Parenting Therapists in Boyertown, PA

Currently Accepting New Patients, 9am-4pm appointments avail m-f. Do you experience times when you are overwhelmed by intense emotions of anxiety, depression, traumatic memories, or anger? Do you experience detachment and feelings of being numb? Perhaps you're going through relationship issues right now and you don't know how to cope with them or recently have experienced a break up. Are you having nightmares, suicidal ideation, feelings of loneliness, and difficulty getting through the day? Perhaps you're a parent, who is struggling with their children and constantly angry? Are you in college or school and falling behind?

I have a lifelong passion to serve those who have felt like they have to suffer in isolation or are stuck in behaviors they don't know how to stop. I provide a nurturing space where I walk alongside you in a collaborative relationship, where you bring your expertise on your life experience and I bring my expertise in what helps us heal and get unstuck. I bring my expertise in various scientifically validated approaches to tailor what approach will work best for your relationship, life transitions, internal conflicts, or other behavioral and emotional needs. Together we will develop an individualized plan to help you move forward.

As a Therapist, I play a risky role in my client's life. I have the potential to become another fearful problematic relationship, which is, in most cases, the repetitive maladaptive pattern of functioning that causes clients to find themselves in tuff situations. I help people work on changing behaviors and deal with grief, anxiety, anger, and depression in a non-damaging approach to preserve my client's self-esteem and effectively make necessary changes. My goal of treatment is to help you protect your peace and learn what emotions are telling you to do.

I am passionate about working with clients who are in the midst of life transitions. I will show up for you as a supportive and nonjudgmental therapist to help you make better sense of these changes, and the ways that they are impacting your life and relationships. Once you and I both feel that we understand the problem, I will support you in beginning to identify ways to create positive change as you move forward. I specialize in helping those struggling with anxiety, issues relative to pregnancy, birth and labor, and the postpartum period, and in working with kids and teens.

I view persons as made up of emotions, thoughts, relationships, biology, and our spiritual selves. Consequently, I first help you stabilize by making necessary changes in behavior. Medical or neurological contributions and possible nutritional deficiencies are examined. I address any distorted thinking that is contributing to your emotional pain. If systems in your life (family, work, school) are a factor, they are also addressed. Finally, we work with the larger questions of existence (spiritual issues, issues of purpose/ meaning), which are all vital to mental health. All areas are dealt with from a solid grounding in scientific literature and research.

People need different things in their lives and when they come to therapy they can expect a calm, quiet atmosphere and a place where they can express themselves in ways that they may have never felt safe enough to do so. There are so many challenges in life and individuals should take pride in recognizing that it takes strength to reach out for guidance.

I believe that everything we do and are as people makes sense when we understand the context of our lives. Every area of one’s life affects another in some way, shape, or form. Therefore, I find it quite helpful to explore the areas of physical, emotional, and other areas of health to put all the pieces together to make a complete puzzle picture. With an accurate picture, it may feel as though things begin to “click” and “make sense.” With an accurate framework, we can begin to address the root of the issues you might be experiencing at the pace that you are comfortable with so that foundational progress can take place.

My passion is supporting adolescents and young adults as they navigate through the changes in life. Our work together will aim to deepen your understanding of who you are now and who you want to be. When transitions happen you may experience anxiety, depression, stress, mood changes, trauma, self esteem issues, school avoidance, or body image issues. It is important to have a support system in place as we manage these changes. During our work together I will support you as you determine what path you would like to take in life. When I work with families it is to support them to stay connected during these times.

Families I meet are confronting obstacles related to stress, anxiety, depression, identity, self esteem, and behavior. These challenges are taxing for one person, impacting our family and personal relationships. Many carry this burden, seeking an opportunity to set them and forget them, searching for a new way to live. Hope is found in the family’s inner strength to grow and adapt, even as our roles and identities change. Let’s tap into your power to negotiate the ups and downs of relationships, mental health, and transitions.

My career as a marriage and family therapist has been dedicated to work with families; namely couples and children. A systemic lens of the world takes into account absolutely everything. I see you as more than just a person, you are part of a larger fabric; the family you were born into and as well as the one you make as an adult. This can include, but is not limited to, partnerships and marriage, friendships, work and career, cultural identity, personal traditions and individual hobbies. Whatever makes you who you are is a part of treatment.