your life. My approach is to be an active guide to help you identify your strengths that you already possess, and then utilize those strengths to reach your fullest potential. I utilize research based techniques to help increase your self-awareness and challenge your negative counterproductive patterns to help you achieve your therapeutic goals.

There is nothing I love more than sharing the beauty of growth with my clients. Those who wish to deepen their understanding of their experiences and find new appreciation for their emotional realities inspire me every day.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Phoenixville, PA. I work primarily with individuals struggling with high levels of anxiety, complex trauma, PTSD, and adult children of addicted parents. I also work with couples experiencing issues of infidelity, life transitions, and communication. I view the relationship with my clients as very collaborative and truly work to understand their unique situations in order to tailor treatment to their specific needs. As a systemic therapist my goal is to offer you a safe and nonjudgmental space to explore your concerns and offer professional guidance in untangling the issues at play.

I am a graduate of Temple University, and Chestnut Hill College with over ten years of professional experience. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I am a mother, step mother, wife, and working professional. My counseling style is honest, nonjudgmental, and accepting. I pride myself on my relationships with my clients and try to avoid too much jargon so sessions may feel organic not robotic. You can expect me to use my sense of humor in sessions and encourage you to do the same if it helps.

When I work with a client, my hope is that the individual will experience a sense of understanding and hopefulness for change in their present situation. I believe that when an individual feels that the clinician is truly invested in "walking with" the "whole person" on their journey, the client will gain a new perspective on their movement in life. When I see individuals who are struggling with anxiety and/or depression, relational concerns, life stressors, and/or loss and transition issues, my main focus is to support the client in developing a hopefulness that positive change is possible.

Friends and family may be your biggest resource for support. However, you may be faced with challenges and struggles, that their advice can't address. Or, they may be part of the problem. That's why it's best to turn to a professional who can provide the skill needed to help you face these challenges in an objective, nurturing environment. My years of experience have given me the opportunity to counsel many individuals, couples and families, with a wide range of issues. Let me hear from you. I'll help you get back on track.

If you had a magic wand, how would your life be different? Would your child’s anxiety, fear, and struggles vanish? Could parenting become easy and conflict-free? When your child or adolescent struggles with behavioral, emotional, and trauma issues, it affects the whole family and makes you feel powerless and overwhelmed. Welcome to Invictus Counseling! I work with children, teens, and parents to address behaviors, emotions, and trauma and develop goals to overcome those obstacles. There’s no magic wand – but there is a way to help, to nurture, and to improve.

Have you been feeling stuck or unhappy with your life, relationships, career or family situation? Have you been finding yourself searching for meaning and pleasure but not finding it where you once used to? Do you struggle to manifest your goals and live the life you dream of? You aren't alone, and you don't have to navigate the answers to these questions alone anymore. Through therapy you can explore these answers, understand your needs, and areas of your life that aren't satisfying or working for you anymore. Therapy is a space where you can turn down the chaos of life, focus on you, how you're feeling, and what YOU need.

Reach for the life you were meant to have and reach for your fullest potential. We offer you a helping hand in getting your life where you want it to be. We will help you reach your goals, reach for a future of hope and healing. We offer individual, family , couples and marriage therapy, pastoral counseling and spiritual support in helping you deal with life's challenges and in helping you make what you want out of your life. We specialize in issues of depression; loss and grief; spirituality; couples and family concerns; geriatrics and life transition issues.

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.

The world we live in is complicated and ever-changing, and the patterns we develop to address the challenges of life often cease to work for us...in fact, no strategy for living, relating to others, or to ourselves can ever work optimally forever. A depression, a personal life crisis, marital upsets and family conflicts are painful but often signal an important opportunity for self-reflection, assessment of "where I've been" in life, and the chance to create a new pathway for moving forward. This is where an expert therapist can be of value.

We are a group of over 45 fully licensed mental health professionals dedicated to providing psychological and psychiatric treatment of the highest quality. We are psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors. We have offices in three locations: Pottstown, Collegeville, and Montgomeryville. We are not rigid believers in any one set of theories about people; rather, we choose the style of therapy that is best suited to each client's problems. Our sincere goal is to help promote postive change in a warm and caring environment.

We all struggle at times and life can feel overwhelming and unmanageable. I am so happy that you are taking the first steps in determining what you need to lead a happier, more fulfilled life. I know how difficult it can be to acknowledge that your life may not what you envisioned and it is a privilege to work through these challenges with you. My goal is to help you transition from a place of struggle to a place of hope by providing a safe and comfortable environment to discuss these personal life challenges. I provide a warm and collaborative approach offering guidance, support, insight, and hope for a more meaningful life.

Are you feeling stuck and need some guidance for growth? I won't offer band-aid solutions, only lasting and meaningful change. Therapy to me is a process of identifying and understanding who you are and where you want to go. I want to journey with you to the deeper levels of your struggles and find the light. The arrow is a powerful symbol to me that represents the growth we are capable of. In order for an arrow to aim forward, it must be pulled back with the bow to gain strength.

It is my belief that each and every person is doing the best they can with the resources they have available to them. Oftentimes an unbiased listening ear, some empathy, encouragement, and perhaps a different point of view is all you need as a parent or child to help you feel empowered to take the necessary steps to move forward in a healthy and joyful way. I began my career working with young kids (and their families) in Early Intervention and from there realized the importance of empowering the family system as a whole to face the challenges in our daily lives.