Female Therapists in Valley Forge, PA
Heather McDermond, NCC, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Valley Forge, PA 19481
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do you often grapple with feelings of inadequacy and low confidence? Do you feel stuck and/or experience intense anxiety? Do you often feel detached? If you answered, "yes", to any of these prompts, please know I am here to support you. I help adults and children navigate life transitions, social anxiety, panic disorder, anxiety, depression, and self esteem issues. I also assist clients who have experienced past trauma and bring a compassionate, patient, warm, and nonjudgmental approach; viewing each client as a whole person, with past experiences shaping their present moment.
Do you often grapple with feelings of inadequacy and low confidence? Do you feel stuck and/or experience intense anxiety? Do you often feel detached? If you answered, "yes", to any of these prompts, please know I am here to support you. I help adults and children navigate life transitions, social anxiety, panic disorder, anxiety, depression, and self esteem issues. I also assist clients who have experienced past trauma and bring a compassionate, patient, warm, and nonjudgmental approach; viewing each client as a whole person, with past experiences shaping their present moment.
Cori Ettelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Valley Forge, PA 19482
What would a life free of impairing anxiety and depression mean to you? What would it mean for your relationships, your career and your happiness? As a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I take a warm, engaging approach to therapy. During your sessions, your voice will be heard and your journey will be respected. I tailor treatment to each patient’s unique needs using cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, EMDR, and other evidence-based techniques. My clients say this approach gives them the support they need to change their lives and find the joy they have been missing.
What would a life free of impairing anxiety and depression mean to you? What would it mean for your relationships, your career and your happiness? As a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I take a warm, engaging approach to therapy. During your sessions, your voice will be heard and your journey will be respected. I tailor treatment to each patient’s unique needs using cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, EMDR, and other evidence-based techniques. My clients say this approach gives them the support they need to change their lives and find the joy they have been missing.
I am a licensed psychologist in greater Valley Forge with over 20 years psycho-therapeutic experience. I have a warm, gentle manner and I love partnering with young adults, women and children. I use a relational approach and tailored strategies for stress management, depression, learning and parenting challenges, and difficult life transitions. Life's transitions can bring excitement, as well as stress and worries. In our partnership, you can gain new perspectives and move beyond set-backs, challenges and loss, learning strategies to feel well prepared for your future. My experience provides perspective to help towards a more satisfying journey.
I am a licensed psychologist in greater Valley Forge with over 20 years psycho-therapeutic experience. I have a warm, gentle manner and I love partnering with young adults, women and children. I use a relational approach and tailored strategies for stress management, depression, learning and parenting challenges, and difficult life transitions. Life's transitions can bring excitement, as well as stress and worries. In our partnership, you can gain new perspectives and move beyond set-backs, challenges and loss, learning strategies to feel well prepared for your future. My experience provides perspective to help towards a more satisfying journey.
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Holistic Counseling Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DBTC
Verified Verified
King Of Prussia, PA 19406 (Online Only)
Holistic Counseling Services is committed to providing quality care using a tele-mental health platform. My goal is to provide good quality care in the privacy of your home or office without the hassle of taking extra time out of your busy schedule to travel to a brick and mortar office.
Holistic Counseling Services is committed to providing quality care using a tele-mental health platform. My goal is to provide good quality care in the privacy of your home or office without the hassle of taking extra time out of your busy schedule to travel to a brick and mortar office.
Jessica Sublett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
King Of Prussia, PA 19487
Does this sound familiar? Your once outgoing and cheerful child has become withdrawn and anxious. The activities they used to love now seem to cause them distress. You’re noticing more frequent outbursts, or perhaps they’ve become unusually quiet. You feel a pang of helplessness as you see your child struggle with emotions they can’t yet fully understand or articulate. Or perhaps your child is having trouble making friends and is often left out during social activities at school. You’ve heard their frustration and sadness, but you’re not sure how to help them build the social skills they need to feel confident and connected.
Does this sound familiar? Your once outgoing and cheerful child has become withdrawn and anxious. The activities they used to love now seem to cause them distress. You’re noticing more frequent outbursts, or perhaps they’ve become unusually quiet. You feel a pang of helplessness as you see your child struggle with emotions they can’t yet fully understand or articulate. Or perhaps your child is having trouble making friends and is often left out during social activities at school. You’ve heard their frustration and sadness, but you’re not sure how to help them build the social skills they need to feel confident and connected.
You don’t know where to turn anymore. Some days are so overwhelming it feels like you’re barely keeping it together. Balancing it all—work, family, and relationships—just feels too much to handle. You’re feeling directionless & defeated with no solution in sight. You keep telling yourself it shouldn’t be this hard, but thoughts like “Am I good enough?” or “This shouldn’t be happening to me” keep playing on a loop in your head. Life changes have only made things harder. You could be returning to work after maternity leave, starting a new job, or your kids are going to a new school—these transitions bring a whole new level of stress.
You don’t know where to turn anymore. Some days are so overwhelming it feels like you’re barely keeping it together. Balancing it all—work, family, and relationships—just feels too much to handle. You’re feeling directionless & defeated with no solution in sight. You keep telling yourself it shouldn’t be this hard, but thoughts like “Am I good enough?” or “This shouldn’t be happening to me” keep playing on a loop in your head. Life changes have only made things harder. You could be returning to work after maternity leave, starting a new job, or your kids are going to a new school—these transitions bring a whole new level of stress.
Cornerstone Therapy and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wayne, PA 19087
Your full-service psychotherapy practice offering counseling, psychiatry, psychological testing and nutritional services for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Our goal is to partner with you in “building the foundation for healthy living,” through providing quality, comprehensive care. Our practice is designed to make quality mental health care as accessible and stress-free as possible. We will streamline care from aligning you with the appropriate therapist to meet your individual needs.
Your full-service psychotherapy practice offering counseling, psychiatry, psychological testing and nutritional services for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Our goal is to partner with you in “building the foundation for healthy living,” through providing quality, comprehensive care. Our practice is designed to make quality mental health care as accessible and stress-free as possible. We will streamline care from aligning you with the appropriate therapist to meet your individual needs.
Bridget O'Connor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, (PA), LPCMH, (DE)
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Welcome to your chapter of change! As a therapist (and most importantly human), I am here to cheer you on as you navigate the ups and downs, the challenges, and the celebrations as you embark on those changes. In therapy, you will learn that YOU are your best therapeutic tool. We are all deserving of help if we need it. It's okay to seek support to be the healthiest version of yourself! Therapy is a commitment to you, and your future. Just by searching for a therapist, you have already taken a big step! Let's keep it going.
Welcome to your chapter of change! As a therapist (and most importantly human), I am here to cheer you on as you navigate the ups and downs, the challenges, and the celebrations as you embark on those changes. In therapy, you will learn that YOU are your best therapeutic tool. We are all deserving of help if we need it. It's okay to seek support to be the healthiest version of yourself! Therapy is a commitment to you, and your future. Just by searching for a therapist, you have already taken a big step! Let's keep it going.
I specialize in treating adults and young adults, with a treatment approach that begins with building a safe, caring and trusting therapeutic environment. This facilitates better understanding of self, relationships, and behaviors, and leads to insight into areas of challenge that can be limiting and frustrating. While insight is important, so are “tools” for managing difficult emotions such as anxiety, guilt, and sadness. My goal is to empower patients to recognize how to incorporate their learnings from therapy into day-to-day functioning and long-lasting change.
I specialize in treating adults and young adults, with a treatment approach that begins with building a safe, caring and trusting therapeutic environment. This facilitates better understanding of self, relationships, and behaviors, and leads to insight into areas of challenge that can be limiting and frustrating. While insight is important, so are “tools” for managing difficult emotions such as anxiety, guilt, and sadness. My goal is to empower patients to recognize how to incorporate their learnings from therapy into day-to-day functioning and long-lasting change.
Nicole Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
King Of Prussia, PA 19487
Are you tired of feeling disconnected and alone in your relationship? It feels like each time you communicate, both are left feeling hurt and not understood. Maybe deep down you feel sad but the anger and frustration is building. You start to question everything and fear conflict will never be resolved. You both feel stuck and are not sure how to get out of this cycle that just repeats itself over and over.
Are you tired of feeling disconnected and alone in your relationship? It feels like each time you communicate, both are left feeling hurt and not understood. Maybe deep down you feel sad but the anger and frustration is building. You start to question everything and fear conflict will never be resolved. You both feel stuck and are not sure how to get out of this cycle that just repeats itself over and over.
Teresa Helen Jennings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenixville, PA 19460
If you are tired of things as they are and need a change - it's time to take that step! Have you felt anxious, stressed, sad, lonely, misunderstood, disconnected, and overwhelmed? Have you come to find that your view of yourself and the way you experience relationships prevents you from finding happiness or meaning? Having a safe space - and taking the time to reflect is crucial. Reconsidering how you view yourself - and the way you relate to those around you - can shift your perspective. This can lead to personal enrichment and healthier boundaries in your life and relationships.
If you are tired of things as they are and need a change - it's time to take that step! Have you felt anxious, stressed, sad, lonely, misunderstood, disconnected, and overwhelmed? Have you come to find that your view of yourself and the way you experience relationships prevents you from finding happiness or meaning? Having a safe space - and taking the time to reflect is crucial. Reconsidering how you view yourself - and the way you relate to those around you - can shift your perspective. This can lead to personal enrichment and healthier boundaries in your life and relationships.
Kristal Bolhuis
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
King Of Prussia, PA 19487
I have passion for working with individuals of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds who have experienced trauma. The definition of trauma is subjective, but I believe it to mean any experience that hinders you from functioning in the way you did prior to the experience.
I have passion for working with individuals of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds who have experienced trauma. The definition of trauma is subjective, but I believe it to mean any experience that hinders you from functioning in the way you did prior to the experience.
Jessica Ventura
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Phoenixville, PA 19460
My name is Jess, I have experience working with adults, teens & children. My specialties are treating trauma related disorders, complex trauma, sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress, attachment, grief/loss & foster care/adoption. I also specialize in treating co-occurring anxiety, emotional & behavioral regulation concerns and adjustment issues. I am trained & certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy (EMDR), an evidenced based trauma therapy. I also utilize Psychodynamic, Emotion Focused & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients recognize, accept & cope with feelings generated by their past and present experiences.
My name is Jess, I have experience working with adults, teens & children. My specialties are treating trauma related disorders, complex trauma, sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress, attachment, grief/loss & foster care/adoption. I also specialize in treating co-occurring anxiety, emotional & behavioral regulation concerns and adjustment issues. I am trained & certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy (EMDR), an evidenced based trauma therapy. I also utilize Psychodynamic, Emotion Focused & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients recognize, accept & cope with feelings generated by their past and present experiences.
Jennifer Lachance-Poirrier
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified Verified
Berwyn, PA 19312
Waitlist for new clients
Waitlist for new clients. I work with individuals coping with various concerns related to psychological trauma, grief, toxic cycles, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship concerns, parenting struggles, and general life dissatisfaction. I use a flexible, integrative approach to therapy which combines psychodynamic applications, art therapy, and trauma-informed (EMDR) therapies to help my clients access their innate capacity for healing and growth, giving them room to further experience a sense of lightness, playfulness, and personal joy.
Waitlist for new clients. I work with individuals coping with various concerns related to psychological trauma, grief, toxic cycles, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship concerns, parenting struggles, and general life dissatisfaction. I use a flexible, integrative approach to therapy which combines psychodynamic applications, art therapy, and trauma-informed (EMDR) therapies to help my clients access their innate capacity for healing and growth, giving them room to further experience a sense of lightness, playfulness, and personal joy.
Kaitlin Babyak
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wayne, PA 19087
You’re counting every calorie, overcompensating with exercise, and feeling guilt and shame after eating sweets alone. Social events are hard because menus don’t fit your strict meal plan. You feel overwhelmed from one cookie, hate looking in the mirror, and believe changing your body will bring happiness and love. I understand the struggle with food and body image is overwhelming. You deserve to find peace with food, enjoy eating without guilt, and achieve true self-acceptance. My approach focuses on helping you reconnect with your body and trust your inner wisdom.
You’re counting every calorie, overcompensating with exercise, and feeling guilt and shame after eating sweets alone. Social events are hard because menus don’t fit your strict meal plan. You feel overwhelmed from one cookie, hate looking in the mirror, and believe changing your body will bring happiness and love. I understand the struggle with food and body image is overwhelming. You deserve to find peace with food, enjoy eating without guilt, and achieve true self-acceptance. My approach focuses on helping you reconnect with your body and trust your inner wisdom.
Sex Dr. Heather, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MEd, CST, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
King Of Prussia, PA 19487 (Online Only)
Congratulations! Taking the steps to improve upon your current life is brave & deserves recognition as this is you taking charge of your future joy. We all have challenges whether past or present but what sets us apart is the ability to recognize what they are & move in a direction of healing. We will assist you with unlearning some of those unwanted behaviors that just won’t stop following you around. In addition, we will help you recognize patterns & explore experiences around emotions that might be troubling for your life. This will allow you to feel more joy & begin to paint new colors in your rainbow. Are You Ready to Grow?
Congratulations! Taking the steps to improve upon your current life is brave & deserves recognition as this is you taking charge of your future joy. We all have challenges whether past or present but what sets us apart is the ability to recognize what they are & move in a direction of healing. We will assist you with unlearning some of those unwanted behaviors that just won’t stop following you around. In addition, we will help you recognize patterns & explore experiences around emotions that might be troubling for your life. This will allow you to feel more joy & begin to paint new colors in your rainbow. Are You Ready to Grow?
The Art of Emotion - Sarah LeBoon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, QCSW, RPT-S, CAAPT
Verified Verified
Phoenixville, PA 19460
At The Art of Emotion, we believe in a collaborative approach to therapy. We work with our clients to create a safe and supportive environment where they can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The Art of Emotion is the group psychotherapy practice led by Sarah A. LeBoon, MSW, LCSW, QCSW, RPT-S, CAAPT. Dedicated to providing the highest quality managed services, Ms. LeBoon offers psychotherapy and assessment for a range of emotional issues and diagnoses in the office or remotely.
At The Art of Emotion, we believe in a collaborative approach to therapy. We work with our clients to create a safe and supportive environment where they can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The Art of Emotion is the group psychotherapy practice led by Sarah A. LeBoon, MSW, LCSW, QCSW, RPT-S, CAAPT. Dedicated to providing the highest quality managed services, Ms. LeBoon offers psychotherapy and assessment for a range of emotional issues and diagnoses in the office or remotely.
Deciding to seek therapy can be a wonderful yet intimidating decision. Many of my clients seek therapy to improve their coping skills in managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mental health and life struggles. They may be struggling with parenting a tween or teen or working effectively with their co-parent. Some are looking for support in making behavior changes to improve their physical and mental health. My goal is to create a safe and collaborative space to work through whatever your struggles may be.
Deciding to seek therapy can be a wonderful yet intimidating decision. Many of my clients seek therapy to improve their coping skills in managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mental health and life struggles. They may be struggling with parenting a tween or teen or working effectively with their co-parent. Some are looking for support in making behavior changes to improve their physical and mental health. My goal is to create a safe and collaborative space to work through whatever your struggles may be.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.