Stress Therapists in Doylestown, PA

Over the past 19 years, I have worked with hundreds of adolescents in area community mental health agencies and as a visiting school counselor, and am now offering services privately, specializing in young adults, adolescents, parenting, & women's issues. I help with issues like stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parent-child relationships, peer issues, and self-esteem. I treat all of my clients with positive regard, warmth, and kindness. My approach is strengths based and holistic, incorporating evidenced based interventions. I want you to feel free and safe to talk about whatever you would like to in my office.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress? Perhaps you have been experiencing challenges in managing your emotions? Would support in developing coping techniques for life’s challenges help support your journey? As a a therapist, my mission is to guide individuals through these life transitions. Together we can collaborate and explore strategies that can facilitate mental well-being. By developing resilience you can foster personal growth and overall improvement for your mental health.

I have 15 years of experience working with all types of clients. I have worked with teens/adults with depression, anxiety, and life changes. I help give my clients the tools that they need to live their life with less stress and worry. I offer all my clients a supportive place to discuss anything on their mind. I also work with clients that have been suffering for some time and are ready for something different. If you are ready to make significant change to your lifestyle to feel better. I also offer a holistic approach looking at the root cause of mental health issues. I have studied nutrition and functional medicine.

Your path to personal wellness is paved with challenges and opportunities. As a Licensed Professional Counselor I work to empower individuals with the tools needed to overcome obstacles, improve self-awareness, and enhance their quality of life. My approach to treatment is personalized to each unique situation, while providing strategies and support to help individuals recognize their strengths and break down barriers to living a happier, healthier life.

Anxiety, depression, grief, & stress are just some of the issues that people are facing today. As a school counselor for nearly a decade, I have experiences with new trends and treatments to help overcome these obstacles so you do not become consumed by them.

Art Therapy sessions give your child a space to TRULY be themselves. Whether your child needs a space to process difficult life situations, freedom to be uniquely themselves, or wildly creative, I will offer them a safe and open-minded space to do so. We can learn ways to manage stress, fear, and other challenging emotions that are appropriate for their developmental level. They will have access to a wide variety of art materials and the ability to integrate drumming, play, and other expressive modalities depending on their (and parent supported) therapeutic goals.

NOTE: I have no current availability, but you can reach out to join my waitlist. Are you feeling anxious or burnt out? Are you stuck or unfulfilled in your career or in your life? Do you lay awake at night and fantasize about a life that's complete different from what yours looks like now - but you're not sure how to get there? When you're struggling with your mental health or with your career, it can feel like you're living to just get through the day. This does NOT have to be your reality. With support, clarity, and the right skills, you can go from merely surviving to thriving in your personal and professional life.

Is anxiety interfering with your ability to be happy or live your life to the fullest? Are you looking to reduce stress, be less fearful, or learn ways to stop your mind from racing with intrusive thoughts? Maybe your mood has been depressed or “off” and, despite your best efforts, you can’t seem to get back on track. I treat these and other issues that may be impacting your mental and/or physical well-being. My personal objective is to help you develop the tools you need in order to cope with problem areas in your life.

Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in unhelpful thoughts or patterns? Struggling with disordered eating, anxiety, health concerns or stress? Taking this step requires courage, and I provide an inclusive, warm, compassionate space to help you feel secure, heard, and empowered. I listen to your unique story and goals, tailoring treatment to your needs while also using evidence-based approaches backed by science. We will work together to help you learn how to break free from unhelpful cycles, and develop skills to cope better, feel better, and have flexibility and autonomy to make lasting changes.

Currently accepting new clients & offer free 15 min. phone consults. It's no secret that we're living through one of the most stressful times in history. Folks are feeling burnt out, tired, exhausted, & may be feeling or diagnosed w/ depression, anxiety, high stress, & anything in between. If this sounds like you/your child & you want to work on your mental health & wellness, to work through these things using music, or learn how music can help, music therapy may be a fit. Note: I'm LGBTQIA+-affirming, neurodivergent-affirming, anti-racist, anti-ableist, pro-women's right to choose, & practice w/ an anti-oppressive lens.

Update 4/2024: Specializing in female clients. Are you experiencing high amounts of stress coupled with low amounts of support? Do you catch yourself engaging in negative self-talk or feeling discouraged and overwhelmed? I can help you develop tools to manage anxiety, depression and improve your relationships. As a trauma-informed therapist, I utilize my experience to help my clients understand and process trauma to build resilience.

Is the weight of the world on your shoulders? Do you need to feel seen and heard? My clients are mostly adults and older adolescents who experience a myriad of concerns such as: loneliness; grief; infertility; divorce; relationship difficulties; communication difficulties; and more. I offer a holistic counseling experience in which you are considered as a whole person, in all of your complexity. I will listen as well as provide meaningful feedback. Together we build on your strengths to establish a strong foundation that will sustain a mindset of growth and healing.

Traumatic experiences and stress can cause disconnection between the body and the mind. Our inner lives as well as our outer lives become difficult to navigate. Life becomes about survival, cue sympathetic nervous system: fight, flight or freeze. Thriving and living a full life of purpose, meaning and authenticity can become an overwhelming challenge. I work with clients who are disconnected from themselves as a result of their eating disorders to create a deep connection to their thoughts, feelings and bodies in order to live big, full, authentic and juicy lives.

I work with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, major life transitions (divorce, health issues, career), low self esteem and those who want to have more balance, peace and less stress in their life. I work with couples who are going through the divorce process and want to learn how to co-parent for the well-being of their children. I also work with adolescents and children who are having difficulty with their parent's divorce.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by daily stressors, struggling with internal thoughts and judgments or stuck in your anxiety, depression or relationship patterns, these challenges are often difficult to navigate on your own. I follow a solution focused and cognitive-behavioral orientation to therapy, which focuses on how thoughts affect the way people feel and act. My approach is supportive, non-judgmental, collaborative, and strengths-focused, yet tailored to each client. I strive to provide a safe, warm, and insightful environment in order to help individuals work through their stressors.

My name is Melinda Goodwin and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). I have 21 years of experience doing individual therapy sessions as well as facilitating groups and couples/family sessions. I have spent my career helping individuals struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, self esteem, relationship issues, family discord and stress. I am very passionate about helping individuals actualize their full potential and work to remove any barriers that may arise.

Being in private practice for 23 years as a psychotherapist/coach my areas of expertise include: pre/postpartum depression adjustment support, blended family adjustment, parenting support, co-dependency, panic/anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and depression. In addition to my areas of expertise; I have been a speaker, conducted groups and seminars on career/education, workplace stress, addictions, emotional/stress eating, postpartum depression, and relationships.

Bucks Support Services, located in Newtown and Buckingham, PA, is comprised of three speciality branches; Bucks Eating Support Collaborative, Bucks LGBTQ Center and Bucks Recovery Center. In addition to those speciality areas, we treat a wide array of psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, family/support system and relationship issues, adjustment disorders, and disorders of childhood, among others.

Greetings! My name is Brittany and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor at Ally Psychological Services. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and other evidence-based practices. I am also trained in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and incorporate a holistic approach to therapy. As we work together, you’ll notice that I always strive to be genuine and empathetic while I help you accomplish your goals through skills that are proven to work.