Therapists in Allentown, PA

I have many years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, self-esteem, and confidence. I work with clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and he is so proud of you for getting started!

Caitlyn is a Licensed Social Worker with a certification in School Social Work. With passion and expertise, Caitlyn has helped support children, teens, and families since 2009. She has provided clinical services in the areas of special education, applied behavior analysis, and anxiety disorders. She values a collaborative relationship to help maintain emotional regulation using empathy, compassion, and a non-judgemental approach to help youth on their journey.

Sometimes getting started and making an initial therapy appointment can be the hardest part. I know it takes courage and vulnerability to begin the healing journey. Therefore, I strive to create a strong therapeutic foundation as we begin working together to help you ease into the therapy process. From there, we will identify and work toward your desired treatment goals. My approach is warm and supportive, yet challenging to help facilitate insight, growth, and healing.

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.

Chris McGowan is a Professional Counselor who works with older adolescents and adults, always striving to view her clients through a compassionate lens to assist in understanding the client as a whole person, viewing their life experiences, values, and individual needs. She is effective in supporting clients who struggle with self-esteem, depression, anxiety, ADHD, parental strategies, grief, trauma, Trichotillomania/BFRBs (body-focused repetitive behaviors), relationships, and change of life transitions at any age. Chris is an LBGTQ+-affirming clinician.

During my internship at a domestic violence shelter, I gained valuable experience providing support to those who have been impacted by verbal, emotional, physical and sexual abuse that can occur in unhealthy relationships. I also have experience serving a varied population including those who are experiencing chronic stress, anxiety and depression, as well as those who are having difficulty adjusting to the ongoing challenges and struggles that life can bring. My experience with Nonviolent Communication provides a solid foundation for building healthy relationships and broadening communication and conflict resolution skills.

With high motivation and dedication to your care, my passion is to first help client understand where their difficulties originate and develop, then to map out a pathway toward human flourishing. My strength enables me to tailor therapy for your unique journey, providing precision interventions that move those I care about toward peace. I love working with children and adolescents, to adults and couples.

Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.

Marianne Bartos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania who has over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic care to adult clients who are seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, difficult life transitions, and many other areas of difficulty. Marianne establishes a warm and caring relationship with each person in order to assist in building on their strengths and work with them to meet their goals.

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.

Folks needing a space to be uncensored and genuine. I make mindfulness and self-inquiry an approachable experience to address anxiety, depression, ADHD, traumatic life and interpersonal stress. We can go beyond traditional talk therapy and go deeper into self-understanding. LGBTQIA+, you are affirmed here. I work with teens and adults of all ages. The focus is to find ways to feel safe and take down walls at your pace. Folks seeking to expand understanding of themselves through changes in their nervous system and what body, beliefs, and values help us know. Find strength in honesty and being human.

Do you feel stuck, disconnected, lost, or not like yourself? Our ever-changing world is full of stressors and challenges and many of us don't feel like we have the support we need to face them. Through therapy, you can receive that support in a non-judgmental, affirming space. In our work together, I see us as a team collaborating to identify patterns, where they came from, and how we can adjust them to help you create the life you want to live. The therapeutic relationship can be transformative, and my hope is that ours will empower and challenge you to be your whole, authentic self and blossom into the you you want to be.

Dr. Busch is a pediatric psychologist specializing in developmental and behavioral concerns in early childhood (ages 0-10). She received unique graduate training in a combined pediatric and school psychology program at Lehigh University. Dr. Busch completed her internship and a post-doctoral LEND Fellowship at Nemours Children's Hospital. She has also received training at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Dr. Busch has published and presented at multiple national conferences, and she has extensive experience providing therapy for young children and families in hospital, school, and private practice settings.

Hi there! My name is Casey Briglia and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in PA, providing remote counseling services to teens, young adults, and caregivers. I support clients in feeling powerful in their own lives by elevating choice and control. So much of our own worlds are riddled with unknowns and uncertainties; I support clients in managing these anxieties one step at a time and by understanding the impact that our choices have on our lives and minds.

We all experience times in our lives when we feel uncertainty, discouragement, worry and sadness. It is often through difficult relationships and life events that our natural balance of healthiness is disrupted. We lose trust in ourselves and others. Therapy is one tool that can guide us through such difficult times. It is my promise to you to provide a compassionate environment for exploration and further understanding of difficult feelings. As a licensed counselor with over 10 years at my own private practice, I have treated a range of issues including problems surrounding anxiety, depression, self confidence and life transitions.

Are you looking for someone who doesn’t judge a book by its cover? Do you yearn to be openly, unapologetically yourself without fearing rejection? I’m here to hold space for you- the whole you- not just the individual aspects of your identity. My client-centered, trauma-informed approach focuses on connection, compassion, & reclaiming your power. I see the parts that make you vibrant, interesting, & wholly unique as strengths to be celebrated. I want to help you recognize, cherish, & celebrate your worth.

As a therapist I believe that we all have the capacity for resiliency given the right support. Therapy can be a great opportunity reflect on your life and develop healthier ways of interacting with the world and with yourself. I offer a safe space for you to be heard and validated while processing the past and coping with the challenges of the present. I often use a person centered, strengths based approach, mindfulness and trauma focused techniques, though my approach varies according to need.

My interventions and assessment skills focus on building healing connections in order to gain relief from various mental health disorders. Specific disorders include, but are not limited to depression, anxiety, codependency, and relationship issues. I work from an interpersonal and relational theoretical framework and believe insight into our core relationships can impact current psychological road blocks. While these insights are significant, it is also important to work in the here in now for problem solving skills in our daily life.

Greetings! In this practice, I provide a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic space dedicated to offering support. I believe in a client-led approach, empowering you to find your voice. Progress is celebrated in the small steps that accumulate into significant strides throughout the treatment journey. I offer individual, couples, and family therapy to everyone, specializing in providing support to the minority population and thriving in working with intercultural couples and families.