Couples Counseling Therapists in Yardley, PA

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.

Life is filled with times of transition and times of change. This couldn't be more true than for the life of a child or an adolescent. School stressors, personal identity, family separations, forming healthy friendships, and an overwhelming desire for acceptance are all things that a child or adolescent may deal with regularly. In these moments it is crucial for a young person to feel understood and listened to in order to be helped. Coming alongside a young person in whatever place they may be residing in is where my heart resides. Many times this age group can be overlooked or misunderstood, but their needs still remain.

A patient presents with concerns regarding impulsive decision-making and wanting to change relationship patterns. She was recently diagnosed with postpartum after giving birth 30 days prior. She is currently in a relationship with the child's father and reports being unhappy with his parenting skills. She wants to go out on her own but is afraid he will separate her from the child. In therapy, she has clarified that she does not want to share with him at the child's young age.

I am a Licensed Psychologist with a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology. 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. Through therapy, children can then learn to make better choices, have healthier relationships, and feel positive about themselves. My work with children includes trauma, grief, adjustment to parent separation/divorce, difficulties with mood, problem behaviors, social challenges, ADD/ADHD; Asperger's Disorder, and Autism.

"It is the quality of our relationships that will determine the quality of our lives." -Esther Perel. Why is it that our most important relationships can feel the most challenging and combative? Silly squabbles that lead to distance and instability can cause us to feel lonelier next to our partner than when we’re alone. We feel caught in a loop of endless drama unable to escape the gridlock.

My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space for my clients where I can assist you in healing, finding new coping skills and start feeling better. It is my passion to support individuals in need and to work together to help you thrive and live a more balanced life. My therapeutic style is person-centered, humanistic and collaborative. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques along with other interventions I have practiced over the years. I take an eclectic approach to meet each clients individual needs.

I have been in practice for over thirty years and I feel privileged to have become part of the local and clinical community through my general practice work, as well as, through my work in sexuality. My approach tends to be interactive and relaxed. I have found that this helps people feel at ease and comfortable when discussing personal concerns.

The primary focus of my practice is working with clients who have experienced trauma and/or have experienced issues with substance abuse. Many times, they go hand in hand. This includes people contemplating sobriety, those in early recovery who may need support, those in longer recovery who are ready to tackle some deeper issues as well as those who have been or are negatively impacted by someone else’s substance abuse. This could be a parent, spouse or child. Maybe someone is concerned about your drinking and you aren’t sure you have a problem or not sure you’re ready to stop or are sober and feeling stuck. Reach out for support.

In any psychotherapy the relationship between the client and their therapist is of paramount importance. With that in mind, I prioritize getting to know each person that I work with in a meaningful way as we engage in the process of symptom reduction. I pride myself on being able to build comfortable discussion with adults, adolescents, and children and tailor communication to best fit each developmental stage. When working with families I ensure that each family members' concern is heard and work to join with each member while remaining focused on addressing the issue which brought them to treatment.

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.

Welcome! I work with children, adolescents, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, life transitions, behavioral issues, and trauma. I view the therapeutic relationship as a partnership, where I respectfully collaborate, empower, and assist in you in gaining a deeper understanding yourself, while also helping to identify solutions towards a more satisfying and fulfilling life.

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.

I particularly enjoy working with women aged 20-40 who are working to overcome anxiety and depression or are coping with relationship dynamics. I believe most clients have a trauma history that shapes their mental health concerns, and helping them to process and heal from this history is vital to the client achieving a better quality of life. My ideal client will be seeking to learn new coping skills, communication strategies, or relationship skills.

As a child and family therapist, I treat children from pre-school through adolescents. Treatment of younger children may address behavioral, learning, social and emotional issues. Specialize in working with children who have learning or attentional disorders. Accurate diagnosis includes consultation with teachers and pediatricians. Treatment of adolescents may address anxiety, depression, school and social concerns and family problems. Have significant experience counseling children and families going through divorce. Also, conduct divorce mediation and couples counseling . As a forensic specialist, specialize in conducting child custody evaluations.

Are you hesitant to talk with family and friends about about the issues that are bothering you? Have you tried confiding in those close to you about your struggles,and still feel out of control, overwhelmed, or discouraged? If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, an eating disorder, relationship issues, or life transitions, I would like to help you. I believe it is important to have someone you can confide in and trust to help you feel better and cope with the challenges you are facing. I believe it so strongly that I have made it my life's work.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 19 years experience with clients. I consider it a privilege to work with clients seeking individual, couples , and or family therapy. I assist couples primarily in improving their communication and understanding of each other. Negative interaction patterns are assessed to get to the root of the issues, and attentiveness towards each other in ways they feel loved is increased. Clients present with depression, anxiety, life transition issues, grief, low self esteem, stress, & parenting issues. I've worked with women on improving self care/love, confidence, & setting healthy boundaries