Psychodynamic Therapists in Center Valley, PA
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Dr. Dianne Marino-Surovcik Phd Dms Psychological Services Llc
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Center Valley, PA 18034
As a Counseling Psychologist I am searching to find health or “ego strength“ in a person. People are capable of having internal positive and negative aspects in play at all times. Working from a psychodynamic model to see the whole clinical picture, I believe insight is crucial but it doesn’t guarantee behavior change. To that end I work from a cognitive and behavioral model to build strength.
As a Counseling Psychologist I am searching to find health or “ego strength“ in a person. People are capable of having internal positive and negative aspects in play at all times. Working from a psychodynamic model to see the whole clinical picture, I believe insight is crucial but it doesn’t guarantee behavior change. To that end I work from a cognitive and behavioral model to build strength.
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Life can come at you fast, along with all the challenges and changes that it brings. We all experience times of turbulence and turmoil that can overwhelm our ability to cope. Whether seeking support and perspective, or taking the first steps on a journey to healing, you're in the right place. My goal is to provide a warm and non-judgmental space for you to share your story. I offer psychodynamic-based therapy to help you examine the way your early experiences and relationships have impacted your world. This is a path we can walk together.
Life can come at you fast, along with all the challenges and changes that it brings. We all experience times of turbulence and turmoil that can overwhelm our ability to cope. Whether seeking support and perspective, or taking the first steps on a journey to healing, you're in the right place. My goal is to provide a warm and non-judgmental space for you to share your story. I offer psychodynamic-based therapy to help you examine the way your early experiences and relationships have impacted your world. This is a path we can walk together.
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Liz Alogna Psy. D.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
Center Valley, PA 18034
"The greatest task for any person is to find meaning in his or her own life" - Viktor Frankl - Welcome, I am Dr. Liz Alogna. In my practice, I have found particular success in my work with those experiencing anxiety, OCD, and eating related concerns. I believe I have a warm and unique therapeutic style that blends my training in psychodynamic therapy and the practical aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy.
"The greatest task for any person is to find meaning in his or her own life" - Viktor Frankl - Welcome, I am Dr. Liz Alogna. In my practice, I have found particular success in my work with those experiencing anxiety, OCD, and eating related concerns. I believe I have a warm and unique therapeutic style that blends my training in psychodynamic therapy and the practical aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy.
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I specialize in providing tailored support for women, millennials and gen Z facing a myriad of challenges. Whether it's navigating the pressures of career and academic stress, exploring identity, or managing financial strain, I offer compassionate guidance to foster growth and resilience. From navigating complex family dynamics to addressing existential concerns and combating feelings of loneliness and isolation, my approach encompasses holistic well-being. Together, we'll navigate relationship dynamics, including those with aging parents, and prioritize self-care practices to cultivate a fulfilling life.
I specialize in providing tailored support for women, millennials and gen Z facing a myriad of challenges. Whether it's navigating the pressures of career and academic stress, exploring identity, or managing financial strain, I offer compassionate guidance to foster growth and resilience. From navigating complex family dynamics to addressing existential concerns and combating feelings of loneliness and isolation, my approach encompasses holistic well-being. Together, we'll navigate relationship dynamics, including those with aging parents, and prioritize self-care practices to cultivate a fulfilling life.
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Dr. Mitch and Lisa Marriages/Couples Workshops
PsyD, MSW, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
Center Valley, PA 18034
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Seminars, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session (Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops/Seminars are Designed to be Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate Your Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Seminars, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session (Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops/Seminars are Designed to be Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate Your Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
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Kimberly J. Luybli, M.Ed., NCC, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Center Valley, PA 18034
Hi, I'm Kim Luybli. I offer counseling and psychotherapy services for teens (18+) through adults. My services can help you with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, emotional difficulties, grief and loss, women's issues, college student issues, stress management, and personal growth. I practice a collaborative approach to therapy where client and counselor join together to form an interpersonal relationship based on respect and mutual understanding. I work with clients to develop goals for therapy that fit their own personal needs. My approach is warm, genuine, and includes a sense of humor which creates a trusting atmosphere for my clients.
Hi, I'm Kim Luybli. I offer counseling and psychotherapy services for teens (18+) through adults. My services can help you with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, emotional difficulties, grief and loss, women's issues, college student issues, stress management, and personal growth. I practice a collaborative approach to therapy where client and counselor join together to form an interpersonal relationship based on respect and mutual understanding. I work with clients to develop goals for therapy that fit their own personal needs. My approach is warm, genuine, and includes a sense of humor which creates a trusting atmosphere for my clients.
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My ideal client would be ready for a challenge. Someone who wants their worldview expanded, prepared to find internal and external connection with the world. My ideal client would be someone who also wants their race, sexuality, or gender affirmed by their clinician.
My ideal client would be ready for a challenge. Someone who wants their worldview expanded, prepared to find internal and external connection with the world. My ideal client would be someone who also wants their race, sexuality, or gender affirmed by their clinician.
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Are you struggling with overwhelming emotions or persistent negative thoughts? Maybe you're finding it hard to express your needs to loved ones, or you're feeling stuck in a cycle of anxiety and depression. I primarily focus on treating anxiety, depression, & mood disorders while also supporting clients with coping skills development, life transitions, substance use, & relationship issues. My focus is to help you regain control over your emotions, find lasting relief from emotional distress, and achieve a sense of inner peace and happiness.
Are you struggling with overwhelming emotions or persistent negative thoughts? Maybe you're finding it hard to express your needs to loved ones, or you're feeling stuck in a cycle of anxiety and depression. I primarily focus on treating anxiety, depression, & mood disorders while also supporting clients with coping skills development, life transitions, substance use, & relationship issues. My focus is to help you regain control over your emotions, find lasting relief from emotional distress, and achieve a sense of inner peace and happiness.
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Christina Belknap
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Center Valley, PA 18034
My ideal client aims to engage in an active partnership to build self-awareness and take action to make a change. I will give you feedback and challenge you, which is not everyone’s cup of tea! I work best with those suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, trauma, or emotional flooding. Many of my clients report that our work helped them shift from survival mode to a sense of thriving. I suggest homework; your progress is based on your willingness to practice. The ideal client for my strengths is someone who wants to learn and shift by discovering tangible skills and techniques they can use in their own lives.
My ideal client aims to engage in an active partnership to build self-awareness and take action to make a change. I will give you feedback and challenge you, which is not everyone’s cup of tea! I work best with those suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, trauma, or emotional flooding. Many of my clients report that our work helped them shift from survival mode to a sense of thriving. I suggest homework; your progress is based on your willingness to practice. The ideal client for my strengths is someone who wants to learn and shift by discovering tangible skills and techniques they can use in their own lives.
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Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
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I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, people-pleasing tendencies, and trauma. My therapeutic approach is designed to help you navigate these challenges with compassion and empowerment. Through thoughtful conversations and observations, I guide you toward new insights and self-discoveries. Whether we're engaging in reflective conversations, exploring moments of stillness, or paying attention to unspoken cues, our sessions are tailored to help you achieve your goals.
I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, people-pleasing tendencies, and trauma. My therapeutic approach is designed to help you navigate these challenges with compassion and empowerment. Through thoughtful conversations and observations, I guide you toward new insights and self-discoveries. Whether we're engaging in reflective conversations, exploring moments of stillness, or paying attention to unspoken cues, our sessions are tailored to help you achieve your goals.
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Emily Hallahan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Center Valley, PA 18034 (Online Only)
Asking for help is one of the most challenging steps towards making meaningful changes in our lives. Often we feel that our problems are “not bad enough” or that “others have had it worse,” which prevent us from reaching out to others for support when we need it the most. This could not be further from the truth. Everyone deserves and is worthy of receiving support; we need not struggle in silence. I believe that no two individuals' experiences are the same and therefore neither are our therapeutic and healing journeys.
Asking for help is one of the most challenging steps towards making meaningful changes in our lives. Often we feel that our problems are “not bad enough” or that “others have had it worse,” which prevent us from reaching out to others for support when we need it the most. This could not be further from the truth. Everyone deserves and is worthy of receiving support; we need not struggle in silence. I believe that no two individuals' experiences are the same and therefore neither are our therapeutic and healing journeys.
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Stewart Maloney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Center Valley, PA 18034
Thanks for taking the time to check out my profile! I work with a variety of clients, including those experiencing anxiety or depression, trauma, relationship/sexuality challenges, and blended family challenges, to name a few. I collaborate with clients to meet their essential, immediate goals, and work to promote long-term wellness by identifying a person's innate strengths and resourcefulness. You know yourself best - I am here to listen, learn, and help.
Thanks for taking the time to check out my profile! I work with a variety of clients, including those experiencing anxiety or depression, trauma, relationship/sexuality challenges, and blended family challenges, to name a few. I collaborate with clients to meet their essential, immediate goals, and work to promote long-term wellness by identifying a person's innate strengths and resourcefulness. You know yourself best - I am here to listen, learn, and help.
Everyone's story matters. Relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma...experiencing and understanding the different mental and emotional challenges life has to offer is unique to each individual. Asking for help takes courage, and it will take a lot more strength to continue on the journey of healing.
Everyone's story matters. Relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma...experiencing and understanding the different mental and emotional challenges life has to offer is unique to each individual. Asking for help takes courage, and it will take a lot more strength to continue on the journey of healing.
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My work is grounded in evidence-based theories and techniques aimed at helping you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. We often bump up against the same old struggles and feel stuck, unable to figure out why we cannot make a shift. Oftentimes, the root causes of our behaviors are deeper than we realize-connected to past experiences we’ve long since forgotten and beliefs we hold without ever realizing they exist. We cannot change what we cannot see. Therapy can shine a light on these hidden aspects of ourselves so that we can consciously move forward and create change.
My work is grounded in evidence-based theories and techniques aimed at helping you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. We often bump up against the same old struggles and feel stuck, unable to figure out why we cannot make a shift. Oftentimes, the root causes of our behaviors are deeper than we realize-connected to past experiences we’ve long since forgotten and beliefs we hold without ever realizing they exist. We cannot change what we cannot see. Therapy can shine a light on these hidden aspects of ourselves so that we can consciously move forward and create change.
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Heather Evans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DSW
Verified Verified
Coopersburg, PA 18036
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Heather Evans has had diverse experience with children, adolescents, and adults. Using an eclectic, goal-directed approach with some emphasis on cognitive-behavioral techniques, she seeks to facilitate growth and change. She welcomes clients of all religions and backgrounds. Through individual, marriage and family therapy, the interventions are designed to provide emotional support, improve personal insight, and identify tools for daily living.
Heather Evans has had diverse experience with children, adolescents, and adults. Using an eclectic, goal-directed approach with some emphasis on cognitive-behavioral techniques, she seeks to facilitate growth and change. She welcomes clients of all religions and backgrounds. Through individual, marriage and family therapy, the interventions are designed to provide emotional support, improve personal insight, and identify tools for daily living.
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Christina Buss, MA, LPC, CADC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC, LLC
Verified Verified
Coopersburg, PA 18036
Specializing in the treatment and recovery of Eating Disorders & Substance Abuse since 2000. I work in collaboration with a treatment team to treat the psychological, emotional, physical, social & spiritual realms of the individual. Treatment also consists of addressing co-occurring disorders/diagnosis including depression, anxiety, trauma, women's issues, Codependency, adjustment disorders, relationship & family struggles. I am an active, dedicated & passionate therapist who believes we are all wounded to varying degrees, but all deserve and have the basic human right of wellness and happiness.
Specializing in the treatment and recovery of Eating Disorders & Substance Abuse since 2000. I work in collaboration with a treatment team to treat the psychological, emotional, physical, social & spiritual realms of the individual. Treatment also consists of addressing co-occurring disorders/diagnosis including depression, anxiety, trauma, women's issues, Codependency, adjustment disorders, relationship & family struggles. I am an active, dedicated & passionate therapist who believes we are all wounded to varying degrees, but all deserve and have the basic human right of wellness and happiness.
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When you're facing life's challenges, whether personal or within your relationships, I seek to understand the complexity of what you're going through. You might be struggling with depression, emotional turmoil, anxiety, or relationship issues. In our sessions, I'm here to offer you emotional support, guidance, and a deep understanding of your unique journey. Together, we'll work towards gaining self-awareness and personal growth, helping you navigate these challenges with more ease and resilience. Your well-being and the strength of your relationships matter, and I'm committed to walking this path with you towards a fulfilling life.
When you're facing life's challenges, whether personal or within your relationships, I seek to understand the complexity of what you're going through. You might be struggling with depression, emotional turmoil, anxiety, or relationship issues. In our sessions, I'm here to offer you emotional support, guidance, and a deep understanding of your unique journey. Together, we'll work towards gaining self-awareness and personal growth, helping you navigate these challenges with more ease and resilience. Your well-being and the strength of your relationships matter, and I'm committed to walking this path with you towards a fulfilling life.
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We are a private group mental health practice providing evaluation and treatment to adults, adolescents and children. Because our highly-trained clinicians have a broad range of expertise, we are able to treat people of all ages and with concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, learning disabilities, marital problems, addictions, grief, anger, parenting issues, etc. In additon, we provide comprehensive evaluation services that include, but not limited to, psychoeducational testing (learning disabilities/ADHD), forensic (legal) evaluation, personality assessment and pre-surgery evaluation.
We are a private group mental health practice providing evaluation and treatment to adults, adolescents and children. Because our highly-trained clinicians have a broad range of expertise, we are able to treat people of all ages and with concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, learning disabilities, marital problems, addictions, grief, anger, parenting issues, etc. In additon, we provide comprehensive evaluation services that include, but not limited to, psychoeducational testing (learning disabilities/ADHD), forensic (legal) evaluation, personality assessment and pre-surgery evaluation.
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Mike McInerney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Coopersburg, PA 18036 (Online Only)
Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Struggling to make sense of your relationships? Are you having difficulty with your teen? Let me help. Hello, I’m Mike McInerney, a full-time school counselor and part-time private therapist for adults and adolescents. I have been counseling adults and teens for more than 20 years. Maybe you found me searching for online counseling services or maybe you were referred here by a friend or family member. First and foremost, I wish you well. Life is full of challenges and we could all use a little help.
Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Struggling to make sense of your relationships? Are you having difficulty with your teen? Let me help. Hello, I’m Mike McInerney, a full-time school counselor and part-time private therapist for adults and adolescents. I have been counseling adults and teens for more than 20 years. Maybe you found me searching for online counseling services or maybe you were referred here by a friend or family member. First and foremost, I wish you well. Life is full of challenges and we could all use a little help.
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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.