Therapists in Wayne, PA

I am a couple and family therapist who offers empathetic and compassionate treatment for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I utilize systems theories to assist clients in exploring how our relationships and environment impact our larger goals and sense of self. I focus on developing a relationship with clients and building a trusting and supportive environment. I believe in the power of resiliency and connection. Regardless of your goals or where you are in life, everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. My goal as a therapist is to support my clients and to work collaboratively during treatment.

Jeff is a Certified Recovery Specialist (also called a Recovery Coach) with formal substance use disorder and recovery training from Villanova University. Jeff spent over 25 years as a corporate executive, has a recovery story of his own, and has dedicated the next chapter of his life to helping those who suffer (like he has) from alcohol and/or drug addiction. Jeff understands the the pain and hardships addiction brings and is now focused on helping others live a healthy, happy, sober life.

Welcome! I'm so glad you're here! In my work as a therapist, I help individuals and families create visions for growth and success, as well as develop useful coping skills and healthier communication dynamics that allow all members to feel heard and supported. Your thoughts and feelings are valid, and I will provide a safe space to process and experience those thoughts and feelings with you. I work with clients from age two to young adults work with their anxiety, self-esteem, peer relationships, social skills, etc. evolve into the person they aspire to be. I also run social skills groups throughout the year.

Chantele received her Bachelor’s Degree from Kutztown University and later pursued her Master’s at Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. She is a Philadelphia native and grew up managing complex life situations. Chantele has over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. She has supported clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues, and trauma.

I have a collaborative approach; where actively working together to deeply understand you and your issues is the first step. Working together to understand and not judge the thoughts, feelings, beliefs and experiences that are contributing to your patterns is essential. Decreasing shame, and increasing self esteem, acceptance, and compassion, are integral aspects to therapy I offer, and necessary to reducing the internal conflict which so often fuels the problems and patterns. For therapy to be effective, it calls for a very active effort on your part, as well as mine.

I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in a combination of individual & family therapy for the treatment of children & teens who have depressive, anxiety, stressor-related, conduct, or substance use disorders, as well as other social/behavioral difficulties & grief/loss/separation/divorce. I utilize an integrative theoretical approach informed by developmental, family systems, biopsychosocial, & cognitive-behavioral frameworks, including "3rd wave" acceptance & mindfulness-based approaches. I further emphasize thorough clinical assessment & accurate diagnosis to inform appropriate & evidence-based treatment.

I am dedicated to helping you gain insight and develop tools to cultivate personal growth and relief from symptoms. You don’t have to face your struggles alone! I work holistically, meaning I consider the mind, body, and spirit. We will work together in a safe, compassionate, curious, and healing environment to understand yourself better and begin to feel connected, whole, and healthy. You can feel free to share your life and whatever you are facing. This type of work creates deep and lasting change.

I use a relational lens, and therefore each session looks different based upon the client’s needs and experience. I work with clients to create safer spaces that feel real and honor the many experiences an individual may be navigating. To me, the most important thing is to care and love one another. My work is rooted in care and love for humanity and the goal of betterment of our society as a whole, starting with the way we treat ourselves.

What are you looking for in therapy? I aim to assist you answering this question in a calm and encouraging environment where your concerns and hopes are heard and valued and where we can work together for you to achieve this purpose. I will ask you guiding questions to encourage deeper curiosity and care for yourself, and together we will explore answers that will help you create goals to support the change you need. I work with individuals, couples or families facing emotional pain, anxiety, depression, anger, couples issues, addiction, etc. and I assist their making discoveries that can help them create change.

Neuroptimal Neurofeedback is a proven technique to increase SAT scores, improve althletic skills and facilitate healthier behaviors and mood regardless what you may be experiencing. I offer both talk therapy and Neurofeedback to create an opportunity for you to face your difficulties constructively. To assist and develop new possibilities. Board certified, state licensed & Insurance credentialed. I have extensive experience with individuals experiencing: Anxiety, Depression, Drug & Alcohol Abuse, Addictions, Eating Disorders, Loss, Grief, Divorce, Marriage & Family Counseling, Adolescents, Hypnosis, Interpersonal Complexities and Personality Disorders.

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 help people figure out what exactly it is they want and what is holding them back from reaching it. Maybe you have out-of-control rage issues and you don't know why. Maybe you struggle with your relationships and they cause you so much conflict and you don't quite know why. Maybe you feel anxious and a host of other emotions but you can't figure out why. Maybe you always feel like a sucker and can't manage to stop the cycle. These are all things we can work through to help you live a more peaceful and authentic life.

Whether moving from one life phase to another or one culture to another or one job to another, learning new roles or assuming new career can be difficult and lonely. It can feel like nobody really understands what you're going through. You want more from your future but you aren't sure where to start. You feel like you're facing your problems or new experiences alone and like you have no place. You're nervous. You feel overwhelmed. Your world has been shaken and you don't know how to survive in this one. You just want some peace- where you can be yourself, Wherever that is.

The sadness & stress are overwhelming. You feel stuck but don't know where to begin. You've landed here because you want to feel better and think that talking to someone may help. Perhaps someone important to you has died or you're struggling with a significant relationship or a life transition. Maybe others are not able to understand what you're going though. I specialize in grief and loss. Grief is a natural response to death and loss but this feels like a wilderness you have not explored before & you need some guidance. Are you interested in feeling less stressed & more settled in the hopes of finding your way?

People create knowledge in relationships. We NEED other minds to hone impressions into skills. We need explicit communication: this is HOW to create knowledge. The risks of self-disclosure are offset with great attendance, courage & proactive participation. It is HOW not WHAT problem is raised that yields solutions. Emotions are priceless data delivery systems; respected, examined & honored. Honest, caring connection buffer high-risk daring sharing. Problems are commonplace, unlike problem solving. Doing things differently creates different outcomes. At OATS YOU will build performance strength or you will be gone. It is up to you.

There is nothing more important than the relationships we have with both ourselves and others! Without a healthy feeling of belonging and connection to others, problems will exist. Be it parent/child conflicts, problems at school, adolescent issues, marital/premarital, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and/or issues with life transitions, I can help you! .

I strive to help people achieve their own goals through an individualized treatment plan that allows the client to fully recognize their own strength and potential, while also developing new skills that may help them grow. When appropriate, I find it especially rewarding to assist families in working together to resolve their loved one's challenges and promote long lasting change, well after my services are discontinued. I provide a unique approach to therapy for each client that is in alignment with their current state of motivation. I aim not to be pushy, meet the client where they are, and guide them at their own pace.