Strength-Based Therapists in Erie, PA

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Amanda Monocello
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16508  (Online Only)
I have a collaborative, strength-based, trauma-informed approach to working with clients.
Life is not an easy road to travel, so let's team up and travel together! There can be a number of things that makes someone's journey more difficult: becoming a new parent, relationship challenges, peer issues, not finding joy in the day to day, a recent traumatic event, or something from the past trying to relive in the current moment.
I have a collaborative, strength-based, trauma-informed approach to working with clients.
Life is not an easy road to travel, so let's team up and travel together! There can be a number of things that makes someone's journey more difficult: becoming a new parent, relationship challenges, peer issues, not finding joy in the day to day, a recent traumatic event, or something from the past trying to relive in the current moment.
(814) 914-9051 View (814) 914-9051
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Kellerman's Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Erie, PA 16509  (Online Only)
My name is Amy Kellerman, I am a licensed and board-certified professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I am also a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, with over 17 years of experience in the human service field and have worked with children, adolescents, teens, adults, older individuals, couples, and families.
My name is Amy Kellerman, I am a licensed and board-certified professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I am also a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, with over 17 years of experience in the human service field and have worked with children, adolescents, teens, adults, older individuals, couples, and families.
(814) 764-0233 View (814) 764-0233
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Sherri Lee Naylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Erie, PA 16509
Come to terms with the past and change your life for the better. I have spent my professional life helping others heal, change and grow in a therapeutic alliance that provides nurturance, strength, and self-acceptance. A strength based interpersonal treatment modality with integrations of CBT, helping those who are attempting to overcome depression and anxiety. Working together, we will identify your goals, and work out a strategy for lasting change. Offering relief from those suffering from stress related from work, family, or failed relationships.
Come to terms with the past and change your life for the better. I have spent my professional life helping others heal, change and grow in a therapeutic alliance that provides nurturance, strength, and self-acceptance. A strength based interpersonal treatment modality with integrations of CBT, helping those who are attempting to overcome depression and anxiety. Working together, we will identify your goals, and work out a strategy for lasting change. Offering relief from those suffering from stress related from work, family, or failed relationships.
(814) 212-4227 View (814) 212-4227
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Heather S Duke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16501
Congratulations on taking the first step towards self-care. I have great respect for those looking to better their lives and I am here to hold space for people to grow and learn more about themselves. My approach is client-centered and strength-based, working primarily with adults in many areas of concerns. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, addiction, marital issues, grief, or just overwhelmed with life, I am here to help.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards self-care. I have great respect for those looking to better their lives and I am here to hold space for people to grow and learn more about themselves. My approach is client-centered and strength-based, working primarily with adults in many areas of concerns. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, addiction, marital issues, grief, or just overwhelmed with life, I am here to help.
(814) 247-0226 View (814) 247-0226
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Amy Leveto
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16506
Waitlist for new clients
In a world which can pull a person away from themselves, it is of vital importance to get back into a healthy and honest relationship with yourself. When this alignment happens within self, one tends to find inner balance and life begins to fall into place. I believe that by providing an environment of listening, empathy, non-judgement and validation, a person can get in touch with who they are, who they want to be, how they feel, and what they think and believe. This is where healing begins. I will support you as you rediscover an empowered version of yourself and encourage you in what you need and want in life.
In a world which can pull a person away from themselves, it is of vital importance to get back into a healthy and honest relationship with yourself. When this alignment happens within self, one tends to find inner balance and life begins to fall into place. I believe that by providing an environment of listening, empathy, non-judgement and validation, a person can get in touch with who they are, who they want to be, how they feel, and what they think and believe. This is where healing begins. I will support you as you rediscover an empowered version of yourself and encourage you in what you need and want in life.
(814) 205-0951 View (814) 205-0951
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Nicholas P. Lembke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16501  (Online Only)
Welcome. My name in Nick and it's a pleasure to meet you. I have my Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My practice is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. An area I’ve called home for 20+ years. I have been in the mental health field since 2005 and obtained my LPC in 2016. I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, men’s issues, LGBTQ+, self-understanding, and more.
Welcome. My name in Nick and it's a pleasure to meet you. I have my Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My practice is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. An area I’ve called home for 20+ years. I have been in the mental health field since 2005 and obtained my LPC in 2016. I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, men’s issues, LGBTQ+, self-understanding, and more.
(814) 869-7145 View (814) 869-7145
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Steven Wilcoxon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16509
We are all human beings going through the experience of life together, although in the current age, it seems as though there is a movement of separateness, judgment, and shame. Presently, this trend is causing an epidemic of underlying unhappiness. Ask yourself: Am I having problems with the following?: **Getting up and facing the day? **Dealing with "difficult" people in my life? **Being vulnerable and sharing your feelings? ** Navigating romance and intimacy? **Wondering "Who am I?" and " Why am I here?" **Shutting off negative thinking?** Letting go of the need to be right or what "should" be? **Living in the present moment?**
We are all human beings going through the experience of life together, although in the current age, it seems as though there is a movement of separateness, judgment, and shame. Presently, this trend is causing an epidemic of underlying unhappiness. Ask yourself: Am I having problems with the following?: **Getting up and facing the day? **Dealing with "difficult" people in my life? **Being vulnerable and sharing your feelings? ** Navigating romance and intimacy? **Wondering "Who am I?" and " Why am I here?" **Shutting off negative thinking?** Letting go of the need to be right or what "should" be? **Living in the present moment?**
(814) 619-0496 View (814) 619-0496
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Ashley Fedor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C, MA
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16508  (Online Only)
I specialize in women’s mental health ! I am certified Perinatal mental health counselor. I have passion helping women along their journey of pregnancy, motherhood, life transitions, perimenopause or menopause ,relationship stressors, anxiety or depression and grief. I hope to help my clients find themselves again! I strive to meet my clients where they are and empower them to reach goals and see their own strengths . I want my clients to feel heard, safe and understood . I work with you to create a plan to meet your goals. I work from holistic framework. Would love to be apart of your support system !
I specialize in women’s mental health ! I am certified Perinatal mental health counselor. I have passion helping women along their journey of pregnancy, motherhood, life transitions, perimenopause or menopause ,relationship stressors, anxiety or depression and grief. I hope to help my clients find themselves again! I strive to meet my clients where they are and empower them to reach goals and see their own strengths . I want my clients to feel heard, safe and understood . I work with you to create a plan to meet your goals. I work from holistic framework. Would love to be apart of your support system !
(814) 261-0034 View (814) 261-0034
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Danielle Carlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16501  (Online Only)
Through my experience working with various populations, all going through some of life’s greatest pains, I aim to provide a safe space for my clients. A safe space where they can explore the complexities of their pasts, the melting pot of their emotions, and the truths of their realities. By utilizing mediation and grounding techniques, we uncover what the authentic self means to each individual and journey towards achieving that in daily life.
Through my experience working with various populations, all going through some of life’s greatest pains, I aim to provide a safe space for my clients. A safe space where they can explore the complexities of their pasts, the melting pot of their emotions, and the truths of their realities. By utilizing mediation and grounding techniques, we uncover what the authentic self means to each individual and journey towards achieving that in daily life.
(814) 527-2516 View (814) 527-2516
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Dr. Janice Di Luzio
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16509  (Online Only)
In its essence, psychotherapy is the art of healing the soul. As psychotherapists, we care for the soul of the other. Together we can explore and develop new resources for deep transformation to create a healing environment and establish peace, balance, and meaning. Do you want to identify your core strengths/weaknesses, gain greater self-awareness, and work through challenges more effectively? Do you want to understand the function of that Critical Inner Voice, Inner Oberserver, or Shadow? Or, learn how your personality protects you during times of conflict so you can become wiser and drop dysfunctional parts of your personality.
In its essence, psychotherapy is the art of healing the soul. As psychotherapists, we care for the soul of the other. Together we can explore and develop new resources for deep transformation to create a healing environment and establish peace, balance, and meaning. Do you want to identify your core strengths/weaknesses, gain greater self-awareness, and work through challenges more effectively? Do you want to understand the function of that Critical Inner Voice, Inner Oberserver, or Shadow? Or, learn how your personality protects you during times of conflict so you can become wiser and drop dysfunctional parts of your personality.
(814) 746-3200 View (814) 746-3200
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Christy Nyakana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16509  (Online Only)
Hello! Over the years, I have been very fortunate to work with amazingly diverse and ever-resilient clients. I have provided therapy in psychiatric inpatient settings, schools, community mental health clinics, Dr.’s offices, private practice, and military bases. Currently, I provide teletherapy services for teens and adults. I specialize in adjustment issues, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, family-of-origin issues, co-dependency, disordered eating, pre/post-surgical bariatric counseling, and military life. I take diversity and racism seriously. I am a supporter of LGBTQ+, BLM, and Women's Rights.
Hello! Over the years, I have been very fortunate to work with amazingly diverse and ever-resilient clients. I have provided therapy in psychiatric inpatient settings, schools, community mental health clinics, Dr.’s offices, private practice, and military bases. Currently, I provide teletherapy services for teens and adults. I specialize in adjustment issues, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, family-of-origin issues, co-dependency, disordered eating, pre/post-surgical bariatric counseling, and military life. I take diversity and racism seriously. I am a supporter of LGBTQ+, BLM, and Women's Rights.
(814) 383-3037 View (814) 383-3037
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Bernadette J Valentinetti
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CAADC, LPC
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16506  (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients for Daytime Virtual Appointments only!. Most of us can identify what we would like to see change in our lives. We often get stuck on how to make the change happen and then become frustrated with continuing to do the same things over and over again. We are all working to do the best we can and sometimes we all need help. I feel counseling is more than just talking about feelings. I believe it is an opportunity to make a lasting change in your life. I utilize several types of evidence based practices including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Accepting New Clients for Daytime Virtual Appointments only!. Most of us can identify what we would like to see change in our lives. We often get stuck on how to make the change happen and then become frustrated with continuing to do the same things over and over again. We are all working to do the best we can and sometimes we all need help. I feel counseling is more than just talking about feelings. I believe it is an opportunity to make a lasting change in your life. I utilize several types of evidence based practices including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
(814) 616-3164 View (814) 616-3164
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Rochelle R Youkers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16509  (Online Only)
Welcome. I am glad you landed here, and I hope you find someone who can offer the support you are looking for. Life is hard and I think for most of us, it feels a lot harder right now. We are living through stressful times and dealing with things we have never experienced before. If you are experiencing depression or anxiety, struggling in your relationships, having difficulty finding purpose and meaning, or moving through a life transition; partnering someone can help you move through these difficult times and support you in developing understanding, develop skills and support you in making changes.
Welcome. I am glad you landed here, and I hope you find someone who can offer the support you are looking for. Life is hard and I think for most of us, it feels a lot harder right now. We are living through stressful times and dealing with things we have never experienced before. If you are experiencing depression or anxiety, struggling in your relationships, having difficulty finding purpose and meaning, or moving through a life transition; partnering someone can help you move through these difficult times and support you in developing understanding, develop skills and support you in making changes.
(814) 485-9227 View (814) 485-9227
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Carla Storrs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Erie, PA 16506  (Online Only)
I am called to serve, empower, and help people heal so they will become their best selves.
I am called to serve, empower, and help people heal so they will become their best selves.
(814) 250-8734 View (814) 250-8734
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Jessica Borrero Macrino
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16506
Open days, some evenings & Saturday mornings. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience helping clients learn to navigate through stress, depression, anxiety, sports performance/anxiety, LGBTQI+ specific concerns, transitions, low self-esteem and relationships. My experience has allowed me to work with a wide demographic of diverse and unique individuals of different ages and different backgrounds. I specialize in helping with struggles related to anxiety and depression using Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy & with an emphasis on overall health and wellness, although I tailor my approach to each unique individual.
Open days, some evenings & Saturday mornings. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience helping clients learn to navigate through stress, depression, anxiety, sports performance/anxiety, LGBTQI+ specific concerns, transitions, low self-esteem and relationships. My experience has allowed me to work with a wide demographic of diverse and unique individuals of different ages and different backgrounds. I specialize in helping with struggles related to anxiety and depression using Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy & with an emphasis on overall health and wellness, although I tailor my approach to each unique individual.
(814) 261-0403 View (814) 261-0403
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Lauren Foster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16501  (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Lauren Foster, LCSW and I am a licensed clinical social worker with a Master of Social Work degree from Temple University.
Hi, my name is Lauren Foster, LCSW and I am a licensed clinical social worker with a Master of Social Work degree from Temple University.
(814) 703-2098 View (814) 703-2098
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Sexual Wellness PA, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Erie, PA 16506
Hi there! I'm so glad you're here! Most of us have been taught not to talk about sex and our bodies, and many of us have been taught to be ashamed of our bodies and what we think about, fantasize about, and do sexually.  I believe that everyone is a sexual being, and that sexual expression is a healthy part of all of our lives.  I enjoy working with folks on issues of desire, desire differences in relationships, healing from sexual trauma, sexual behavior that feels out of control, sexual self-esteem and body image, sexual function concerns, kinky and poly experiences, gender-related concerns and more.
Hi there! I'm so glad you're here! Most of us have been taught not to talk about sex and our bodies, and many of us have been taught to be ashamed of our bodies and what we think about, fantasize about, and do sexually.  I believe that everyone is a sexual being, and that sexual expression is a healthy part of all of our lives.  I enjoy working with folks on issues of desire, desire differences in relationships, healing from sexual trauma, sexual behavior that feels out of control, sexual self-esteem and body image, sexual function concerns, kinky and poly experiences, gender-related concerns and more.
(814) 787-3134 View (814) 787-3134
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April Bush
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16505  (Online Only)
Life can be hard at times and trying to figure out how to deal with difficult situations can become overwhelming. During difficult times I believe everyone can benefit from one-on-one support. You have already taken the first step in overcoming these difficult situations by looking for someone to talk to, so congratulations!
Life can be hard at times and trying to figure out how to deal with difficult situations can become overwhelming. During difficult times I believe everyone can benefit from one-on-one support. You have already taken the first step in overcoming these difficult situations by looking for someone to talk to, so congratulations!
(814) 831-6408 View (814) 831-6408
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Evan Tucker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16509
Hi, my name is Evan and I'm here to meet you where you are. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor at All About You Counseling & Assessment in Erie, PA. I work with children, adolescents, and adults age 8 years and older. I use an eclectic approach to therapy drawing from cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and short-term solution focused therapy to name a few. I specialize in treating a variety of issues including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief and loss, impulsivity, and behavioral/mood related.
Hi, my name is Evan and I'm here to meet you where you are. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor at All About You Counseling & Assessment in Erie, PA. I work with children, adolescents, and adults age 8 years and older. I use an eclectic approach to therapy drawing from cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and short-term solution focused therapy to name a few. I specialize in treating a variety of issues including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief and loss, impulsivity, and behavioral/mood related.
(814) 200-9267 View (814) 200-9267
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Patricia I Yurkewicz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NBCC, MS
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16506
Maybe it was a difficult decision to think about asking for help due to stigma or fear. It has been my experience that even the strongest people need help sometimes. Whether you are under a lot of stress, are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, are suffering from PTSD or self esteem issues, you do not have to do it alone.
Maybe it was a difficult decision to think about asking for help due to stigma or fear. It has been my experience that even the strongest people need help sometimes. Whether you are under a lot of stress, are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, are suffering from PTSD or self esteem issues, you do not have to do it alone.
(814) 200-6389 View (814) 200-6389

Strength-Based Therapists

How does strength-based therapy work?

During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.

Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?

Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.

How long does strength-based therapy last?

There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.

How effective is strength-based therapy?

Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.