Therapists in Yardley, PA

"Nothing changes if nothing changes." My ideal client is someone who is willing to actively work toward changing their quality of life. My therapeutic style is person-centered, collaborative, and empathetic. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and trauma-informed care. I strive to continue to increase my knowledge and skill-set to ensure the best quality of care for my clients through evidence-based approaches.

My ideal client is prepared to initiate changes in their life to promote wellness. They are prepared to process internal and external contributors to their mood, discuss options for improvement, and practice healthier skills that will assist in achieving their personal goals. My ideal client is internally motivated and desires emotional balance from concerns such as anxiety, depression, impaired self-esteem, trauma, and interpersonal conflict. They arrive to treatment with goals in mind, and will actively work to experience relief of distressing symptoms.

As a licensed professional counselor and a counselor educator/supervisor, Dr. Jones has enjoyed engaging with the profession of counseling for multiple years in a variety of capacities from practicing as a clinician to training other novice counselors. Her experience and focus in her practice and education are trauma informed care, suicidal assessment and treatment, grief and loss, divorce issues, faith/spirituality issues, and marital/relationship counseling. She has enjoyed helping a number of clients reach their goals and commit to change.

I can help you age in peace! Having reached senior age myself it is time for me to concentrate on the issues that meet us as seniors. We all experience grief and health issues that are both emotionally and practically hard to handle without support. Conflict between generations are common. Some are emotional issues. Some can be triggered wills, health directives, powers of attorney, naming of estate executors. With my background in both family therapy and family law I am uniquely qualified to resolve and prevent these kinds of family conflicts. I don’t give legal advise, but I can point out things you should discuss with a lawyer.

My clients are children and teens experiencing difficulty with creating change on their own. I am a Certified Clinical Child & Adolescent Anxiety Treatment Professional. My primary specialty is anxiety and low self-esteem in children and teens. Treating anxiety has always been an interest of mine. There are many individuals dealing with anxiety, so I felt that it was important to understand it well. Anxiety impacts each person differently, and I have spent much time learning how to lessen symptoms and increase coping strategies for my clients.

Nobody gets through life without difficult experiences. Some experiences, like living through childhood neglect, abuse, or family dysfunction, make everyday stressors even more difficult. Difficult childhood experiences don’t just “go away” once we become adults. They can impact every aspect of adult life.

Painful relationship issues and lifestyle struggles can interfere with all aspects of life. Distress, Depression, anxiety, marital conflict or alienation, job stress, losses and health problems impact the quality of home life, career functioning, physical and mental health. Effective psychotherapy can help you face these challenges and empower you to improve your life. With training and expertise in a variety of therapeutic techniques, I use a comprehensive, practical approach attuned to your needs and goals. I have many years experience helping couples, individuals and families connect with themselves and each other. Identifying, understanding and clearly communicating our true needs, we can break destructive negative patterns.

I have worked with a variety of patient populations, including families, adolescents, young adults, and mid-life/older adults, dealing with various mental health concerns, but largely specializing in anxiety and mood disorders. I have extensive experience treating young adults, especially, having done clinical work in four different colleges in the Philadelphia area. I have also facilitated many young adult therapy groups over the years. Fundamentally, I believe that if people are able to learn to accept and like themselves and be less self-critical, many of their struggles with anxiety and depression will diminish significantly.

Managing emotional stress related to personal issues, relationships, work, or school can frequently be an overwhelming challenge. As a psychologist with over twenty years of experience I have successfully helped many adults, adolescents, and couples experiencing problems with anxiety, depression, anger, emotional stress, and relationship problems. The goal of counseling is to reduce your emotional stress, help you to feel better, improve your relationships, and to help you develop successful strategies to effectively manage life problems and challenges.

Many clients decide to come to my therapy practice as they find themselves confronting life circumstances that challenge previously effective coping strategies. They may be seeking self understand and a comforting environment to explore options, some of which they may not have yet considered. Clients want comfort, support as well as non-judgmental objectivity in order to discover their best path forward.

Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals. As a psychotherapy group practice, we can see just about anyone no matter what you're dealing with.

We at Attention Deficit Specialists provide a comprehensive evaluation and treatment program for children and adults with ADHD, PDD, Aspergers, Learning Disabilities and oppositional disorders. Rather than relying exclusively on medication, we provide alternative approaches that boost self esteem and teach people to control symptoms on their own. Our staff offers a multimodal approach which offers the greatest possibility of long term success. In addition to Neurofeedback, Biofeedback and Interactive Metronome we offer a treatment approach that includes parent training, behavior modification, individual and family counseling and school advocacy. We also conduct psychoeducational assessments.

My goal as a therapist is to assist you in developing skills to help you thrive in life, feel grounded and a sense of peace and happiness. I provide a safe and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable in openly sharing your perspectives, hopes, aspirations, fears, and treatment goals. I strive to not only listen, but to truly hear your messages and stories. Throughout my training I have worked with individuals, families and group therapy to children, teens and adults. I draw from modalities that are tailored to each individual, depending upon their concerns.

I identify as a BIPOC and love working with minorities in addition to people from all walks of life. As a clinician with mental health issues myself (yes, we have issues too), I have a unique understanding of being neurodiverse. On the other hand, If you are codependent and hate that you are that way, but there is an inner child wound that has not been healed, let me step in and guide you to being a healthier individual, ready for love.

My ideal client would be 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, not something they can complete overnight. They know that their previous methods have failed and are willing to try again with me.

I specialize in therapy for children, pre-school through adolescence, and their families. I also work with a broad spectrum of adults and couples. I combine therapeutic play, mind-body and brain-based therapies, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help children better understand their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. My work with adults is solution focused to help you better understand and resolve life challenges. Combining talk therapy with Cognitive Behavioral therapies, we work together to help you process deep emotions and negative thoughts that can interfere with daily life.

What brings you to seek therapy is personal, important, and deserving of attention. I offer a non-judgmental and safe space to learn, grow, and share. I support adults as they confront transformation and change, such as relationship issues, grief and loss, and adjustment to illness. I have extensive experience helping people cultivate and maintain recovery from using substances.

My ideal client is someone open to the process of therapy. Someone who is willing to show up for themselves, and “put in the work”. My client may be someone dealing with anxiety, depression, or challenges of ADHD, such as Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria. My client may be feeling in a rut or “stuck” in personal aspects of their life. My client may be challenged by different phases and stages of life, by not feeling capable or feeling easily overwhelmed. They want to engage in therapy and work on achieving their personal goals in a space where they are seen, heard, validated and encouraged.

Are you anxious, depressed or having relationship issues? Have you been negatively impacted by substance abuse, your own dependency or a loved one (parent, partner, child)?Are you new to recovery and need support? Has someone expressed concern about your drinking/substance use, but you aren’t sure you have a problem? Are you in recovery and feeling stuck? Are you ready to find resources and support for yourself because of someone else’s issue? The focus of my practice is substance abuse and it’s resulting: adult children issues, codependency, anxiety and depression and problematic relationships. You are reading this, so it’s likely.