Therapists in Clarks Summit, PA

Here at Shimkus Counseling and Associates we believe connection is the most important experience we have as human beings at any age. When connection is disrupted within ourselves or with others, problems can surface in many areas leaving us feeling anxious, depressed, angry or isolated. We strive to provide our clients with a safe, comfortable and confidential atmosphere to process their struggles and learn how to heal. Anxiety, trauma, depression and life issues in general can affect all of us. By releasing the burdens you carry and understanding yourself better, we believe you can find the peace you are looking for.

I am a compassionate, person-centered therapist specializing in Emotion Focused Couple's Therapy (EFT), a highly effective approach helping couples achieve more trust, safety, security and closeness in their relationship. It is a very affirming model, with an active therapist guiding you and your partner as you learn new ways of relating to one another. I also use it for my clients in individual therapy. I am certified in alcohol and drug addiction.

Ziv Ben-Dov, MFA, MS, NCC, LPC. - a bilingual therapist. You and I will identify your life's meaning. We will create a unique formula that will help you realize your personal needs and aspirations. In partnership with me you will gain confidence and a capacity to achieve your goals. We will focus on gaining the freedom to love and be loved without fears and finding your life's purpose by developing goal oriented plans for success.

My philosophy comes from the perspective that we can all find the strength we need within ourselves, more than we believe is possible, by examining and challenging our thoughts, feelings and perspectives. By evaluating our own expectations and those we hold of others we can better understand how to attain our personal goals and overcome challenges. As a woman, mother and athlete I value the importance of maximizing my potential as a human being and finding balance in the face of the very obstacles and challenges that make me human, and I bring that attitude to my work with others.

Everyday life often brings about many joys but also presents us with many obstacles, challenges, and disappointments that sometimes feel unbearable and lead us feeling overwhelmed, sad, and hopeless. The way we think and process these events lead to how we feel about ourselves in relation to the world. I use a cognitive behavioral approach to treat disorders related to anxiety, depression, grief, anger, obsessions, and compulsions. I assist individuals with developing the tools and skills necessary to make cognitive and behavioral changes that can open doors of opportunity for change, growth and personal fulfillment.

I provide my services via TeleTherapy. My area of expertise is assisting people who are struggling to maintain a healthy lifestyle and constrained by one or more issues. I can assist you if you're having trouble transitioning through life, whether you're a middle-aged person whose life is changing or a teenager who feels overwhelmed.

Joseph Monczewski, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCS is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 30 years of experience. Areas of practice include the following: depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, drug & alcohol treatment-recovery, co-dependency, adult children issues, adjustment issues, bi-polar disorder, couples, marital. Counseling can occur in-person or through tele-therapy.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in practice for over 15 years. I primarily work with adolescents and adults both individually and together with their families. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I bring a unique systemic viewpoint to each client I work with in the treatment. I use an eclectic approach to treating each client utilizing a treatment modality that best fits the client's needs to bring about the desired change. Systemically trained, I incorporate Contextual, Structural and Strategic methods of Family Therapy into my work with families.

I provide therapy for individual, marital, couple, and parent/child relationship problems. I help clients resolve issues involving anxiety, anger, depression, life transitions, performance enhancement, career challenges, and unresolved family of origin concerns. I have worked with adults, adolescents, and children for the past 25 years.

Stefanelli Counseling is here to help you get through life's most difficult problems. As a general practice, we work with most psychological struggles from a psychodynamic framework. Matthew Stefanelli MS, LPC, CAADC (570-351-3089) is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor specializing in the treatment of addictive and sexual disorders. Marlee Stefanelli, MS, LPC (570-954-7181) is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, body image and weight struggles and relationship with food issues.

My devotion consists of working with a variety of individuals who suffer from mental health disorders. My experiences vary from anxiety, depression, addiction, and codependency disorders. My specialty focuses in grief therapy. I use cognitive behavior therapy and psychotherapy to support an individuals greater well being.

My counseling style is genuine, warm, and caring, and I blend my experiences as a clinician, supervisor, teacher, and researcher to best serve my clients. I will offer empathy and support to help you cope with life's challenges. Through a collaborative working relationship, we will explore how you interact with others and the world, empowering you to make choices for stronger relationships and a better future.

Welcome! The therapists at MMG Counseling understand that taking the step to talk to a therapist and searching for someone you can connect with can be a stressful! We will help make this process as easy as it can be! Once you do decide to take the step to reach out, our hope is that you will feel it is a strength, and you've made a healthy step towards better self-care. From your first session on, you will be treated with kindness and respect. You will feel validated and safe to explore all of your feelings, thoughts and emotions, and as a result, you will have the opportunity to gain insights to make healthy changes in your life.

Using an integrative approach, I meet you in your current experience and assess how you would like to make changes to your emotional and mental health. I am passionate about providing psychoeducation to clients to normalize and teach self-compassion for all of the universally human struggles we have. I use multiple therapies to integrate the aspects of mind, spirit, and meaning that are unique to each individual to create overall wellness.

Unable to accept referrals until Fall 2024. My ideal client is someone who may be facing grief and loss, trauma, disability or chronic illness, LGBTQ+ issues, or just have a sense that a big shift is necessary to live the life they desire and deserve. My hope is that you have a curiosity to go below the surface and dig deep, a willingness to be patient, kind and compassionate to yourself, and maybe even be interested in learning more about your brain and body and willing to learn ways to support them. But, if that's not you, that's ok! I love working with all types of people and supporting their growth - wherever that may go.

Anxious? Depressed? Lacking motivation or direction? You're not alone. I believe that each of us possesses the ability to change, grow and live happier, healthier, more fulfilling lives. Sometimes we just need a little help along the way. I work with persons of all ages and incorporate a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities into my practice, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all model for counseling and take special care to honor the unique lived experiences of those I work with.

My approach is based upon finding a mutual language that we both understand & incorporating therapeutic interventions into terms you already know. I believe that those who are this far in seeking out support (you are reading an “about me” from a therapist), already have an idea of what they want to improve, be better at, &/or overcome, but might not fully know where to start or how to reach the end goal. I work collaboratively with my clients, to encourage & empower them to manage their own lives.

Too often, I hear clients say they’ve struggled to find the right therapist because they didn’t feel seen, or heard, or understood. Or their therapist sounded more like a textbook than a human, or treated them as simply a number rather than a person. My approach to therapy is to work with you on a very real, very human level while showing you that I am human too. We all have thoughts, feelings, worries, and fears that we struggle with sometimes, as well as experiences that can be difficult to move past. We all need help sometimes, and that’s ok. You are not alone.

I am a licensed professional counselor with over forty years of experience. My approach is humanistic, in that I believe in the inherent goodness and strength of each individual, and will provide you with compassion, empowerment, support, and an environment that is safe and nonjudgmental. My approach is also cognitive-behavioral, in that when appropriate, I will help you challenge and overcome self-defeating thoughts (i.e. inner critic) and behaviors (i.e. non-assertiveness or avoidance). In their place, you will be able to learn healthier coping strategies and more positive and realistic thinking.