Sexual Abuse Therapists in Adams County, PA

Taking NEW clients.Evening appointments available but limited. Currently seeing individuals 18+ ONLY, No couples at this time. Hello! I am a therapist with A Better You Counseling and Wellness, LLC located in Hanover, PA. All aspects of our being, Spirit, Soul and Body) can be impacted by trauma, whether in childhood and/or adulthood. As a trauma informed therapist, as well as going through my own trauma and recovery, I have extensive knowledge, training, and understanding on how trauma impacts a person. I believe that it is my purpose to support and walk with the person on their journey.

As an LCSW, I have worked in the mental health field for over a decade. I graduated from Widener University in 2020 with my MSW and a certification in trauma treatment. I attended Penn State University and graduated in 2011 and from there began working in the mental health field with adults in a residential setting. This is where I found my passion for helping people heal from traumas.

Hi, I'm Michele. I love what I do and truly believe that we all deserve to heal and live with joy. Many clients I see have been through a recent trauma or feel overwhelmed and anxious for a variety of reasons. They have struggled far too long & have even been discouraged by past therapeutic experiences. If you are struggling, you may feel stuck. It can be a lonely place to be. You don’t have to hold onto it all. Good therapy is relational, interactive and clinically sound. You might cry, but you will laugh find hope and heal.

Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, sadness, or life stresses, I want each of us to be heard and understood, and for each of us to recognize our self- worth and to achieve our personal goals. Whether you or someone you know struggles with various problems or difficulties, we can work on this together. Let’s start your life’s journey together and work things through to a more positive outcome. My exciting news is that I have retired from my full time position from TrueNorth Wellness to provide consistent mental health services and more availability!

My ideal client is you - you who are seeking therapy in order to work on or change something or you who are feeling misunderstood or disconnected with others or the world around you. This may be due to trauma, anxiety, or depression or maybe something that you have a different word for - or don't know the word for it. I can help. We can create goals together to work on as a team in order to make the changes you want.

Accepting new: MI clients and PA clients- online. Healing is a process and I gently work with individuals and families who are feeling "stuck" in life in areas of boundaries, stress and anxiety disorders, cultural and bi-cultural issues, healing from trauma and relationship issues. My clients have experienced great success in their healing process and in becoming overcomers in broken areas of their lives. With over 20 years of experience, I successfully work with clients of all ages who experience anger, anxiety and trauma, grief and loss.

Welcome to the next step of your journey! One of the most challenging decisions is to seek help and take action to heal ourselves. Taking action, looking deeply and deliberately at ourselves isn't an easy task. Without doing so, nothing changes. Dayna truly believes that every individual deserves to find lasting happiness that comes from within. No one can do this for another. Instead, it is a commitment to oneself. Whether the goal is personal growth, repairing relationships, or overcoming addiction, each person is capable of making the changes necessary to actualize their fullest potential.

My philosophy is we each have what we need inside us to heal, grow, and enact change, but sometimes we can struggle to tap into that. My goal is to support and assist you on your journey to achieving your goals and to being your best possible self. My second goal is to provide a comfortable and collaborative atmosphere where trust can be built for change to happen.

I am fully certified as and EMDR therapist, and within that, Ego State Therapy, the use of parts of the self is most important. Also, the mind and body connection is something that I explore with all of my clients. I had a career of many years out in industry, so that allows me to identify with my clients much more. I have lived a life they are living now and had many of the same difficulties.

All psychological issues are ultimately existential in origin, entailing a confrontation with death, loss, meaning, purpose and value. All that we do (knowingly or unknowingly) is dedicated to deciphering these daunting and irrepressible demands of existence. Few are successful in resolving or even clearly conceptualizing these existential issues and their minds inevitably descend into despair, depression and anxiety. Some seek to assuage their suffering with psychoactive substances (illicit and licit) and this leads only to addiction and abdication of autonomy over one's authentic self. My System offers a solution.

I am a practical consultant for getting movement towards the life you want. I have enjoyed being a practicing psychotherapist for over 25 years having worked with thousands of clients. This experience enables me to quickly clarify issues and help you develop a plan to have the life you want. Being gentle and simultaneously direct is my forte so I will use your time effectively. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a primary intervention with other approaches woven in as needed. I do not take myself too seriously and laughter is an essential therapeutic ingredient.

Jennifer Hanson received her Master's Degree in Social Work from University of Maryland where she specialized in Clinical Social Work working with Children and Families. Jennifer is a licensed clinical social worker under the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors with 15 plus years of experience in providing individual, family, and group counseling to children/ adolescents/ adults and families in outpatient, residential and partial hospitalization settings.

I am interested in working with those that have a history of trauma and with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

I'm here to help you explore your concerns and move towards contentment. I have experience working with a wide range of individuals. You will find me to be nonjudgmental and supportive.

I strive to relate to each person where they are, without judgment and with kindness. I have a passion for working with individuals who have experienced things in their life they are trying to make sense of. I work from a trauma-informed standpoint and maintain a strengths-based perspective. I am also a sex positive therapist and enjoy helping people with concerns related to sex and sexuality. I take pride in my ability to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

I enjoy working with adults, teens, people who have experienced trauma, LGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse people, artists, and those who seek a perspective of body-liberation. I believe that everyone deserves a safe and compassionate space to explore their unique experiences, stories, and challenges. I seek to understand the complex intersections of identity and how they impact mental health and well-being. My goal is to help clients develop the tools they need to heal, grow, and thrive. If you're looking for a therapist who is affirming, non-judgmental, and dedicated to helping you achieve your goals, I would be honored to work with you.