Psychodynamic Therapists in Boyertown, PA
I specialize in working with family systems from culturally diverse backgrounds, using a combination of approaches including person-centered, trauma-focused, emotion-focused, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral therapy, DBT, ACT, solution-focused, family systems, mindfulness, and play therapy.
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.
I specialize in working with family systems from culturally diverse backgrounds, using a combination of approaches including person-centered, trauma-focused, emotion-focused, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral therapy, DBT, ACT, solution-focused, family systems, mindfulness, and play therapy.
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.
Jonathan Ambrose
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Boyertown, PA 19512 (Online Only)
Telehealth only - All too often, trauma and hardship rob people of their full capacity to act, feel, think and speak. I believe that helping you find your voice is one of my jobs as a therapist. Finding that voice looks different for everyone and I believe in treating each individual as a whole person, not just as a diagnosis. Even the most surface symptoms are often indicative of much deeper issues, and I strive to provide a safe space for exploring both. I believe that the success of therapy is marked by both achieving more "wholeness," and evolving to become the best version of yourself.
Telehealth only - All too often, trauma and hardship rob people of their full capacity to act, feel, think and speak. I believe that helping you find your voice is one of my jobs as a therapist. Finding that voice looks different for everyone and I believe in treating each individual as a whole person, not just as a diagnosis. Even the most surface symptoms are often indicative of much deeper issues, and I strive to provide a safe space for exploring both. I believe that the success of therapy is marked by both achieving more "wholeness," and evolving to become the best version of yourself.
Master Your Emotions, LLC
Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, LNP
Verified Verified
Boyertown, PA 19512 (Online Only)
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.
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.
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My therapeutic approach is best described as eclectic; with an undergraduate training in cognitive behavioral therapy and a graduate training in psychodynamic theory.
I specialize in treating eating disorders and trauma (including relational wounding, PTSD and cPTSD). I find this work to be personally and professionally meaningful. Clients have shared with me that they enjoy the unconditional acceptance and felt sense of safety which exists in session. I strive to help clients find balance and safety in ways that are meaningful to them.
My therapeutic approach is best described as eclectic; with an undergraduate training in cognitive behavioral therapy and a graduate training in psychodynamic theory.
I specialize in treating eating disorders and trauma (including relational wounding, PTSD and cPTSD). I find this work to be personally and professionally meaningful. Clients have shared with me that they enjoy the unconditional acceptance and felt sense of safety which exists in session. I strive to help clients find balance and safety in ways that are meaningful to them.
Heather Kramer Almquist
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, ACS, CDWF
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Douglassville, PA 19518
Hello there! Are you feeling stuck in the same pain, the same repeated patterns? Are you struggling to feel truly connected and safe in your relationships? You're not alone, & help is available. With nearly 20 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals find lasting change and healing. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic therapy, delving into unconscious motivations and conflicts shaping thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By addressing emotional core experiences, we unveil the root causes of struggles and cultivate new ways to navigate life and connect with others.
Hello there! Are you feeling stuck in the same pain, the same repeated patterns? Are you struggling to feel truly connected and safe in your relationships? You're not alone, & help is available. With nearly 20 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals find lasting change and healing. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic therapy, delving into unconscious motivations and conflicts shaping thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By addressing emotional core experiences, we unveil the root causes of struggles and cultivate new ways to navigate life and connect with others.
Wendy Y Wei
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pottstown, PA 19464 (Online Only)
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Approach, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Culturally Sensitive Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Strength Focused Approach.
“Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved”, said by Winnie the Pooh. I received both of my master’s degrees at University of Pennsylvania in 2016 and 2017. I specialize in high functioning anxiety, depression, unleveled self-esteem, stress management, and helping individuals coming from various ethnic, cultural, economic, and religious backgrounds balance cross-cultural negotiations and aspects of identities. If you are seeking the strength in your authentic self, ability to handle "imperfections" and "insecurities" with unconditional love, and create structures for multilayered emotions, I am one email away
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Approach, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Culturally Sensitive Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Strength Focused Approach.
“Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved”, said by Winnie the Pooh. I received both of my master’s degrees at University of Pennsylvania in 2016 and 2017. I specialize in high functioning anxiety, depression, unleveled self-esteem, stress management, and helping individuals coming from various ethnic, cultural, economic, and religious backgrounds balance cross-cultural negotiations and aspects of identities. If you are seeking the strength in your authentic self, ability to handle "imperfections" and "insecurities" with unconditional love, and create structures for multilayered emotions, I am one email away
Hannah Griffin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Douglassville, PA 19518
Are you feeling weighed down by overwhelming anxiety or struggling to stay focused due to ADHD? I want you to know that you are not alone, and I am here to provide the compassionate support and professional expertise you need to navigate through these challenges. Living with anxiety and ADHD can be incredibly tough, and it's okay to feel the weight of these emotions. I want you to know that I genuinely care about your well-being, and my goal is to help you find relief and regain control over your life. I have helped many people just like you to find healing and real hope.
Are you feeling weighed down by overwhelming anxiety or struggling to stay focused due to ADHD? I want you to know that you are not alone, and I am here to provide the compassionate support and professional expertise you need to navigate through these challenges. Living with anxiety and ADHD can be incredibly tough, and it's okay to feel the weight of these emotions. I want you to know that I genuinely care about your well-being, and my goal is to help you find relief and regain control over your life. I have helped many people just like you to find healing and real hope.
Are you feeling stuck and need some guidance for growth? I won't offer band-aid solutions, only lasting and meaningful change. Therapy to me is a process of identifying and understanding who you are and where you want to go. I want to journey with you to the deeper levels of your struggles and find the light. The arrow is a powerful symbol to me that represents the growth we are capable of. In order for an arrow to aim forward, it must be pulled back with the bow to gain strength.
Are you feeling stuck and need some guidance for growth? I won't offer band-aid solutions, only lasting and meaningful change. Therapy to me is a process of identifying and understanding who you are and where you want to go. I want to journey with you to the deeper levels of your struggles and find the light. The arrow is a powerful symbol to me that represents the growth we are capable of. In order for an arrow to aim forward, it must be pulled back with the bow to gain strength.
Meghan Onderdonk (Days Eves In Person Or Remote)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MT-BC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Douglassville, PA 19518
Maybe you’ve noticed that making a change in your life is a difficult. Many people struggle to find their footing in the world at one point or another – this can be a large source of anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and stress. I want you to feel at ease to be your most authentic self, and to feel genuinely safe and comfortable as we explore your concerns together. Above all else, I prioritize warmth, comfort, and compassion at the core of the work we do. I promise to tell you honestly and compassionately what you need to hear, even when it might be difficult to face right now.
Maybe you’ve noticed that making a change in your life is a difficult. Many people struggle to find their footing in the world at one point or another – this can be a large source of anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and stress. I want you to feel at ease to be your most authentic self, and to feel genuinely safe and comfortable as we explore your concerns together. Above all else, I prioritize warmth, comfort, and compassion at the core of the work we do. I promise to tell you honestly and compassionately what you need to hear, even when it might be difficult to face right now.
Natasha Hoover
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Douglassville, PA 19518
Are you looking for someone you can truly trust to sit with you and genuinely help? Maybe you have a support system, but they have their own ideas and really can't be objective. Maybe you don't have much support, and that's part of what you're searching for. Either way, I want you to know that I am here to be with you and to be 100% FOR you. I will bring all my training and all of my compassion to our work together. Whether you are sorting through past trauma, or struggle with anxiety or depression - you are not alone. Together we will find real solutions and real healing.
Are you looking for someone you can truly trust to sit with you and genuinely help? Maybe you have a support system, but they have their own ideas and really can't be objective. Maybe you don't have much support, and that's part of what you're searching for. Either way, I want you to know that I am here to be with you and to be 100% FOR you. I will bring all my training and all of my compassion to our work together. Whether you are sorting through past trauma, or struggle with anxiety or depression - you are not alone. Together we will find real solutions and real healing.
Dr. Natalie Fleischacker is a licensed clinical psychologist in Pennsylvania, specializing in neuropsychological assessment. She completed her pre- and post-doctoral training at Yale University and the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Fleischacker's primary practice areas include neurodevelopmental disorders (autism, ADHD, learning disabilities), traumatic brain injury, cerebrovascular disorders, and dementia. Additionally, she treats a variety of psychiatric conditions including mood, anxiety, and behavioral issues.
Dr. Natalie Fleischacker is a licensed clinical psychologist in Pennsylvania, specializing in neuropsychological assessment. She completed her pre- and post-doctoral training at Yale University and the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Fleischacker's primary practice areas include neurodevelopmental disorders (autism, ADHD, learning disabilities), traumatic brain injury, cerebrovascular disorders, and dementia. Additionally, she treats a variety of psychiatric conditions including mood, anxiety, and behavioral issues.
Are you hoping to find someone who will not only listen & support you, but also actively engage with you? Are you new to therapy or maybe had a less than great experience in the past? Therapy can be life-changing, and I am here to create a safe & welcoming space for you to explore what’s happening in your life & connect it to our broader work together. I am a down-to-earth and approachable therapist who understands that life can be complex & challenging for anyone. I believe in focusing less on labels & more on providing practical support & guidance aimed at fitting what YOU need in your ongoing real life.
Are you hoping to find someone who will not only listen & support you, but also actively engage with you? Are you new to therapy or maybe had a less than great experience in the past? Therapy can be life-changing, and I am here to create a safe & welcoming space for you to explore what’s happening in your life & connect it to our broader work together. I am a down-to-earth and approachable therapist who understands that life can be complex & challenging for anyone. I believe in focusing less on labels & more on providing practical support & guidance aimed at fitting what YOU need in your ongoing real life.
Rana Dimmig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, MLSP, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bechtelsville, PA 19505
Each of us needs to find a way to interact with our world in the best way we can. Sometimes, things happen that make this difficult. Everyone deserves to have someone listen to them and hear them.
Each of us needs to find a way to interact with our world in the best way we can. Sometimes, things happen that make this difficult. Everyone deserves to have someone listen to them and hear them.
Through my practice, You First Counseling, I help motivated individuals work through anxiety, perfectionism, grief, gender dysphoria, relational issues, trauma symptoms, and more. But to work on those things, I'm finding that people need space to fully (for at least one hour) put themselves first; to know that their time is theirs, and to have someone help hold their struggles.
Through my practice, You First Counseling, I help motivated individuals work through anxiety, perfectionism, grief, gender dysphoria, relational issues, trauma symptoms, and more. But to work on those things, I'm finding that people need space to fully (for at least one hour) put themselves first; to know that their time is theirs, and to have someone help hold their struggles.
Oriana Kramer Almquist
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Douglassville, PA 19518
Are you struggling with deeply painful emotions? You deserve a space where you feel safe being vulnerable to process the challenging and unexpected parts of life. I believe that the best setting for therapy is one that cultivates an environment of authentic care, establishing a trusting relationship where new depth and insight can be reached. I will always meet you where you are in your life and journey, providing you with a trauma-informed approach to healing that works at your own pace.
Are you struggling with deeply painful emotions? You deserve a space where you feel safe being vulnerable to process the challenging and unexpected parts of life. I believe that the best setting for therapy is one that cultivates an environment of authentic care, establishing a trusting relationship where new depth and insight can be reached. I will always meet you where you are in your life and journey, providing you with a trauma-informed approach to healing that works at your own pace.
With a focus on deep client connection, precise diagnosis, and effective therapeutic interventions, my practice stands out. I specialize in psychotherapy and psychological testing for diverse diagnoses. Additionally, I offer evaluations for medication management or alternative treatments like medicinal marijuana. Since 2007, I’ve been dedicated to providing psychotherapy for individuals of all ages, couples, and families, striving to alleviate psychological distress symptoms.
With a focus on deep client connection, precise diagnosis, and effective therapeutic interventions, my practice stands out. I specialize in psychotherapy and psychological testing for diverse diagnoses. Additionally, I offer evaluations for medication management or alternative treatments like medicinal marijuana. Since 2007, I’ve been dedicated to providing psychotherapy for individuals of all ages, couples, and families, striving to alleviate psychological distress symptoms.
I’ve worked with ages 4-18, as well as adults. I have experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, parents, and families dealing with a wide range of challenges including the impacts of generational trauma, parent-child relational challenges, and relational difficulties. I’ve also worked with a wide range of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, autism, adjustment disorders, PTSD, personality disorders and mood disorders.
I’ve worked with ages 4-18, as well as adults. I have experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, parents, and families dealing with a wide range of challenges including the impacts of generational trauma, parent-child relational challenges, and relational difficulties. I’ve also worked with a wide range of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, autism, adjustment disorders, PTSD, personality disorders and mood disorders.
I enjoy supporting adolescents, teens and college-age/emerging adults who are struggling with anxiety, parental separation/divorce, ADHD, depression, self-harm, life transitions and self-esteem. I also support parents who have children with a mental health and/or behavioral health diagnoses. My goal is to support these my clients/their caretakers in having a safe space to process their feelings, manage stressors and identify strengths that can support them in meeting the needs of themself or their child but also working to take care and support themselves in a healthy way.
I enjoy supporting adolescents, teens and college-age/emerging adults who are struggling with anxiety, parental separation/divorce, ADHD, depression, self-harm, life transitions and self-esteem. I also support parents who have children with a mental health and/or behavioral health diagnoses. My goal is to support these my clients/their caretakers in having a safe space to process their feelings, manage stressors and identify strengths that can support them in meeting the needs of themself or their child but also working to take care and support themselves in a healthy way.
Emerald Coast Therapeutics
Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC, ASTC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Pottstown, PA 19465
We are wired to connect with one another. And the nature of pain is that it can cause us to withdraw from those around us, including from ourselves. This is where I try to help; I take the art of listening seriously and recognize that being heard is a part of the therapy process. Experiences with depression, anxiety, relationships, substances and much more all impact & interfere with our ability to connect with others and with being comfortable with ourselves. If this is where you are, please contact me to see if I would be a good fit for you.
We are wired to connect with one another. And the nature of pain is that it can cause us to withdraw from those around us, including from ourselves. This is where I try to help; I take the art of listening seriously and recognize that being heard is a part of the therapy process. Experiences with depression, anxiety, relationships, substances and much more all impact & interfere with our ability to connect with others and with being comfortable with ourselves. If this is where you are, please contact me to see if I would be a good fit for you.
Deborah Kerr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sanatoga, PA 19464
Have you lost a sense of peace, hope, and security in your life? Are you struggling to reconnect with yourself or others? There are so many reasons that this may be happening. Some of the most common ones are recent life changes, relationship issues, grief, family issues, or childhood trauma. Or, maybe you aren't quite sure how things got to this point. You are not alone, and there IS hope. Together we can move the barriers that are getting in the way of the healthy, peaceful, and meaningful life that you deserve. Therapy is an amazing process that can change your life. I am eager to hear your story and help you find your way.
Have you lost a sense of peace, hope, and security in your life? Are you struggling to reconnect with yourself or others? There are so many reasons that this may be happening. Some of the most common ones are recent life changes, relationship issues, grief, family issues, or childhood trauma. Or, maybe you aren't quite sure how things got to this point. You are not alone, and there IS hope. Together we can move the barriers that are getting in the way of the healthy, peaceful, and meaningful life that you deserve. Therapy is an amazing process that can change your life. I am eager to hear your story and help you find your way.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.