Parenting Therapists in Bethlehem, PA

When you or your child are struggling and are unsure of the path forward, finding the right help at the right time is important. You may be overwhelmed by anxiety, depression or have problems with relationships that are interfering with your happiness and success. Your family may be experiencing difficult changes or your child might have problems with negative moods, making friends or learning. As an experienced psychologist, I can help you find your best self, build new coping skills and navigate challenges. I provide a compassionate individualized approach that targets your needs with strategies that work.

Kierstin Carreira is a licensed clinical social worker with a dedicated practice focused on supporting both children and adults. Her expertise spans behavior modification, family dynamics and cohesion, positive parenting, co-parenting, and relational attachment. Kierstin is deeply knowledgeable about trauma and recognizes its significant role in many presenting issues. She approaches her work with a trauma-informed perspective, ensuring that treatment addresses the root causes of distress.

As a therapist, I have been in private practice for 24 years. I work with children, adolescents, adults and families. I practice primarily with solution-focused, short term therapy to help aid in empowerment and healing. I utilize life coaching/career building to help adult clients deal with difficult transitions in current day employment. The solution based focused therapies tend to help those dealing with current life stressors. I provide a variety of age appropriate play in therapy/family therapy as needed when working with a young population. I also utilize Sandtray Therapy and Certified Therapy Dogs for emotional support.

Experiencing trauma (little and big T traumas) seems to be a part of everyone's life at some point. In my 20 years experience, I see that trauma and chronic stress often lead to, or exacerbate, feelings of depression, anxiety or being "stuck." Being specialty-trained, open-minded and client-needs driven, at MTC, we are able to adeptly challenge clients while also re-building their hope and sense of worthiness so that they may feel good and safe while moving past their comfort zones. (NOTE: Please see the website for my staff's bios. Currently accepting insurances & self-pay clients for my staff.)

Hi there, I’m Melissa Vega. I’m dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where you can just be yourself, just as you are. I believe in the inherent goodness within everyone and that we all navigate life with the tools and experiences we. have. With over 20 years of experience as a master’s level therapist, I specialize in supporting pre-teens, teens, and adults. As a fellow parent of three, I understand the complexities of parenting and relationships, and I’m here to help you and your children overcome any barriers you may face.

Therapy is a place to explore and understand, a place to be heard and to use your voice, a place to recognize and embrace your worth, a place to learn that you are stronger than you think and more valuable than you ever thought. A place to just be. With a deep commitment to fostering positive change, I collaborate closely with clients to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs and goals. Whether you are grappling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, I will employ a strengths-based perspective to empower you in your journey toward healing and growth.

Hello and Welcome! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience and specialized training in optimizing mental wellness, developing healthy relationships, and cultivating confidence.  Based firmly in neuroscience, evidence-based practice, and psychodynamic therapy techniques, I guide my patients every step of the way in developing new attitudes towards life's most complex matters. Allow me to help you manage your anxiety, conquer your depression, overcome your trauma, and improve your relationship(s).

I believe that counseling is so much more than talking about your problems. It is truly a collaboration between the counselor and client. Together we create goals. Together we identify potential solutions. My personal mission is to build a safe, trusting and non-judgmental environment in which you are confident that the focus is you. When you enter into my space, be prepared to enter into an inviting educational environment where you can learn new skills to help you reach your fullest potential. I will not take for granted the power of listening. You deserve to share your story and to be heard.

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.

You may be struggling with stress, relationships, depression, anxiety, loss and grief, parenting or family challenges, teen conflict, anger. You may have ADHD, unresolved trauma, health concerns, low self esteem/confidence, addiction. I have had much success over the years, working with individuals, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds. I hear your story, and provide consistent support and guidance with compassion and no judgment. Together we get to the roots of your core issues and work on ways for you to heal. Get your self - and your life - back.

I have a warm, compassionate rapport with clients, specializing in marriage and couples therapy. I use the Emotionally Focused Therapy approach to help couples reconnect and rekindle their closeness. My 30 years of experience give me an excellent understanding of how to help couples. I work with couples in a non-judgmental atmosphere. I like working collaboratively with clients who are motivated to acknowledge their issues and work on them. I like to work from a faith-based perspective. We will define the problem for which you seek help, set goals and regularly assess your progress towards these goals.

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 have provided my clients with, caring, confidential counseling for over 40 years. My work with clients combines Client Centered,Cognitive, Behavioral, and Family Systems approaches to custom fit therapy to the unique needs of each one of my clients. I assist those I work with in discovering the inner strengths that can empower them to make the positive changes necessary to live healthier, happier lives.

I see therapy as a safe place to learn about and enhance ourselves. It's an opportunity to understand emotions and why you make the choices that can lead to unhappiness and frustration. I am a skilled general clinician with over 15 years of experience providing individual and group therapy in outpatient practice settings, schools, and inpatient programs.

I know that life gets challenging and when you are discouraged it can be difficult to trust someone and reach out for help. At Counseling Services for Women and Children you will receive a personalized, individualized experience that will make you feel acknowledged, accepted, respected and affirmed. I am a compassionate and empathic person. I can show you there is still HOPE for your situation and assist you in discovering that with the right tools you can navigate your own life. I have provided services to women and children primarily for the last 25 years. My background is extensive.

The decision to seek help in order to improve your life and make positive changes is often a very difficult one. As a licensed professional counselor with over 18 years of experience, I can help you address the issues that are impacting your happiness and facilitate the growth and change that you may be seeking. Some of these issues may include life transitions, depression, anxiety, family conflict, relationship problems, parenting struggles, and drug or alcohol use.

Our practice focuses on Empowerment. Conveniently located in the heart of the Lehigh Valley. We offer individual, couples and family counseling. Co-parenting sessions also available. Day & evening appointments. Accepting most insurances, reasonable self pay rates. Our clinicians together have over 30 years of experience. Reach for a better you!

Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Do you feel sad or anxious? Do you have concerns with your partner or your child? My calm and gentle style enables me to work with people of all ages in a manner that draws upon your inherent strengths to overcome the obstacles you face. I use an empowering approach to help you feel better in a way that is compassionate, challenging, validating, and rewarding. I am also available to provide supervision for licensure as a professional counselor in Pennsylvania.

If you'd like to master coping skills, learn more about yourself, conquer anxiety and/or depression, we can help. Do you want to strengthen your relationships with family members or repair a damaged marriage? Would you like to work on co-parenting in order to enjoy your child and prepare them for a successful future? Veley Foundation can provide supportive parenting coaching in order to increase familial attachment and enhance emotional regulation for the individual and/or the entire family using a family systems approach.