Female Therapists in Bridgeport, PA

A sense of wellbeing is the outcome of psychotherapy. This is a journey that we take together. There is no magic way to reach wellbeing. Your wellbeing will be reached through the act of self reflection , establishing appropriate interpersonal boundaries, exploring and resolving grief from loss, increasing effective communication skills, learning problem resolution tools, creating realistic expectations of one's self and others, creating self preservation activities and resolving prior hurts that negatively affect your present life. All of these therapeutic gains are within the reach of the client in my psychotherapy office.

Welcome! Taking the step to access support through therapy is an act of courage. As a professional counselor it’s a privilege to step into the hard parts of life with others and I am happy to support you as you navigate your current struggle.

If your problem is anxiety such as phobias (driving, bridges, heights, flying), constant worries, panic attacks, OCD, trauma, health concerns, and depression, I can help you. Persons who are otherwise function well can suffer from these problems. I'd like to help you with what you want to change. I want to understand your thinking patterns and how they impact your body, emotions, and behaviors, which may be affecting your problems. I will help you learn effective anxiety coping skills and problem solving skills so that after treatment, you will be equipped to deal with problems that arise in life.

I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families impacted by ADHD, anxiety based disorders, and/or are experiencing relationship challenges. I also welcome those who identify as neurodiverse, but may not have a specific diagnosis. We work together to improve executive functioning, improve relationship quality, learn how to live with uncertainty, and live by our values. Over half of the clients I work with either identify as neurodiverse (most often diagnosed with ADHD), or has someone within their partnership or family that identifies this way. It is an absolute pleasure to be able to work with these individuals.

I've been working with teens and adults for 20+ years, conducting individual and family therapy. I respect your courageous decision to pursue therapy. Together, we will collaborate and explore ways for you to heal and grow. Discussing life's challenges can be daunting at times, and I create a safe and supportive environment for you to explore how to improve your quality of life. I love the idea that we're co-detectives working to better understand what could be contributing to your struggles. I work on creating an individualized plan with you to meet your needs and identify strategies to address your goals.

Are you considering starting therapy? I'm interested in learning about what is bringing you here. Starting this process can feel very overwhelming. I believe people start to heal the moment they feel heard. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I offer a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment that focuses on developing an authentic and therapeutic relationship with my clients. Together we can understand what has been happening in your life, explore your values, gain insight, and increase self-awareness to help you live more effectively and understand yourself in new ways.

I help clients with stress, anxiety and low self esteem feel better about themselves. I also specialize in organizational (Executive Function) and Social Skills issues, in adolescents and adults struggling with these problems, and work with students in the college process. Whether something is bothering you and you can't pinpoint what it is, or you know you don't feel as good as you could, I help you explore what might be causing you sadness, stress or anxiety, and together we come up with a plan that makes you feel more in control, leading you to live a happier and more fulfilling life.

Do you sometimes need someone to talk to to open up about your worries and sadness, and hopes and dreams? Maybe you don't want to keep asking your friends/family to listen or maybe there isn't anyone to open up to at all. Now you don't have to do it alone...

Feelings of chronic sadness, anxiety, and worry, can lead to difficulty getting the most out of your life. Having successfully helped adults and families for over twenty five years in practice and training in NYC, I now specialize in anxiety, panic disorders, depression, marital and family conflicts, and adjustments to loss, grief and trauma. I'm a seasoned clinician, both a nurse and clinical social worker, with expertise and clinical training in mental health and health care. We will work together to understand patterns, to gain mastery, self-awareness, and increased sense of direction.