Therapists in Wynnewood, PA

Looking inward isn’t easy. It takes hard work to look at the stuff that keeps getting in the way of having the life you want. Often times it’s fear, other times it’s something more concrete. No matter what barriers you’re facing, together we can work through the fears and accomplish your goals. When we’re suffering from a loss, fighting a personal battle, processing a difficult childhood, facing a scary diagnosis, or other major life transition we all need support to have someone to walk along side us, see the light when we cannot, and hold us until we’re on the other side.

In my work with clients, I draw on my Cognitive Behavioral training as well as my work in positive psychology. I help people to approach their current difficulties in a structured and collaborative manner, encouraging them to discover and marshal the best of who they are. Populations served include those with depression, anxiety, stress management, or relationship issues. Coping with acute and chronic illness is an area of particular interest. I also work with people who are feeling stuck or overwhelmed in either their personal or professional lives with the goal of not just getting by, but flourishing.

I am committed to working with individuals, couples, and family members to better comprehend their inner lives, enrich their connections with others, and feel more satisfied in their personal relationships as well as in workplace settings. My approach is influenced by my teaching and scholarship for over 25 years in understanding communication processes in relationships. I am licensed as a clinical social worker and a marriage and family therapist, and I am also an AASECT-certified sex therapist.

Greetings, my name is Dr. Allena M. Moncrief and I have been providing therapeutic services to clients in Pennsylvania since 2010. I obtained my PhD from Drexel University in the field of Couple and Family Therapy in 2017. As a psychotherapist, I understand the decision to enter psychotherapy can be extremely challenging for some individuals. Thus, I strive to meet individuals where they are in the therapeutic process. This process involves helping individuals explore the root of their difficulties/roadblocks and assisting them with creating a roadmap that will lead to a more fulfilling and enjoyable life.

Working with both adolescents and adults, I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma-related issues and relationship concerns. I am a compassionate therapist with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health field in both one-on-one and group settings. I support my clients through a variety of life struggles and aim to assist them in utilizing the strengths they possess in order to bring about positive and desired changes to their lives. My goal is to support clients as they learn to manage life stressors, both large and small.

No matter whether your problem is anxiety, depression, work, money or relationship stress, I can work with you to resolve these issues. I'm also trained and experienced to work with children and adolescents as well as adults who struggle with self-esteem issues, ADHD/ADD and relationship issues. I can help with short-term issues, like work stress or problems with a child, and longer term troubles, like addictions, money issues or problematic relationships with parents, sibllings or partners. Empathic listening (putting myself in your shoes) and responding accurately to your concerns builds a working connection that creates the context for change.

Is this you? Your wonderful qualities of being sensitive and deep can also lead to having poor boundaries and getting depleted. You long to trust yourself and your decisions. You struggle to use your voice effectively in relationships and to feel seen, heard, and met. You’re not living as creatively or as soul aligned as you want to; You know there's something more for you but you're not sure how to get there. You want healing that goes beyond just getting out of pain, and instead creates deep transformation for you, your community, and the world. Nature, music, movement, and art are healing, energizing, and inspiring for you.

I am very gentle, nonjudgmental therpist and offer safe space for exploring your thoughsts, feelings, experiences. No matter what is happening in you life I can help you access your inner peace. You will see that you can live well when life gets tough. Most of us keep telling ourselves that when our life shows up in a new or different way, then inner peace will finally be ours. There is a way to live in the world that is more enlightened than this. You can learn to get relief from difficult thoughts, calm yourself when life upsets you, handle wild emotions easily, treat yourself with radical

My therapy style is interactive and experiential, balanced with compassion, inspiration, and humor. Using a strengths-based holistic approach, I'll help you develop practical and realistic skills to manage and resolve problems that keep you from fully participating in life.

In my work as a school based mental health counselor, licensed professional counselor and psychotherapist, I have extensive experience working with pre-adolescents, adolescents, college aged adults, and young adults coping with anxiety, depression, trauma related stress, grief/ loss, low self-esteem/self-image, life transition and relationship conflict. I offer a holistic and eclectic approach to counseling, viewing each client as an individual with unique life stories, areas of strength and areas of needed growth.

I GOT U! Untraditional Approach that BRINGS results. Most clients face procrastination, lack of motivation, and a feeling of being stuck and not knowing what to do on a daily basis. Many do not feel "understood" and perhaps have been told they were "dumb" or "lazy" - or worse. Many want to be more independent and less tethered to their loved ones. My clients want strategies, ASAP, that they can use for better organization, planning, self-advocating, communicating AND self-care. Many clients "hate school" or their jobs, but have NO actionable plan. "Asking For Help" can be a HARD thing, yet a necessary skill. Mood follows ACTION!

Are you feeling anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed? Do you find yourself stuck in repetitive patterns? Are you feeling disconnected from yourself or struggling with inner conflict? My goal is to help you acquire tools for building a stronger sense of self in your personal and professional life, and more fulfilling interpersonal relationships. My clients can expect to develop practical problem-solving and decision making skills, improved confidence, and a better sense of wellbeing through supportive therapy.

If you’ve found your way here, there’s a good chance you’re considering making a change in your life, beginning a new endeavor, searching for way to help someone you care about, or simply feeling “stuck”. The struggle IS real and it could be happening at home, at work, at school, in an important relationship, or within yourself. No one said life would or should be easy. But I believe that with the proper support and some hard work, every individual is capable of great things. As an award winning educator, counselor, coach, author, and mentor I have the skills, patience, and resources to help you change your life.

If you feel as though your "baggage" is interfering with you being the best version of yourself, I'd love to help you sort through it and leave feeling empowered. Often times, our thought process and life experiences can interfere with our confidence, relationships and even daily life functioning. Our work together will have you digging deep to better understand yourself, how your life experiences have shaped you into who you are, and how your thoughts are impacting your behaviors and actions. We will work on identifying strengths and transforming a difficult past into a thriving future.