Therapists in Wind Gap, PA

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.

VITA Counseling Partners is an outpatient, private practice committed to providing a broad range of effective, client-centered and solution-focused evaluation and treatment services for managing issues of everyday life for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Our mission is to help clients learn about themselves and guide them towards more productive and fulfilling lives. We view the relationship between counselor and client as a partnership, working together to set realistic and achievable goals to help you overcome your most complex personal hardships in a comfortable and confidential setting.

My private practice was founded in October 2003, providing outpatient and in-home counseling services to over 300 children and families. I have extensive experience working with adults and couples. Since October 2013, I have treated over 250 adults and their family members at my outpatient office in Alpha. With 26 years of expertise, my approach is simple: to facilitate and promote change by assisting clients to make healthy decisions and choices in their lives. Treatment is also focused on helping clients learn how to effectively manage stressors and regulate their mood in order to increase or maintain their level of functioning.

Hello and Welcome! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience and specialized training in optimizing mental wellness, developing healthy relationships, and cultivating confidence.  Based firmly in neuroscience, evidence-based practice, and psychodynamic therapy techniques, I guide my patients every step of the way in developing new attitudes towards life's most complex matters. Allow me to help you manage your anxiety, conquer your depression, overcome your trauma, and improve your relationship(s).

As a Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania (PS17062) and New York (018709), and a School Psychologist (since 1993), I offer best-practice psychological treatment from multiple modalities, and have vast clinical experiences with adjustment issues (with school and work), stress, PTSD, Trauma and Recovery, and personal growth. I offer individual, couples and family therapy, and have helped many from diverse cultural backgrounds. Therapy is a process of self-observation, self-reflection and curiosity to live, love and learn well.

I believe in each individuals' ability to make positive and lasting changes in their lives. It is this belief that guides my practice. As a licensed clinical social worker, I help individuals, families, and groups envision and create the future they want for themselves. I utilize an eclectic approach including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavioral therapy, solution focused and strengths based counseling that is catered to meet each individual's diverse needs. I offer a warm and collaborative relationship in a secure and confidential setting which allows for change and healing to occur.

The decision to seek help in order to improve your life and make positive changes is often a very difficult one. As a licensed professional counselor with over 18 years of experience, I can help you address the issues that are impacting your happiness and facilitate the growth and change that you may be seeking. Some of these issues may include life transitions, depression, anxiety, family conflict, relationship problems, parenting struggles, and drug or alcohol use.

We all experience challenges in our lives. Our primary relationships or lack thereof, shape the way in which we understand the world and our problems. I work with people in a way that examines relationships, relational narratives and that validates & identifies the emotions one may experience. As we experience relational problems and question traditional narratives, these ruptures may be the start of a problem, but being unable to truly identify what these problems make us feel causes a problem to linger. With this in mind, I specialize in working with anxiety, identity concerns, life transitions, interpersonal struggles and trauma.

We all want to find happiness and fulfillment in life, however, our experiences and circumstances often feel in the way of acheiving happiness. Through therapy, we will explore how your personal barriers, history, anxiety, and moods, prevent you from finding the peace you are seeking. Using a strengths based perspective, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and various therapeutic exercises, I will work with you to find your voice and inspiration; creating the life you want. With a strong focus on offering yourself compassion and grace, I will encourage you to develop a deep sense of self-love, which makes all things possible.

My name is Josie Villamar; God has blessed me with a great husband and a beautiful family. I am an active member of my church, and I enjoy having quality time with my loved ones. I love people; cooking, reading, traveling, and I enjoy the wonders of God's nature and outside activities. I have been practicing for many years, and my education background includes a Doctorate degree in Christian Counseling, a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, a State certification as a Licensed Professional Counselor, and specialization and extensive training in Functional Family Therapy Approach.

I can help you to develop or refine coping skills for dealing with numerous issues including but not limited to substance abuse issues, co-occurring disorders, depression, anxiety, marital/relationship issues and loss. I have been providing non-judgmental, compassionate care in behavioral healthcare services for the past 21 years. I am an excellent listener who is dedicated to the truth, committed to accepting others where they are, as they are.

Have you been stressed, sad, or hopeless about patterns in your most important relationships? It makes sense if you are struggling; humans are made to be close to loved ones, not disconnected! I work with parents, teens, and any aged adult that is having challenges because of issues in their marriage, family, school, work, or friendships. I encourage clients to work out relational patterns or cycles and gain more support where you need it- your natural environments. My goal is that we can co-discover more healthy relational dynamics so you need to talk with a therapist less and can lean on your natural supports more!

Imagine how good it would feel to have a better handle on the emotional problems that can overwhelm you? I've been helping people find relief for more than 10 years now. My clinical practice areas include multiple anxiety and mood issues, relationship and confict resolution, stress and anger management, and behavioral disorders, to name a few. Let's start discovering how you can overcome the obstacles that interfer with feeling fulfillment in your life.

I am a board certified, licensed professional counselor as well as a certified anger management specialist and a certified secondary school counselor. I have worked in the mental health profession for over 10 years. As a therapist I offer individual, couples, and family therapy in the areas of anxiety and mood issues, relationship and conflict resolution, stress and anger management, behavioral disorders, and more. My experience in a school setting offers a unique perspective in working with adolescents and young adults. I have a particular interest working with teenage and adult populations as well as the elderly and the distinctive challenges they face.

At times, we all face trauma,crisis and challenges that influence our relationships with family and significant others. Many times these challenges, trauma or crisis leave profound emotional scars and pain that affect our performance and ability to cope and to function in a more healthy and productive way. I have good listening skills and a good sense of humor, which make my clients feel relaxed and comfortable.

Do you suffer from trauma related memories? Was your childhood filled with physical, emotional, or sexual abuse? Are you starting to notice behaviors showing signs of the damage caused of abuse? Do you carry the daily chains of depression, anxiety, shame, insecurity, or the fear of your next panic attack? Do you feel your life is out of control and your ready to give up? Hold on….there is hope. Calm The Storm Counseling located in Bethlehem and Saylorsburg, provides an integration of both spiritual and clinical counseling.

I believe my non-judgmental and warm demeanor allows people to feel at ease and more willing to share issues that lead them to seek counsel. While I am trained in counseling theories and techniques, I believe using the Bible as the fundamental guide in exploring the emotions that often paralyze our daily lives and relationships. Self reflection, forgiveness, effective communications, healthy boundaries and expectations all play a role in finding a sense of peace within ourselves and our relationships.

Everyone has challenges which at times can be overwhelming. For some, the challenges are not easy for them to resolve, and professional help is needed. No matter what your present need may be, the counseling team at Empowered Living is here to assist you on your journey to making better life choices and recovery.

Welcome! You've made it to this page, so you must be considering confronting some pretty difficult issues. If you're ready to take the next step and begin therapy, I would be honored to facilitate that process. My goal is to help you develop a plan to free yourself from that sense of feeling stuck, from whatever's preventing you from living life the way you desire. My background is quite varied, I've worked in counseling for the last 11 years, as well as in the field of medicine. I started as a behavioral specialist in home settings working with families, then found my way to specializing in treatment of trauma.