Female Therapists in Ardmore, PA

I have been treating marital issues and anger issues in Ardmore since 1983. In the three decades I have been treating clients I have always kept abreast of the very latest and most effective methods for helping my clients. Is the joy in your relationship turning into pain, I'll quickly get to the heart of the issue and give you powerful tools to save your relationship. Or if you have anger issues, I will teach you skills to help you communicate without anger so that you can lead a more peaceful life at home and at work.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Substance Abuse Professional with DoT and DBT certified therapist. I hold a master's degree in Public Health and Counseling Psychology . I am interested in treating a wide array of issues, including depression, anxiety, and substance-related disorder and Personality Disorder. I am also specialized in group and individual therapy. As a mental health therapist, I am passionate about helping my patients foster self-awareness and gain insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

My goal is to provide my clients with effective and efficient tools to overcome their biggest life challenges. I also strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and safe environment for all of my clients to feel comfortable opening up. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is incredibly important and delicate. I use a collaborative approach while guiding my clients through the exploration of their most intrusive thoughts, fears, and anxieties and assisting them in challenging these thoughts and behaviors. My ideal client is someone who is ready to make meaningful changes in order to live a happier, healthier life.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who enjoys helping clients regain a sense of hope, direction, and personal power in the face of complex and difficult problems. I strive to develop a truly collaborative partnership with my clients to build the sense of safety and trust needed to discuss uncomfortable topics and take risks. Therapy with me often involves re-examining old ways of thinking that might be fostering negative emotions and patterns of behavior; identifying and confronting fears; and practicing new ways of solving problems in order to live a fuller, more satisfying life.

I work with individuals, couples, and families. Adults and children who are dealing with bereavement, medical issues, and other life stressors are among my clients. Sandtray Therapy and Play Therapy are among the modalities I use to help adults and children express themselves and heal. When appropriate, these methods are effectively combined with Family Therapy to help people cope with traumatic life experiences, emotional problems and relationship difficulties.

My clinical practice is specialized to help adolescents & adults struggling with eating disorders, body image, OCD, PTSD, phobias, & other anxiety concerns. My ideal client has goals related to behavior change to improve functioning and quality of life. I believe that such goals are achieved by reconstructing problematic thoughts, exposing to fears, tolerating discomfort, effectively regulating emotions, and changing unhelpful behaviors. I also believe that a strong therapeutic alliance functions as a vehicle for change. I emphasize scientifically-proven treatments to help clients make measurable progress in a time-efficient manner.

Thank you for taking the time to read this! My name is Emily, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Calm Mind Therapy. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, and have experience providing counseling services in the school environment. I am committed to providing a safe and affirming space for my clients to process, problem-solve, heal, and grow. My goal is to form a supportive and trusting relationship with each client, where they feel empowered to share their deepest struggles. I consider it an honor and privilege to walk alongside my clients during difficult seasons.

Welcome! Asking for help can be difficult while seeking the help can be just as overwhelming. I'm here to help you discover what has brought you to seek help. I have found the importance of connection and resiliency to be my main focus within the therapeutic space. I strive to provide a safe and inviting space to promote growth and self- discovery.

I strive to provide efficient and effective treatment to meet the needs of each individual client while ensuring a warm, safe, and friendly environment. In addition to an inviting environment and a strong focus on outcomes, I value a collaborative approach and a strong relationship in therapy. Although I am the expert in helping people, you are the expert on you. This philosophy allows the client to feel responsible for his or her own successes and stay accountable for progress. My therapy is goal focused, fosters change, empirically supported, supportive, and incorporates an overall goal to attain balance and wellness.

Do you feel like you are always working but never get anything done? Are you secretly afraid that you are just lazy? Do people often complain that they feel like you are not listening to them? Have you tried all kinds of strategies to help your ADHD symptoms but nothing works, or at least not for long? If so, I may be able to help. I have been working, for over 15 years, with warmth and compassion, to help late adolescents and adults find concrete, useful strategies that feel authentic to their life so that they can reach their goals.

Life doesn’t have to be as hard as it is right now. When you’re living with anxiety, unable to break out of your OCD cycle, struggling with an eating disorder, just not feeling good enough, it’s hard. It can feel impossible to live a fulfilled, healthy life. Where to even begin? I get it. Here’s the thing, though. There’s so much potential. Through evidence-based therapy, you can shift your thoughts, find more effective and adaptive behaviors, and live a healthy and fulfilling life. It’s possible - I promise. By finding this page, you took the first, and often one of the hardest steps- getting started. I am so happy you are here.

I use a collaborative approach to assess your needs and create meaningful treatment goals. If you are struggling with emotions, life transitions, relationships, I can support you in improved functioning through increased awareness of your thoughts, emotions and behaviors. We can work together to identify barriers to accomplishing goals, such as distorted thought processes, negative emotions, or unhelpful behaviors. I approach therapy from a non-judgmental and compassionate stance; the work we do is to improve YOUR life, I am here to help you along the way.

My goal as your therapist is to help you understand yourself better, take better care of yourself, and make healthier choices to enhance your relationships and meet your life goals. I try to understand your problems in the context of your personal life history, your family background, and your cultural identity.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist, board certified music therapist and licensed professional counselor. I have training in integrative psychology, humanistic/existential, cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic/psychoanalytic approaches. We can explore your dreams together. I offer EMDR and MARI-Mandala therapeutic assessments. I offer psychological testing and evaluations to help address concerns and clarify diagnoses. I assess a variety of conditions, including, ADHD, mental health disorders, personality traits, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and PTSD, among other conditions.

When you look at your child, you see strength and potential within them; but big emotions or challenging behaviors can cause you to lose sight of those positives, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and searching for answers. Children are complex, perceptive beings who know and understand more than we give them credit for, but they aren't always the best communicators, especially when it comes to their emotions. Thankfully, there is hope! Taking the time to understand your child's perspective and experience will help you connect with them on a deeper level, setting the foundation for healthy and strong relationships for life.

Is your teen going through a hard time? They are not alone! More and more teens are struggling with depression, anxiety, and low-self esteem. The good news is that starting therapy can help! I specialize in working with tweens, teens, and college-age students to help them navigate some of the toughest years. My approach combines traditional talk therapy with skills building to help teens better identify, understand, and manage their emotions. Parents are also invited to join in the process.

Many of us encounter times in our lives when we need support and guidance to find our way. I provide a thoughtful, compassionate and attentive presence in which you can make sense of yourself, your past, your present and your future. I believe when we are truly listened to, we can heal our deepest wounds and develop our capacities to their greatest fulfillment. In over 20 years as a psychotherapist, I have helped people overcome a wide variety of issues, from depression and anxiety to relationship issues, career indecision, and addictions.

Do you feel alone in your relationship, longing for closeness but stuck repeating the same painful patterns that keep you at a distance? Are you having the same fight again and again? Are you coping with a crisis, such as infidelity, loss of a relationship, the death of a loved one, or a major life transition? Have you reached a level of success and stability in life and still find yourself unfulfilled? I have 15 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families cope with crisis and break through the painful patterns that prevent them from feeling fulfilled.

Not currently accepting new clients- waitlist only. My approach to therapy is holistic, engaging and centered around highlighting my client’s strengths so that these can be harnessed to help them reach their goals. I employ both psychodynamic and behaviorally oriented approaches and specialize treating anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, and relational issues. I also have training in mindfulness based stress reduction, and have a particular interest in helping women navigate life transitions, challenges in intimate relationships/dating, and their journey with pregnancy and parenthood.