Parenting Therapists in Glen Mills, PA
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Combining my counseling/coaching experience, parenting training certification, and behavior management specialty, I have a unique and stacked approach treating behaviors that create obstacles to serenity and joy for yourself and your family.
I have 25 years and an array of experience coaching, counseling and teaching in the areas of addiction, mental health, behavior issues with children, and parenting. I believe in people and the ability to grow. I have a warm and compassionate approach and find laughter as one of the greatest healers. I believe we should be enjoying our lives but sometimes that is difficult. My overall goal is to help clients enjoy a full and happy life.
Combining my counseling/coaching experience, parenting training certification, and behavior management specialty, I have a unique and stacked approach treating behaviors that create obstacles to serenity and joy for yourself and your family.
I have 25 years and an array of experience coaching, counseling and teaching in the areas of addiction, mental health, behavior issues with children, and parenting. I believe in people and the ability to grow. I have a warm and compassionate approach and find laughter as one of the greatest healers. I believe we should be enjoying our lives but sometimes that is difficult. My overall goal is to help clients enjoy a full and happy life.
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Parents of children with special needs are often misunderstood, and for over a decade I have been their advocates in the healthcare industry. I have over seventeen years of experience in various aspects of mental health, and for the last decade has been helping parents of children with special needs. I have a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am also the parent of four children with special needs. With a work history including residential treatment, outpatient, and community based mental health, I bring a wealth of clinical knowledge to my profession.
Parents of children with special needs are often misunderstood, and for over a decade I have been their advocates in the healthcare industry. I have over seventeen years of experience in various aspects of mental health, and for the last decade has been helping parents of children with special needs. I have a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am also the parent of four children with special needs. With a work history including residential treatment, outpatient, and community based mental health, I bring a wealth of clinical knowledge to my profession.
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Timothy Mendoza
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Glen Mills, PA 19342 (Online Only)
I am certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(TFCBT) and Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
I specialize in helping your child, adolescent and family cope with trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, and behavior concerns. I have over 12 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults who have experienced various traumatic events, such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, community violence, domestic violence and divorce. I have also worked with victims of trafficking, violence, and undocumented immigrants. My recent practice has focused on improving parent-child relationships by using parent coaching sessions to decrease behavior problems and increase social skills and cooperation.
I am certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(TFCBT) and Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
I specialize in helping your child, adolescent and family cope with trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, and behavior concerns. I have over 12 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults who have experienced various traumatic events, such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, community violence, domestic violence and divorce. I have also worked with victims of trafficking, violence, and undocumented immigrants. My recent practice has focused on improving parent-child relationships by using parent coaching sessions to decrease behavior problems and increase social skills and cooperation.
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Kia Medley-Stephens
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Glen Mills, PA 19342
Being an adult, a parent, child and teenager comes with too many expectations, responsibilities, and demands. You may feel overwhelmed, saddened with thoughts of low self-worth, fearful, on edge, avoidant, and easily frustrated and angered. You want to feel confident, true to yourself, and ultimately the best version of you. I can help you to develop a plan that will allow you to grow, flourish, and live optimally. You deserve to be happy, feel confident, and to be your authentic self.
Being an adult, a parent, child and teenager comes with too many expectations, responsibilities, and demands. You may feel overwhelmed, saddened with thoughts of low self-worth, fearful, on edge, avoidant, and easily frustrated and angered. You want to feel confident, true to yourself, and ultimately the best version of you. I can help you to develop a plan that will allow you to grow, flourish, and live optimally. You deserve to be happy, feel confident, and to be your authentic self.
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Care Foward Counseling Services - Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Glen Mills, PA 19342
As a parent myself, I am innately nurturing and comforting as I encourage clients to honestly address their issues and meet their goals.
My focus is assisting clients in finding their own solutions. My role is to help uncover strengths and protective factors while building the necessary coping skills required to move through life's most significant challenges. Trauma, grief, sadness, confusion, worry and addiction are the most common reasons why people reach out for help. After listening and identifying issues together, the therapeutic relationship will begin to build and in that safe and trusting space support will be created. We will then strategize and set goals, ultimately developing a road map for greater happiness, a peaceful mind and a healthier life.
As a parent myself, I am innately nurturing and comforting as I encourage clients to honestly address their issues and meet their goals.
My focus is assisting clients in finding their own solutions. My role is to help uncover strengths and protective factors while building the necessary coping skills required to move through life's most significant challenges. Trauma, grief, sadness, confusion, worry and addiction are the most common reasons why people reach out for help. After listening and identifying issues together, the therapeutic relationship will begin to build and in that safe and trusting space support will be created. We will then strategize and set goals, ultimately developing a road map for greater happiness, a peaceful mind and a healthier life.
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Suzy Gold
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
Glen Mills, PA 19342 (Online Only)
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma, Self-esteem, Depression, Motivation, Coping with life changes, self-love, Addictions, Relationship issues, ADHD, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Multicultural Concerns, Women's Issues, &Workplace Issues.
Hello, I am a competent and compassionate psychotherapist who holds ATR-BC (Board Certified Registered Art Therapist) and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) credentials with extensive clinical experience since 2014 with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My therapy training and experience include followings; Creative art therapy, Behavioral therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Trauma Focused-CBT, Motivational interviewing, Person-centered psychotherapy, Dialectical behavioral therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Narrative therapy, Emotion-focused therapy, Mindfulness-based therapy, & Christian faith base therapy.
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma, Self-esteem, Depression, Motivation, Coping with life changes, self-love, Addictions, Relationship issues, ADHD, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Multicultural Concerns, Women's Issues, &Workplace Issues.
Hello, I am a competent and compassionate psychotherapist who holds ATR-BC (Board Certified Registered Art Therapist) and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) credentials with extensive clinical experience since 2014 with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My therapy training and experience include followings; Creative art therapy, Behavioral therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Trauma Focused-CBT, Motivational interviewing, Person-centered psychotherapy, Dialectical behavioral therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Narrative therapy, Emotion-focused therapy, Mindfulness-based therapy, & Christian faith base therapy.
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Leah M Arndt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Glen Mills, PA 19342 (Online Only)
Other therapeutic areas of strength would be trauma, personality disorders, gender and sexuality, parenting, relationships, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and ADHD.
At my core, I am a humanist, existentialist, and a proponent of unconditional self-compassion.
Other therapeutic areas of strength would be trauma, personality disorders, gender and sexuality, parenting, relationships, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and ADHD.
At my core, I am a humanist, existentialist, and a proponent of unconditional self-compassion.
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I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, parenting issues, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, parenting issues, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
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Almondina Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, CGS
Verified Verified
Glen Mills, PA 19342 (Online Only)
As a licensed clinician with nearly 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I have experience working with the following populations: family systems, parenting children with complex medical needs, parenting children with autism, victims of violent crimes and their families, loss of a child, loss of a parent, and secondary losses.
As a PTSD survivor and a bereaved mother, I understand both personally and professionally the connection between positive, validating support and the healing process. I have extensive training and experience in the areas of trauma and grief techniques and I will use an emotionally safe, non judgmental approach to guide you on your journey towards healing.
As a licensed clinician with nearly 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I have experience working with the following populations: family systems, parenting children with complex medical needs, parenting children with autism, victims of violent crimes and their families, loss of a child, loss of a parent, and secondary losses.
As a PTSD survivor and a bereaved mother, I understand both personally and professionally the connection between positive, validating support and the healing process. I have extensive training and experience in the areas of trauma and grief techniques and I will use an emotionally safe, non judgmental approach to guide you on your journey towards healing.
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Christine M Prebble
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BSL, NCC, CATP
Verified Verified
Glen Mills, PA 19342 (Online Only)
Hey there, I’m Chris and I look forward to meeting you! Are you feeling overwhelmed and it seems like everyone in your life has advice to give but you don't think they truly understand what you are saying or the extent of what you are experiencing? Do you feel unheard and misunderstood? In working with me, I want to provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental environment; one, in which, you feel like somebody finally "gets it." I believe in working with you as a teammate (yes, I do love sports); we are in this together. I cannot do the work for you, but I can be in there with you providing encouragement, tips and strategies, and insight.
Hey there, I’m Chris and I look forward to meeting you! Are you feeling overwhelmed and it seems like everyone in your life has advice to give but you don't think they truly understand what you are saying or the extent of what you are experiencing? Do you feel unheard and misunderstood? In working with me, I want to provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental environment; one, in which, you feel like somebody finally "gets it." I believe in working with you as a teammate (yes, I do love sports); we are in this together. I cannot do the work for you, but I can be in there with you providing encouragement, tips and strategies, and insight.
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Michael David Hollen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Glen Mills, PA 19342 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a licensed therapist practicing in Pennsylvania and working with a variety of clientele. I work with a variety of ages, from anyone from 12 and above. I'm also willing to work afternoons, weekends, and evenings to meet anyone where they need to be, should that be needed.
Hello! I am a licensed therapist practicing in Pennsylvania and working with a variety of clientele. I work with a variety of ages, from anyone from 12 and above. I'm also willing to work afternoons, weekends, and evenings to meet anyone where they need to be, should that be needed.
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The CBT Center for Anxiety and OCD believes in providing the community with the most cutting-edge, expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety, OCD, OC Spectrum Disorders and related conditions. We successfully treat clients with generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety, phobias and panic. The Center also treats all OC Spectrum conditions including Body Dysmorphic Disorder, hoarding, caretakers of people who hoard, Trichotillomania (hair pulling), Excoriation (skin picking) and tics. We treat ALL forms of OCD including many of the lesser known types: relationship, existential, just right, pedophile, harm/violence, sexual orientation, hit & run, magical thinking, postpartum, moral scrupulosity/religious, symmetry/equalizing, health anxiety/hypochondriasis, olfactory reference syndrome (fear of body odor), muscle dysmorphia (obsessive focus on muscles), emotional contamination, PANS/PANDAS, orthorexia (obsession with healthy eating), sensorimotor/hyperawareness and hyper-responsibility. The Center also specializes in working with people who have anxiety co-occurring with introversion, giftedness, people-pleasing and perfectionism as well as Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Dyslexia and medical conditions. We frequently treat individuals with comorbid depression, ADHD and Bipolar Disorder. Specializing in anxiety, OCD and related conditions allows us to stay on top of the latest scientific research and utilize the most effective strategies for you.
The CBT Center for Anxiety and OCD believes in providing the community with the most cutting-edge, expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety, OCD, OC Spectrum Disorders and related conditions. We successfully treat clients with generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety, phobias and panic. The Center also treats all OC Spectrum conditions including Body Dysmorphic Disorder, hoarding, caretakers of people who hoard, Trichotillomania (hair pulling), Excoriation (skin picking) and tics. We treat ALL forms of OCD including many of the lesser known types: relationship, existential, just right, pedophile, harm/violence, sexual orientation, hit & run, magical thinking, postpartum, moral scrupulosity/religious, symmetry/equalizing, health anxiety/hypochondriasis, olfactory reference syndrome (fear of body odor), muscle dysmorphia (obsessive focus on muscles), emotional contamination, PANS/PANDAS, orthorexia (obsession with healthy eating), sensorimotor/hyperawareness and hyper-responsibility. The Center also specializes in working with people who have anxiety co-occurring with introversion, giftedness, people-pleasing and perfectionism as well as Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Dyslexia and medical conditions. We frequently treat individuals with comorbid depression, ADHD and Bipolar Disorder. Specializing in anxiety, OCD and related conditions allows us to stay on top of the latest scientific research and utilize the most effective strategies for you.
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Transform your life. Stop the struggle. Manage your stress, grief, anxiety, depression, loneliness and fear. Discover love, hope, peace, and inner strengths and resources to achieve the life you desire and deserve.
Transform your life. Stop the struggle. Manage your stress, grief, anxiety, depression, loneliness and fear. Discover love, hope, peace, and inner strengths and resources to achieve the life you desire and deserve.
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Concord Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Glen Mills, PA 19342 (Online Only)
Greetings, amazing clients! I offer an unwavering commitment as an LPC, proudly holding dual licensure in both Pennsylvania and Delaware. My passion lies in the empowerment of individuals, the cultivation of self-awareness, and the delivery of pragmatic coping strategies. Through counseling sessions customized to each individual, I empower clients to enhance their emotional intelligence, improve communication skills, and foster healthier relationships. My goal is to guide clients towards meaningful growth, resilience, and fulfillment in their lives.
Greetings, amazing clients! I offer an unwavering commitment as an LPC, proudly holding dual licensure in both Pennsylvania and Delaware. My passion lies in the empowerment of individuals, the cultivation of self-awareness, and the delivery of pragmatic coping strategies. Through counseling sessions customized to each individual, I empower clients to enhance their emotional intelligence, improve communication skills, and foster healthier relationships. My goal is to guide clients towards meaningful growth, resilience, and fulfillment in their lives.
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Joyful Restoration Coaching & Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCPCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Glen Mills, PA 19342
If you are tired of suffering with debilitating anxiety, have a negative self-image & struggle with low self-esteem or feel like you don't have what it takes to be successful or have rewarding relationships, I am here to help! I specialize in helping people recover their true selves & restore joy to their lives. Anxiety & depression can be distant memories as you learn my proven methods for lasting change. I use a unique combination of coaching, counseling & energy medicine tools to help you create and build the life you desire! I also offer many transformational workshops to aide in your journey. On insta @joyfulrestorationcoaching
If you are tired of suffering with debilitating anxiety, have a negative self-image & struggle with low self-esteem or feel like you don't have what it takes to be successful or have rewarding relationships, I am here to help! I specialize in helping people recover their true selves & restore joy to their lives. Anxiety & depression can be distant memories as you learn my proven methods for lasting change. I use a unique combination of coaching, counseling & energy medicine tools to help you create and build the life you desire! I also offer many transformational workshops to aide in your journey. On insta @joyfulrestorationcoaching
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Feeling overwhelmed or anxious as you adjust to new stressors or changes in your life? Have a hard time turning off your mind? Need help learning better ways to cope with the demands of school, work, or parenthood, and keeping it all in balance? I'm a Clinical Psychologist and provide therapy for teens 16+ and adults of all ages. I help people with anxiety and worry, and managing difficult changes in life- adjustment to college, career change, early adulthood, pregnancy, postpartum, family changes, and other stages of life.
Feeling overwhelmed or anxious as you adjust to new stressors or changes in your life? Have a hard time turning off your mind? Need help learning better ways to cope with the demands of school, work, or parenthood, and keeping it all in balance? I'm a Clinical Psychologist and provide therapy for teens 16+ and adults of all ages. I help people with anxiety and worry, and managing difficult changes in life- adjustment to college, career change, early adulthood, pregnancy, postpartum, family changes, and other stages of life.
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Do you struggle with self-esteem issues and want to be more confident? Are you dealing with a major depressive disorder and have poor sleep & hygiene? Do you want a better life so you can keep your job and have a thriving life? I can help you identify where negative thoughts about yourself and your identity stem from. We will work on identifying negative thoughts and stress triggers. We will review what interventions have worked and have not worked for your mental health. I provide psychoeducation & may give some mini exercises, such as using positive affirmations, coming up with a nighttime routine, & relaxation techniques.
Do you struggle with self-esteem issues and want to be more confident? Are you dealing with a major depressive disorder and have poor sleep & hygiene? Do you want a better life so you can keep your job and have a thriving life? I can help you identify where negative thoughts about yourself and your identity stem from. We will work on identifying negative thoughts and stress triggers. We will review what interventions have worked and have not worked for your mental health. I provide psychoeducation & may give some mini exercises, such as using positive affirmations, coming up with a nighttime routine, & relaxation techniques.
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I am open to working with clients from all walks of life, those who know what their goals are, and those who are uncertain about what they expect from therapy. My professional and lived experience helps me relate to clients who have difficulties adjusting to changes in life, as well as older adults, caregivers, and people of all ages struggling with family issues. A psychodynamic approach helps clients feel listened to and encouraged to develop their story, gain insight and self-awareness, & notice the connection between past events and current difficulties.
I am open to working with clients from all walks of life, those who know what their goals are, and those who are uncertain about what they expect from therapy. My professional and lived experience helps me relate to clients who have difficulties adjusting to changes in life, as well as older adults, caregivers, and people of all ages struggling with family issues. A psychodynamic approach helps clients feel listened to and encouraged to develop their story, gain insight and self-awareness, & notice the connection between past events and current difficulties.
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Do you desire treatment for mental health diagnoses, grief/loss, disabilities, or stress/anger management? Do you want or need guidance and are willing to explore yourselves more deeply? My ideal client would be motivated for change and open to new perspectives to create healthy progress in their lives. They would feel comfortable in their rapport with me and supported in their treatment. My diverse experience in healthcare has allowed me to develop strong therapeutic skills using various strategies fitting the client's needs.
Do you desire treatment for mental health diagnoses, grief/loss, disabilities, or stress/anger management? Do you want or need guidance and are willing to explore yourselves more deeply? My ideal client would be motivated for change and open to new perspectives to create healthy progress in their lives. They would feel comfortable in their rapport with me and supported in their treatment. My diverse experience in healthcare has allowed me to develop strong therapeutic skills using various strategies fitting the client's needs.
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Are you experiencing symptoms related to anxiety or depression and want a better understanding of yourself and your relationships? Are you motivated for therapy and open to the challenges and rewards that therapy provides?
Are you experiencing symptoms related to anxiety or depression and want a better understanding of yourself and your relationships? Are you motivated for therapy and open to the challenges and rewards that therapy provides?
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.