Therapists for Teens in West Chester, PA
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Peggy MacQueen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified
Experience with issues related to grief &loss, sexual trauma & abuse, along with anxiety, depression, communication within marriage and family relationships, and
teen
& young adulthood issues.
There are seasons in life when direction from a professional can make a difference; in family relationships, peer relationships and marriage relationships. I believe in empowering people to become the best they can be by understanding from where they came. This awareness of your family of origin brings knowledge, and empowers you to work through the past and move forward to a more fulfilled life. Getting to know you and your concerns is the beginning of a therapeutic relationship which will allow me to assist in fostering your personal goals.
Chandler Ballbach
MSW, LSW
Verified
I am committed to advocacy and confidentiality for my
teen
clients, but also enjoy working collaboratively with families and schools to help support the work of healing.
I love working with teens (14 years and older), young adults, and adults experiencing concerns related to abuse, anger, anxiety, bullying, depression, divorce, family stressors, grief, life transitions, living losses, loneliness, parental addiction, perfectionism, relationships, self-esteem, sexual abuse, and school stressors. My clients tell me I am compassionate, hopeful, committed, accepting, and very patient. I work extensively with clients from diverse cultures and identities and am committed to fostering an open and inclusive therapy practice. I have significant experience supporting clients with complex trauma histories.
Carter Weeber
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, MS
Verified
I am committed to helping you meet your goals by tailoring my therapeutic approach to fit the unique needs of each child,
adolescent
, couple or family. By providing a warm and empathetic environment, I will collaborate with you to identify what may be holding you back from the freedom to live a more enriching life. My mission is to help you rediscover a sense of hope and encourage you to move forward with the feeling of empowerment and a renewed ability to cope with life's challenges. If desired, I enjoy integrating Christianity into our discussions.
Keli Laverty
BC-DMT, LPC
We all move from our first breath and this power can be harnessed to create meaningful experiences towards healing. If you are looking for a therapy experience that goes beyond talking and helps you connect to your whole self, Dance/movement therapy could be for you!! If you have tried traditional "talk" therapy and it has not produced the changes you are wanting, a Dance/Movement therapy session will help you make shifts in session (literally!) that you can apply in your everyday life. If you or your child or
teen
does not like to "talk" about your feelings, DMT is a solution! At my core, I see movement as our path to wellness. Movement connects us to our physiology and psychology to really affect change- we cannot just think our way to change, we need to move it! I use the body, which is never in the past or future, as a tool to help clients become aware of your own physical and emotional states in the present. I strive to connect my clients to your bodies and from there we practice techniques to empower you to embrace living in your bodies and connecting to your whole self.
Dr. Peter Thompson
CMPC, BCC
Do anxiety, self-doubt, self-criticism, perfectionism, or low self-esteem impact your
teen
or college students well-being and/or athletic performance? Is your 20-something feeling stuck trying to adjust to life's new expectations, or to understand and apply their gifts & strengths? Have these issues elevated your concern for them? My clients are adolescents, competitive athletes, and young men in their 20's whose thoughts, emotions, and/or behaviors limit their ever expanding potential, sense of self-worth, and opportunities to flourish. Athletically. Academically. In school. In life.
Richard Koenig
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
In my professional life, I have concentrated in a number of specialty areas- clients with combined medical and psychological difficulties, addictions, child and
adolescent
disorders, sexual disorders and sexual abuse, and adoption related issues.
I have been in practice thirty years. I see psychotherapy as a process of increasing self awareness, developing a more realistic and tolerant self esteem, and identifying and working through losses, disappointments and relational conflicts. This process enables reduction in pain, greater self acceptance, and comfort in relationships and family. This process occurs in a collaborative effort between you the client, and myself. The safe environment of the office allows for the full expression and understanding of what you experience, think, and feel. Our work together enables symptom relief, greater personal understanding, growth, responsibility and contentment.
Dr. Kathleen West
Psychologist, PhD, SEP
Verified
A graduate of Temple University, I have been a licensed psychologist since 1996. I work with a wide variety of clients and presenting problems including anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss. I have specific expertise in the areas of early trauma, childhood and
adolescent
issues, parenting and chronic stress. Throughout my experience I have witnessed remarkable healing and a return to a sense of wholeness and aliveness that comes with support through honest and gentle exploration, reflection and self-awareness. The results often manifest in improved relationships, judgment and clarity.
Chris Williams LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Are you or your
teen
angry, withdrawn, or stressed out? Do you often feel like you're spinning your wheels? I am an active therapist who will help you make meaningful, lasting change in your life. I see teens and adults who want a thorough and challenging therapy experience. Relationships, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors (and how they intermingle) are vital, and a focus of my work. My clients appreciate my balance of compassion with a direct, straightforward approach. I have advanced training in various psychotherapy approaches.
Main Line Counseling Specialists
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Are you having communication difficulties with your partner? Coping with anxiety? Depression? Addiction? Parents trying to build relationships with your
teen
? A young adult trying to navigate "adulting"? Let us help challenge, motivate and support you.
Are you or someone you care deeply about struggling? Our team of counseling specialists provides elite therapeutic services to adults, adolescents and young adults in the Greater Philadelphia area. This has been a trying year for all. Relationships and teens have taken the hardest hit. Our team of licensed professionals have helped countless clients restructure, rebuild and recommit to the dreams that they once had. We believe that the mental health of you and your loved ones is what is most important in order to restore balance to work, life, school, family, and the individual.
Linda Falasco, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
At some point in life's journey you may experience a time where you feel you may benefit from some extra support and guidance, let me help you on the road to hope and healing. The following are some common issues that I am able to assist you with: anxiety, depression, divorce, loss and grief, trauma work, parenting and co-parenting issues, relationship issues, stress, sports and work performance and
teen
issues. Helping individuals, families and couples find hope, healing and strength during life's difficult times.
Taunya Marie Tinsley (Not Currently Accepting New Clients)
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, DMin, NCC, LPC
Verified
My specialty areas of practice include: include
adolescent
and adult development, sports counseling, spiritual and Christian interventions in counseling, multicultural issues in counseling, and multicultural training and development.
I provide individual and group counseling services as well as educational programs across the life span. I operate from an existential, humanistic, person-centered philosophy that emphasizes meaning in one's life, self-actualization, responsibility, and relationships. I view counseling from a tripartite approach where I assist my clients with self-awareness, gaining knowledge, and developing strategies to manage effectively and successfully the various transitions they are experiencing in their lives. I employ my diverse training and integrate a multiplicity of therapeutic interventions that yield optimum results for the individual.
Jessica DiIenno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified
Are you looking for a therapist for your child or
adolescent
because they seem down, anxious, or having trouble managing relationships or stress? Being a kid right now is so challenging, and having additional support from a therapist can be invaluable! Maybe you are looking for help for yourself. Maybe you are a parent struggling in that role. Or, maybe you are trying to heal your own wounds from experiences you had early on in life. Maybe you'd like to heal so you can feel better, more present, and less anxious in your here and now.
Laura Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
As a Licensed Professional Counselor I have had an eclectic clinical background working with the geriatric, adult,
adolescent
and child populations in multiple modalities including, family, and individual therapy. My work clinical work focuses on mental flexibility and exploration of individualized patterns in self-regulation, attachment and executive functioning as a way to create familial and individual changes.
Todd Shirley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
It can be all consuming and quite scary to watch an
adolescent
you love and care for struggle. Waiting lists are long, situations are urgent, and help can be hard to find. Compassionate and successful therapeautic care for you or your struggling
teen
is available through the counseling services I offer. If you or someone you know is struggling with issues like academic struggles, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADHD, self injury, sexual orientation, gender identity, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation reach out to set up an appointment or brief introductory virtual meeting. Weekend and evening appointment times are available.
Jennifer Fleming
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CBIS
Verified
Are you an
adolescent
14+ or adult feeling stressed, anxious or depressed? You are not alone & there is hope! Together we can identify: how you are feeling, what is contributing to your thoughts and feelings and a list of strategies to enhance resilience, improve relationships and feel an increased sense of fulfillment. If you are experiencing life challenges, adjustment, loss, intrapersonal or relationship issues impacting your mood, thinking or behavior, you are in the right place. You can begin a new journey of implementing healthy coping skills and moving toward peace, happiness, self-acceptance and more contentment.
Meredith L Petruccelli
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP, LP
Verified
Children, adolescents, young adults, and their families may require psychoeducational evaluation for many different reasons. Is your child struggling in school and you're wondering why? Does your child require testing for private school admission? Does your
adolescent
or young adult require an evaluation for accommodations on SAT, ACT, GRE, or other standardized testing? My goal with every client is to develop a full and complex profile of strengths and weaknesses through psychoeducational evaluation so that their families and schools may provide them with the support and enrichment that they need to meet their potential.
Samantha A Duranti
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Are you struggling in your relationships? Maybe disruptive behavior is making it difficult to connect with your child or
teenager
. Maybe you are struggling in your relationship with your partner or even in the relationship you have with yourself. Hi! I’m Samantha and I work together with my clients, who include children, adolescents, adults, and families, to find realistic and creative solutions to the struggles they are facing. I enjoy drawing on the strengths of my clients and being a part of their journey of making the changes they want in their lives.
Heather Nicholson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LBS
Verified
I am a licensed professional counselor who has years of experience treating children, teens, and young adults (age 10-25). I am passionate about working with
adolescent
females, in particular those with self-esteem challenges. Through counseling, clients can begin to understand themselves and learn effective strategies to improve their well-being.
Shannon Fitzpatrick Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CDCORP
Verified
I have 30 years of experience in child/
adolescent
mental health, higher education, behavioral health and human services administration including forensics.
"Hope is not found in a way out but a way through" by Robert Frost. For those of us that struggle with our mental wellness, the concept of Hope can feel unattainable. When you join me as a client in my practice, we develop our therapeutic relationship built on the Trauma Informed Care principles of Safety, Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Together we move through the struggles & instill a new sense of Hope. I specialize in using brain-based approaches to identify & reduce stressors, incorporate safety & self-care plans, & teach cognitive-behavioral techniques to help manage stress, anxiety, depression, & other concerns.
Patrick Dowling, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MFT
Verified
I want to help you claim your best life! Helping people change has been my life's work for over 20 years. I utilize the best practices that help my clients live the life they want....not to avoid the struggle but to embrace it and triumph. While I have studied various forms of therapy..CBT, DBT, Family systems, etc., what I find most fascinating is the ongoing triumph of the human spirit over adversity. I would love to help you utilize the resources you have to successfully meet your life's challenges. "How can I be Helpful?"
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Teen Therapists
Adolescence can be a time of both disorientation and discovery. The transitional period can raise questions of independence and identity; as adolescents cultivate their sense of self, they may face difficult choices about academics, friendship, sexuality, gender identity, drugs, and alcohol.
Most teens have a relatively egocentric perspective on life; a state of mind that usually abates with age. They often focus on themselves and believe that everyone else—from a best friend to a distant crush—is focused on them too. They may grapple with insecurities and feelings of being judged. Relationships with family members often take a backseat to peer groups, romantic interests, and appearance, which teens perceive as increasingly important during this time.
The transition can naturally lead to anxiety about physical development, evolving relationships with others, and one's place in the larger world. Mild anxiety and other challenges are typical, but serious mental health conditions also emerge during adolescence. Finding a teen therapist in West Chester and addressing a disorder early on can help ensure the best possible outcome.
Most teens have a relatively egocentric perspective on life; a state of mind that usually abates with age. They often focus on themselves and believe that everyone else—from a best friend to a distant crush—is focused on them too. They may grapple with insecurities and feelings of being judged. Relationships with family members often take a backseat to peer groups, romantic interests, and appearance, which teens perceive as increasingly important during this time.
The transition can naturally lead to anxiety about physical development, evolving relationships with others, and one's place in the larger world. Mild anxiety and other challenges are typical, but serious mental health conditions also emerge during adolescence. Finding a teen therapist in West Chester and addressing a disorder early on can help ensure the best possible outcome.