Therapists in Orefield, PA

I believe one of the most important parts of the counseling process is to develop a trusting caring relationship. With this relationship, much can be gained from the counseling sessions. I have worked well with individuals and families who have emotional pain. For many clients, helping them understand what creates such emotional pain, gaining insights puts them on a path for a more fulfilling life. In my practice I work with individuals who have sadness, depression, loss, relationship difficulties, family difficulties, sexual challenges and sexual abuse. My mission in therapy is to respect each client, and walk with them at their healing pace, I believe if we walk together on this healing journey life will be better.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you and your partner stuck in the same argument loop every night? Are you struggling with repairing relationships or healing after a traumatic event? Whether you’re struggling with marital or relationship issues, infidelity, anxiety, or depression, it is important that you know you don’t have to be alone in this journey. Together we can equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome your challenges and strengthen your personal relationships, marriage, and family relationships. Reach out and schedule a complimentary telephone consultation! (610-944-4327)

I am a Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania and New York with a specialty in clinical psychology. I specialize in psychological assessments and evaluations and utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy in my practice. I have years of experience with adjustment disorders, life transitions, and overall family development. Prior to working in private practice, I was sought after for my extensive psychological evaluations, including cognitive, academic/achievement, personality, and neuropsychological inventories. I believe that assessment tools, particularly self-report inventories, are useful in guiding therapeutic progress in therapy.

Managing life's stressors can be extremely challenging without proper support. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, meeting them where they are at, and assisting them in reaching their desired goals. I am open to unique modalities for sessions including virtual/phone, walk-and-talk therapy, and utilization of emotional support animals.

The stories that we tell about ourselves and our experiences are our realities, and these realities shape how we perceive our past, current, and future experiences in our lives. Sometimes, these stories do not allow us to feel the level of happiness and fulfillment in which we desire due to problems dominating our stories. It is my goal to support individuals, families, couples, and groups in developing a sense of hope and possibility that were not previously there. This hope provides space for unique possible outcomes where these individuals can develop a story that includes happiness and life fulfillment.

I consider it an honor to be invited into your journey of personal reflection and growth. I believe that the journey starts with a safe, supportive, environment that allows the individual/unit to freely express themselves. Once a therapeutic relationship has been created, I will provide guidance and suggestions that are based on research-based theories. Some integrated theories include: Cognitive Behavioral Theory, Positive Psychology, and Systems Theory. Guidance is based on a Humanistic Approach that individuals/units can find meaning by focusing on free-will, self-determination, and responsibility.

I am passionate about helping clients access their true selves and live their most abundant lives. Whether you are recovering from a traumatic event, experiencing a mental health concern, or simply feeling out of sync, I believe that you can experience healing through a helping relationship. I have specialized experience in working with foster families and children/adolescents as well as active duty military/veterans (and families), and issues including depression, anxiety, relationships, attachment, and childhood trauma.

I feel that the bravest thing anyone can do is begin to understand their own story and as your therapist, I’m here to help. Let’s celebrate taking that first step in sorting out and making sense of your thoughts and feelings together. Sometimes our perception of therapy is stuffy, one-sided or that we cannot be our true selves during a session. I can assure you that’s not how our time together will be spent. You have my promise to feel heard, able to engage freely, be genuine, and feel relaxed in a nonjudgmental safe space to help you feel empowered enough to cope with whatever life throws you.

Inner Resource Counseling is a group practice serving Bethlehem & the Lehigh Valley area. Our focus is on acting as therapeutic supports in assisting people in improving their lives by gaining personal insights about themselves and making healthier choices in problematic times, allowing for positive change to occur in life. If you are feeling stuck, frustrated or overwhelmed as a result of current life stressors or have been living with long-standing issues, clinicians can work with you to develop skills and raise your level of functioning and satisfaction with the use of multiple techniques, based on your individual needs.

My experiences living in and working with people from multiple cultures and faith backgrounds help me to tailor therapy to your unique needs and goals. My professional experiences range from marriage and parenting issues, mood and anxiety disorders, delinquency, veterans' issues, career selection, bereavement, trauma recovery, family violence, adoption & infertility issues, relationship problems, cross-cultural adjustment, chronic illness and pain, and the challenges of living with ADHD and other learning difficulties.

I am committed to working with individuals, couples, and families. My area of specialty is relationship issues. Life is complicated and taking care of yourself can be challenging. Deciding to enter therapy is a meaningful step in addressing these challenges. It is a privilege to participate in your decision. I look forward to listening to your needs, assisting you in identifying your strengths, and collaborating with you, while providing practical feedback. Having a “good fit” between the client and therapist plays a critical role in laying the groundwork for addressing your unique struggles and needs.

A State Licensed Professional Counselor with an advanced Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. I have engaged in years of work with individuals, couples, and families that provide me the skills, strengths, and clinical knowledge to work with my patients in the core areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues of communication and trust. We explore the areas that are most important to patients in helping them move from a place of conflict, confusion, and pain to realizing their potential for happiness and well-being. We can help you understand your current challenges, grow from them, and learn to enjoy your life and your relationships.

Kimberly Woodling is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who utilizes insight and emotion-oriented approaches to assist patients experiencing various psychological and social challenges. Kim believes that breakthroughs and enhancements to overall relational, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive functioning will occur as a person increases their self-awareness, and acquaints themselves with their full range emotions, contradictory feelings, interpersonal patterns, and defenses. She helps her patients scratch beneath their surface to explore unmet expectations, and unproductive patterns of behavior that keep them stuck and unsatisfied. Kim views the therapeutic process as a personal "journey" and places a strong emphasis on developing a trusting relationship with her patients, which she deems as vital to growth and symptom reduction. Kim believes in every person’s ability to live successful, fulfilling lives. Her sessions are laid back, relaxed, and she can assist patients in finding the humor or silver lining in difficult situations. She is passionate about empowering individuals, and helping them recognize their own strengths and abilities to cope with stress and challenges.

Hi, I'm Matt. As a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), my expertise is in reconnecting spouses and family members who genuinely seek to change their relationship. However, I also excel at applying systemic insights to many individual problems, such as anxiety, depression, anger, or low self-esteem. I find the most success with people who've tried everything else, but haven't yet been able to escape the problem they feel stuck with. Systemic insights are evidence based and backed by current research. You don't know it yet, but there's a way in which you and your experiences make sense, and I like it when things make sense.

My work is centered around helping families, couples, and individuals nurture their relationships, break unhealthy behavioral cycles, and work through their struggles. I focus on trauma, family and relationship history, and I help my clients uncover new levels of self awareness. I have experience working with individuals who carry a variety of hardships ranging from depression, to anxiety, anger management, bipolar disorder, low self-esteem, minorities/immigrants struggling with identity confusion, individuals suffering with eating disorders, and more.

Whether you're experiencing a recent difficulty or a long-standing challenge, most of my clients trace depression and anxiety issues back to trauma. When people are traumatized, it often shapes their beliefs about themselves or their lives. Utilizing a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment, I strive to help my clients identify underlying beliefs, address certain behaviors, attitudes and emotions. We collaborate to establish healthier and more effective patterns of behaviors. I believe when we attain insight we can feel increased freedom and optimism; we no longer feel "stuck" and hopeless in our pain.

Counseling is a space where you can explore, process, heal and grow. By being vulnerable we can allow ourselves the space to reflect on who we are now and where we have come from. I believe that we deserve a space where we can feel safe, comfortable and free from judgement. In this space, we can take out some of the boxes that are stored away and discover how we can let go of what no longer serves us while creating new ways of being and relating to ourselves, others, and the world around us .