Female Therapists in Downingtown, PA
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Tracy Rappold
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
When anxiety becomes too much it starts affecting the quality of your life. You may find you have difficulty with the day-to-day: looking after yourself, holding down a job, trying new things or simply enjoying your leisure time. Social situations can be a source of stress in which your body might tighten up for a fight response. You feel overwhelmed; thinking no way I am capable of interacting. Your body can develop symptoms from anxiety. Physical symptoms from anxiety feel like they are filling up your body: pain, fatigue, stomach upset, headaches, backache, dizziness, etc. Somatic Anxiety is the physical presentation of anxiety.
When anxiety becomes too much it starts affecting the quality of your life. You may find you have difficulty with the day-to-day: looking after yourself, holding down a job, trying new things or simply enjoying your leisure time. Social situations can be a source of stress in which your body might tighten up for a fight response. You feel overwhelmed; thinking no way I am capable of interacting. Your body can develop symptoms from anxiety. Physical symptoms from anxiety feel like they are filling up your body: pain, fatigue, stomach upset, headaches, backache, dizziness, etc. Somatic Anxiety is the physical presentation of anxiety.
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Kelsey Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
Hi! I'm Kelsey, a licensed therapist who believes that transformation occurs when we feel safe to be our authentic self without the fear of judgement. My approach is warm and comfortable and I strive to create a strong therapeutic connection with my clients, built on trust. I specialize in working with adults and teens coping with anxiety, depression and grief. I have extensive experience working with perinatal and postpartum mental health, and perinatal loss. I’m devoted to holding a warm space while you explore what may be holding you back and how to embody your own personal values and truths.
Hi! I'm Kelsey, a licensed therapist who believes that transformation occurs when we feel safe to be our authentic self without the fear of judgement. My approach is warm and comfortable and I strive to create a strong therapeutic connection with my clients, built on trust. I specialize in working with adults and teens coping with anxiety, depression and grief. I have extensive experience working with perinatal and postpartum mental health, and perinatal loss. I’m devoted to holding a warm space while you explore what may be holding you back and how to embody your own personal values and truths.
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My desire is to help my clients grow in wholeness. Our life's journeys can be unpredictable and uncertain. We can experience transitional changes and shifts in our perspectives: mentally, physically and even spiritually. I believe you can walk through these circumstances with grace as we partner together. My hope is to support and assist you as we travel through therapeutic care and help you find the right path for your destination. I would love to help you move forward with vitality. Empowering you to become aware of what you desire and give you the tools to reach for hope and health!
My desire is to help my clients grow in wholeness. Our life's journeys can be unpredictable and uncertain. We can experience transitional changes and shifts in our perspectives: mentally, physically and even spiritually. I believe you can walk through these circumstances with grace as we partner together. My hope is to support and assist you as we travel through therapeutic care and help you find the right path for your destination. I would love to help you move forward with vitality. Empowering you to become aware of what you desire and give you the tools to reach for hope and health!
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I have a passion for helping people learn to navigate through life's challenges. My main goal in counseling is to provide a non-judgmental, safe space for people to speak freely and learn more about themselves. I don’t believe there is "one size fits all" approach to therapy and I pull from various theories and therapeutic interventions to create change and growth in each client.
I have a passion for helping people learn to navigate through life's challenges. My main goal in counseling is to provide a non-judgmental, safe space for people to speak freely and learn more about themselves. I don’t believe there is "one size fits all" approach to therapy and I pull from various theories and therapeutic interventions to create change and growth in each client.
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Jessica DiIenno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
Relational trauma therapist who might be a good fit for you if: you find yourself scrolling through tiktok, find a video talking about a "toxic" relationship or "narcissistic" parents. You reel with confusion, anxiety, hurt because this content describes someone in your life so accurately and you had not considered how a relationship with this person may be negatively affecting your mental health. You may need some help processing your feelings, unpacking your relationship patterns, managing the negative affects of these relationships, or figuring out your next (potentially very scary) steps.
Relational trauma therapist who might be a good fit for you if: you find yourself scrolling through tiktok, find a video talking about a "toxic" relationship or "narcissistic" parents. You reel with confusion, anxiety, hurt because this content describes someone in your life so accurately and you had not considered how a relationship with this person may be negatively affecting your mental health. You may need some help processing your feelings, unpacking your relationship patterns, managing the negative affects of these relationships, or figuring out your next (potentially very scary) steps.
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You who are highly sensitive and feel a lot, welcome! You'll explore more deeply with me than in traditional talk therapy. You’ve likely tried psychotherapy before but have noticed that the work has either gone nowhere or taken you only so far, or you felt misunderstood. With an uncanny and intuitive ability to really “get” people from many walks of life, I will invite you to go beneath your thoughts, connect with your body and emotions, and gently access the root of your emotional discomfort and hurts to facilitate noticeable shifts with each session.
You who are highly sensitive and feel a lot, welcome! You'll explore more deeply with me than in traditional talk therapy. You’ve likely tried psychotherapy before but have noticed that the work has either gone nowhere or taken you only so far, or you felt misunderstood. With an uncanny and intuitive ability to really “get” people from many walks of life, I will invite you to go beneath your thoughts, connect with your body and emotions, and gently access the root of your emotional discomfort and hurts to facilitate noticeable shifts with each session.
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Gabrielle Nerl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
Though it can seem impossible at times, we are all capable of change with a little help. Therapy provides us with a safe space to vent and heal recent wounds, and encourages personal growth through self awareness and understanding others. I work primarily with adults and teens over 14 years of age who are struggling with issues such as mood disorders, eating disorders, interpersonal relationship struggles, performance anxiety, and adjustment to recent life changes.
Though it can seem impossible at times, we are all capable of change with a little help. Therapy provides us with a safe space to vent and heal recent wounds, and encourages personal growth through self awareness and understanding others. I work primarily with adults and teens over 14 years of age who are struggling with issues such as mood disorders, eating disorders, interpersonal relationship struggles, performance anxiety, and adjustment to recent life changes.
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Vanessa Zottoli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Downingtown, PA 19335
Hi! I am an anti-diet, weight inclusive provider. I specialize in working with clients who struggle with eating disorders and anxiety disorders. Are you struggling with restricting, binging, purging? Have a love/hate relationship with food? Anxious thoughts about school, social settings, or life? Maybe you feel like you will never recover, and have trouble feeling supported due to diet culture.
Hi! I am an anti-diet, weight inclusive provider. I specialize in working with clients who struggle with eating disorders and anxiety disorders. Are you struggling with restricting, binging, purging? Have a love/hate relationship with food? Anxious thoughts about school, social settings, or life? Maybe you feel like you will never recover, and have trouble feeling supported due to diet culture.
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Rebecca Toddes-Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Downingtown, PA 19335
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and couples who are going through transitions, experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression, and/or who are troubled by substance abuse. I also see many people who have chronic syndromes such as autoimmune disorders. I have a collaborative approach and a conversational style, and provide a safe and confidential place where people can share their story. I see psychotherapy as an opportunity to develop greater self awareness and skills to improve relationships, and to enhance coping and decision making skills so that they are in keeping with the client's values and goals.
I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and couples who are going through transitions, experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression, and/or who are troubled by substance abuse. I also see many people who have chronic syndromes such as autoimmune disorders. I have a collaborative approach and a conversational style, and provide a safe and confidential place where people can share their story. I see psychotherapy as an opportunity to develop greater self awareness and skills to improve relationships, and to enhance coping and decision making skills so that they are in keeping with the client's values and goals.
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I have a strong passion for helping others overcome their mental health obstacles. My desire is to connect with others on a personal level with a welcoming and compassionate presence. My goal is to guide others to discover their strength and empowerment to move forward in life in a more beneficial and positive way. I have experience working with elders, adults, adolescents, and children, as well as couples and families. I believe in the systemic approach where individuals are embedded in their social context with others. My work is very collaborative and client-centered. I believe we all have the ability to conquer our struggles.
I have a strong passion for helping others overcome their mental health obstacles. My desire is to connect with others on a personal level with a welcoming and compassionate presence. My goal is to guide others to discover their strength and empowerment to move forward in life in a more beneficial and positive way. I have experience working with elders, adults, adolescents, and children, as well as couples and families. I believe in the systemic approach where individuals are embedded in their social context with others. My work is very collaborative and client-centered. I believe we all have the ability to conquer our struggles.
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Lauren Cunkelman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, BC-DMT, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
Does your child often have meltdowns or emotional explosions? Are you constantly fighting and feel like your home is a battlefield? Is it hard to connect with your child and understand why they’re behaving the way that they are? My family-oriented and collaborative approach to therapy may be a fit. I want to help you and your child decrease the amount of fighting that occurs and uncover why your child behaves the way they do. I believe that if families are more connected, our society becomes more connected, which means a more positive future. And a positive future is what you want for your child.
Does your child often have meltdowns or emotional explosions? Are you constantly fighting and feel like your home is a battlefield? Is it hard to connect with your child and understand why they’re behaving the way that they are? My family-oriented and collaborative approach to therapy may be a fit. I want to help you and your child decrease the amount of fighting that occurs and uncover why your child behaves the way they do. I believe that if families are more connected, our society becomes more connected, which means a more positive future. And a positive future is what you want for your child.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Downingtown, PA 19335
Thank you for visiting my psychology today page! My philosophy is that clients are the experts on their own lives, and sometimes we all need guidance and support to achieve what we want to achieve. I base my approach on each individual client but primarily use a person centered approach along with teaching many coping skills from the DBT modality. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, including young children. I have also worked with a variety of different diagnoses and can help clients with a variety of issues. Included in this would be anxiety, depression, grief/loss, self esteem, and relationship issues.
Thank you for visiting my psychology today page! My philosophy is that clients are the experts on their own lives, and sometimes we all need guidance and support to achieve what we want to achieve. I base my approach on each individual client but primarily use a person centered approach along with teaching many coping skills from the DBT modality. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, including young children. I have also worked with a variety of different diagnoses and can help clients with a variety of issues. Included in this would be anxiety, depression, grief/loss, self esteem, and relationship issues.
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I specialize in evaluation and diagnosis, which are the building blocks to effective treatment. As a Licensed Psychologist for over 20 years, I have developed a great appreciation and compassion for the needs of my clients. I counsel teens, adults, to seniors to find practical and successful ways to meet these needs.
I specialize in evaluation and diagnosis, which are the building blocks to effective treatment. As a Licensed Psychologist for over 20 years, I have developed a great appreciation and compassion for the needs of my clients. I counsel teens, adults, to seniors to find practical and successful ways to meet these needs.
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Angela Dora Dobrzynski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CGCS, EMDR
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
Not accepting new clients
I am on leave thru April 2024. You want to break generational cycles and set a new path for yourself. Your loved one is lost in addiction or suffering acute mental illness and you need a little support. You've experienced a loss and want to make sense of life without this person. You want to do your best in life but need to learn to do it without experiencing total burnout. You want to live the values you claim and be a little more consistent and authentic in how you live. We can work together to help you connect the dots in your life to show where your responses come from, and how to adapt them to live life how you really want to.
I am on leave thru April 2024. You want to break generational cycles and set a new path for yourself. Your loved one is lost in addiction or suffering acute mental illness and you need a little support. You've experienced a loss and want to make sense of life without this person. You want to do your best in life but need to learn to do it without experiencing total burnout. You want to live the values you claim and be a little more consistent and authentic in how you live. We can work together to help you connect the dots in your life to show where your responses come from, and how to adapt them to live life how you really want to.
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Rebecca Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
School. Work. Sports. Clubs. Friends. Family obligations. All of these things make up a full life but can also be a lot to balance! Want to feel more balanced? Have more confidence in managing the stress of it all? Maybe you are looking to learn how to cope with anxiety and depression.
School. Work. Sports. Clubs. Friends. Family obligations. All of these things make up a full life but can also be a lot to balance! Want to feel more balanced? Have more confidence in managing the stress of it all? Maybe you are looking to learn how to cope with anxiety and depression.
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Christine E Soriano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMHC
Verified Verified
Downingtown, PA 19335 (Online Only)
Experience the journey of family planning, pregnancy and becoming a new parent with confidence with me, a certified perinatal mental health practitioner dedicated to guiding parents through the complexities of this exciting and confusing time. From the comfort of your home, meeting virtually, you'll discover holistic care that integrates therapy, meditation, and mindfulness exercises, nurturing a sense of balance and intentionality. Tackle the next phase with confidence, feeling supported and empowered.
Experience the journey of family planning, pregnancy and becoming a new parent with confidence with me, a certified perinatal mental health practitioner dedicated to guiding parents through the complexities of this exciting and confusing time. From the comfort of your home, meeting virtually, you'll discover holistic care that integrates therapy, meditation, and mindfulness exercises, nurturing a sense of balance and intentionality. Tackle the next phase with confidence, feeling supported and empowered.
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I work well with clients that want to add to their own improvement and are motivated to change. I want to help with this need, or their want to improve. I want to help how you feel, and make you feel more positive. I am a positive, caring, compassionate person and i I listen carefully, and want to help.
I work well with clients that want to add to their own improvement and are motivated to change. I want to help with this need, or their want to improve. I want to help how you feel, and make you feel more positive. I am a positive, caring, compassionate person and i I listen carefully, and want to help.
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Erin Matthews
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
I'm glad you're here! My name is Erin Matthews. I enjoy working with clients from teen to older adult, and helping them deal with a variety of issues. I believe that devolping a healthy therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect for fostering growth and change. I have an open-minded and accepting approach, and love helping clients gain a better understanding of their emotions and how to deal with them more effectively. I also enjoy helping people learn to better advocate for themselves, create healthy boundaries, and improve communication with family and friends.
I'm glad you're here! My name is Erin Matthews. I enjoy working with clients from teen to older adult, and helping them deal with a variety of issues. I believe that devolping a healthy therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect for fostering growth and change. I have an open-minded and accepting approach, and love helping clients gain a better understanding of their emotions and how to deal with them more effectively. I also enjoy helping people learn to better advocate for themselves, create healthy boundaries, and improve communication with family and friends.
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Rebecca Weidler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LBS, LPC
Verified Verified
Downingtown, PA 19335 (Online Only)
No matter what life brings you, treatment can bring you "home." All walks of life and all experiences are unique, so your treatment will be tailored to fit for you. Direction, support, guidance and healing available now.
No matter what life brings you, treatment can bring you "home." All walks of life and all experiences are unique, so your treatment will be tailored to fit for you. Direction, support, guidance and healing available now.
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*I am now offering Telehealth appointments* Change is hard. When you’re in the middle of a life transition, it’s easy to feel lost. Heading off to college or a new career, going through a divorce or a newly “empty nest”, questioning your religious faith or your sexuality are just some of the things that can make you feel like you’re not sure who you are anymore. Maybe you want to make a change but can’t figure out what direction you want to go in. We all need guidance sometimes.
*I am now offering Telehealth appointments* Change is hard. When you’re in the middle of a life transition, it’s easy to feel lost. Heading off to college or a new career, going through a divorce or a newly “empty nest”, questioning your religious faith or your sexuality are just some of the things that can make you feel like you’re not sure who you are anymore. Maybe you want to make a change but can’t figure out what direction you want to go in. We all need guidance sometimes.
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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.