Therapists in Hershey, PA

I’m a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania, and I have been practicing for about a decade now. I enjoy working with my clients on cognitive behavioral therapy along with dialectical behavioral therapy, and also motivational interviewing tactics as well. I am very excited to work with clients that have been experiencing family conflict issues, along with anxiety and depression, and help tackle issues in their present day, personal and professional life’s.

We're here to help you reach your therapy goals at Lifebulb! We’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Whether you prefer in-person sessions at our locations or online through telehealth, we've got you covered. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!

My goal is to create a friendly and inviting environment where you can be yourself and express your thoughts and feelings free from judgment. Together, we will work to help you reach your goals and utilize strategies that best fit your needs.

I have over two decades of experience working within various community mental health settings helping children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate emotional, behavioral, social, and mental health needs. I create a goal-oriented treatment for those experiencing, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, intrapersonal conflict, relationship and communication issues, childhood trauma, stressful events, life transitions, and parenting needs.

I have experience working with clients who are facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship struggles and acute trauma.

I value and appreciate the courage it takes to open up and talk about stress in your life, relationship difficulties, and regrets. It's important to be able to talk to someone who is nonjudgmental. I value the therapeutic relationship and I believe it is important to find a good match between client and therapist.

Are you having problems with your child or teen? Is it difficult to communicate with them and do you worry about the choices they are making? Together, we can work on bettering the relationship you have and improve the quality of your or your child's life. My experience in many clinical arenas ranging from residential facilities to outpatient settings will help us meet these goals. My theoretical style is eclectic but I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral techniques to treat many issues.

Change can be difficult. At times, not changing can be harder. Deciding to explore therapy is a wonderful first step. I can help you set and accomplish goals to determine how to move from that difficult place, to where you want to be.

We are here to meet the needs of the community through both in-person and secure telehealth sessions. Annville Psychological Services is a premiere community of experts in mental health, serving children, teens, and adults. If you are looking for a therapist who uses proven methods to support you and your family, we are here for you.

With over 30 years of clinical practice, extensive continuing education, and an emphasis on what works rather than on what’s wrong, I tailor my approach to the specific needs of each individual, couple, family, and group for whom I provide service. Using proven methods, I am able to offer, among others, supportive, interactional, brief problem-solving, cognitive-behavioral, including trauma focused cognitive-behavioral, and relational psychotherapies. Common themes among my clients are concerns related to relationship difficulties, bereavement, mood disorders including depression, anxiety, childhood behavioral problems, eating disorders, compulsive and additive behaviors, and difficulties related to specific life circumstances.

I care about you and want to help! I am a licensed professional counselor and nationally certified counselor who has experience counseling individuals coping with a variety of life challenges. Some of my areas of focus include: Addiction, adolescence, anxiety, depression, geriatrics, infertility, life transition, loss and grief, physical disability, self esteem, and trauma.

Feeling like you may be in over your head or wonder if a problem is serious or just a "stage?" Whether it is parenting your child or teen, trying to balance your personal life, professional life, or manage your intimate relationship, even the best of us can still have times where an outside compassionate, neutral party is helpful. Let me help in managing your concerns and together we can find ways to utilize your gifts in overcoming current issues which prevent you from feeling fully empowered.

If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, or you're just looking to refine your parenting skills, I look forward to working with you and your family.

I am dedicated to equipping children, teens,adults and families with effective skills to reduce stress. People with anxiety and mood disorders,exceptional learning, behavioral and emotional needs are welcome. Athletes who want to improve focus and reduce anxiety are taught individually-tailored effective skills. I use American Sign Language with deaf and hard-of-hearing children and adults. I work well with people who have gaps in social and language skills common to Asperger's Disorder, High Functioning Autism, and various learning disorders. I use research-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and solution-focused family therapy.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13+ years of counseling and supervisory experience who enjoys working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. In my therapy practice, I use one-on-one, couples and family sessions. The clients I work with can expect sessions to focus on the negative thoughts and behaviors that are holding them back, the life events that created them, and ways to improve satisfaction in their lives and relationships.

My counseling practice focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and communication within families, couples and individuals. My passion is helping clients manage life transitions, loss, anxiety, anger, depression, family conflict, addictions, and chronic illness. I approach therapy in a collaborative process, your participation plays an integral role in how therapy progresses. Together, we will establish goals and plans that we feel are attainable and will best meet your needs. I believe individuals and families are capable of making meaningful changes in their lives based on strengths they already possess. Our work together will enhance your existing resources.

Thank you for considering working with me as your therapist. Whom ever you decide to choose I wish you comfort and growth in your life. I am open and curious to work with a wide variety of clients and situations. I work hard to collaborate with every person that comes to me for support. My desire is to creatively and competently explore the issues that create unbalance and difficulty in your life, and help you develop the awareness and skills to address and honor these areas of conflict and tension.

My areas of specialization include working with adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, co-occurring disorders, addiction and personality disorders. I'm trained in E.M.D.R. which is the most researched treatment for trauma and P.T.S.D. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with elements from other modalities of therapy to provide the best treatment approach for each individual client. Also, I incorporate natural and holistic interventions for those seeking an integrative approach.

Stress can be psychologically toxic, even for helpers. Loss, trauma, injury/Illness anger, shame & fatigue can lead to anxiety and depression as well as relationship and behavior problems. Therapeutic relationships improve health by assisting with psychological detoxification and with the establishment of healthy emotional, interpersonal/social, mental, and physical habits to help inoculate against these "toxins." Sometimes natural healthy defenses against toxic stress break down and fail to protect us against painful or maladaptive feelings, thoughts, and beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world around us.