Couples Counseling Therapists in West Chester, PA
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Peggy MacQueen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
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.

McKenzie Winchester
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
McKenzie’s interests include working with children and adolescents and family conflict in addition to
relationship
issues related to family life and parenting, women-specific needs, and individual obstacles such as anxiety, life transitions and self-esteem.
McKenzie Winchester is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who values an authentic and comfortable approach to foster a nurturing, safe, and judgment-free therapeutic bond. She is passionate about taking a collaborative approach with clients to mold therapy to their individual and unique needs. She believes that everyone is able to navigate challenging situations and with the right tools, resources and skills are able to identify and maintain their extraordinary strengths that make them who they are.

Carolyn Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Feeling stuck? Let me help. I believe therapy should empower individuals towards developing a healthier
relationship
with self and others. My general goal when working with clients is to increase authenticity, competence, and open mindedness.

Brandi Mauriello
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience working with individuals experiencing a number of concerns, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and
relationship
issues.
I am a licensed counselor in Pennsylvania who has been practicing for over 10 years. My counseling style is sincere, supportive, and empowering. I believe that everyone has the skills inside of them to reach their goals. I am passionate about my work, especially helping others succeed.

Hillary Elizabeth Hess
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LPC, RYT
Verified
Verified
Hello, the work that I do with individuals,
couples
and families is based in a mindfulness and cognitive behavior therapy approach. I work with clients to integrate mindfulness skills and cognitive behavior strategies into their daily lives. These strategies help to access a more centered and deliberate way of being. The skills and strategies used are tailored for each individual based on concerns, goals and interests. This approach is great for those who experience anxiety, high levels of stress, trauma, depression, or have anger related concerns.

Sharon Kelly
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
In person and remote available. Therapy supports positive, healthy personal changes, improvement of anxiety and depression, and progress toward desired goals. Therapy helps clients improve relationships, cope with negative people or influences in their lives, and develop responsible, confident self-images. Individual Therapy,
Couples
or Co-Parenting Counseling and Life Coaching are available for all ages and backgrounds. The Gay St office is in the center of West Chester, near WCU and directly behind/adjacent to the Justice Center. St Peter’s office is situated along French Creek in historic St Peter's Village.

Addiction & Psychological Therapy, Inc.
Psychologist, MS
Verified
Verified
We also offer individual,
couples
and marital counseling for all age and gender populations.
My ideal client is motivated. I have been a licensed psychologist for 19 years. I graduated from Villanova University and worked as a cognitive therapist at the University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Hospital before opening my own group practice, Addiction & Psychological Therapy. The group specializes in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive thinking, OCD, ADHD, depression, marital and family counseling, alcoholism and crisis clients, treating children, adolescents and adults. I also have a forensic program treating Anger Management and DUI's. We offer ARD & IPP Evaluations, Anger Management Evaluations, Drug and Alcohol Assessments and Mental Heath Evaluations, and Suboxin treatment.

Thomas W Spierling
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I work with
couples
seeking to improve their relationships and with individuals experiencing anxiety and depressive issues of all types.
As a licensed psychologist, I have had extensive experience assisting different types of people confronting numerous issues. I understand the process of personal growth and know that people possess a remarkable ability to change. Since a sound therapeutic
relationship
is essential for success, clients must experience safety and trust. Therefore, I use an integrative approach which is engaged, collaborative and individualizes treatment for each client. Clients are supported and encouraged to take an active role in the therapeutic process, build upon their strengths, establish new learnings and implement genuine changes in their lives.
Waitlist for new clients

Michelle Engle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals and
couples
seeking growth and healing through uncovering thoughts, behaviors, and desires that hinder our connectedness and our efforts to experience life to the fullest.
"The greatest and most important problems of life are all fundamentally insoluble. They can never be solved but only outgrown" (Carl Jung). There are times in our life's journey where the path becomes difficult to traverse: depression, anxiety, and problems in our relationships can obstruct the view. Struggles with our circumstances, managing anger, coping with workplace stress, and existential questions are common challenges we face in life. I welcome the opportunity to journey along aside you in these challenges and together discover a richness that has been waiting to be revealed.
Not accepting new clients

Toni Marie Giordano
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I believe that healing occurs within the context of a
relationship
. Through a trusting, therapeutic
relationship
, one is given the opportunity to see things in a different light. My goal, as a therapist, is to help people identify what they would like to change in their lives and how to work toward this change.

Dr. Nicole McKinney
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
With 20 years experience of empowering individuals,
couples
and families, I aim to inspire those I counsel. I am passionate about people and the restoration, maintenance and progression of their relationships. I help people adjust to life changes including: academic, family or work related stress; education, employment or military relocation; and loss. I specialize in pre-engagement “before the ring” counseling, interracial coupling, pregnancy matters and racial identity of Biracials. For those seeking Christian counseling, I am a Jesus follower and I am willing to incorporate faith into therapy upon request.

Chris Schmidt
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Relational work consists of
couples counseling
, work with communication patterns, evaluations of relational strengths and weaknesses, and emotional healing.
Chris has been specifically engaged in the profession of counseling for the past 20 years and he holds both an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and an LMFT (Licensed Marriage & Family Counselor) in Pennsylvania. His practice is part time and focused on development in three main areas- personal, relational, familial. Developmental counseling/ coaching is tailored to the client's specific needs, goals, and desires and requires commitment and effort from the client and Chris in order for goals to be achieved.

Callie Fraser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I believe that the therapeutic
relationship
itself is the foundation of effective therapy.
I enjoy working with young adults into their 30's who are struggling with any level of anxiety or depression. As our world attempts to simplify through technology and continues to change, it brings with it a changing culture and way of life that is not always helpful for our mental health. This generation tends to put the world on their shoulders, but forget to care for themselves. The pressure to "be successful" and fit society's expectations is a lot to carry. Rather than just managing this anxiety, we can figure out what goals and mindset are truly your own.

Charles B Wasserman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My name is Dr. Charles Wasserman. I am a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania and Delaware with almost 40 years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals and
couples
, 17 years and older. I have worked with people with a variety of concerns and issues including depression, anxiety and panic, feelings of being overwhelmed by the stresses related to home, family, work, school and relationships. In addition, I provide services to senior living facilities and work with clients and families related to the issues of coping with aging and chronic medical illnesses

Soledad Retamar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome! My name is Soledad and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I have over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked with a broad range and severity of clinical issues. I have the most experience working with depression, anxiety, family/
relationship
conflicts, life transitions, and complex trauma/abuse. I also have experience working with immigration/acculturation issues.

Welsley Brutto
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I can help you enhance relationships, rebuild wounded
relationship
, improve communication, process grief, move through transitions, navigate parenting struggles, or adjust to an empty nest.
There are times we can become stuck in life's challenges. We find ourselves discouraged knowing how we would like things to be or how we would like to feel but find ourselves unable to navigate the best course. I enjoy helping clients navigate such challenges and develop a greater understanding of themselves while focusing on goals.

Rosa Hartnett, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Making the initial call is the first courageous step in beginning the process of healing and improving quality of life. My personality as a therapist is one of nurturing, warmth, genuineness, and a non-judgmental demeanor. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents to address their specific developmental challenges and needs in an atmosphere of acceptance and respect. Together, we will strive to explore and identify your strengths, understand and cope with life transitions, anxieties, fears, depression,
relationship
issues, job stress, and the struggles of everyday life.
Not accepting new clients

Dr. Frank Malone
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PsyD, NCPsyA, LP, LPC , LMHC
Verified
Verified
'Make not your thoughts your prisons' (Shakespeare).
Anxiety, depression and
relationship
difficulties often get in the way of being at our best. Problems concerning anger, assertiveness, sexuality, spirituality and finding one's way in life are also more frequent than many realize. To be unshackled from these limiting psychological factors is to be quickened to growth and awakened to live out one's unique idiom. This results in more joyful aliveness, inspiration, and peace -- magnifying the difference you make in your life and in the world.
Not accepting new clients

Ashley Fein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC, CCDPD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
While I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and psychodynamic theory into my therapy practice, I truly believe that the most important part of therapy is having a positive, non-judgmental, collaborative
relationship
.
In our society, we tend to see asking for help as a weakness. I completely disagree with this as I feel that asking for help is difficult and, therefore, a very brave thing to do. I have over 10 years of experience as a therapist. I love my work and feel passionate about helping people become their best selves. I have experience working with a variety of issues including trauma, general mental health, and substance abuse. My goal is help people heal and learn from the past while making changes in the present in order to live healthier and happier.

Lisa Taylor
Pre-Licensed Professional, JD, MFT
Verified
Verified
I believe that our relationships with others provide a mirror into our selves. I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, issues with relationships, self-esteem, trauma, grief, illness, infertility, co-dependency, and issues surrounding sexual orientation and gender. I work with
couples
who are experiencing difficulties with respect to communication, lack of connection, infidelity, co-parenting and the blending of two families. My work with families includes communication issues between parents and children as well as between adult siblings.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.