Therapists in Tioga County, PA

We are a team of board certified behavior analysts and registered behavior technicians that implement applied behavior analysis for individuals diagnosed with autism. Ages range from birth to adulthood. Our approach is evidenced based and there are opportunities for social interaction and field trips with peers.

As a Behavioral Health Therapist, I value dignity and worth of people. I believe that everyone has unique characteristics that make them special, and together, we can work to bring these strengths to the forefront of who you are and help you become your "desired version of self". I specialize in strengths-based approaches that assist in highlighting those special characteristics about you, and utilizing those strengths to create an individualized experience prioritizing social and emotional growth and satisfaction.

Hello! My name is Kristen Thomas and I am a National Certified Counselor through the National Board of Certified Counselors and am currently pursuing licensure to become a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania. I graduated from the University of Scranton with a B.S. in Counseling/Human Services and a minor in Psychology. With early acceptance in to the Accelerated M.S. Program, I continued on in my education and earned my Master’s Degree in PK-12 School Counseling.

I provide a safe space between virtual and in person therapy where an individualized approach is given. I am trained in a variety of modalities CBT, DBT, Trauma Based Therapy and Narrative Based Approaches. I customize my interventions to my clients, as I am a small boutique practice and am able to do that.

I believe anyone can change their life with the right mindset and tools. We are all in control of our own destinies, and it is my passion to help people discover their own power. I have worked in various settings and roles including an inpatient crisis hospital, outpatient substance use treatment center, college counseling center, therapeutic support staff in schools, mobile therapist, and behavioral consultant. I have worked with people struggling with trauma, schizophrenia, substance use, psychosis, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, domestic violence, self-esteem issues, and a few others.

Welcome! The therapists at MMG Counseling understand that taking the leap to talk to a therapist can be a nerve wracking experience in itself. However, once you do decide to take the leap, our hope is that you will feel it is a strength, and you've made a healthy step towards better self-care. From our first session on, you will be treated with kindness and respect. You will feel validated and safe to explore all of your feelings, thoughts and emotions, and as a result, you will have the opportunity to gain insights to make healthy changes in your life.

I am a clinical psychologist and primarily work with people experiencing difficulties in the areas of anxiety, relationship concerns, family issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression and life transitions. While each client is different, I generally view the circumstances that bring an individual into therapy as often due to a combination of factors, such as current life stressors, biological influences, and the impact of family & other important relationships.

The best way to contact me is through email with a brief statement about why you are seeking therapy. College and early career life can be especially difficult times in life to navigate, and stress can lead to unhealthy ways of coping (e.g., emotional eating, focusing too much on work, lack of self-care, etc.) and feelings of loneliness. The experiences we have can lead us to feel disconnected in various ways, from our own sense of self and values, important people in our life, and our emotions.

I am a professional counselor whose experience has consisted of primarily working with individual and familial mental health and substance use concerns. My primary focus ranges from anxiety and depression to substance use and self-esteem. I utilize strength-based approaches to assist individuals with being able to develop the internal motivation for change.

I partner with my patients to find solutions to their life challenges. Often, they want to feel better, improve relationship communication, help a child, handle a situational problem, or cope with a difficult life transition. I treat both children and adults for anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship problems, emotional dysregulation and problems related to separation and divorce. I also provide couples counseling, co-parenting, and parent coaching. Think of me as a copilot helping patients navigate their way to a better place. I rely on a variety of evidence-based therapeutic orientations to craft customized treatment plans.

My role is to help adults understand and find relief from their anxiety, depression, relationships issues, and trauma. The approach to therapy focuses on helping you to gain a better understanding of yourself and emotions through collaboration of identifying problems, and establishing goals for positive change. My intention is to help you bring peace and fulfillment into your life.