Female Therapists in Blairsville, PA
Independent Counseling Services
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Blairsville, PA 15717
Have you ever thought with frustration “What’s the point?” Are there days when you feel as though you are just treading water no matter how hard you try? The quality of our relationships has an impact on our emotional well-being. It starts with being kind and compassionate with ourselves. Our therapy sessions are a safe place for self-discovery and empowerment. A successful journey begins if you feel safe enough to express your thoughts and feelings. I provide support, empathy, and guidance. I concentrate on helping you develop your strengths. Together we will find what works for you.
Have you ever thought with frustration “What’s the point?” Are there days when you feel as though you are just treading water no matter how hard you try? The quality of our relationships has an impact on our emotional well-being. It starts with being kind and compassionate with ourselves. Our therapy sessions are a safe place for self-discovery and empowerment. A successful journey begins if you feel safe enough to express your thoughts and feelings. I provide support, empathy, and guidance. I concentrate on helping you develop your strengths. Together we will find what works for you.
If you are looking for a therapist who can help you feel more in control of your life and your emotions, you are at the right place. I have experience working with people suffering from anxiety, depression, and difficult life transitions. Getting to know yourself deeper is a primary goal of therapy, as it will allow you to figure out what you might need in life: your relationships, work life, hobbies. You will discover healthy ways to cope with things outside of your control, instead of using self-destructive ways. I will assist you by offering a space free of judgment and stigma.
If you are looking for a therapist who can help you feel more in control of your life and your emotions, you are at the right place. I have experience working with people suffering from anxiety, depression, and difficult life transitions. Getting to know yourself deeper is a primary goal of therapy, as it will allow you to figure out what you might need in life: your relationships, work life, hobbies. You will discover healthy ways to cope with things outside of your control, instead of using self-destructive ways. I will assist you by offering a space free of judgment and stigma.
Megan Snyder
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Blairsville, PA 15717
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and National Certified Counselor. I started my career focusing on mental health. I worked with children and adolescents in a school based program as well as with adults in a community day program. Later, I began specializing in addiction at an inpatient drug and alcohol treatment facility. Most recently, I have been at an inpatient psychiatric hospital prior to moving full-time into private practice. I work with both individuals and families to address mental health and substance use concerns.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and National Certified Counselor. I started my career focusing on mental health. I worked with children and adolescents in a school based program as well as with adults in a community day program. Later, I began specializing in addiction at an inpatient drug and alcohol treatment facility. Most recently, I have been at an inpatient psychiatric hospital prior to moving full-time into private practice. I work with both individuals and families to address mental health and substance use concerns.
Esther Kamisar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCP
Verified Verified
Blairsville, PA 15717 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Esther Kamisar, Ph.D. I am a licensed Psychologist and have been practicing for over 40 years. I enjoy working with clients who are facing phases of life challenges throughout their adult, both younger and older years. I also enjoy working with clients who have been struggling with ADHD and are able to make dramatic changes in their lives when diagnosed and treated successfully. I am also interested in working with patients struggling with Bipolar, Depression, and Anxiety.
Hello! My name is Esther Kamisar, Ph.D. I am a licensed Psychologist and have been practicing for over 40 years. I enjoy working with clients who are facing phases of life challenges throughout their adult, both younger and older years. I also enjoy working with clients who have been struggling with ADHD and are able to make dramatic changes in their lives when diagnosed and treated successfully. I am also interested in working with patients struggling with Bipolar, Depression, and Anxiety.
Welcome, it is my goal to provide this community a safe and private space for you to explore and develop a healthier approach towards positive change. I view therapy as the client being in the drivers seat and me providing a map towards a happy and healthier lifestyle.
Welcome, it is my goal to provide this community a safe and private space for you to explore and develop a healthier approach towards positive change. I view therapy as the client being in the drivers seat and me providing a map towards a happy and healthier lifestyle.
You are not alone. Reaching out for help takes courage and is evidence of strength! Do you feel overwhelmed or stuck - in a relationship, a job, or a situation that causes you stress, anxiety, or dissatisfaction? Life can be challenging at times, but there is hope for real and lasting change. You do not have to walk through your hurts and struggles on your own. We will work together to identify barriers to change and lifestyle changes necessary for healing and transformation. We will focus on long-term solutions, not temporary quick fixes.
You are not alone. Reaching out for help takes courage and is evidence of strength! Do you feel overwhelmed or stuck - in a relationship, a job, or a situation that causes you stress, anxiety, or dissatisfaction? Life can be challenging at times, but there is hope for real and lasting change. You do not have to walk through your hurts and struggles on your own. We will work together to identify barriers to change and lifestyle changes necessary for healing and transformation. We will focus on long-term solutions, not temporary quick fixes.
Our staff is a collection of talented and dedicated individually licensed professional clinicians (LPCs, LCSWs, and LSWs), who combine a love of their craft with a true desire to help others make real improvements to their quality of life. That passion shows in everything we do! We are a people-centered organization and we prioritize our clients, our integrity and excellence in treatment above all other things. Our aim is to be a force for good in the lives of our clients, in our communities and to put quality over quantity every time! "Serving others is our calling and the reason we are in business. We believe that our clients deserve the best service and the highest quality mental health therapy." - Amy M. Nielsen, President
Our staff is a collection of talented and dedicated individually licensed professional clinicians (LPCs, LCSWs, and LSWs), who combine a love of their craft with a true desire to help others make real improvements to their quality of life. That passion shows in everything we do! We are a people-centered organization and we prioritize our clients, our integrity and excellence in treatment above all other things. Our aim is to be a force for good in the lives of our clients, in our communities and to put quality over quantity every time! "Serving others is our calling and the reason we are in business. We believe that our clients deserve the best service and the highest quality mental health therapy." - Amy M. Nielsen, President
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Jaimie Parker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CPRP
Verified Verified
Robinson, PA 15949
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes that client's are able to make real, lasting changes in a therapeutic environment that is supportive and nonjudgmental. I strive to provide a safe and insightful space for individuals, couples, and families who are ready to make those changes.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes that client's are able to make real, lasting changes in a therapeutic environment that is supportive and nonjudgmental. I strive to provide a safe and insightful space for individuals, couples, and families who are ready to make those changes.
It is not easy to take the first step to ask for help! My approach begins by listening and learning about you, because I believe that you are the expert on your own journey. I believe all people have the inherent strength to make positive life changes. Sometimes you just need to be empowered through compassionate support. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and respectful space for your therapeutic process.
It is not easy to take the first step to ask for help! My approach begins by listening and learning about you, because I believe that you are the expert on your own journey. I believe all people have the inherent strength to make positive life changes. Sometimes you just need to be empowered through compassionate support. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and respectful space for your therapeutic process.
Therapy is about the journey, not the destination. Together, we will explore identities that are impactful to you, inspect relationships and how they shape you, and discuss your challenges and how we can work through them. You know yourself best, and I will trust your judgement as we walk together through the therapeutic journey. You don’t have to know where to begin. “Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.”
Therapy is about the journey, not the destination. Together, we will explore identities that are impactful to you, inspect relationships and how they shape you, and discuss your challenges and how we can work through them. You know yourself best, and I will trust your judgement as we walk together through the therapeutic journey. You don’t have to know where to begin. “Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.”
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I strive to create a safe, relaxed, and non-judgmental space for my clients to process and overcome a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life stressors/adjustments, trauma, ADHD, and other behavioral concerns. I believe that therapy cannot be successful without a positive therapeutic relationship.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I strive to create a safe, relaxed, and non-judgmental space for my clients to process and overcome a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life stressors/adjustments, trauma, ADHD, and other behavioral concerns. I believe that therapy cannot be successful without a positive therapeutic relationship.
Leslie A Krummert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Homer City, PA 15748
Only accepting new telehealth clients at this time; waitlist for in-office. When you are looking for counseling, reaching out for help can be the first step to getting through difficult times. Together, we will work on the issues you bring to sessions. Whether you are going through a challenging time in your marriage, believe you have PTSD, are experiencing anxiety and depression, or are going through a difficult life transition - I have the tools to help. Through a compassionate, strengths-based and sometimes trauma-informed approach, we will define your goals and work therapeutically for you to gain skills to living a full life.
Only accepting new telehealth clients at this time; waitlist for in-office. When you are looking for counseling, reaching out for help can be the first step to getting through difficult times. Together, we will work on the issues you bring to sessions. Whether you are going through a challenging time in your marriage, believe you have PTSD, are experiencing anxiety and depression, or are going through a difficult life transition - I have the tools to help. Through a compassionate, strengths-based and sometimes trauma-informed approach, we will define your goals and work therapeutically for you to gain skills to living a full life.
Amy Lynn Lockard-Conforto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Homer City, PA 15748
Waitlist for new clients
Looking for emotional wellness? Are you looking to improve in areas or make changes? Do your thoughts get the best of you somedays? Life can be overwhelming at times and the decision to explore counseling can be difficult, I can help.
Looking for emotional wellness? Are you looking to improve in areas or make changes? Do your thoughts get the best of you somedays? Life can be overwhelming at times and the decision to explore counseling can be difficult, I can help.
Sherry Shields
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Derry, PA 15627
I understand that making the phone call to see a therapist can be a difficult task. I treat each person with care, compassion, and integrity. When I speak with you on the phone for the first time my main goal is to put you at ease and to empower you to continue to move forward giving you support when needed. Life offers so many challenges to us and sometimes we just need a little extra kindness and support from a therapist to move forward and live the life that we know was meant for us and our future.
I understand that making the phone call to see a therapist can be a difficult task. I treat each person with care, compassion, and integrity. When I speak with you on the phone for the first time my main goal is to put you at ease and to empower you to continue to move forward giving you support when needed. Life offers so many challenges to us and sometimes we just need a little extra kindness and support from a therapist to move forward and live the life that we know was meant for us and our future.
Melissa received her Master’s Degree in Infant Mental Health Counseling from Chatham University. She is a licensed professional counselor. She primarily works with children and adolescents. Melissa uses child-led therapy practices to build rapport and trust in sessions. Melissa has experience with engaging clients in play therapy and attachment based therapy. She has worked with children experiencing issues with depression, anxiety, ADHD, anger, and other behavioral/emotions concerns. She enjoys working with children and families to improve the overall wellbeing of the child.
Melissa received her Master’s Degree in Infant Mental Health Counseling from Chatham University. She is a licensed professional counselor. She primarily works with children and adolescents. Melissa uses child-led therapy practices to build rapport and trust in sessions. Melissa has experience with engaging clients in play therapy and attachment based therapy. She has worked with children experiencing issues with depression, anxiety, ADHD, anger, and other behavioral/emotions concerns. She enjoys working with children and families to improve the overall wellbeing of the child.
Rita G Drapkin
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Homer City, PA 15748
Not accepting new clients
Do you want to better understand yourself and your relationships? Are you feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward? Therapy can provide a place where you can freely express yourself and explore, without judgment, the obstacles that are preventing you from having a more satisfied life. I enjoy helping clients learn to listen to all of their feelings and let go of old patterns that once served them but no longer do. I offer support and challenge through the therapy relationship as people face their personal truths. I have openings for a new adult psychotherapy group but am not accepting new clients for individual therapy.
Do you want to better understand yourself and your relationships? Are you feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward? Therapy can provide a place where you can freely express yourself and explore, without judgment, the obstacles that are preventing you from having a more satisfied life. I enjoy helping clients learn to listen to all of their feelings and let go of old patterns that once served them but no longer do. I offer support and challenge through the therapy relationship as people face their personal truths. I have openings for a new adult psychotherapy group but am not accepting new clients for individual therapy.
Online Therapists
Kelly O'Connell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Allison Park, PA 15101
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I earned my Masters of Science in Professional Counseling from Carlow University in 2012 after starting as a Counselor Aide in 2010 in a long-term intensive inpatient drug and alcohol and mental health treatment facility. I have experience in outpatient, inpatient, and halfway house settings. With over 14 years of experience. I am have the ability to build rapport with her clients quickly. I offers a non-judgmental space where the client is met with unconditional positive regard to help them feel free to be themselves.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I earned my Masters of Science in Professional Counseling from Carlow University in 2012 after starting as a Counselor Aide in 2010 in a long-term intensive inpatient drug and alcohol and mental health treatment facility. I have experience in outpatient, inpatient, and halfway house settings. With over 14 years of experience. I am have the ability to build rapport with her clients quickly. I offers a non-judgmental space where the client is met with unconditional positive regard to help them feel free to be themselves.
Looking for a creative and unique way for you or your child to express themselves and initiate growth and change? I may be the therapist you are looking for! I am an art therapist and counselor, devoted to using creativity as a powerful tool for healing. I specialize in, but am not limited to, helping children facing behavioral challenges, teens navigating adolescence and life’s complexities, and young adults seeking clarity and purpose. Each age group presents its own joys and struggles, and I am here to navigate those waters with them. I can also address anxiety, grief, life transitions and most other topics.
Looking for a creative and unique way for you or your child to express themselves and initiate growth and change? I may be the therapist you are looking for! I am an art therapist and counselor, devoted to using creativity as a powerful tool for healing. I specialize in, but am not limited to, helping children facing behavioral challenges, teens navigating adolescence and life’s complexities, and young adults seeking clarity and purpose. Each age group presents its own joys and struggles, and I am here to navigate those waters with them. I can also address anxiety, grief, life transitions and most other topics.
Daniela García Zubieta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I'm glad you're here. Over the last decade, I have worked with folks from various backgrounds and have found that most everyone can benefit from a safe, warm space to explore and process inner aspects of themselves. Coming from a stance of curiosity rather than judgment, I guide my clients to finding meaning and truth they already had within themselves. If I seem like a good fit for you, I look forward to witnessing your process and bringing compassion and support to your journey.
Hello! I'm glad you're here. Over the last decade, I have worked with folks from various backgrounds and have found that most everyone can benefit from a safe, warm space to explore and process inner aspects of themselves. Coming from a stance of curiosity rather than judgment, I guide my clients to finding meaning and truth they already had within themselves. If I seem like a good fit for you, I look forward to witnessing your process and bringing compassion and support to your journey.
Libreta Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
Waitlist for new clients
Working with children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety and OCD is where my primary focus and expertise lies. I provide evidence-based treatment with a focus on cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), incorporating elements of mindfulness and positive psychology. If you, your child, or someone you love suffers from excessive worries or struggles with habits that get in the way of living life to its fullest, I am here to help. I specialize in OCD, anxiety, Tourette's and tic disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, hair pulling and skin picking.
Working with children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety and OCD is where my primary focus and expertise lies. I provide evidence-based treatment with a focus on cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), incorporating elements of mindfulness and positive psychology. If you, your child, or someone you love suffers from excessive worries or struggles with habits that get in the way of living life to its fullest, I am here to help. I specialize in OCD, anxiety, Tourette's and tic disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, hair pulling and skin picking.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.