Female Therapists in Chesterbrook, PA
I have been in practice for many years, yet I still consider my work a privilege. My focus is consistently on helping clients achieve their own goals, adapting my approach to their needs. I hope that my experience and enthusiasm combine to make me effective. I also believe that life is serious enough and that even the most dire of situations will have an opportunity for the use of humor.
I have been in practice for many years, yet I still consider my work a privilege. My focus is consistently on helping clients achieve their own goals, adapting my approach to their needs. I hope that my experience and enthusiasm combine to make me effective. I also believe that life is serious enough and that even the most dire of situations will have an opportunity for the use of humor.
![Photo of Kathryn Ayers, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c692fcb-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
The simple truth is that transitions are stressful. I provide a safe place to discuss innermost concerns and to imagine solutions. Rebuild what needs to change in order to transform your life into what you desire. If you are feeling anxious, frustrated, sad, unmotivated, or just not growing personally, let's collaborate. Improve your own inner balance and get the energy you need to create a life you can admire yourself for living. Learn to structure communication and cooperation in your work environment and in your relationships at home.
The simple truth is that transitions are stressful. I provide a safe place to discuss innermost concerns and to imagine solutions. Rebuild what needs to change in order to transform your life into what you desire. If you are feeling anxious, frustrated, sad, unmotivated, or just not growing personally, let's collaborate. Improve your own inner balance and get the energy you need to create a life you can admire yourself for living. Learn to structure communication and cooperation in your work environment and in your relationships at home.
![Photo of Kristen Dieter, LSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cfb73007-ad2e-475e-ae1e-43eedd924bbf/1/320x400.png)
An ideal client would present with their struggle in transparency, with the desire to grow, and put in the work to achieve goals. That could be managing emotions, holding a job, rebuilding relationships, or perhaps implementing more self-care. A client who wants to heal, find peace, and promote balance and autonomy. I am very easygoing, and really like to showcase my ability to promote a safe trusting environment. It is okay to feel uncomfortable or overwhelmed in life; I hope to encourage and normalize the need to take care of ourselves.
An ideal client would present with their struggle in transparency, with the desire to grow, and put in the work to achieve goals. That could be managing emotions, holding a job, rebuilding relationships, or perhaps implementing more self-care. A client who wants to heal, find peace, and promote balance and autonomy. I am very easygoing, and really like to showcase my ability to promote a safe trusting environment. It is okay to feel uncomfortable or overwhelmed in life; I hope to encourage and normalize the need to take care of ourselves.
![Photo of Josie Albrecht, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/dd1545c2-42ba-4373-93c2-0367f24622b9/2/320x400.png)
I enjoy working with clients who want to get to the root of their struggles. These clients would like to gain insight into their symptoms, something difficult that has happened to them or to explore cycles and patterns that aren’t serving them. The clients I see often have attended therapy in the past. The clients I see also often present with attachment-based traumas, symptoms of post-traumatic stress, and difficulties in their personal and work relationships.
I enjoy working with clients who want to get to the root of their struggles. These clients would like to gain insight into their symptoms, something difficult that has happened to them or to explore cycles and patterns that aren’t serving them. The clients I see often have attended therapy in the past. The clients I see also often present with attachment-based traumas, symptoms of post-traumatic stress, and difficulties in their personal and work relationships.
![Photo of Ashley Lunt, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/99523111-2e4a-4459-8e65-128874877a3b/2/320x400.jpeg)
My ideal client is someone who is committed to wanting better for themselves . I provide an open and honest space so my clients feel safe especial clients who suffer from trauma , depression and anxiety .
My ideal client is someone who is committed to wanting better for themselves . I provide an open and honest space so my clients feel safe especial clients who suffer from trauma , depression and anxiety .
![Photo of Hannah Gilmore, LSW, MSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/28f9c766-e5ca-41e8-b8da-92f78ce690fb/2/320x400.jpeg)
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.
![Photo of Christine Cremonni, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b65c0dd3-e141-42f5-a1a7-11d03abedfce/2/320x400.png)
My ideal candidate is struggling with intrusive thoughts and anxiety; they need both a safe space to share their thoughts and emotions, as well as guidance; their goals are to develop a healthier relationship with themself, as well as develop coping skills and tools to manage their mental health concerns better.
My ideal candidate is struggling with intrusive thoughts and anxiety; they need both a safe space to share their thoughts and emotions, as well as guidance; their goals are to develop a healthier relationship with themself, as well as develop coping skills and tools to manage their mental health concerns better.
![Photo of Lindsay McGovern - Lindsay McGovern LCSW, LLC, LCSW, MSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d54c3242-f852-469a-9a3b-7c406c7080d7/1/320x400.jpeg)
Lindsay McGovern LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chesterbrook, PA 19087 (Online Only)
Before you can even grab your coffee the intrusive thoughts and feelings flood in. You struggle to not engage with the negative "What if..." questions that feel like an endless loop in your mind. The need to do compulsions and safety behaviors is on repeat throughout your day. Other people seem connected to their life, moving through it naturally and freely..... You want that too. I hear you! I work with women to help them let go of the doubt and find peace & contentment in their life. I want you to learn how to stop answering the negative "what if..." questions and lean into your values-filled life instead!
Before you can even grab your coffee the intrusive thoughts and feelings flood in. You struggle to not engage with the negative "What if..." questions that feel like an endless loop in your mind. The need to do compulsions and safety behaviors is on repeat throughout your day. Other people seem connected to their life, moving through it naturally and freely..... You want that too. I hear you! I work with women to help them let go of the doubt and find peace & contentment in their life. I want you to learn how to stop answering the negative "what if..." questions and lean into your values-filled life instead!
![Photo of Tracie Millar, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fc02879-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Balance in life is difficult to achieve and maintain. We all feel the need for support, guidance and connection with others. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, teens and adults, helping to guide you through a process of self-awareness, insight and perspective in achieving a state of balance. In a nurturing, compassionate and empathic setting, we will explore how stress impacts your sense of well-being and manifests in unhealthy patterns and habits. We will identify and establish positive coping strategies and integrate healthy boundaries to attain the goals and life we envision.
Balance in life is difficult to achieve and maintain. We all feel the need for support, guidance and connection with others. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, teens and adults, helping to guide you through a process of self-awareness, insight and perspective in achieving a state of balance. In a nurturing, compassionate and empathic setting, we will explore how stress impacts your sense of well-being and manifests in unhealthy patterns and habits. We will identify and establish positive coping strategies and integrate healthy boundaries to attain the goals and life we envision.
![Photo of Kerstin Miller, MDiv, LMFT, CST, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fa47d42-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Kerstin Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chesterbrook, PA 19087
I specialize in anger-management, sex-therapy, Emdr, depression, and anxiety. I support men and women to rediscover their self-confidence and help clients to get in touch with a positive sense of self that enhances life quality and performance. In addition I specialize in couples therapy, where I support couples to hear and understand each other in a more empathic way. My focus is to create an emotionally safe environment that allows for sharing, without repetition of destructive patterns in session. I guide couples to feel compassion which leads partners to rediscover love, hope, and optimism for the future.
I specialize in anger-management, sex-therapy, Emdr, depression, and anxiety. I support men and women to rediscover their self-confidence and help clients to get in touch with a positive sense of self that enhances life quality and performance. In addition I specialize in couples therapy, where I support couples to hear and understand each other in a more empathic way. My focus is to create an emotionally safe environment that allows for sharing, without repetition of destructive patterns in session. I guide couples to feel compassion which leads partners to rediscover love, hope, and optimism for the future.
![Photo of Devon Layfield, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/650ff346-c1ff-48ba-a674-e22296499bcf/1/320x400.png)
Devon Layfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chesterbrook, PA 19087 (Online Only)
Embark on a transformative mental health journey tailored just for you. As your strengths-based therapist, I'm all about values-based living and self-compassion, working hand-in-hand with you to set and achieve personalized goals. Together, we'll build a strong connection because I truly believe in the power of a solid client-therapist relationship. Curious about unleashing your strengths and resilience?
Embark on a transformative mental health journey tailored just for you. As your strengths-based therapist, I'm all about values-based living and self-compassion, working hand-in-hand with you to set and achieve personalized goals. Together, we'll build a strong connection because I truly believe in the power of a solid client-therapist relationship. Curious about unleashing your strengths and resilience?
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Holistic Counseling Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DBTC
Verified Verified
King Of Prussia, PA 19406 (Online Only)
Holistic Counseling Services is committed to providing quality care using a tele-mental health platform. My goal is to provide good quality care in the privacy of your home or office without the hassle of taking extra time out of your busy schedule to travel to a brick and mortar office.
Holistic Counseling Services is committed to providing quality care using a tele-mental health platform. My goal is to provide good quality care in the privacy of your home or office without the hassle of taking extra time out of your busy schedule to travel to a brick and mortar office.
![Photo of Maggie Noel Baker, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3bcf42e1-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/4/320x400.jpeg)
No matter whether your problem is anxiety, depression, work, money or relationship stress, I can work with you to resolve these issues. I'm also trained and experienced to work with children and adolescents as well as adults who struggle with self-esteem issues, ADHD/ADD and relationship issues.
I can help with short-term issues, like work stress or problems with a child, and longer term troubles, like addictions, money issues or problematic relationships with parents, sibllings or partners.
Empathic listening (putting myself in your shoes) and responding accurately to your concerns builds a working connection that creates the context for change.
No matter whether your problem is anxiety, depression, work, money or relationship stress, I can work with you to resolve these issues. I'm also trained and experienced to work with children and adolescents as well as adults who struggle with self-esteem issues, ADHD/ADD and relationship issues.
I can help with short-term issues, like work stress or problems with a child, and longer term troubles, like addictions, money issues or problematic relationships with parents, sibllings or partners.
Empathic listening (putting myself in your shoes) and responding accurately to your concerns builds a working connection that creates the context for change.
![Photo of Emily Wilson, PsyD, CST, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4065fd08-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Emily Wilson
Psychologist, PsyD, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
King Of Prussia, PA 19406 (Online Only)
I believe that we have all had experiences that shape our sense of the world and impact our relationships with others. My approach to therapy involves exploring how past experiences impact the present and helping my clients use those insights to make active and healthy changes around their sense of self and in their relationships.
I believe that we have all had experiences that shape our sense of the world and impact our relationships with others. My approach to therapy involves exploring how past experiences impact the present and helping my clients use those insights to make active and healthy changes around their sense of self and in their relationships.
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Kaitlin M. Joyce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berwyn, PA 19312
With all clients, my goal is to help facilitate a dialogue that will assist individuals in building confidence to engage in meaningful relationships, increase problem solving skills and overall self-worth. Working with the client to achieve these goals, I provide an empathic, holistic, and safe space where clients become empowered to work towards a better understanding of themselves, building on the strengths they already possess.
With all clients, my goal is to help facilitate a dialogue that will assist individuals in building confidence to engage in meaningful relationships, increase problem solving skills and overall self-worth. Working with the client to achieve these goals, I provide an empathic, holistic, and safe space where clients become empowered to work towards a better understanding of themselves, building on the strengths they already possess.
![Photo of Intissar Ben Halim, MSS, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4fa80544-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Intissar Ben Halim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wayne, PA 19080
Waitlist for new clients
I approach the therapeutic relationship with a deep conviction and trust in the process. I deeply engage and connect with clients on a heart, mind, and body level, rather than through the lens of a diagnosis or label they may have acquired along the way. I believe that each person is their own expert. Cultivating better contact with oneself, and learning to be more compassionate and supportive towards self is foundational for the therapeutic process I hold and facilitate. I enjoy working with a diverse group of clientele, especially those with anxiety, depression, and relational disruptions.
I approach the therapeutic relationship with a deep conviction and trust in the process. I deeply engage and connect with clients on a heart, mind, and body level, rather than through the lens of a diagnosis or label they may have acquired along the way. I believe that each person is their own expert. Cultivating better contact with oneself, and learning to be more compassionate and supportive towards self is foundational for the therapeutic process I hold and facilitate. I enjoy working with a diverse group of clientele, especially those with anxiety, depression, and relational disruptions.
![Photo of Julie A Roffina, EdS, MA, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9868239b-a56a-4510-a86d-aec91e81f33b/3/320x400.jpeg)
Julie A Roffina
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wayne, PA 19087 (Online Only)
***All clients are remote.*** Anxiety and depression affect so many of us every day. Spiraling thoughts, racing heartbeat, inability to sleep, feeling withdrawn at social events--these are just a few examples of how our anxiety gets in the way of our enjoyment and ability to live our lives. Anxiety and depression also increase our stress level and may prevent us from having healthy interactions with coworkers, friends, family members. Think of it this way: if our mind has us focused on the past or the future, how can we enjoy our present relationships??
***All clients are remote.*** Anxiety and depression affect so many of us every day. Spiraling thoughts, racing heartbeat, inability to sleep, feeling withdrawn at social events--these are just a few examples of how our anxiety gets in the way of our enjoyment and ability to live our lives. Anxiety and depression also increase our stress level and may prevent us from having healthy interactions with coworkers, friends, family members. Think of it this way: if our mind has us focused on the past or the future, how can we enjoy our present relationships??
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Melea Sayward
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Saint Davids, PA 19087 (Online Only)
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.
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.
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Lori Dziedziak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
King Of Prussia, PA 19406 (Online Only)
You have made it to this page and I want to help! Are you currently dealing with stress-filled situations at work or school, do you have a complicated family or are you having trouble navigating your current relationships? Are you trying to becoming independent, start a career or a family and does any or all of that feel overwhelming to you right now? Are you about to get married and want to build a strong foundation that will help you weather the storms or are you looking to fortify your marriage because of the storms you are currently in? I am here to walk alongside and offer you a helping hand through this time.
You have made it to this page and I want to help! Are you currently dealing with stress-filled situations at work or school, do you have a complicated family or are you having trouble navigating your current relationships? Are you trying to becoming independent, start a career or a family and does any or all of that feel overwhelming to you right now? Are you about to get married and want to build a strong foundation that will help you weather the storms or are you looking to fortify your marriage because of the storms you are currently in? I am here to walk alongside and offer you a helping hand through this time.
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Tree Of Hope Counseling
Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Villanova, PA 19085 (Online Only)
As an inclusive clinician, I have connected with hundreds of clients to help them focus on their most important goals. A common goal for all individuals is to be happy and increase their well-being. I use hands-on activities incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, somatic experiencing, expressive arts, and Brainspotting. I love counseling and incorporating mind-body interventions to assist clients in rediscovering strengths and aligning their minds, body, and energy.
As an inclusive clinician, I have connected with hundreds of clients to help them focus on their most important goals. A common goal for all individuals is to be happy and increase their well-being. I use hands-on activities incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, somatic experiencing, expressive arts, and Brainspotting. I love counseling and incorporating mind-body interventions to assist clients in rediscovering strengths and aligning their minds, body, and energy.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.