Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Dresher, PA

Welcome. The struggles you are having right now make sense, given your biology, your backstory, the social context you grew up in, and your current experiences. I am passionate about helping individuals who have experienced trauma redefine who they are by understanding their trauma and its biological, cognitive, emotional, relational, and spiritual impact. I also love working with individuals with chronic pain or illness. Regardless of what you have been through, you are resilient and can rise from this moment.

You've tried the diets. You've read the self-help books. You've scoured TikTok and Instagram for answers. But, you just haven't been able to find your way out of dieting cycles, binge eating and harsh self-talk that leaves you feeling defeated and like you'll never feel normal around food or your body. I want you to know that healing is possible. That you can relearn how to trust your body and that you can heal from years of shame, blame, trauma and disconnection from yourself.

Welcome to my profile! My name is Dr. Freeman, I am a Black male psychologist, and I am excited to offer you compassionate, skilled, and effective therapy. I support clients managing anxiety and trauma, so if you have a fear of persons, situations, and life events that restricts your well-being and quality of life, get in touch with me. I will assist you in becoming more confident in overcoming these concerns in hopes of easing your journey to recovery. In addition to therapy, I offer comprehensive, affirming psychological evaluations for trauma, ADHD, and autism. This process supports understanding strengths and areas of growth.

Hello! I’m Sheena Thomas, a licensed mental health clinician with over 10 years of experience in the Behavioral Health field. I’m passionate about helping others overcome mental health challenges and giving you the tools to create a life of balance and fulfillment utilizing scientific evidence-based practices as well as a holistic approach. It is my belief and testament that your life does not have to reflect your struggles and that you have the ability to learn how to control what may be currently controlling you. So, I welcome the opportunity to work with you.

My favorite part of helping people is collaborating with my clients. I work together with teens and adults to help them reach their goals, get some relief and learn new ways to cope. As a licensed professional counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor, my approach is both nurturing and strengths-based. I believe that every person is unique and has the ability to cope and heal.

Are you increasingly anxious, thinking about the past and worried about the future while unable to focus on today? Today is where the good things can begin. We can work on hope and the time you need to gain perspective. I have extensive experience working with adults, college age students and older teens. I also offer IMAGO based Couples counseling that provides a structured and dynamic way to increase healthy communication. Sessions might address struggles with traumatic events, stress, coping with adjustment to new challenges, resilience, relationship issues, depression and anxiety. I am here for you and ready to help.

I see adults, adolescents, and families on concerns around anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, life transitions, and issues around disability. I work with you to identify the areas in which you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed and help you gain the skills to move through those problems and get you back into your life. I also work with people from rural areas and recognize the unique differences that living in a rural area has on mental health concerns.

I believe that all people possess the strength and ability to achieve their personal goals and find success no matter the circumstance. I utilize a strengths-based, person-centered approach, to help clients tap in to their endless potential and empower them to find happiness and hope in their lives. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience working with a wide-range of individuals, including both adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, life transitions, and family conflict.

Have you been through that cycle of gut-wrenching pain about who you are, harsh and persistent criticisms of yourself, then temporary ways to get relief that you end up hating? Are you feeling hopelessly broken and unsure if anything will ever work because you are permanently damaged? Sometimes it can seem like if so much has gone wrong, then it must be me. Finding someone to actually try to listen to what you have gone through can be extremely difficult and end up feeling the same as it’s felt before, not being heard or seen, and feeling alone.

My approach to therapy is relational. I create a safe environment of collaboration with clients to work toward eliminating unhealthy obstacles to achieving their goals. These behaviors and beliefs are aftereffects of traumas in their pasts. I promote healing by witnessing the client's story and providing feedback including strengths, progress and the causes of clients' pain. I see therapy as an opportunity to experience new ways of relating and coping while developing and appreciation of who they are. Additional techniques I use as indicated are: cognitive exercises, hypnosis, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and sand tray therapy.

You want to be the best version of yourself but you are worried you keep coming up short. You overthink things you said or did and feel anxious all the time. Perhaps you are struggling to move past previous traumas or a negative experiences in your life. You are motivated to make changes and you have tried some strategies but nothing works. You are looking for some immediate relief and solutions that will have a lasting impact. You often find yourself overworked, overwhelmed, or stressed out. There are so many things on your plate and it feels like you can never catch a break. Now is the time for a change.

Do you find yourself overthinking, or worried about what someone else will think, causing you to feel stressed, anxious or even doubting yourself? Do you feel stuck and not content no matter how much you've accomplished? Maybe you don't feel good enough, or you prioritize others more than yourself because you don't want to let them down? We all have waves of doubt but how we let those moments affect us is where the change comes. You're not alone. I am a Licensed Mental Health counselor in FL, and a Professional counselor in PA who wants to empower you, manage daily stressors, cope with anxiety and find balance.

Clients who seek counseling services here can expect a supportive environment where they can explore their emotional needs and overcome barriers that limit their full potential. They will discover someone with an open-minded approach to client wellness and who considers the client's work life, family traditions, personal identity, and cultural and spiritual beliefs.

I specialize in clients who have suffered concussion or traumatic brain injury and those struggling with emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, ADHD, adjustment and transition difficulties, and bereavement. I am comfortable working with all ages. When working with any client, I believe that a holistic and eclectic approach is vital to reaching each client's therapeutic goals. I feel strongly that a valuable therapeutic relationship is built upon establishment of trust through empathetic support and confidence-building. I believe that warmth, humor, and positivity are essential to working toward the client's goals and desired changes.

No matter what background we come from life tends to bring its own suffering and difficulties. I view therapy as a place where challenges and painful emotions can be confronted in a safe and caring environment. My personality is warm and empathetic, and I aim to provide a place where clients feel heard, cared for, and listened to. I view clients as being the author of their own lives. Thus, I aim to be collaborative and to help come up with goals that are important and meaningful to you. My style is action oriented, and I try to push clients out of their comfort zones, through the use of mindfulness and behavioral changes.