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Rev. Stephen M Heilakka

Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv (he, him)

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Available both in-person and online
275 South Main Street Doylestown, PA 18901
In his 40-years' experience counseling individuals and families, Steph believes that a safe, trusting, and supportive environment is critical to confronting and addressing self-destructive behaviors and patterns. Although understanding how the past affects and shapes us is important, Steph's primary approach is to empower each person to accept that they have the ability and inner grace to create change, to move forward, and to decide upon a new pathway towards a more fulfilling present. His philosophy is that therapy is a journey with a clear destination... a stronger, empowered, and happier self.
Drawing on his personal and professional experiences in overcoming abusive relationships and past trauma, Steph knows that each individual can find their own center and their own voice. Helping define and implement realistic and practical solutions for each person to acknowledge and change what isn't working in their lives is his therapeutic objective.
You may be considering therapy for the first time in your life. You may have been in therapy for years already. If you feel "stuck" or that life has not improved, perhaps it is because the patterns and behaviors you've relied on no longer work. Let's examine those and create a plan together to move forward. Your PAST doesn't need to limit your FUTURE.
Take the first step to help. Call or Rev. Stephen M Heilakka now - (215) 770-0459

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Resilience Therapy Group

275 South Main Street

Doylestown, PA 18901 map

(215) 770-0459
My website
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Life Coaching and Marital and Premarital 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (215) 770-0459
Photo of Rev. Stephen M Heilakka, Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Resilience Therapy Group

275 South Main Street

Doylestown, PA 18901 map

(215) 770-0459
My website
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Life Coaching and Marital and Premarital 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $175

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Humana
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Rev. Stephen M Heilakka
Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (215) 770-0459
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Rev. Stephen M Heilakka
Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (215) 770-0459

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Robin Therese Pepe (Pennsylvania / PC009298) Stephen M Heilakka
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 37 years
  • Attended Duke University, M.Div., Graduated 1979
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Elder- United Methodist Church 1981
  • Certificate from Gestalt Therapy Institute of Philadelphia 1983
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As a minister, a counselor, and an educational consultant, I believe in helping you create short and long-term transformations in your life.
Photo of Rev. Stephen M Heilakka, Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv
Rev. Stephen M Heilakka
Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv
or call with questions - (215) 770-0459
"
As a minister, a counselor, and an educational consultant, I believe in helping you create short and long-term transformations in your life.
Photo of Rev. Stephen M Heilakka, Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv
Rev. Stephen M Heilakka
Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv
or call with questions - (215) 770-0459

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Life Coaching
  • Marital and Premarital

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Divorce
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Stress
  • Transgender
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Acknowledging your inner grace and believing you deserve happiness, acceptance, and respect is one of the most difficult steps in therapy. Having worked with survivors of emotional and physical abuse, individuals struggling with their sexual orientation, and clients going through the trauma of divorce, I want to assist you in embracing self-acceptance. You have value in this world!
Photo of Rev. Stephen M Heilakka, Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv
Rev. Stephen M Heilakka
Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv
or call with questions - (215) 770-0459
"
Acknowledging your inner grace and believing you deserve happiness, acceptance, and respect is one of the most difficult steps in therapy. Having worked with survivors of emotional and physical abuse, individuals struggling with their sexual orientation, and clients going through the trauma of divorce, I want to assist you in embracing self-acceptance. You have value in this world!
Photo of Rev. Stephen M Heilakka, Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv
Rev. Stephen M Heilakka
Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv
or call with questions - (215) 770-0459

2 Endorsements

Erin Deal
Erin Deal
Licensed Professional CounselorMSNCCLPC
Steph is a clinician dedicated and motivated to helping individuals live by authenticity. One can find themselves sitting across from not only a therapist, but a person with compassion and soul.
Scarlett Waldman
Scarlett Waldman
Licensed Professional CounselorMA
Steph is an exceptional clinician who makes his clients feel seen, heard, and deeply understood. He draws upon a range of theoretical perspectives utilizing a mix of visualization techniques, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-informed work.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Compassion Focused
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Imago
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
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During the first session, I will hear and listen to what you feel are the problems blocking your path forward. My interest and focus is in guiding you to a transformed life now... not in a never-ending cycle of therapy. At the end of that session you will know if I am the person who can be your guide. In future sessions, we will define specific changes and approaches to unblock your path.
Photo of Rev. Stephen M Heilakka, Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv
Rev. Stephen M Heilakka
Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv
or call with questions - (215) 770-0459
"
During the first session, I will hear and listen to what you feel are the problems blocking your path forward. My interest and focus is in guiding you to a transformed life now... not in a never-ending cycle of therapy. At the end of that session you will know if I am the person who can be your guide. In future sessions, we will define specific changes and approaches to unblock your path.
Photo of Rev. Stephen M Heilakka, Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv
Rev. Stephen M Heilakka
Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv
or call with questions - (215) 770-0459

Location

Primary Location

The Resilience Therapy Group

275 South Main Street

Doylestown, PA 18901

(215) 770-0459

Nearby Areas

Counties

Zips

Photo of Rev. Stephen M Heilakka, Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv
Rev. Stephen M Heilakka
Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv
Take the first step to help. Call now - (215) 770-0459
Photo of Rev. Stephen M Heilakka, Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv
Rev. Stephen M Heilakka
Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv
Take the first step to help. Call now - (215) 770-0459