Therapists in Whitehall, PA

Pain is an inevitable part of the human condition. You don't have to go through this pain alone, though. Whatever pain it may be, I enjoy helping people work through and transform their pain into something more manageable. I enjoy working with individuals grieving a variety of losses: loss of a loved one, loss of a relationship, loss of a pet, loss of an aspiration, etc. No loss is insignificant. Although I cannot take away your pain I can promise to do my best to support you through this difficult time in your life.

When you're facing life's challenges, whether personal or within your relationships, I seek to understand the complexity of what you're going through. You might be struggling with depression, emotional turmoil, anxiety, or relationship issues. In our sessions, I'm here to offer you emotional support, guidance, and a deep understanding of your unique journey. Together, we'll work towards gaining self-awareness and personal growth, helping you navigate these challenges with more ease and resilience. Your well-being and the strength of your relationships matter, and I'm committed to walking this path with you towards a fulfilling life.

Everyone has unique experiences that led them to this moment in their lives. Your feelings and thoughts about your present life are valid. No matter where you are today, I will help guide and encourage you with acceptance, humor, kindness, and compassion. I welcome you to therapy if you are looking for help with boundaries, cohesion, and communication through working on problems stemming from trauma, identity, and relationships. I am here to help you.

Are you looking to know yourself on a deeper level? To improve your self-esteem, relationships, or emotion regulation? To heal from trauma or loss? To move away from avoidance, people pleasing, or habits that hold you back? Whether you seek to work on a specific goal or to focus more generally on self-exploration and growth, I am happy you are considering working with me. I am confident that we all possess a deep capacity for healing, resiliency, and connection. I strive to continually learn from and integrate multi-faceted modalities and theories of counseling to provide therapy that aligns with your individual needs and goals.

I offer my clients a safe, comfortable atmosphere in which to process difficulties/concerns they are currently experiencing. I believe in taking all aspects of a person's life into consideration when planning treatment. I work with my clients to plan an approach to change and empowerment that is tailored to meet their personality, background experiences, and goals. I look for strengths my clients already possess and build upon them, also taking into consideration areas in their lives they believe need healing and development. I assist my clients in working at a pace that is right and comfortable for then.

Are you looking for better connection, satisfaction and communication in your relationships? Maybe there was an affair, life change, or maybe the fire just isn't as bright as it used to be. I have a strong passion for helping individuals and couples re-connect, work through conflict, find a sense of shared meaning and explore all that a good relationship has to offer.

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.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology and have over 25 years of experience working with adults, children, families and couples. I have worked in outpatient, residential and school settings. I work with issues including anxiety, depression, and adjustment to life transitions.

Welcome! Deciding to come to therapy and finding a therapist whom you connect with is one of the most important steps you can take. I congratulate you for taking this step towards who you always knew you could be. I specialize in working with children, teens, young adults and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, stress and social/relational concerns, as well as more severe concerns such as self-harm, suicidal ideation, behavioral issues, ADHD, ODD, and other related challenges.

Dr. Blechschmidt is a licensed clinical psychologist and a certified school psychologist. She enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, school performance, relationship dissatisfaction, professional performance, ADHD, and family problems. In addition, Dr. Blechschmidt is trained to provide educational, psychological, and neuropsychological assessment for a variety of issues.

The goal of therapy is to facilitate personal growth and help you improve your life. I believe there is no one-size-fits all approach to therapy, so this can take many shapes and forms depending on your needs. Whether you're looking to build self-awareness, strengthen your relationships, change your unwanted habits, better manage your stress or just feel better emotionally - I am here to help!

Do you ever feel the need to do things differently, to be less anxious and afraid, but find yourself worried about repeating the same painful things? Maybe you live in a body that is depressed, anxious, traumatized, addicted or ill. I can help you grow a peaceful and strong relationship with yourself so you can take on the most difficult challenges and enjoy life more. Let's do the kindest and most powerful thing possible, which is to help you become a person you want to spend the rest of your life with. 

The best days are yet to come. I am a liberation and embodiment-oriented healing companion, passionately empowering clients that are seeking a trauma-certified practitioner, are Queer/LGBTQ+ identified, as well as people exploring the spectrum of gender, sexuality, sexual expression as well as expansive relationship structures (poly, ethical non-monogamy, swinging, etc). I specialize in CPTSD, Sexual/Relational/Intergenerational Trauma, Gender Dysphoria, Grief, Anxiety, as well as treating and destigmatizing compulsive sexual and non-sexual behaviors of all types. Let's break cycles, challenge the status-quo and break free together.

Justin Ellis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field. He is dedicated and compassionate about helping adolescents and adults address their unique life struggles. Justin has a history of working with individuals who present with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, mood disorders, psychosis, substance use, trauma, academic, relationship, and life stress, as well as grief.

What sets me apart from other counselors is my ability to meet the client “where they are” Whether that is a client with a severe & persistent mental health disorder or a client that I only meet with for a few brief sessions to help them work through a “tough period” in their lives. I am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy which has been proven effective in changing thought process and/or behavior to get more out of life. Simply stated – life isn’t black OR white and we often miss the importance of approaching things from a “gray point of view”.

Our stories often include twists and turns that keep us from moving forward. That may be due to turbulent relationships, use of substances or a loved one struggling with substance use, bouts of depression or anxiety that impacts quality of life, a loved one passing away or our own thinking patterns that influence our behaviors. My role in working with you is assisting you with moving forward, finding solutions or courses of action, and building your toolbox so that you can cope more productively.