Therapists in West Chester, PA

Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.

Welcome to my Psychology Today profile! My goal, as a therapist, is to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your emotions, behaviors, and experiences in life. My passion in my therapy work centers around helping people navigate the challenges of living with Adult ADHD, Anxiety, CPTSD, Trauma, Codependency, and Communication/trust issues in relationships. I also have had success in treating erectile dysfunction concerns. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, but I also recognize the importance of tailoring treatment to each individual's specific needs and values.

Do problems with memory or attention have a negative impact on your functioning? Do you seek diagnostic clarity related to these struggles and are not sure where to go from here? Have you recently been diagnosed with a neurological condition and wonder how this condition will impact your thinking and mood over time? A neuropsychological evaluation is designed to provide answers to these types of questions and many others to address your concerns about cognitive function and mood. It is natural to feel frightened and to seek answers.

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.

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.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Equestrian, Yoga Teacher, Student of Life... I am curious, interested, hungry for more...I am tattooed, spry, witty...I say these things not to brag about myself, but to simple put out the intention behind Pathways to Peace. I am not defined by a single aspect, of my life and neither are you! That being said, considering we are all unique beings with our individual needs, qualities and experiences, how is it reasonable to expect one to follow one path of healing, typically traditional psychotherapy and/or medication management?

Female, 20-40 years old, issues including stress, anxiety, depression (mood), and family (i.e. nuclear or family-of-origin) challenges. Interested in learning how to manage their symptoms, explore the origins and/or root cause of current stressors, and learn how to cope and resolve conflict/problem solve. To help improve their life satisfaction and overall quality of life

I believe that change and growth are possible for everyone. Whether it is anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem or everyday stressors of life, therapy can help guide you to turn inward, in a non-judgmental and compassionate way. With a background in trauma, I believe that emotions stay and live within the body; therefore, it is important to allow oneself to pause and feel the emotion. In therapy, I will work hard to create a safe space to allow the client to be their most authentic self. My approach to therapy is a collaborative process, to help guide you to feel empowered and unlock the best version of yourself.

My ideal client has been trying to navigate life independently and realizes they need to speak with someone. They have experienced how navigating the world as a minority has caused them to have a different life experience from their peers. They may have found increased anxiety and depression due to their lived experience, and they do not want things they cannot change to affect them anymore negatively.

Hello! I am Dr. Ritchie I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in three states and I specialize in treating anxiety, OCD, trauma, and chronic stress. Anxiety and depression can come to dominate our lives and feel so overwhelming that even everyday tasks seem impossible. With the right kind of support, however, the patterns you find yourself stuck in are possible to escape! I have a strong background in evidence-based psychotherapy and use modern treatments to assist you in breaking unhelpful habits. I have been treating clients through individual psychotherapy for 7 years and I take an active, collaborative approach to treatment.

Adolescence and young adulthood are both exciting times, but also incredibly vulnerable. Marked by increased independence, young people and families may struggle to establish new boundaries, as new precedents are set. As a therapist working with this population, I aim to create a safe and affirming environment for my clients to explore their growth and healing. I value incorporating family as much as possible, when that is feasible and appropriate to do so. My areas of focus are LGBTQ+ issues, identity formation, post-traumatic growth, anxiety, depression, and conflict management.

My ideal candidate is struggling with intrusive thoughts and anxiety; they need both a safe space to share their thoughts and emotions, as well as guidance; their goals are to develop a healthier relationship with themself, as well as develop coping skills and tools to manage their mental health concerns better.

If you are struggling at home with power struggles, tantrums, big emotions feeling out of control, or an event has occurred where you want extra support, I am here to meet you where you are. All parts are welcome no matter how big or small they feel. I believe that the heart can guide us if we turn toward it to give it love. The body holds innate wisdom of unconditional love and acceptance within. I am here to walk with you on your journey home to yourself. We offer in person appointments in West Chester, PA and Telemental Health for Colorado. I am licensed in both states.

Therapy can be a transformative experience for people facing a multitude of life’s challenges. What I find to be the most important factor for change is understanding the relationship we have with ourselves. When we take the time to learn who we are and where we come from, we see our relationships in a new light. Self-acceptance allows us to navigate the world more freely. My individualized approach integrates person-centered therapy, attachment theory, developmental psychology and mindfulness. I prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients to uncover their personal process and what works best for them.

In 30 years as a therapist I have worked with individuals as young as 12 and as old as 85; with families and couples of every background and socio economic group. I have worked with patients dealing with a range of problems from the profoundly tragic to the mundane. I have learned that regardless of life's circumstances everyone has the capacity and resources within themselves to live life more fully. As a therapist, I rely on whatever professional knowledge and expertise I possess, as well as any wisdom that I may have gained in my own personal journey through life.

Being human can be overwhelming, confusing and painful. Perhaps these challenges have come on suddenly, built up over time or felt to have always been. Despite this predicament, I am confident from first-hand experience in the transformative power of therapy to help clients shed what can feel like a constricted life and re-gain an authentic and empowered sense of self. My experience includes those suffering from addictions, going through major life transitions, at various stages of life, and those who experience religious trauma. I have experience working with LGBTQ population and provide gender-affirming care.

My ideal client would be someone who is aware that they need help. They are also prepared and open to doing the necessary work to address their issue. They understand that therapy is a process and not something that can be completed overnight. They understand that their previous methods have failed and are willing to try again with me.