Parenting Therapists in Berwick, PA

Healing does not mean the pain never existed; it means the damage no longer controls our lives. My name is Ashley and I am a fully trained EMDR therapist, and the owner of Transformations Counseling and EMDR Services, LLC. I work with individuals struggling with trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and all the side effects that stem from those. I ask questions to get to know you better, leave the floor open for questions to be asked for me so you can get to know me better and start to develop a treatment plan together to ensure we are always staying on track and not wasting any time or money.

I am an art & play therapist & child-adolescent specialist who helps children and parents develop powerful coping skills to overcome challenges & succeed at home, school, & in relationships. Parents who engage me in therapy are looking for an effective therapist with whom their child will feel supremely comfortable & not resist. I know how children think & my waiting rooms, offices, & every move I make is designed to help children & teens enjoy therapy. I treat a range of emotional-behavioral challenges & have a sub-specialty in social skills groups for neurodiverse children. Located in Haverford, Paoli, Blue Bell, & Center City.

I specialize in helping your child, adolescent and family cope with trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, and behavior concerns. I have over 12 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults who have experienced various traumatic events, such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, community violence, domestic violence and divorce. I have also worked with victims of trafficking, violence, and undocumented immigrants. My recent practice has focused on improving parent-child relationships by using parent coaching sessions to decrease behavior problems and increase social skills and cooperation.

We all face times when life can be difficult, and as a parent it can be overwhelming when we are looking for ways to try to help and support our children. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, families, and adults to help with any challenges that you may be facing. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, anger management, grief and loss, school issues, and addiction.

Parenting is one of life's greatest adventures. Amid the numerous books, experts, and voices out there it can be difficult to determine what to do when faced with a challenge. Parents of spirited, high-energy, rigid, anxious, or disruptive children or of those who carry diagnoses may feel alone with their challenges. As your psychologist, I offer empathy, support and a collaborative approach for fostering goodness-of-fit parenting in your family. That is, I help you to discover the most effective ways for you to parent your unique child.

If you’re navigating parenting, family relationships, and life’s challenges, I look forward to meeting with you! Throughout my training and experience, I have provided individual, group, and family counseling in community, child welfare, and substance use treatment settings. I work from a client-centered approach and consider myself a guest on your journey to hope, wellness, and strength.

As a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania for 6+ years, I have worked extensively with individuals and families ranging in age from 13 through 65+. Challenges I help my clients work through include, but are not limited to, managing the stress of parenthood, relationships, anxiety, depression, illness, chronic pain, improving executive functioning, and end of life questions. I also have experience working in the educational setting, which has deepened my understanding of the challenges and needs of students in today’s world.

Although feeling anxious is a natural response to stress, sometimes it can become so intense it effects your daily life. Often times depression can accompany anxiety becoming debilitating where you can no longer think clearly or enjoy the things you once did. Together we can dig to the root of these feelings, and begin to use tools and strategies to bring your stress levels down and regain control. Along with specializing in anxiety and depression, I also focus on how the two can be detrimental to relationships.

Struggling with a barrier to connection in a primary relationship? Susanné is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, ready to support you in developing a real connection with your family of origin, family of choice, romantic partner, friend, business partner, adoptive and biological children, and even yourself. We can discover the barriers and fruitless patterns which have been keeping you apart from those you love and develop new patterns of vulnerability and trust to establish deep bonds.

Welcome! My style is direct, honest, engaging and fun. I have 33 years of experience working with couples, families and individuals.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of parenting your child or teen? Do you feel confused about which latest parenting expert’s advice you should be following? It can be frustrating to figure out which approach feels both best for your child and authentic to you as the parent. As a dedicated therapist with many years of experience treating children and teens with significant emotional and behavioral difficulties, this is where I can help. With a welcoming and candid approach, I create a space where kids feel listened to and parents feel truly supported.

Let’s face it...sometimes life can feel overwhelming and you might be wondering if therapy can help. Let me tell you a little bit about myself and you can determine if we might be a good match. I work with female adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, transitions, parenting issues and trauma. I believe that we each have many strengths within us, even if it doesn’t always feel that way, and that each of us is the expert of our own life and knows what we need to do to cope, heal and feel complete. I also know that sometimes those strengths and solutions can feel elusive and that’s where I can help.

“Life is Difficult”. One of my favorite opening sentences from M. Scott Peck’s book, The Road Less Traveled. But…it does not always have to be. I applaud and welcome anyone seeking help with therapy and embrace the opportunity in getting to know, witness, and work with you as we join in this process and journey together. I am honored to work with clients who are willing to challenge life's situations to find that road less traveled. I have worked extensively with addiction(s), dual diagnosis, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, women's issues, relationships, codependency, parenting, and life changes.

Are you concerned about how sad or anxious your child is? Are you getting frequent calls from school regarding your child's behavior? Are you having issues communicating with your teenager? As a parent, it is difficult to see your child hurting. You child may be acting out at home and at school. Your teenager may lash out at you, leaving you wondering what happened. Or it may be more serious concerns regarding your child's unhealthy eating patterns, hurting themselves, or even considering suicide. You may be frustrated that you've tried everything but it just hasn't worked.