Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Lancaster, PA

I have worked in various settings, from helping students better learn when addressing their emotional needs to providing family reunification services to people who have been formerly incarcerated. I enjoyed working with college students at Chatham’s Office of Career Development, helping them explore their personality strengths, prepare for their career options, and craft goals that excited them for their future.

Perhaps your relationships are breaking down due to barriers in communication or a lack of trust between your family or partner. You might have walked through the negative impact of substance abuse, mental illness, financial struggle, or sudden loss. You desire ultimate healing, effective communication, healthy boundaries, & genuine connections, but you're not sure how to start the journey towards wholeness.

Therapy is the first step to becoming your best and strongest self. Life is hard and constantly throws new challenges our way, and having someone to share the load with can be so helpful. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming, and comfortable space for you to talk about whatever challenges life throws at you and help you sort through them in a way that works for you.

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or misunderstood? Are you struggling to process your emotions? As your counselor, I am here to walk alongside you through everything life brings. It is my joy and passion to care for your struggles, while guiding you to reach your goals for positive change. Every person needs a safe space to be themselves, and I believe every client I see has value and purpose.

Hi, I’m Neal Holmes. I am a believer in holistic and collaborative therapy. Bearing witness to your lived experience is an honor, because we are all striving to live and build relationships the best way we know how as people. I like to help my clients find their passion in life, remove blocks that are keeping them from being their authentic self, and live the life they wish to live with their dreams and hopes fulfilled.

I have a doctorate in clinical psychology, a master's degree in clinical psychology, and an undergraduate degree in clinical/counseling psychology. I have ten years of experience working in the mental health field at a variety of settings including community mental health, partial hospital, residential treatment, and private schools. I work with children, teenagers, adults, and older adults.

I believe every challenge we experience is an opportunity to strengthen ourselves and to enhance our self-awareness. Holding the belief that each of us are living for a unique purpose, I am delighted to help people find meaning in their difficult experiences. I feel passionate about aiding others in reaching their personal goals. In the therapist role, I aim to help my clients find a sense of empowerment from within, as it is up to us to tap into our full potential. My therapeutic approach is dynamic and depends on the needs of each person. I welcome clients who are motivated to create healthy positive change.

Imagine anxiety and self doubt no longer weighing you down. Being empowered with the tools to manage distressing emotions. Spending your nights asleep instead of ruminating on hurts or fears. I'd love to empower you to build this life for yourself one step at a time. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania with certification in EMDR and my focus is on teaching practical tools to calm your emotions, process the impact of what's happened in your life and creatively map a path forward based on what matters most to you. I have extensive experience working with people on trauma, anxiety and grief and loss.

Does this sound familiar? Your once outgoing and cheerful child has become withdrawn and anxious. The activities they used to love now seem to cause them distress. You’re noticing more frequent outbursts, or perhaps they’ve become unusually quiet. You feel a pang of helplessness as you see your child struggle with emotions they can’t yet fully understand or articulate. Or perhaps your child is having trouble making friends and is often left out during social activities at school. You’ve heard their frustration and sadness, but you’re not sure how to help them build the social skills they need to feel confident and connected.

My personal mission in counseling is to empower, inspire, and educate clients to overcome barriers to improve their psychological well-being and quality of life. Counseling is a caring and powerful way to help people. It's based on the idea that every person has value and the ability to bounce back from tough times. My company, Empathic Empowerment Counseling, PLLC provides services with the same passion and each counselor was trained by me or Dr. Lucy Parker-Barnes during their graduate education and post-clinical supervision.

This message is for the independent ones - the ones who rarely ask for help. You’ve always been the go-to person who says yes to everything, often at the expense of your own well-being. When you try to assert yourself, your anxiety and guilt make you backtrack and fall into old patterns. Imagine how it would feel to take guilt-free alone time from your kids, if you didn’t have to avoid phone calls from you critical mother or dread uncomfortable conversations with your boss who texts you while you're on vacation. Imagine not feeling anxious before social events, not feeling like a burden, and not let everyone take advantage of you.

We all know that sometimes life throws things our way that challenge us. Whether it’s work, relationships, finances, or anything between, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed, and to feel that these challenges are insurmountable. My aim with therapy is to create a space where you feel safe to just be present, no matter what you are feeling in that moment. All feelings are valid and worth exploring. My approach is to work together from within that space to get to know you - your hopes, your goals, your fears…all the things that make you, you. We can then make sense of the situations that you are caught up in and navigate them together.

Picture it: you walk into the therapy office or sit in your favorite comfy chair to start your Telehealth session. You're identifing your triggers, building coping skills, and decreasing thought patterns that cause you to feel overwhelmed, less-than, and stuck. You're building healthy communication skills, creating and enforcing boundaries, and building trusting, secure attachments. You're overcoming life's challenges with greater ease and feeling more confident. You're learning to be your most authentic self. All of these things can be possible through therapy and I'd love to support you through the process.

Over my 20+ years working in the mental health field, I have seen the impact that therapy can have on individuals and families as they seek to find peace and healing. Children and adults with a variety of life challenges are no stranger to me. I absolutely love what I do and find it a privilege to partner with individuals on their therapeutic journey. As you consider your next steps, please feel free to contact me with any questions about my approach, my experience, or how I can help.

As a licensed marriage & family therapist, my goal is to help individuals, couples and families achieve a greater sense of contentment in life. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, building a relationship with you that fosters courage for change.

Welcome! I am currently accepting new clients via telehealth. It can feel challenging trying to find a new therapist and the right fit between client and clinician is so important! I specialize in working with clients who want to experience change in their lives. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, and difficulties in relationships. I enjoy helping clients create healthy relationships, improve communication skills, manage anxiety and increase self-esteem. I am certified as an ADHD clinical provider. I am passionate about the mind-body connection, and am also a competitive athlete myself!

Everyone has unique experiences that led them to this moment in their lives. Your feelings and thoughts about your present life are valid. No matter where you are today, I will help guide and encourage you with acceptance, humor, kindness, and compassion. I welcome you to therapy if you are looking for help with boundaries, cohesion, and communication through working on problems stemming from trauma, identity, and relationships. I am here to help you.

I value the relationship within the therapeutic experience as much as I value your story! I provide a nonjudgmental space as it is the building block to promote healing. I provide marital and relationship therapy utilizing assessments and interventions from Gottman Theory. This type of therapy focuses on tools and exercises to strengthen marriages and relationships. Our Gottman work will provide a mechanism for deeper understanding. This may include building the friendship within your marital relationship or reflecting on past attachments from childhoods. I believe that you and your partner are deserving of a loving relationship!

I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and adults of all identities who are experiencing anxiety, depression, attention deficit, self-esteem issues, traumatic brain injury (TBI), sports performance issues, and racial identity.