Anxiety Therapists in Wyndmoor, PA
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Cindy Dowling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I work with individuals, couples and families dealing with many challenges; adjustment disorders, parenting issues, addiction,
anxiety
, depression, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, issues regarding separation and divorce, bereavement, and stage of life changes.
Maybe you have never gone to a therapist before and you are nervous about taking the next step? Maybe you have been to several therapists but feel you just didn’t connect with him/her and you are trying again? Either way, you are at the point where you feel yourself spinning and you know you need something or someone to help you, your relationship or your family to feel connected again. You may know exactly where you started to disconnect or possibly things have gone so off track for so long you don’t know where or why you ended up here, looking for a therapist? Whatever brings you here today, I am here for you.
Richard Bergman Ph.d.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
As a licensed psychologist, I work with adults, teens (16 and older) and couples. I am here to help with
anxiety
, depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, life transitions and more. Through respect, understanding, honesty and a touch of humor, therapy becomes a safe place to ease distress and accomplish goals. As we work together, therapy can help with easing symptoms, healing and recovery, improving life satisfaction, relationships and well being. I incorporate the wisdom and tools from various psychotherapy approaches.
Tracy A DiFonzo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My clients describe my style as warm and supportive. Every person’s path and experience are unique. Therapy is a partnership based on trust and creating a safe environment to explore various aspects of life such as acute and complex trauma,
anxiety
, life transitions and relationships. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania practicing in the field for over twenty years. I provide services to young adults and adults who have experienced trauma/ptsd,
anxiety
, relationship/peer issues, self-esteem/self-confidence, coping skills, life transitions, and everyday issues that arise as part of life.
Iliana Stavans
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am dedicated to helping you cope and work to overcome life's inevitable challenges, family / relationship conflict, traumatic and painful circumstances that often result in suffering, distress,
anxiety
and depression. I strive to provide a supportive space where you can explore more effective ways to deal with your problems, while increasing self-awareness and self-acceptance. I can assist you to process issues related to grief and loss, including the loss of a beloved pet. I have experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and walks of life.
Not accepting new clients
Sean Pepley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I view therapy as an opportunity to build a meaningful life. This can be through either discovering new meaning or recognizing meaning that's been there all along. In building therapeutic relationships, I aspire to form genuine, authentic connections with patients. My specialities include working with those experiencing existential
anxiety
or dread, those with complicated grief, trauma survivors, those with persistent suicidal ideation, and those who use drugs and aren't interested in abstinence.
Carly McDade
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C, TCTSY-F
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Is it difficult for you to feel present or manage stress? Do you seek more balance in your life? I serve individuals & couples who struggle with
anxiety
, caretaking, grief/loss, and complex trauma. Together we can explore how these challenges have impacted your life, and through a nervous-system lens cultivate more supportive ways of regulating through emotional uncertainty, as well as empower your voice in the process of healing.
Not accepting new clients
Heather L Hill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Studies show decreased symptoms of
anxiety
, depression, stress and ADHD as well as improved immune system functioning.
On the outside, you may look as if you have it all together, but on the inside, you may struggle with feelings of self-doubt, shame, and loneliness. I specialize in empowering teenage girls and women to be who they are and discover and accept their intrinsic value. Grounded in a climate of warmth and acceptance, clients explore feelings and identify thoughts and patterns that may be preventing them from getting what they want. I believe therapy works best as a creative partnership where clients discover their own wisdom, gain a sense of personal power and find a purposeful direction.
Susan Kaye-Huntington
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have broad experience in dealing with a wide variety of psychological problems but have particular expertise in working with children, adolescents, and their families and am especially interested and experienced in the treatment of: *Problems with mood and depression; *
Anxiety
and phobias; *Health related psychological concerns.
I believe an important part of the therapy process is developing a flexible and collaborative relationship in which the client feels safe to explore, understand, and change relationships and behaviors, so that he or she may grow in a satisfying, creative, and life enhancing way. I have worked as a clinician for over twenty years and maintain a general practice for adults, families and children.
Amy L Hostetter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, CCTP
Verified
Verified
My clinical interests include: natural approaches to
anxiety
, depression and grief work, healthy spirituality, LGBTQ and Queer Theory, women’s issues, healing cultural and early trauma, and pathways to developing meaning and satisfaction in life.
Choosing to begin psychotherapy can start with a feeling that there is more for you to discover, a greater balance to achieve, or a challenge to work through. In the safe accepting space of therapy, a healing process can evolve at a pace that is supportive and comfortable for you. I encourage people to approach their inner work with gentleness, perseverance, courage and compassion. I offer psychodynamic, mindful, cognitive and trauma-informed care to individuals, pairs and groups, including independent teens (only). I value and practice a thoughtful, culturally aware, and collaborative approach to our work.
Judith Stern
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
depression, trauma,
anxiety
, separation and individuation, self esteem issues, pain management, smoking cessation.
Hello there...I'm an experienced therapist with a large "tool kit." This enables me to tailor therapy to YOU, since no single approach works for all problems and all people. I've been trained in Gestalt therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, NET (Neuro-emotional technique), EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), family therapy and EFFT (Emotion Focused Family Therapy), and hypnosis.
Ramesh Conley
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
Verified
Verified
I provide individual and family-focused therapeutic services for children, adolescents, young adults, and parents. My strength-based approach is based on a belief that we all, young and old, have the internal resources to meet challenges, although sometimes we need support to discover, access, and develop those resources. I work with children and youth who may need support navigating relationships, coping with
anxiety
or depression, or who are having trouble balancing the demands of everyday life.
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Patty Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I strongly believe we are all capable of change and work with people who want to make positive change in their lives but are unsure about where to start. Therapy sessions help those dealing with depression,
anxiety
, divorce, chronic illness, relationship issues, grief/loss to improve coping skills, to take better care of themselves, and to reduce stress. I am a clinical social worker with over 25 yrs. experience doing therapy with adults, couples and groups. My office is conveniently located near public transportation and street parking is available.
Not accepting new clients
John A Mallinen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you're struggling with a lack of fulfillment, pervasive feelings of
anxiety
, depression, sadness, or guilt, you may be a good candidate for therapy. Reaching out for help can be daunting, especially if you've been conditioned not to admit difficulty or hardship (as most of us have!).
Waitlist for new clients
Molly Kellogg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDRD
Verified
Verified
Issues we can address include depression,
anxiety
, grief, recovery from trauma, coming out, and a disordered relationship with food.
Puzzled when you do things that you don't like? Struggle with life stressors that get in the way of optimum functioning? Wonder if things that happened long ago are keeping you from being your best self? Life doesn't have to be so hard. Working together in an atmosphere of safety and respect I support you to make life changes, let go of ineffective behaviors and shift relationship patterns. We all have an inner wisdom that guides us to right decisions and health. I help you work with the parts of you that get in the way of this inner wisdom.
Kelly McClure
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I use cognitive behavioral therapy to treat issues such as depression,
anxiety
and stress.
As a cognitive behavioral therapist I aim to listen without judgment and support you living the life you want. Whether this means feeling calmer, sleeping better, taking better care of yourself, feeling happier, or feeling less stressed, I'm here to help. These days there are many treatments available in mental health care. It's important to consider what works and also what's best for you. We will work together on a plan for your wellness that is supported by science and feels right for you.
Lawrence Peers
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CAGS, PCC
Verified
Verified
I help a wide range of clients: those seeking personal growth as well as those moving through depression,
anxiety
, betrayal, grief, career and life transitions or interpersonal tensions or conflicts. I assist individuals, couples and leaders during times of conflict or life/career transition to move with intention toward new possibilities. When a client is feeling stuck or struggling to pay attention to "what matters most", we work in a collaborative way to recognize underlying obstacles to their well-being and identify practical actions to move them forward.
Waitlist for new clients
Allison Kessler Colby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Taking on change is hard work and takes a tremendous amount of courage. I value building a strong therapeutic relationship and providing a non-judgmental, empathetic, and safe space in which you might explore the problems and stressors in your life. My goal as your therapist is to help identify what prevents you from feeling good and accomplishing your goals, and finding ways to address these difficulties. Together, we can identify and nurture your strengths, and find hope and peace and change within suffering.
Hillary A. Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
These are remarkable times, as we respond to the changes brought on by COVID-19! I have been privileged to work alongside people of all ages, races, and beliefs, which has offered me the advantage of a wide perspective on life. One of my main goals is to help you integrate the solutions we discover in session into your daily life. I have dedicated my professional life to gaining the skills to partner with you, so you can feel excited and encouraged to consider your life and all its purposes with confidence with renewed happiness.
Cat McLaughlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
You've probably been to a therapist before, and it hasn't quite felt right. Or maybe you liked them, but felt disconnected from their approach. Felt that there was a way to work more deeply with your emotions, but your therapist wanted to talk about your thoughts, and give you homework. Felt really bogged down in the details, and the negative, of what's been going on in your life. Haven't really laughed.
Daniel Wagner
MFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Are you feeling disconnected, depressed, lost or confused with your life? With demanding relationships, work, school, and other responsibilities, it is rare that we feel we can save any energy for our own mental and emotional needs. In therapy, I foster safe, confidential, and supportive relationships so you may become an insightful observer and active participant in your life. I work within a mindfulness based perspective in which I place an emphasis on the here and now, focusing on what you want to address.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.