Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Lafayette Hill, PA
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Kim Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
My areas of expertise also include substance abuse, divorce, postpartum depression, emotionally focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and mental health within grade schools.
Thank you for your interest in my psychotherapy services. My practice focuses on helping families, couples and individuals to improve inter-personal relationships, connection, communication and moods related to those relationships. I am successful in assisting clients with gaining insight that helps them cope with life transitions, creating healthy boundaries and experiencing satisfying relationships.
My areas of expertise also include substance abuse, divorce, postpartum depression, emotionally focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and mental health within grade schools.
Thank you for your interest in my psychotherapy services. My practice focuses on helping families, couples and individuals to improve inter-personal relationships, connection, communication and moods related to those relationships. I am successful in assisting clients with gaining insight that helps them cope with life transitions, creating healthy boundaries and experiencing satisfying relationships.
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I specialize in relationships: fertility, pregnancy, post partum, parenting, remarriage/stepfamilies, adult siblings, adult children and their aging parents, end of life process.
My emphasis is on strengthening your relationships through exploration of relational fairness, trust, and loyalty. Particular focus is on discerning your own relational ground and terms for living while reconnecting with those who matter to you and recognizing their merit. Licensed as an LMFT, I have clinical experience (over 2000 individuals, couples, families) in diverse settings including independent practice, Waldorf schools, court, health care, academia. I can work with you on re-balancing relationships, challenges during uncertain times, stress, anxiety, grief/loss, career/life/parenting transitions and spiritual crossroads.
I specialize in relationships: fertility, pregnancy, post partum, parenting, remarriage/stepfamilies, adult siblings, adult children and their aging parents, end of life process.
My emphasis is on strengthening your relationships through exploration of relational fairness, trust, and loyalty. Particular focus is on discerning your own relational ground and terms for living while reconnecting with those who matter to you and recognizing their merit. Licensed as an LMFT, I have clinical experience (over 2000 individuals, couples, families) in diverse settings including independent practice, Waldorf schools, court, health care, academia. I can work with you on re-balancing relationships, challenges during uncertain times, stress, anxiety, grief/loss, career/life/parenting transitions and spiritual crossroads.
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Carly McDade
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C, TCTSY-F
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
I have certifications in Perinatal Mental Health & Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, and I offer Brainspotting & Reiki to complement talk therapy with somatic and energy-based practices.
Is it difficult to feel present or manage your stress? Do you wish for greater balance in your life? I serve adults & couples who struggle with anxiety, caretaking, grief/loss, and complex trauma. Whatever challenges impact you, I hope together we can explore healthier ways of regulating during emotional uncertainty, as well as empower your voice in the processes of healing.
I have certifications in Perinatal Mental Health & Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, and I offer Brainspotting & Reiki to complement talk therapy with somatic and energy-based practices.
Is it difficult to feel present or manage your stress? Do you wish for greater balance in your life? I serve adults & couples who struggle with anxiety, caretaking, grief/loss, and complex trauma. Whatever challenges impact you, I hope together we can explore healthier ways of regulating during emotional uncertainty, as well as empower your voice in the processes of healing.
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Peggy Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
My approach to therapy is both compassionate and empathetic. I believe we all have the ability to grow and change if we have the necessary support, desire and tools. Through the therapeutic relationship and process, clients can improve the quality of their lives by gaining a better understanding of themselves. My goal is to help my clients gain courage and self awareness to live life fully. My approach is collaborative, intuitive and gestalt. I specialize in grief and loss, trauma, relationship issues, illness, anxiety, depression, women's issues, postpartum depression and issues related to chronic health.
My approach to therapy is both compassionate and empathetic. I believe we all have the ability to grow and change if we have the necessary support, desire and tools. Through the therapeutic relationship and process, clients can improve the quality of their lives by gaining a better understanding of themselves. My goal is to help my clients gain courage and self awareness to live life fully. My approach is collaborative, intuitive and gestalt. I specialize in grief and loss, trauma, relationship issues, illness, anxiety, depression, women's issues, postpartum depression and issues related to chronic health.
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Rita Henderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 (Online Only)
There are so many of us in this world who are hurting and broken. I believe that you have the right to be heard. You deserve a safe place to share your thoughts, feelings and situations that are causing you pain. All of us have different reasons for pain; anxiety, depression, fear, broken relationships and so many more. I am privileged to provide you a safe place to share your pain, to walk along side you as you process your pain and to help you achieve healing as you move beyond your pain. Not only do I believe in this process of therapy; I BELIEVE HEALING DOES AWAIT YOU. Let’s begin the process of healing together!
There are so many of us in this world who are hurting and broken. I believe that you have the right to be heard. You deserve a safe place to share your thoughts, feelings and situations that are causing you pain. All of us have different reasons for pain; anxiety, depression, fear, broken relationships and so many more. I am privileged to provide you a safe place to share your pain, to walk along side you as you process your pain and to help you achieve healing as you move beyond your pain. Not only do I believe in this process of therapy; I BELIEVE HEALING DOES AWAIT YOU. Let’s begin the process of healing together!
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Lauren Heffler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
I work with clients who want to break negative cycles, set healthier boundaries, increase confidence in decision-making, and embrace their authentic selves. I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, and emotional abuse/neglect. My clients oftentimes make the decision to come to therapy when existing coping skills fail, and they're left feeling "stuck", "trapped", and "alone" in their experiences and shame-spirals. That's where I come in! I support clients with processing past hurts, establishing realistic goals, recognizing barriers, and introducing helpful techniques to move forward in a way that feels safe and supportive.
I work with clients who want to break negative cycles, set healthier boundaries, increase confidence in decision-making, and embrace their authentic selves. I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, and emotional abuse/neglect. My clients oftentimes make the decision to come to therapy when existing coping skills fail, and they're left feeling "stuck", "trapped", and "alone" in their experiences and shame-spirals. That's where I come in! I support clients with processing past hurts, establishing realistic goals, recognizing barriers, and introducing helpful techniques to move forward in a way that feels safe and supportive.
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Today's world offers many challenges for individuals, families, and couples a like. Just like adults, teens can be under extreme stress, which takes its toll on their mental and emotional well-being. The stress can come from, the pressure to perform well in school/sports/activities, family, or from their own friendship/dating relationships. I also work with adults suffering from similar issues, as well as, stress due to family/relationship conflicts, job/career, etc. When I work with couples, they learn how to communicate more effectively with each other through practice with me and without me.
Today's world offers many challenges for individuals, families, and couples a like. Just like adults, teens can be under extreme stress, which takes its toll on their mental and emotional well-being. The stress can come from, the pressure to perform well in school/sports/activities, family, or from their own friendship/dating relationships. I also work with adults suffering from similar issues, as well as, stress due to family/relationship conflicts, job/career, etc. When I work with couples, they learn how to communicate more effectively with each other through practice with me and without me.
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People are confronted with challenges at various times in their life-cycle. Despite their best efforts, they may feel stuck, have relational difficulties and experience feelings of confusion, sadness, anxiety, depression, anger and other difficult and unpleasant emotions. I focus on assisting people in identifying unresolved issues enabling them to feel empowered, make changes reaching their healthiest potential to promote personal and relational healing. I work with adolescents, adults, seniors, couples and families.
People are confronted with challenges at various times in their life-cycle. Despite their best efforts, they may feel stuck, have relational difficulties and experience feelings of confusion, sadness, anxiety, depression, anger and other difficult and unpleasant emotions. I focus on assisting people in identifying unresolved issues enabling them to feel empowered, make changes reaching their healthiest potential to promote personal and relational healing. I work with adolescents, adults, seniors, couples and families.
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Tara C. Gutgesell, MA, LPC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
It's a hard decision to start therapy. Committing to yourself is a big deal particularly when time feels so limited by life's demands. At times we find ourselves so stressed, overwhelmed, depressed, and/or anxious. It's not easy to consider taking time out for ourselves. If you are ready for therapy, whether it be a life transition, stress, relationship issues, and/or anxiety; consider an approach that evaluates all aspects of your life. Collaborating together, I offer comprehensive therapy with years of experience and fresh evidence based preservatives.
It's a hard decision to start therapy. Committing to yourself is a big deal particularly when time feels so limited by life's demands. At times we find ourselves so stressed, overwhelmed, depressed, and/or anxious. It's not easy to consider taking time out for ourselves. If you are ready for therapy, whether it be a life transition, stress, relationship issues, and/or anxiety; consider an approach that evaluates all aspects of your life. Collaborating together, I offer comprehensive therapy with years of experience and fresh evidence based preservatives.
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Kara Bailey Mifflin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
I have extensive experience and interest in working with individuals looking to recover from the effects of growing up in alcoholic or other dysfunctional households. Adversity and traumatic experiences are common. Strategies to reduce the impacts can include numbing, detaching, becoming depressed/hopeless, compulsiveness (i.e. acting without thinking), over-functioning, over-responsibility, avoidance, isolation, perfectionism, procrastination, hypervigilance and many others. All of which are protective and helpful when needed but often lead to inner conflict and unintended blowback including feelings of shame and worthlessness.
I have extensive experience and interest in working with individuals looking to recover from the effects of growing up in alcoholic or other dysfunctional households. Adversity and traumatic experiences are common. Strategies to reduce the impacts can include numbing, detaching, becoming depressed/hopeless, compulsiveness (i.e. acting without thinking), over-functioning, over-responsibility, avoidance, isolation, perfectionism, procrastination, hypervigilance and many others. All of which are protective and helpful when needed but often lead to inner conflict and unintended blowback including feelings of shame and worthlessness.
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Hannah Schoenman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
I enjoy working with young adults and those facing challenging life transitions, depression, anxiety, or recovering from trauma, or maladaptive coping. I create a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their feelings and experiences. I provide compassionate understanding and effective strategies to help my clients heal and grow. My goal is to help you reclaim your life, achieve inner peace, and build resilience. While working with me, my hope is that you can reconnect with your true nature, find balance, and transform your struggles into strengths.
I enjoy working with young adults and those facing challenging life transitions, depression, anxiety, or recovering from trauma, or maladaptive coping. I create a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their feelings and experiences. I provide compassionate understanding and effective strategies to help my clients heal and grow. My goal is to help you reclaim your life, achieve inner peace, and build resilience. While working with me, my hope is that you can reconnect with your true nature, find balance, and transform your struggles into strengths.
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Sally Cranney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
As an experienced psychotherapist for over 20 years, I have helped people with a variety of problems, including relationship issues, work and school-related stress, adult-child and parent issues, eating disorders, post-adoption stress, and young adult life transitions. My style is warm and accepting, and my work addresses each individual's unique experiences as related to cultural background, environment, and family of origin history.
As an experienced psychotherapist for over 20 years, I have helped people with a variety of problems, including relationship issues, work and school-related stress, adult-child and parent issues, eating disorders, post-adoption stress, and young adult life transitions. My style is warm and accepting, and my work addresses each individual's unique experiences as related to cultural background, environment, and family of origin history.
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Robert J Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Having extensive experience, I use empirically supported therapies, and have treated a wide range of ages as well as the most serious disorders. It is my belief that salient therapy treats a client in 3 different directions: top-down (spiritual dimension), inside out (healing of memories), and outside-in (Cognitive-Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). After a thorough assessment, I would identify with my client, determine problems on which to work, set appropriate goals, and determine the correct therapeutic intervention(s) to be used. Meeting those goals would be a therapeutic benchmark throughout the therapy.
Having extensive experience, I use empirically supported therapies, and have treated a wide range of ages as well as the most serious disorders. It is my belief that salient therapy treats a client in 3 different directions: top-down (spiritual dimension), inside out (healing of memories), and outside-in (Cognitive-Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). After a thorough assessment, I would identify with my client, determine problems on which to work, set appropriate goals, and determine the correct therapeutic intervention(s) to be used. Meeting those goals would be a therapeutic benchmark throughout the therapy.
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Emily Boettcher is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2019. In her experience as a therapist, Emily has worked with adolescents and adults to address a variety of issues including life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues; however, this is your personal journey, so no topic is off limits. Emily builds lasting rapport quickly with her clients so that they can feel comfortable in the therapeutic space, with no fear of judgment. Her focus is to cultivate a space of healing through connection, humor, and open and honest discussion.
Emily Boettcher is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2019. In her experience as a therapist, Emily has worked with adolescents and adults to address a variety of issues including life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues; however, this is your personal journey, so no topic is off limits. Emily builds lasting rapport quickly with her clients so that they can feel comfortable in the therapeutic space, with no fear of judgment. Her focus is to cultivate a space of healing through connection, humor, and open and honest discussion.
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Michelle Davis is a Licensed Social Worker in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2015. She has a Master's Degree of Social Work from Widener University. Each client is uniquely different. As your therapist, Michelle will work together with you to identify your needs and challenges. Her approach involves helping clients identify and understanding specific needs to help establish goals. She prides herself on connecting, listening, and establishing a trusting partnership to help navigate behaviors, parenting, and life challenges.
Michelle Davis is a Licensed Social Worker in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2015. She has a Master's Degree of Social Work from Widener University. Each client is uniquely different. As your therapist, Michelle will work together with you to identify your needs and challenges. Her approach involves helping clients identify and understanding specific needs to help establish goals. She prides herself on connecting, listening, and establishing a trusting partnership to help navigate behaviors, parenting, and life challenges.
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Carolyn Seplow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Tweens and teens are undergoing a wondrous and uncertain time of discovery and growth. Parent/child conflicts become common and risky behaviors more prevalent. Navigating this territory may be a time of great uncertainty and tension. For 20 years I have been helping children and families work through issues such as depression and anxiety, friendship or school problems, communication and social troubles, on-line behavior and family conflict, sexuality and gender questions, and autism and learning differences. Call and we can discuss your particular concerns and decide if I would be a good fit for you and/or your child.
Tweens and teens are undergoing a wondrous and uncertain time of discovery and growth. Parent/child conflicts become common and risky behaviors more prevalent. Navigating this territory may be a time of great uncertainty and tension. For 20 years I have been helping children and families work through issues such as depression and anxiety, friendship or school problems, communication and social troubles, on-line behavior and family conflict, sexuality and gender questions, and autism and learning differences. Call and we can discuss your particular concerns and decide if I would be a good fit for you and/or your child.
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Christina Devereaux, PhD., LPC, LMHC, LCAT, BC-DMT
PhD, LPC, LMHC, LCAT, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 (Online Only)
Momentum, motion, stepping forward. Here you are. I applaud you for taking a step in finding a therapist as a supportive partner on your journey towards continued health and wellbeing. My approach centers us, the therapeutic relationship, as the essential catalyst for transformation. If you are struggling with life transitions, anxiety, grief, or invested in learning more about who you are, we will develop goals together through a collaborative and relational process. Our work will identify your strengths, amplify them, and engage in creative experiences to support you in finding momentum towards greater psychological freedom.
Momentum, motion, stepping forward. Here you are. I applaud you for taking a step in finding a therapist as a supportive partner on your journey towards continued health and wellbeing. My approach centers us, the therapeutic relationship, as the essential catalyst for transformation. If you are struggling with life transitions, anxiety, grief, or invested in learning more about who you are, we will develop goals together through a collaborative and relational process. Our work will identify your strengths, amplify them, and engage in creative experiences to support you in finding momentum towards greater psychological freedom.
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My clients describe me as warm, compassionate and supportive. Our first steps will be creating a space where you feel safe. The therapy process is then guided by your needs and preferences. Together we will explore the issues that have brought you to therapy. Difficulties in life are normal. You are not alone. And you will have me by your side as we figure out what feels right for you, and what are the best ways for you to achieve your goals.
My clients describe me as warm, compassionate and supportive. Our first steps will be creating a space where you feel safe. The therapy process is then guided by your needs and preferences. Together we will explore the issues that have brought you to therapy. Difficulties in life are normal. You are not alone. And you will have me by your side as we figure out what feels right for you, and what are the best ways for you to achieve your goals.
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I have enjoyed clinical social work with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings. I support individual and couples in a journey of discovery and growth with curiosity and humility coupled with training and experience. Attachment theory, science, attention to the intersection of multiple identities with emphasis on the relationship between myself and clients grounds my practice. Profound healing occurs in relationship and requires compassion and collaboration and a warm, safe, supportive environment to unpack and explore your feelings, experiences and needs, to create the life you want and deserve. LCSW supervision available.
I have enjoyed clinical social work with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings. I support individual and couples in a journey of discovery and growth with curiosity and humility coupled with training and experience. Attachment theory, science, attention to the intersection of multiple identities with emphasis on the relationship between myself and clients grounds my practice. Profound healing occurs in relationship and requires compassion and collaboration and a warm, safe, supportive environment to unpack and explore your feelings, experiences and needs, to create the life you want and deserve. LCSW supervision available.
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Jessica Cydnee Feldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 (Online Only)
Therapy and the treatment of anxiety is challenging and ultimately highly rewarding work when clients receive relief from their symptoms. I value the balance of the interpersonal and relational components of the therapeutic relationship with the development of practical and evidence- based skills to achieve long lasting symptom reduction.
Therapy and the treatment of anxiety is challenging and ultimately highly rewarding work when clients receive relief from their symptoms. I value the balance of the interpersonal and relational components of the therapeutic relationship with the development of practical and evidence- based skills to achieve long lasting symptom reduction.
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Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists
What are the most effective ways to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns?
The most effective way to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns is by finding a therapist who has prior experience helping other patients overcome the challenge being faced. For example, a marriage and family therapist may have experience helping couples adjust to their new relationship dynamic. An anxiety specialist may have experience helping with phobias or illness anxiety related to the child’s health. A depression specialist may have experience treating postpartum depression.
When should I seek treatment for prenatal or postpartum concerns?
Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve intense physical and mental changes; a degree of upset and instability is normal. However, if these changes impair daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. This distinction is pertinent for postpartum depression: A period of teariness, irritability, and distress is difficult but normal in the one to two weeks after childbirth (sometimes called the “baby blues.”) But if feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist beyond that period, the person should seek treatment.
How do I manage worries during pregnancy or the postnatal period?
A therapist can help patients develop the tools they need to manage anxieties during or after pregnancy. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviors. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.
Are there specific medications for postpartum depression?
In 2019, the FDA approved the first medication designed to treat postpartum depression. The medication is called brexanolone and is delivered intravenously by a medical professional over the course of a few days. However, typical antidepressants, which are more accessible, can also treat postpartum depression. The disorder is often best treated through a combination of medication and therapy.