Female Therapists in Avis, PA

Hello! My name is Christina and I have been working in the field of human services since 2005 when I began my work as a hospice volunteer. I graduated from Pennsylvania College of Technology with my Associates Degree in Human Services in 2007 and completed my Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Human Services in 2013. I completed my Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lock Haven University in 2016 with a concentration in Child Adolescents Therapy. I have a diverse background working in substance abuse, prison, and medical settings all while practicing from a trauma informed lens.

Struggling with your self esteem? Feeling like you are never good enough? Focusing on what others need and want than what you need and want? Experiencing anxiety and overthinking? Feeling body tension? Having a hard time saying no? Being highly critical of yourself and having a need to be perfect? Finding that relationships are very hard and never turn out the way you want them to? All of these things have a root cause and point to our unfinished business. I can help you see and understand the root cause and see your self from a different place. Direct Inquires Only No Third Parties Please.

I enjoy helping people bring their best into the world. Whether that means to be a better partner, a more effective parent or simply to release negative beliefs that hold you back from using your talents to their fullest, I am honored to help. My warmth and curiosity can help you face whatever gets in your way. Sometimes that is grief, or trauma, sometimes unfinished business from childhood. I believe that everyone can tap into inner strength and wisdom, gaining confidence and greater joy in the process. A shift in consciousness can make a world of difference.

I believe that the ability to grow and change lies within us all. My goal is to provide a supportive environment so that my clients can explore and discover their inner strengths. I enjoy helping individuals navigate through the obstacles and difficulties they are facing. I strive to assist clients in developing the skills necessary for self-empowerment, and improvement of the overall quality of their lives. I use an eclectic blend of therapeutic modalities to achieve this with the individuals that I work with.

We are a group practice with highly trained therapists who specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Our approach is individualized and tailored to the person we are working with. Our clinical interests include, but are not limited to, working with anxiety, depression, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, and LGBTQ-related concerns and gender affirming care.

I embrace the uniqueness of every individual, fostering a safe and inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities are honored and respected. My mission is to provide compassionate and effective mental health therapy tailored to each person's needs, empowering them to navigate life's challenges with resilience, self-awareness, and authenticity.

At Before & After Counseling LLC I am interested in working with people who want to change or who desire support in the struggles they are encountering. I work with adolescents to older adults offering a supportive, caring, comfortable, and safe environment where a therapeutic relationship is the first step in your journey to your ultimate goal.

If you are someone that forgets to put their own oxygen mask on before helping others then I might be the one for you. Do you feel like you are spinning your wheels for change and are unsure why nothing's improved? Do you experience physiological symptoms but there's nothing the doctors can find wrong? I'm here to help facilitate awareness, openness to foster growth, insight, and change. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Treatment taking a look at how our thoughts, feelings, behaviors relate and can sometimes manifest themselves into head, muscle tension, and stomach upset, I also specialize in Meditation and MIndfulness.

I have extensive training & experience in "Betrayal Trauma" & work on restoring safety & security for the individual/couple to heal. I am able to offer a Biblical perspective for women & couples that is backed by clinical training (IF that is desired). I'll get to know your strengths, values, beliefs, and goals, & help to get to the root issues. For those seeking help with anxiety, trauma, grief, attachment issues, I use a holistic approach will get the best outcome, to not just "feel" better, but find long-term freedom through brain-based modalities that get to where the "pain is held" to get healing & change. I offer groups & 1:1.

Hello, future client! I am so excited to have you join me in session on your journey of health and wellness. We will work together to bring beauty from the pain of life's circumstances at times. Come join me in a space that is both safe and non-judgmental as we work on some of these challenges. If you desire to work towards restoration on mental health symptoms that include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood concerns, etc., you have surely come to the right place. I will be your formal support as you work through areas of concern to improve everyday functioning.

I am a fully licensed Marriage & Family Therapist treating individuals, couples and families. I hope to help you rediscover your strengths as well as the patterns that hinder your success and connection to those you care about. I enjoy helping families learn how to grow closer together and navigate the inevitable struggles of life. I use play therapy and toys with children to utilize the natural language of play. If you have experienced trauma, abuse or sexual abuse, I would like to help create a safe place to journey alongside you and care for the wounds that impact your life.

"We can always start again. Or start over." Hello, and welcome. Why suffer longer than you need to? I invite you to come sit on my cozy couch in a peaceful environment where you will receive essential tips about how to release that dead weight that has been dragging you down. My ideal client is tired of their mental health taking over. They are tired of their anxiety keeping them up at night. They are tired of their crappy mood affecting their relationships with others. They are tired of not following their dreams. They are tired- but they are willing to heal to live.

Kayla received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Kutztown University and is a LSW candidate. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings including residential facilities, schools, and community-based substance use prevention efforts. Kayla is passionate about supporting adolescents and young adults as they navigate early life transitions and possesses the experience and skills to work with individuals of all ages, including couples.

If you are motivated to come and get curious about your thought processes, feelings, and behaviors, this is the place for you! At Verus Ridge, we use a collaborative approach to address goals.

It's not every day that you muster the courage to reach out and try a new therapist or perhaps therapy for the very first time. Maybe you are hoping to move past old stories or challenge things that feel like they're holding you back? My clients teach me about their own life experiences in a safe, caring environment. I collaborate to help them rewrite empowered stories for the present and the future. My aim is to provide a safe and respectful space for self-exploration.