Capital Blue Cross Therapists in Saylorsburg, PA

I am an experienced counselor with over 15 years of experience in the mental health, co-occurring disorders, substance abuse treatment, trauma, grief, and oncology counseling fields. I have experience providing counseling services to a variety of individuals and groups, including adolescents and adults struggling with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, unresolved grief, trauma, and stressor-related disorders and more recently cancer survivors and their loved ones.

There are many models of counseling with underlying philosophies of treatment. I use a model that believes healing occurs when we become aware of our issues, increase our insight and learn how to put alternative coping strategies into practice. I use traditional methodology as well as creative activities, including guided meditation, relaxation techniques and humor. I have an interest in animal assisted therapy. My approach is strength-based, using a person's natural skills, talents and abilities in the service of their own healing. It is a respectful, positive approach designed to support an individual's journey toward balance.

First and foremost, I want to commend you on taking this step to address your own personal recovery goals. I understand a feat like this may not be easy and I am grateful to receive the opportunity to support you on this journey. Therapy is an opportunity to receive a fresh perspective and develop the tools needed to foster passion, purpose and balance in life. As a therapist, I like to be viewed as a co-pilot. You are in control of the pace, operations, and destination. I am here to simply support you in the navigation, visualization, and maintenance, while on this trip together.

You are not alone! The road to recover from past trauma, grief, sadness, anxiety, disappointment, physical pain and addiction is often difficult to begin. It is fear that keeps us stuck and often unable to move in the direction of health & wellness. I am here to tell you that you ARE STRONG and the choice to move through fear is possible. My name is Amy Rudisill, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 36 years experience working with people struggling with negative symptoms related to trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, work related stress, & relationship problems. Please look at my website for more information.

Are you feeling anxious, angry, sad, or stressed out? Are you tired of feeling this way? Is it time to try something new and seek professional help. Counseling can provide you; a safe therapeutic environment for you to share your thoughts and feelings, an opportunity to collaborate on solutions, and new hope with a more positive perception. I am a licensed professional therapist and a certified substance abuse counselor.

Immediate openings! We provide individual, couples, family counseling and Psychiatric services. Group therapy starting soon! Dr. Jahaira Lopez Pastrana is now providing Psychiatric Services via Telehealth. Jessica Jimenez, LSW has joined our team and has immediate openings! We are passionate about working with underserved populations/communities and particularly enjoy working with adolescents through adulthood. Some specializations include Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Violence, Abuse, Victimization issues, Relationship issues, Adult ADHD, Personality and Mood Disorders as well as other Serious and Persistent Mental Illnesses.

Are you feeling stuck or repeating unhealthy patterns? Are you struggling to overcome emotional pain, self-doubt or other obstacles? Do you desire to live life more fully? As a board-certified licensed professional counselor, with more than ten years of experience, it is my honor to walk with you as you navigate the steppingstones on your way to your unique sense of well-being. I will provide solution-focused, strength-based, client-centered psychotherapy. I also have training in Gestalt therapy, which employs experiential and experimental techniques to enhance awareness, freedom and self-direction, including Gestalt Dream Work.

I have been working with children and families for over 10 years. My belief is an individual needs to make the decision for the changes in their life. I hope to assist those in need to build the appropriate skills necessary to achieve their goals. I have experience in the following areas: relationship counseling, consistent parenting, couples therapy, impulse control, appropriate coping skills, positive peer and sibling interaction, anger management, anxiety, trauma, etc.

Look no further for a therapist. With over 35 years of both inpatient & outpatient experience, I am not that therapist who repeatedly asks,”How do you feel about that?” Instead, my goal is to proactively work with you as a team to inspire change. Through gained insight & discernment, we will identify & cleanse the toxic areas in your life that hinder you from healthy decision making & inner peace.

Clients often reach out during times of distress when life situations or challenges have become overwhelming. Family stressors, anxiety, depression or managing negative thoughts and behaviors are issues that many have faced. Here at East Stroudsburg Counseling Associates, we can help steer you towards the path of balancing these stressors and discovering new techniques and tools to manage life challenges. With motivation and support, change and adaptation is possible at any time in life.

Everyone experiences challenges in life which can be difficult to navigate; leaving one feeling anxious, depressed or simply unable to cope. Feeling heard, understood and respected is essential to overcoming these life changes and obstacles. I provide counseling services that couple a supportive client-counselor relationship with strength and evidence-based treatments in order to reach your goals. Sometimes ones’ challenges involve those closest to us; in these situations I will provide counseling for family relationships that is geared at improving communication and increasing family unity.

I accept clients in NM and PA with Blue Cross, United, Aetna, Geisinger, and out of pocket payments. In person available in Rio Rancho, NM. Clients I see often want to adopt a holistic lifestyle, focusing on overall wellness.and those who are trying to find their true self and their passions. This may be due to loss, life change, coming of age, or focus on others rather than self. They often want to learn to balance roles in life and find the truth in their own purpose. Common reasons for starting therapy include anxiety, gender/sexual identity, addiction, relationship distress, grief, depression, and psychedelic integration.

First off, thank you for taking the time to read my profile. In my time as a counselor/therapist I have found that the process of selecting a therapist is at best awkward, and at worst terrifying. People simply don’t wake-up feeling upset one day and think, “Wow, I feel yucky, I think I will talk to a therapist.” More often than not a therapist is considered as a last resort, or after coming to a conclusion of, “I don’t know what else to do.”

There’s power in staying true to yourself Embrace it OurMindfulLife.com Too often we get sidetracked by the expectations of others, real or imagined. We lose sight of who we are or want to be. We are left feeling anxious, depressed, frustrated, unfulfilled, hopeless. I meet you where you are and work with you to build a foundation of mutual trust and respect. I work from a strength-based wellness perspective and provide a safe space for you to explore obstacles past and present that interfere with you becoming your authentic self and living a safe, enjoyable, fulfilling life.

In this ever-changing time of "do and be more," we face daily life stressors that challenge our mental wellness. These challenges can negatively impact our significant relationships, our children and our work/school performance. To seek the help of a therapist is a very personal decision. It may be one of the most important decisions you make. It may facilitate first steps towards changing and regaining control of your life. In 2008, I founded Aspire Counseling and Consulting (please view our WEBSITE) with the mission to inspire clients to reach their fullest potential within their communities, relationships, workplaces and schools.