Marriage Counseling Therapists in Allentown, PA
Dr. Ryan Bowers
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18102
I have been in practice for over a decade, working with clinical mental health, addictions, marriage, and family issues.
Seeking help from a mental health or addiction counselor can be a daunting task. Often times, individuals find themselves working with therapists who only give advice, teach how to breath, promote coloring in workbooks, and/or give homework assignments as a means to work on your presenting symptoms. With me, you will experience treatment in a different way. My name is Ryan Bowers and I am a professional counselor who practices traditional psychotherapy. This means that we will work on identifying core issues that are causing issues in your daily life, while creating goals that will help you be the best version of yourself.
I have been in practice for over a decade, working with clinical mental health, addictions, marriage, and family issues.
Seeking help from a mental health or addiction counselor can be a daunting task. Often times, individuals find themselves working with therapists who only give advice, teach how to breath, promote coloring in workbooks, and/or give homework assignments as a means to work on your presenting symptoms. With me, you will experience treatment in a different way. My name is Ryan Bowers and I am a professional counselor who practices traditional psychotherapy. This means that we will work on identifying core issues that are causing issues in your daily life, while creating goals that will help you be the best version of yourself.
If you'd like to master coping skills, learn more about yourself, conquer anxiety and/or depression, we can help. Do you want to strengthen your relationships with family members or repair a damaged marriage? Would you like to work on co-parenting in order to enjoy your child and prepare them for a successful future? Veley Foundation can provide supportive parenting coaching in order to increase familial attachment and enhance emotional regulation for the individual and/or the entire family using a family systems approach.
If you'd like to master coping skills, learn more about yourself, conquer anxiety and/or depression, we can help. Do you want to strengthen your relationships with family members or repair a damaged marriage? Would you like to work on co-parenting in order to enjoy your child and prepare them for a successful future? Veley Foundation can provide supportive parenting coaching in order to increase familial attachment and enhance emotional regulation for the individual and/or the entire family using a family systems approach.
Please see my website for my stance on Marriage Counseling.
Good grief. I do not envy anyone scrolling through these profiles! Fact is, life is hard and can feel overwhelming. People disappoint us, and truth be known, we disappoint ourselves. It can feel like we are caught up in repeating the same dysfunctional patterns over and over. The good news is, if you’ve noticed this and are sick of it, you might be ready to face your demons more honestly and constructively. I often describe good therapy as being simply a safe place to discover these patterns (while also learning that we have a resistance and a reluctance to be free of them).
Please see my website for my stance on Marriage Counseling.
Good grief. I do not envy anyone scrolling through these profiles! Fact is, life is hard and can feel overwhelming. People disappoint us, and truth be known, we disappoint ourselves. It can feel like we are caught up in repeating the same dysfunctional patterns over and over. The good news is, if you’ve noticed this and are sick of it, you might be ready to face your demons more honestly and constructively. I often describe good therapy as being simply a safe place to discover these patterns (while also learning that we have a resistance and a reluctance to be free of them).
I am an LPC with expertise in working with adolescents, adults, and couples. I have experience in treating several mental health diagnoses including depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I also have experience in working with concerns related to self-esteem, impulse control, social issues, school/work concerns, marital/relationship concerns, and everyday life stress. I utilize a variety of different treatment modalities in working with clients including CBT, Psychodynamic, Person-Centered, Strengths-Based, Mindfulness, and DBT.
I am an LPC with expertise in working with adolescents, adults, and couples. I have experience in treating several mental health diagnoses including depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I also have experience in working with concerns related to self-esteem, impulse control, social issues, school/work concerns, marital/relationship concerns, and everyday life stress. I utilize a variety of different treatment modalities in working with clients including CBT, Psychodynamic, Person-Centered, Strengths-Based, Mindfulness, and DBT.
Dorothy Myers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18104 (Online Only)
I am Dorothy Myers, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 27 years of experience providing substance abuse, mental health, and dual-diagnosis counseling to a culturally diverse group of adults and adolescents. I specialize in treating substance abuse, medication-assisted treatment, serious mental illness, depression, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, stress, relationship issues, and anger. I completed my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology with a sub-specialty in Marital and Family Therapy at Kutztown University.
I am Dorothy Myers, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 27 years of experience providing substance abuse, mental health, and dual-diagnosis counseling to a culturally diverse group of adults and adolescents. I specialize in treating substance abuse, medication-assisted treatment, serious mental illness, depression, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, stress, relationship issues, and anger. I completed my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology with a sub-specialty in Marital and Family Therapy at Kutztown University.
Inner Most Healing Therapy Shannon Myers
Counselor, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18106
I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families dealing with relational issues, life cycle changes, communication, marriage difficulties, stress, adolescent struggles, depression, spiritual struggles, grief and overcoming the grid lock that often gets us stuck in negative patterns.
My passion as a therapist is to help foster growth and wholeness among individuals, couples and families. It takes incredible courage to reach out for help, so it is important for me to meet each person exactly where they are on their journey. It is essential that I foster a safe environment that allows for vulnerability, which leads to healing.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families dealing with relational issues, life cycle changes, communication, marriage difficulties, stress, adolescent struggles, depression, spiritual struggles, grief and overcoming the grid lock that often gets us stuck in negative patterns.
My passion as a therapist is to help foster growth and wholeness among individuals, couples and families. It takes incredible courage to reach out for help, so it is important for me to meet each person exactly where they are on their journey. It is essential that I foster a safe environment that allows for vulnerability, which leads to healing.
My areas of expertise are anxiety (stress, worry, shyness, panic, fear of public speaking), depression, OCD (including more severe forms of obsessions and compulsions), problems with relationships/ marriage, work/career, academics/school, insomnia, motivation, perfectionism, and many other concerns that can prevent people from feeling confident and happy.
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in anxiety and depression. I am also an expert in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). In my practice, I offer a safe and comfortable environment to work collaboratively on your concerns through an effective, goal-focused, and evidence-based therapy. My mentors are internationally recognized leaders in therapy, including Dr. Aaron Beck (the founder of Cognitive Therapy) and Dr. Edna Foa (a pioneer in CBT for OCD and anxiety). I enjoy working with teens and adults. I am also an instructor for the Beck Institute, where I teach CBT to clinicians from around the world.
My areas of expertise are anxiety (stress, worry, shyness, panic, fear of public speaking), depression, OCD (including more severe forms of obsessions and compulsions), problems with relationships/ marriage, work/career, academics/school, insomnia, motivation, perfectionism, and many other concerns that can prevent people from feeling confident and happy.
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in anxiety and depression. I am also an expert in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). In my practice, I offer a safe and comfortable environment to work collaboratively on your concerns through an effective, goal-focused, and evidence-based therapy. My mentors are internationally recognized leaders in therapy, including Dr. Aaron Beck (the founder of Cognitive Therapy) and Dr. Edna Foa (a pioneer in CBT for OCD and anxiety). I enjoy working with teens and adults. I am also an instructor for the Beck Institute, where I teach CBT to clinicians from around the world.
I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Alyson returns from Medical Leave in November… Struggling to find someone who is the right fit? Therapy is primarily about rapport. You want to feel supported and heard when speaking with your therapist. You want to feel safe during the process of sharing your feelings. Trauma can feel overwhelming. Depression can feel crippling. Anxiety can feel exhausting. Your relationship may not be what it used to be in the communication or intimacy departments. All these factors, plus more, are where therapy start to help in the healing process.
I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Alyson returns from Medical Leave in November… Struggling to find someone who is the right fit? Therapy is primarily about rapport. You want to feel supported and heard when speaking with your therapist. You want to feel safe during the process of sharing your feelings. Trauma can feel overwhelming. Depression can feel crippling. Anxiety can feel exhausting. Your relationship may not be what it used to be in the communication or intimacy departments. All these factors, plus more, are where therapy start to help in the healing process.
Eleanor Reiter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP, CFTP
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18106
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you and your partner stuck in the same argument loop every night? Are you struggling with repairing relationships or healing after a traumatic event? Whether you’re struggling with marital or relationship issues, infidelity, anxiety, or depression, it is important that you know you don’t have to be alone in this journey. Together we can equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome your challenges and strengthen your personal relationships, marriage, and family relationships. Reach out and schedule a complimentary telephone consultation! (610-944-4327)
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you and your partner stuck in the same argument loop every night? Are you struggling with repairing relationships or healing after a traumatic event? Whether you’re struggling with marital or relationship issues, infidelity, anxiety, or depression, it is important that you know you don’t have to be alone in this journey. Together we can equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome your challenges and strengthen your personal relationships, marriage, and family relationships. Reach out and schedule a complimentary telephone consultation! (610-944-4327)
We are a private group mental health practice providing evaluation and treatment to adults, adolescents and children. Because our highly-trained clinicians have a broad range of expertise, we are able to treat people of all ages and with concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, learning disabilities, marital problems, addictions, grief, anger, parenting issues, etc. In additon, we provide comprehensive evaluation services that include, but not limited to, psychoeducational testing (learning disabilities/ADHD), forensic (legal) evaluation, personality assessment and pre-surgery evaluation.
We are a private group mental health practice providing evaluation and treatment to adults, adolescents and children. Because our highly-trained clinicians have a broad range of expertise, we are able to treat people of all ages and with concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, learning disabilities, marital problems, addictions, grief, anger, parenting issues, etc. In additon, we provide comprehensive evaluation services that include, but not limited to, psychoeducational testing (learning disabilities/ADHD), forensic (legal) evaluation, personality assessment and pre-surgery evaluation.
Sonya Hamilton-Padilla
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, CMRFTC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18106
My areas of expertise include working with those who are facing challenges of coping with grief, loneliness, fear, depression, family and marital conflict, anxiety, childhood trauma, relationship conflict, codependency, those who are adult children of emotional abusive and toxic parents, foster and adoptive parenting, and self-esteem struggles.
I have over 17-years of expertise as a therapist working in capacities such as a Family-Based Therapist, Outpatient Therapist, and as a Certified Marriage, Relationship & Family Trauma Coach. I am a warm, seasoned, and a compassionate healer. When we experience trauma and everyday life struggles, we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed; these things cause our lives to spiral. No single approach is the right fit for everyone and I utilize a range of therapy modalities. I also provide Christian Counseling by request. I provide therapeutic coaching to clients who live outside the state of PA and to expats who are living abroad.
My areas of expertise include working with those who are facing challenges of coping with grief, loneliness, fear, depression, family and marital conflict, anxiety, childhood trauma, relationship conflict, codependency, those who are adult children of emotional abusive and toxic parents, foster and adoptive parenting, and self-esteem struggles.
I have over 17-years of expertise as a therapist working in capacities such as a Family-Based Therapist, Outpatient Therapist, and as a Certified Marriage, Relationship & Family Trauma Coach. I am a warm, seasoned, and a compassionate healer. When we experience trauma and everyday life struggles, we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed; these things cause our lives to spiral. No single approach is the right fit for everyone and I utilize a range of therapy modalities. I also provide Christian Counseling by request. I provide therapeutic coaching to clients who live outside the state of PA and to expats who are living abroad.
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Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. Come join me on a journey to self-discovery. Whether it's personal relationship problems, neurological disorders, exploring personal identity or creating that set of habits to help you get back on track, I'll be there with you, every step of the way. Whether it's hard to move forward due to a personal block, dealing with a traumatic experience or a block with communication. Let's sit down and talk.
I have clinical experience with autism, ADHD, depression, anxiety, marriage difficulty, trauma based modules, child-care, co-parenting, polyamory/polyandry/non-orthodox relationship archetypes, schizophrenia, dissociation, medical management support, behavioral-cognitive therapy, gestalt, psychoanalytical and humanism/developmental modules.
Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. Come join me on a journey to self-discovery. Whether it's personal relationship problems, neurological disorders, exploring personal identity or creating that set of habits to help you get back on track, I'll be there with you, every step of the way. Whether it's hard to move forward due to a personal block, dealing with a traumatic experience or a block with communication. Let's sit down and talk.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/ marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/ marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
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If you looking to change and help heal past wounds. You found the right person to join you in your journey. You can expect to feel heard and supported. As we work together you will increase your ability to cope, change behaviors, and improve symptoms. John is bilingual (Spanish/English)
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If you looking to change and help heal past wounds. You found the right person to join you in your journey. You can expect to feel heard and supported. As we work together you will increase your ability to cope, change behaviors, and improve symptoms. John is bilingual (Spanish/English)
Lindsey Sauder
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18104 (Online Only)
I am Lindsey Sauder, a Licensed Professional Counselor with training and experience in working with individuals, couples, and families. While I am open to and passionate about working with all clients, I specifically value working with those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. I specialize in helping clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief/loss, life transitions, trauma, and much more. I graduated from Messiah University in 2018 with a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling, specializing in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling.
I am Lindsey Sauder, a Licensed Professional Counselor with training and experience in working with individuals, couples, and families. While I am open to and passionate about working with all clients, I specifically value working with those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. I specialize in helping clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief/loss, life transitions, trauma, and much more. I graduated from Messiah University in 2018 with a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling, specializing in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling.
Lisa Vespico-Mull
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SAP, ICAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18103 (Online Only)
Embrace Your Change LLC helps adolescents and adults struggling with Substance Use. I have a calm demeanor and I am very empathetic. I have always been passionate about assisting people with addiction and their family members but I have also served many experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, divorce, marital issues, stress, OCD, and life transitions. I can work with teens, couples, and families. I will address your goals and help encourage you to see your blind spots and move forward. Due to my life experiences, I am able to connect on many levels and use my intuition and skills to help you make change and find solutions.
Embrace Your Change LLC helps adolescents and adults struggling with Substance Use. I have a calm demeanor and I am very empathetic. I have always been passionate about assisting people with addiction and their family members but I have also served many experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, divorce, marital issues, stress, OCD, and life transitions. I can work with teens, couples, and families. I will address your goals and help encourage you to see your blind spots and move forward. Due to my life experiences, I am able to connect on many levels and use my intuition and skills to help you make change and find solutions.
I work with people who experience symptoms from a wide variety of clinical disorders (Anxiety, Substance Use Disorders, AD/HD and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, and others) and common non-clinical problems (perfectionism, self-criticism and shame, problematic anger, marital or relationship distress).
Hi - my name is David Juncos, I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in PA & NJ. Thank you for visiting my page, I take great pride in being able to help people work through their issues successfully! I believe the best therapy is a combination of an empathic interpersonal style with the proper application of evidence-based approaches. Together, we will work towards accomplishing your goals at your own pace, in a comfortable setting.
I work with people who experience symptoms from a wide variety of clinical disorders (Anxiety, Substance Use Disorders, AD/HD and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, and others) and common non-clinical problems (perfectionism, self-criticism and shame, problematic anger, marital or relationship distress).
Hi - my name is David Juncos, I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in PA & NJ. Thank you for visiting my page, I take great pride in being able to help people work through their issues successfully! I believe the best therapy is a combination of an empathic interpersonal style with the proper application of evidence-based approaches. Together, we will work towards accomplishing your goals at your own pace, in a comfortable setting.
Inner Resources Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18102
Clinicians are available for individual, couples/ marriage and family counseling, working with children, adolescents and adults.
Inner Resource Counseling is a group practice serving Bethlehem & the Lehigh Valley area. Our focus is on acting as therapeutic supports in assisting people in improving their lives by gaining personal insights about themselves and making healthier choices in problematic times, allowing for positive change to occur in life. If you are feeling stuck, frustrated or overwhelmed as a result of current life stressors or have been living with long-standing issues, clinicians can work with you to develop skills and raise your level of functioning and satisfaction with the use of multiple techniques, based on your individual needs.
Clinicians are available for individual, couples/ marriage and family counseling, working with children, adolescents and adults.
Inner Resource Counseling is a group practice serving Bethlehem & the Lehigh Valley area. Our focus is on acting as therapeutic supports in assisting people in improving their lives by gaining personal insights about themselves and making healthier choices in problematic times, allowing for positive change to occur in life. If you are feeling stuck, frustrated or overwhelmed as a result of current life stressors or have been living with long-standing issues, clinicians can work with you to develop skills and raise your level of functioning and satisfaction with the use of multiple techniques, based on your individual needs.
My passion is lifespan services; helping people adjust to transitional stages throughout their lives; school-transitions, marriage, divorce, developmental disabilities, academic difficulties, motivational issues, relationship roadblocks, grief and loss, geographic relocations, etc.
I am a Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania and New York with a specialty in clinical psychology. I specialize in psychological assessments and evaluations and utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy in my practice. I have years of experience with adjustment disorders, life transitions, and overall family development. Prior to working in private practice, I was sought after for my extensive psychological evaluations, including cognitive, academic/achievement, personality, and neuropsychological inventories. I believe that assessment tools, particularly self-report inventories, are useful in guiding therapeutic progress in therapy.
My passion is lifespan services; helping people adjust to transitional stages throughout their lives; school-transitions, marriage, divorce, developmental disabilities, academic difficulties, motivational issues, relationship roadblocks, grief and loss, geographic relocations, etc.
I am a Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania and New York with a specialty in clinical psychology. I specialize in psychological assessments and evaluations and utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy in my practice. I have years of experience with adjustment disorders, life transitions, and overall family development. Prior to working in private practice, I was sought after for my extensive psychological evaluations, including cognitive, academic/achievement, personality, and neuropsychological inventories. I believe that assessment tools, particularly self-report inventories, are useful in guiding therapeutic progress in therapy.
Heather Evans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DSW
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18101
Waitlist for new clients
Heather Evans has had diverse experience with children, adolescents, and adults. Using an eclectic, goal-directed approach with some emphasis on cognitive-behavioral techniques, she seeks to facilitate growth and change. She welcomes clients of all religions and backgrounds. Through individual, marriage and family therapy, the interventions are designed to provide emotional support, improve personal insight, and identify tools for daily living.
Heather Evans has had diverse experience with children, adolescents, and adults. Using an eclectic, goal-directed approach with some emphasis on cognitive-behavioral techniques, she seeks to facilitate growth and change. She welcomes clients of all religions and backgrounds. Through individual, marriage and family therapy, the interventions are designed to provide emotional support, improve personal insight, and identify tools for daily living.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.