Person-Centered Therapists in Havertown, PA

Hi! I'm a seasoned Licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in counseling, therapy, executive & life coaching. I've worked with clients with many backgrounds and experiences. I enjoy supporting successful, stressed, anxious adults across their home, work and social worlds. Stress & Anxiety, Career Concerns, Life Transitions & Relationship Issues are but a few of the concerns I would love to help with!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker currently serving adults, children, adolescents and families in Pennsylvania. I have more than 10 years of experience providing therapeutic services to individuals and families across the lifespan. While I consider a person-centered approach to be central to my practice, one of my specializations is in that of cognitive behavioral therapy. I have deep experience working with adults, adolescents and children with mood and anxiety challenges utilizing cognitive behavioral techniques, in addition to supporting those who have experienced trauma or other adverse life events.

My clients often tell me how safe and comfortable they feel in our work together. I dedicate myself to creating an environment of trust, acceptance, and empowerment where my clients can discuss their innermost thoughts, feelings and fears without any judgement. For over 17 years I've worked to help my clients explore and learn healthier ways to cope with and change the parts of their lives that cause them pain or discomfort. I am incredibly passionate about the work I do and am truly dedicated toward helping people create happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives through positive lasting change.

As an experienced clinical social worker in substance use treatment and chronic mental illness, I am able to work one-on-one with individuals to assist them in creating positive changes in their lives. I've worked in a variety of settings including: home-based environments, intensive outpatient programs, outpatient settings, and inpatient co-occurring treatment centers.

My ideal therapy client wants to put in the work to explore themselves and be willing to take me along that journey with them. I'm here to listen, validate and challenge when needed. While my speciality is DBT, I also enjoy psychodynamic and person-centered approaches. I provide individual supervision for LCSW candidates as well. My ideal LSW supervisee is willing to be open and honest with themselves and with me as a newer social worker. I'm excited to support you in your adventure towards being an independent mental health professional and help you equip yourself with the tools needed for introspection, sound ethics and success.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have experience (and enjoy!) working with clients of all ages. I regularly work with children as young as 4, adolescents, college-age clients, and adults alike. I am equipped to help clients who are experiencing symptoms related to depression, anxiety, anger, ADHD, self-esteem, body image, eating habits/behaviors, divorce, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, relationships, behavioral concerns, sexuality and gender exploration (LGBTQIA+), academic or school issues, and phase of life adjustment or transitions.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a focus on providing trauma-informed care. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship with the individuals and families I serve. I am strengths-based and work to empower individuals to make change and regain control in their lives. With a training background in treating individuals who have been impacted by trauma, I understand that healing, finding peace, making change and recovery is a process that takes time.

Feeling like you don't fit in anywhere? Are you in a transition? Would you like to have a skill set to deal with difficult situations? Have you thought about ways to control your addiction but can't seem to do it on your own ? Are you turned off by certain aspects of recovery programs? Would you like to develop a plan that will work specifically for you that's completely confidential? Are you an adoptee who is unsure of how to approach Adoptive family about searching for your roots ? Are you afraid of a second abandonment ? Is fear of abandonment repeated in all your relationships ? Have people called oyu co-dependent ?

Employed in the field of social and mental health services for 30 years. Working in a variety of settings has offered me the opportunity to understand human behavior and in general what makes people tick. This may sound odd to the lay person but my vast working experiences in places like foster care, drug and alcohol, mobile mental health services to children in their own home has truly prepared me to get a really good sense of how to get to the root of the problem and provide the necessary support to clients not strictly coming from an academic viewpoint.

“Life is Difficult”. One of my favorite opening sentences from M. Scott Peck’s book, The Road Less Traveled. But…it does not always have to be. I applaud and welcome anyone seeking help with therapy and embrace the opportunity in getting to know, witness, and work with you as we join in this process and journey together. I am honored to work with clients who are willing to challenge life's situations to find that road less traveled. I have worked extensively with addiction(s), dual diagnosis, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, women's issues, relationships, codependency, parenting, and life changes.

Does it feel like you're constantly walking through a dense fog, making even the simplest tasks feel like insurmountable challenges? Does it feel like you are suffocating in darkness, robbing joy and motivation from even the most cherished moments? Or maybe you're caught in the relentless storm of worry with each thunderclap echoing with irrational fears and what-ifs. Perhaps you feel like you're carrying a heavy suitcase filled with memories that refuse to fade, coloring relationships with mistrust, distorting perceptions of safety, and destroying the sense of self. Living with these conditions can be stressful.

In-person & In-network. Serenity specializes in mental health and substance use counseling for teens and young adults ages 14-28. We provide personalized intensive outpatient (IOP) and outpatient services with an emphasis on peer support and family involvement. At Serenity, we'll work together to identify what works best for you and provide a serene therapeutic space to connect, get support & make positive changes. Most clients begin in our IOP level of care before stepping down to outpatient. Services Include: Comprehensive Assessments, Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Medication Management, Parent Support, Life-Skills, & more.

No matter what you do, it never feels like success. When you aren't overwhelmed, it feels like you aren't doing enough, for yourself or your family. You came here because you know that this pattern of thinking is not what you want, but sometimes it feels like you might not deserve to feel better. I'm here to ask you one thing: doesn't every person deserve to live a life that centers around joy? I can help you to reach the potential of the life that you envision for yourself. Working with me, you can begin to notice hope about your future and confidence in your actions.

Do you feel stuck and unsure where to turn for help? I am happy you are here! Whether or not you are struggling with depression, anxiety, life changes/transitions, stress and/or not feeling like yourself, we need to look towards shifting your mindset to achieve your goals. I specialize in helping moms and moms-to-be achieve balance and mental wellness. Whether you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, transitioning to motherhood or a seasoned mom, you may find yourself experiencing pre or postpartum mood changes, anxiety, depression and/or loss of self.

If you have come to this page, please be proud of yourself for taking the difficult first step towards healing. It is an honor that you are considering working with me, and I look forward to supporting you in anyway I can. I have clinical experience working with PTSD/trauma, chronic illness, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression and substance use.

We all need someone to talk to at times. You need that someone to be objective and fair, non-judgmental but honest, professional yet warm. I offer you that and more. When you check out my WEBSITE, you'll see that I provide holistic, mind-body-spirit based Gestalt therapy, blended with the strengths-based, biopsychosocial perspective of social work, and the practical approaches of EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and mindfulness (MBSR).

Sometimes navigating every day tasks feels harder than it should. Sometimes there is an indescribable ache that weighs on your capacity to live life on your terms. Maybe there is a specific overwhelming stressor that seems impossible to surmount, or a life transition that is taking more out of you than expected. You might want relief from these strains and burdens, to have better relationships with others and with your self. You might know there needs to be significant change, but don’t know where and how to start. I am here to help and support you though these challenges.

Hi! I'm Jennifer Toof, LPC, NCC. I'm a certified trauma therapist working with clients of all ages for a wide variety of issues. My experience and warm, supportive, and trauma-informed approach will help you, your child, or your teen return to a place of peace and hopefulness. Sessions can be had in person or over Zoom. My sweet office bunny, Panda, can join in-person sessions if you/your child would like. Contact me TODAY!

I have a Master’s Degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology and hold credentials as both a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC). I have been in the field for 11 years and have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns; including depression, anxiety, identity formation, crisis management, addiction, and life transitions. I have also gravitated throughout the last few years towards the young adult population. I feel this phase of life can be so overwhelming and exhausting at times to navigate without proper supports in place!