Family Therapy in Boiling Springs, PA

Are you having difficulty managing life’s challenges such as transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, or attention issues? I understand how scary it can be to take the first step towards change and I am honored to work with you through this. You are the expert on your own life and we will work collaboratively to develop effective strategies to better manage your life. I specialize in working with teens and adults who are struggling with sadness, constant worries, difficulty concentrating, loneliness, relationship difficulties, traumatic experiences, feeling overwhelmed, and/or stress in the family, work, or school environment.

Life is a unique experience for everyone. Seeking therapy is a brave step toward understanding yourself and what has shaped your experience. My therapeutic approach will be tailored to your needs because, like life, what is needed on this journey is unique for everyone. Whether you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, empty, fearful, disconnected, misunderstood, dealing with present symptoms of past traumatic experiences, or other challenges, I am here to join and support you on your journey.

When life seems to be getting the best of you, stop and take the time to get a fresh perspective. Overwhelmed by transition issues, individual personal struggles, relational tensions, family issues, or a more chronic condition, like Depression, Anxiety or OCD, help is only a phone call away. Recognizing your need and reaching out is the hardest part. You're half way there and you are not alone. Together we will identify barriers and build skills that will allow you to continue your journey with tools to address life's common challenges.

I believe that trauma affects all parts of our being- mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. Therefore, the healing process also needs to involve all parts of our being. Attachment wounds, abusive relationships with themselves and others, specific traumatic events, losses that need grieving, generational trauma and high conflict functioning in families affect how we view ourselves and interact with the world. Gabor Mate said it best, “ We may not be responsible for the world that created our minds, but we can take responsibility for the mind with which we create our world.” Look below for the current groups I am offering!

After asking your teenager countless times to clean their room, you walk in to see them playing video games with their dirty socks all over the floor! Now you’re seeing red. You’re either giving in to their bad behavior, snapping in frustration, and then feeling guilty about it. You know your kid needs extra support. His teachers have been throwing around “ADHD” as a diagnosis, but no one has any helpful advice. You’re in over your head. The habits he learns now will affect the rest of his life, and you feel like you’re failing him as a parent. You want what’s best for your child­, but this feels like more than you can handle alone.

There are times in life when you may need someone to talk to. Do you long for a greater sense of balance in your life? Therapy can help you with making difficult decisions, changing problematic behaviors and reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. I am Donna J Cardinal. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I provide individual, couples and family counseling. I am accepting new clients.

Everyone is deserving of a life of peace and genuine happiness! My ideal clients are those that are looking to work towards that life through personal growth and healing! Does that sound like something you are looking for? Through an honest and passionate approach, I want to help you navigate your experiences and challenges, while creating an opportunity for you to enjoy the process as much as possible. I understand that seeking out therapy can be intimidating, but you are already making steps towards finding that genuine happiness and peace that you deserve!

Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, alone, or confused? The life you envisioned for yourself did not look like this. You carry such shame and guilt even over the smallest things. You have been struggling with these thoughts and feelings for quite some time. You know deep down that you want to feel better but don’t know where to start.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, it is my passion to walk along side my clients in difficult situations and help my clients to find hope. Life can become difficult, I help my clients in finding insight, support and manage situations that feel unmanageable. My approach is personal and unique to each of my client's personality and situations.

My hope is to ensure each client will feel seen, heard & accepted. I am passionate about working with the child, adolescent, teen, & young adult population. Dedicated to making my client's therapeutic experience a positive one, I work with clients to navigate through difficulties, explore and explain developmental processes, establish/enhance behavior management, adjust both socially and emotionally, and develop coping skills. I understand the importance of working with the family of the client as well and welcome a collaborative approach to give clients and their families a sense of security and support.

Feeling stuck is discouraging. Low self-esteem, worry about the future, and wounds from the past can hold us back from the freedom we crave to truly live and become 'unstuck.' Moving into that freedom requires both trust and a commitment to change. Change occurs as trust develops between a client and a compassionate therapist who serves as a guide through a journey of self-discovery and transformation. IHCW is a community is which pain and suffering meet hope and healing.

If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, or you're just looking to refine your parenting skills, I look forward to working with you and your family.

My counseling practice focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and communication within families, couples and individuals. My passion is helping clients manage life transitions, loss, anxiety, anger, depression, family conflict, addictions, and chronic illness. I approach therapy in a collaborative process, your participation plays an integral role in how therapy progresses. Together, we will establish goals and plans that we feel are attainable and will best meet your needs. I believe individuals and families are capable of making meaningful changes in their lives based on strengths they already possess. Our work together will enhance your existing resources.

As an experienced therapist, I approach each client as an individual, with unique stories, experiences, and struggles; it is my intention to help each person develop a deeper and more postive understanding of themselves, and hopefully the world around them, including their relationships and activities; I believe we are all given gifts and abilties and my goal ultimately as a therapist is to assist in others discovery and developing the qualites that make them unique and can lead to a satisfactory and meaningful existence. I believe in learning about clients in a non-judgemental and person centered manner.