Divorce Therapists in Allentown, PA

There comes a time when we all need a safe and comfortable place we can take our personal experiences and express that which may be keeping us from living our best life. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, divorce, anger, self-esteem, relationship challenges or any other issue, I am committed to helping you navigate through those difficult and rough terrains. I consider it a privilege when I am invited into the most personal and sacred spaces of my clients’ lives. Therefore I am committed to providing each client with an individually tailored treatment plan that will address their specific needs.

My career has included a variety of therapeutic work from initially working with children, teens, and their families to more recently supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relational issues, and life transitions. Specialty areas include; working with children diagnosed with developmental disabilities, problematic behaviors, family systems experiencing divorce, are blended, or have encountered other disruptions, and supporting professionals in varying stages of career development. I am also working to expand my knowledge and expertise working with individuals with anxiety and couples.

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.

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.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and trained Sex therapist with experience working with individuals, couples and families. . I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADD/ADHD, personality disorders, parenting concerns, separation/divorce, sexual/physical/emotional abuse, adolescent school and behavioral issues, workplace struggles, life transitions and loss & grief support.

COUPLES: Is there a lack of joy in your relationship? Do you and your partner fight all the time? Has there been a betrayal? A lack of intimacy? Couples who use my tools create more joy and connection - permanently. For the cost of a divorce you can instead have the loving, connected, joyous relationship you want. I'm a Certified Gottman Therapist, which is the "gold standard" of couples method. NOW Offering Discernment Counseling: if you aren't sure if you want to end the relationship, this is a process to help you gain clarity and confidence about your decision, whatever you choose. Check out my website for more info.

Within the last 12 years, Nicole Dunn, MA, LPC, NCC provided support in the field of counseling to nurture and empower the potential for beneficial progress, enriching life, both individually and within relationships. Nicole is motivated in her efforts towards using skill-building approaches, as well as passionate about using a systemic focus, providing understanding of people both individually, as well as within their relationships with others, and within other systems and communities, helping others towards positive growth and adjustment, mentally, emotionally, behaviorally, and physically.

Laura Laughlin is a Master's-prepared Counselor working towards her license as a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has 10 years of experience in the mental health field and couldn't imagine working in any other field. Laura specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, personality disorders, and spirituality.

Each of us needs to find a way to interact with our world in the best way we can. Sometimes, things happen that make this difficult. Everyone deserves to have someone listen to them and hear them.

Phil has been in private practice settings for over 20 years. His work is primarily in couples therapy across the continuum of their relationship, but also sees families, individual adults and adolescents. He enjoys bringing humor to the setting and is active with clients in challenging their thinking and behavior and truly enjoys working with couples across the continuum of their relationships. Phil also works with establishing/re-establishing good communication skills in order to reduce the possibility of conflict and increasing satisfaction in couple's relationships.

I have a soft spot for people who are quirky and unconventional, as I am. I welcome free spirits and those who yearn to express their authentic selves. Life can be more satisfying when one lives for what brings joy, not approval. I love to work with people who already have some insight into their issues and are ready to explore their emotions, thoughts and behaviors in greater depth and try new behaviors - that's why I do so well counseling fellow therapists. I encourage my clients to experience and understand their emotions, rather than regarding feelings as nasty symptoms that they want to get rid of.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who treats eating disorders, I have been in practice for the last seven years. I identify as an anti-diet therapist who utilizes intuitive eating principles to guide my practice. I believe that the foundation to healing is self esteem, food freedom, and body positivity. I am a HAES advocate and identify as a fat positive therapist. I have experience with anorexia, binge eating disorder, and bulimia. I use cognitive behavioral therapy to deconstruct and reframe negative thinking patterns.

I am passionate about helping clients access their true selves and live their most abundant lives. Whether you are recovering from a traumatic event, experiencing a mental health concern, or simply feeling out of sync, I believe that you can experience healing through a helping relationship. I have specialized experience in working with foster families and children/adolescents as well as active duty military/veterans (and families), and issues including depression, anxiety, relationships, attachment, and childhood trauma.

Life is a journey complete with bumps along the way, that throw us off track. Often these bumps create the need for change, processing and growth to work through them. As a Licensed Professional Counselor I believe that one of the greatest services I can provide in your times of trouble, sorrow or confusion is to take the time to listen to your concerns with patience kindness and empathy, without judgment. Together through counseling we can work to create change, identify strengths, achieve increased self-understanding and focus on getting back on track to reaching your life goals.

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)

I am a licensed professional counselor, national board certified counselor, EMDRIA certified therapist, & an EMDR consultant for EMDRIA. I have specialized training in evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, & Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR). I am also trained in recent trauma protocols: R-TEP/RISC & the Flash Technique, which combined with EMDR allows for the rapid & painless resolution of traumatic memories. EMDR, R-TEP/RISC & Flash are also successful in treating anxiety, depression, avoidance, phobias, & panic.

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 work with individuals over 13, but specialize in helping teenagers, young adults, athletes, and those who have experienced trauma. I utilize a holistic approach tailored to each individual's unique needs, believing that mind, body and spirit must all be connected to achieve true well-being. I encourage clients to make positive lifestyle changes, create purpose, and find meaning in their lives. Everyone possesses the internal resources to face life's challenges and should feel empowered to make their own decisions. Enhancing self-confidence, promoting empowerment, and fostering meaningful connections are essential for everyone.

I encourage you to take the first step and begin to feel better. I am a licensed psychotherapist with 30 years of experience who has developed insight and wisdom about the problems which confront college age and adults in all life phases. I have a general individual psychotherapy practice with experience treating adult depression, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues and phase of life transitions. I also work with family and parenting issues with respect for the many complex difficulties facing families today. I offer a compassionate and caring approach, utilizing a variety of psychotherapy techniques determined by individual needs and issues.