Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Devon, PA
Jesse Weiss-Zandfard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , BC-TMH, CCTP, CCATP, CSAM
Verified Verified
Devon, PA 19333 (Online Only)
I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress management, interpersonal conflict and trauma/ PTSD.
Everyone possesses innate abilities and strengths that shape personal growth. Taking the first step to heal is courageous - striving for balance through self-discovery is the ultimate act of self-compassion. The heart of my practice is centered on how our experiences shape our brain, body and stress responses – how these emotional templates impact how we learn to cope with difficult emotions and their effect on our capacity to connect and realize our potential. I am passionate about helping adults, couples and adolescents develop skills that empower them to overcome obstacles, navigate life transitions and live a fulfilling life.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress management, interpersonal conflict and trauma/ PTSD.
Everyone possesses innate abilities and strengths that shape personal growth. Taking the first step to heal is courageous - striving for balance through self-discovery is the ultimate act of self-compassion. The heart of my practice is centered on how our experiences shape our brain, body and stress responses – how these emotional templates impact how we learn to cope with difficult emotions and their effect on our capacity to connect and realize our potential. I am passionate about helping adults, couples and adolescents develop skills that empower them to overcome obstacles, navigate life transitions and live a fulfilling life.
In addition to coaching parents and supporting all types of families, I have a strong background in trauma and offer hypnotherapy for anxiety/phobias, desired behavioral changes (weight loss, addictions), pain and stress management, surgery/injury, insomnia, sports and academic performance, relationship improvement, and esteem- and confidence-building.
I began my career as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Hypnotherapist (CHT) later in life, and I have great passion for the work I do. I have 10+ years of experience as a therapist for children/teens, adults, and families. I have worked in outpatient, school-based, in-home, and community settings. With younger children and parents, I use the principles of Parent-Child Interactive Therapy, focusing on relationship-building through play. For family therapy, I use a relational approach based on positive communication, mutual respect, and active listening skills. I enjoy guiding my clients toward desired change.
In addition to coaching parents and supporting all types of families, I have a strong background in trauma and offer hypnotherapy for anxiety/phobias, desired behavioral changes (weight loss, addictions), pain and stress management, surgery/injury, insomnia, sports and academic performance, relationship improvement, and esteem- and confidence-building.
I began my career as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Hypnotherapist (CHT) later in life, and I have great passion for the work I do. I have 10+ years of experience as a therapist for children/teens, adults, and families. I have worked in outpatient, school-based, in-home, and community settings. With younger children and parents, I use the principles of Parent-Child Interactive Therapy, focusing on relationship-building through play. For family therapy, I use a relational approach based on positive communication, mutual respect, and active listening skills. I enjoy guiding my clients toward desired change.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Gestalt and trained EMDR therapist, I have worked with adult clients who are struggling with life including trauma, PTSD, addiction, alcoholism, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues. I utilize groups as well as individual therapy sessions for care for addiction, alcoholism, trauma and mental health issues. My clients typically gain peace of mind by calming their unsettling thoughts, memories, and experiences which can often be overwhelming and paralyzing. This approach provides relief and peace of mind which assist in dealing with the stress and anxiety of everyday life.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Gestalt and trained EMDR therapist, I have worked with adult clients who are struggling with life including trauma, PTSD, addiction, alcoholism, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues. I utilize groups as well as individual therapy sessions for care for addiction, alcoholism, trauma and mental health issues. My clients typically gain peace of mind by calming their unsettling thoughts, memories, and experiences which can often be overwhelming and paralyzing. This approach provides relief and peace of mind which assist in dealing with the stress and anxiety of everyday life.
I have worked clinically with children and families for over 20 years on relational issues including trauma, domestic violence, divorce, & strengthen attachment.
Jen is certified in Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy and has extensive knowledge, training, and experience in Brain Based Trauma Informed Care working with children and adolescents. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years’ hands-on experience with children, adolescents, and families. Jen uses a personalize variety of evidence-based techniques and relational skills to create growth & healing in her treatment with individuals and families. Jen works closely with parents to support their unique individual child and family by helping them better understand early brain development and promote change.
I have worked clinically with children and families for over 20 years on relational issues including trauma, domestic violence, divorce, & strengthen attachment.
Jen is certified in Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy and has extensive knowledge, training, and experience in Brain Based Trauma Informed Care working with children and adolescents. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years’ hands-on experience with children, adolescents, and families. Jen uses a personalize variety of evidence-based techniques and relational skills to create growth & healing in her treatment with individuals and families. Jen works closely with parents to support their unique individual child and family by helping them better understand early brain development and promote change.
Hi! I’m Mattie. I earned my master’s degree in clinical counseling and psychology from Eastern University in 2018. I am skilled in treating PTSD, substance use disorder, grief, personality, and mood disorders. I use evidence-based practices like CBT and DBT. As a licensed counselor, I am dedicated to personalized care and helping clients improve their quality of life.
Hi! I’m Mattie. I earned my master’s degree in clinical counseling and psychology from Eastern University in 2018. I am skilled in treating PTSD, substance use disorder, grief, personality, and mood disorders. I use evidence-based practices like CBT and DBT. As a licensed counselor, I am dedicated to personalized care and helping clients improve their quality of life.
Jennifer Erickson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Devon, PA 19333
Have you lost heart? Are you feeling anxious, angry, guilty, embarrassed, or invisible? Are you haunted by a loss or trauma you thought you'd gotten past? Are you discouraged by your own or others' ideas about who, how, and where you ought to be at this time in your life? Are you hiding habits, shying away from help for fear of judgment? Do you feel uneasy in social situations? Do the news headlines leave you hopeless? Do you feel stuck and crave more meaning in work and relationships? Are you smiling for all and screaming inside? How you truly feel matters very much. Suffering is wisdom waiting; being with it changes everything.
Have you lost heart? Are you feeling anxious, angry, guilty, embarrassed, or invisible? Are you haunted by a loss or trauma you thought you'd gotten past? Are you discouraged by your own or others' ideas about who, how, and where you ought to be at this time in your life? Are you hiding habits, shying away from help for fear of judgment? Do you feel uneasy in social situations? Do the news headlines leave you hopeless? Do you feel stuck and crave more meaning in work and relationships? Are you smiling for all and screaming inside? How you truly feel matters very much. Suffering is wisdom waiting; being with it changes everything.
At Kesselman Clinical Associates, we are creating a community where you and your family can find understanding and support. We have clinicians who specialize in an array of areas, from anxiety, depression, and personality disorders to parenting and family issues, addiction, trauma, ADD/ADHD, ASD, and impulse control disorders. We provide individual treatment for children, teens, and adults, as well as group, couples, and family therapy, and we offer in-person or telehealth sessions.
At Kesselman Clinical Associates, we are creating a community where you and your family can find understanding and support. We have clinicians who specialize in an array of areas, from anxiety, depression, and personality disorders to parenting and family issues, addiction, trauma, ADD/ADHD, ASD, and impulse control disorders. We provide individual treatment for children, teens, and adults, as well as group, couples, and family therapy, and we offer in-person or telehealth sessions.
Michele was raised in eastern Pennsylvania where she received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in psychology. She has held a Pennsylvania counseling license since 2002 and Michele is an Advanced ART Practitioner. She is the founder of Heart of the Matter LLC. Michele focuses on a broad range of treatment issues including PTSD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, OCD from preschool through adult clients. Also, Michele works with families to improve family dynamics and relationships.
Michele was raised in eastern Pennsylvania where she received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in psychology. She has held a Pennsylvania counseling license since 2002 and Michele is an Advanced ART Practitioner. She is the founder of Heart of the Matter LLC. Michele focuses on a broad range of treatment issues including PTSD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, OCD from preschool through adult clients. Also, Michele works with families to improve family dynamics and relationships.
Tools such a yoga and self-inquiry meditation can help heal past trauma and learn to lead a healthy, balanced life and make good choices.
Are you overwhelmed, trying to orchestrate family, job and more? You are the center of many people's world. Who is supporting you? Do you or someone in your family suffer from disorganization, a frantic pace, no time to sit down and breathe? You have come to the right place. As the center of the hub, you know who needs what. Child with special needs? Let's talk, and I'll help you sort it out. Together we can lift some of that weight from your shoulders.
Tools such a yoga and self-inquiry meditation can help heal past trauma and learn to lead a healthy, balanced life and make good choices.
Are you overwhelmed, trying to orchestrate family, job and more? You are the center of many people's world. Who is supporting you? Do you or someone in your family suffer from disorganization, a frantic pace, no time to sit down and breathe? You have come to the right place. As the center of the hub, you know who needs what. Child with special needs? Let's talk, and I'll help you sort it out. Together we can lift some of that weight from your shoulders.
My training includes CBT, ACT, trauma, parent-coaching, and yoga-informed strategies such as mindfulness and meditation to create connection between the mind and body.
I encourage personal growth and support my clients through the joys and challenges of life. My expertise is in helping adolescents, adults, and parents build strategies that support their goals toward a more fulfilling life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in anxiety, stress, and significant life transitions. I focus on the values of my clients to help them create a balance in our work together including educational tools, therapeutic skills, processing, and celebrating progress. Therapy takes courage and compassion to talk about the challenges and celebrate meaningful, positive changes.
My training includes CBT, ACT, trauma, parent-coaching, and yoga-informed strategies such as mindfulness and meditation to create connection between the mind and body.
I encourage personal growth and support my clients through the joys and challenges of life. My expertise is in helping adolescents, adults, and parents build strategies that support their goals toward a more fulfilling life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in anxiety, stress, and significant life transitions. I focus on the values of my clients to help them create a balance in our work together including educational tools, therapeutic skills, processing, and celebrating progress. Therapy takes courage and compassion to talk about the challenges and celebrate meaningful, positive changes.
Lauren Merclean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Devon, PA 19333
Additionally, I am trained in Prolonged Exposure (PE) for PTSD through the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania.
I am a LCSW who specializes in treatment of mood and anxiety disorders for adults. I have a special interest and expertise in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and have significant experience with Exposure and Response Prevention and Dialectal Behavior Therapy Skills Training. I have worked with individuals who struggle with a variety of behavioral health issues to include but not limited to OCD, Anxiety Disorders, and Depressive Disorders. I have completed the Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) by the International OCD Foundation, an advanced training in the treatment of OCD.
Additionally, I am trained in Prolonged Exposure (PE) for PTSD through the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania.
I am a LCSW who specializes in treatment of mood and anxiety disorders for adults. I have a special interest and expertise in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and have significant experience with Exposure and Response Prevention and Dialectal Behavior Therapy Skills Training. I have worked with individuals who struggle with a variety of behavioral health issues to include but not limited to OCD, Anxiety Disorders, and Depressive Disorders. I have completed the Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) by the International OCD Foundation, an advanced training in the treatment of OCD.
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Some of our specialties include anxiety, depression, biplolar disorder, ADHD, marriage, family, and relationships, child and adolescent counseling, learning disabilities, academic achievement, social skills enhancement, trauma and PTSD, drug and alcohol, career and workplace, stress management, headaches, biofeedback, psychological testing, psychoeducational evaluations, and forensic evaluations.
Paoli Psychological Associates is a group of mental health professionals dedicated to helping people develop the skills they need for life's challenges. Our counseling services offer personalized attention and an individualized approach to helping individuals, couples, and families overcome life's challenges, grow, and develop greater satisfaction and success. Our services include psychotherapy, counseling, testing, and psychological evaluation. We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Dr. Bill Morgan, director of PPA, is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years experience. Within our group we have a number of highly trained professionals covering a variety of specialties. We are committed to providing high quality services.
Some of our specialties include anxiety, depression, biplolar disorder, ADHD, marriage, family, and relationships, child and adolescent counseling, learning disabilities, academic achievement, social skills enhancement, trauma and PTSD, drug and alcohol, career and workplace, stress management, headaches, biofeedback, psychological testing, psychoeducational evaluations, and forensic evaluations.
Paoli Psychological Associates is a group of mental health professionals dedicated to helping people develop the skills they need for life's challenges. Our counseling services offer personalized attention and an individualized approach to helping individuals, couples, and families overcome life's challenges, grow, and develop greater satisfaction and success. Our services include psychotherapy, counseling, testing, and psychological evaluation. We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Dr. Bill Morgan, director of PPA, is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years experience. Within our group we have a number of highly trained professionals covering a variety of specialties. We are committed to providing high quality services.
I provide counseling services to individuals looking to reduce and manage symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve overall functioning, and receive support in facing life challenges. I strive to provide a safe, supportive and healing space for each of my clients. My treatment style has been described as calm, warm, empathic, authentic and nonjudgmental. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my specialization is in the treatment of eating disorders, which includes experience through The Renfrew Center. I also specialize in trauma from working at HopeWorks in Maryland and I hold a Certificate in Advanced Trauma Treatment from The Ferentz Institute.
I provide counseling services to individuals looking to reduce and manage symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve overall functioning, and receive support in facing life challenges. I strive to provide a safe, supportive and healing space for each of my clients. My treatment style has been described as calm, warm, empathic, authentic and nonjudgmental. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my specialization is in the treatment of eating disorders, which includes experience through The Renfrew Center. I also specialize in trauma from working at HopeWorks in Maryland and I hold a Certificate in Advanced Trauma Treatment from The Ferentz Institute.
Jenny Matlack
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CAADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Devon, PA 19333
Therapy is a step-by-step process, and I am here to support and guide you. I work well with clients who are open to feedback and willing to work on their personal goals. I have experience working with clients in mental health and substance use outpatient settings, providing group, individual, and family therapy. I have worked with clients with mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, PTSD, trauma, recovery from substance use, as well as co-occurring disorders. I work with clients as a team in the therapeutic relationship to help clients achieve their goals in treatment.
Therapy is a step-by-step process, and I am here to support and guide you. I work well with clients who are open to feedback and willing to work on their personal goals. I have experience working with clients in mental health and substance use outpatient settings, providing group, individual, and family therapy. I have worked with clients with mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, PTSD, trauma, recovery from substance use, as well as co-occurring disorders. I work with clients as a team in the therapeutic relationship to help clients achieve their goals in treatment.
I am trauma-informed and have worked extensively with clients who have experienced trauma.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about how to make things better? Do you sense there’s something more to life but can’t quite grasp what it is? In a world filled with “supposed to's” and “have to's,” it’s easy to feel burdened and trapped, longing for change but unsure where to start. I understand the weight of these feelings, and I’m here to help. Together, we’ll explore the messages that have shaped your life, digging deeper to uncover the quintessential you. Through our heart-centered work, we'll stay connected to your strengths, guiding you towards the life you truly desire
I am trauma-informed and have worked extensively with clients who have experienced trauma.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about how to make things better? Do you sense there’s something more to life but can’t quite grasp what it is? In a world filled with “supposed to's” and “have to's,” it’s easy to feel burdened and trapped, longing for change but unsure where to start. I understand the weight of these feelings, and I’m here to help. Together, we’ll explore the messages that have shaped your life, digging deeper to uncover the quintessential you. Through our heart-centered work, we'll stay connected to your strengths, guiding you towards the life you truly desire
I implement an integrative, trauma-informed approach to emotional distress, partner/family/social dynamics & life experiences including trauma and PTSD.
Are you dealing with overwhelming anxiety? Is daily stress accumulating and impacting your wellbeing? Tired of a loud inner critic? If so, contact me for a free consult & we'll get started on your healing together. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind&body. Therapy helps us understand our life events, family dynamics and personal identity. It focuses on what is in our control and how to take the steps towards self-acceptance. Through integrative techniques, we identify the root of your symptoms&skills to thrive. I work with ages 13 + as a holistic ally to help you heal.
I implement an integrative, trauma-informed approach to emotional distress, partner/family/social dynamics & life experiences including trauma and PTSD.
Are you dealing with overwhelming anxiety? Is daily stress accumulating and impacting your wellbeing? Tired of a loud inner critic? If so, contact me for a free consult & we'll get started on your healing together. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind&body. Therapy helps us understand our life events, family dynamics and personal identity. It focuses on what is in our control and how to take the steps towards self-acceptance. Through integrative techniques, we identify the root of your symptoms&skills to thrive. I work with ages 13 + as a holistic ally to help you heal.
Gina M Carfagno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Devon, PA 19333 (Online Only)
I'm a strength-based, trauma-informed, & Gestalt therapist.
“All that I seek is already within me.” Welcome to my passion: a safe, collaborative, empowering space where you're supported to be unapologetically yourself. My passion in life is helping others grow by working together to identify and support who you are and want to be/become. In today’s world, no one goes through unscathed. It’s easy to lose sight of ourselves and deny how our lived experiences bring us to this very moment. Part of our work together is leaning into this reality, learning how to be aware of our experiences and feelings within, and recognizing ways we lose ourselves and contact with the world around us.
I'm a strength-based, trauma-informed, & Gestalt therapist.
“All that I seek is already within me.” Welcome to my passion: a safe, collaborative, empowering space where you're supported to be unapologetically yourself. My passion in life is helping others grow by working together to identify and support who you are and want to be/become. In today’s world, no one goes through unscathed. It’s easy to lose sight of ourselves and deny how our lived experiences bring us to this very moment. Part of our work together is leaning into this reality, learning how to be aware of our experiences and feelings within, and recognizing ways we lose ourselves and contact with the world around us.
Sally Morsbach
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, FMCHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Devon, PA 19333
I have devoted my life's work to Bereavement Counseling and Personal Awareness. Each person's grief is unique. Everyone has the ability to heal by coming to understand their own style of coping and learning to integrate loss into their changed lives. I encourage clients to "teach me" about their losses, and in so doing they come to understand the meaning within their own experience. I help clients to understand what are considered to be the "normal" parameters of grief and loss. I have added Functional Medicine Health Coaching in my practice to further support my clients through any emotional experience they may be having.
I have devoted my life's work to Bereavement Counseling and Personal Awareness. Each person's grief is unique. Everyone has the ability to heal by coming to understand their own style of coping and learning to integrate loss into their changed lives. I encourage clients to "teach me" about their losses, and in so doing they come to understand the meaning within their own experience. I help clients to understand what are considered to be the "normal" parameters of grief and loss. I have added Functional Medicine Health Coaching in my practice to further support my clients through any emotional experience they may be having.
Amy LeFurge Brennan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ASDCS
Verified Verified
Devon, PA 19333 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I'm Amy - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist dedicated to helping children and teens identify and build upon strengths to overcome challenges. I have 10 years of experience working directly with children in individual and group settings. I rely heavily on CBT, Motivational Interviewing and DBT Principles to assist clients with identifying changes they want to make in their lives. I believe firmly that the best way to help teens and children is to build a strong rapport and assist them in building confidence and enhance their skills.
Hi, I'm Amy - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist dedicated to helping children and teens identify and build upon strengths to overcome challenges. I have 10 years of experience working directly with children in individual and group settings. I rely heavily on CBT, Motivational Interviewing and DBT Principles to assist clients with identifying changes they want to make in their lives. I believe firmly that the best way to help teens and children is to build a strong rapport and assist them in building confidence and enhance their skills.
As a certified Master’s Level psychotherapist with over 19 years experience and “face of therapy and counseling” 2024 Main Line Today Magazine, I’m able to offer experience and understanding that gets to the heart of the issue for my clients.Are you unhappy, stressed or depressed at home? At Work? At School? Do you find yourself yet again in another relationship doomed for failure? Is Intimacy or trust or sex lacking in your relationship? I am a compassionate therapist who helps individuals, couples and families achieve favorable outcomes in different areas of their lives. My focus is specific to your needs and your goals.
As a certified Master’s Level psychotherapist with over 19 years experience and “face of therapy and counseling” 2024 Main Line Today Magazine, I’m able to offer experience and understanding that gets to the heart of the issue for my clients.Are you unhappy, stressed or depressed at home? At Work? At School? Do you find yourself yet again in another relationship doomed for failure? Is Intimacy or trust or sex lacking in your relationship? I am a compassionate therapist who helps individuals, couples and families achieve favorable outcomes in different areas of their lives. My focus is specific to your needs and your goals.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.