Existential Therapists in Lancaster, PA
Samuel Yuly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17603 (Online Only)
I pull from a plethora of therapeutic modalities and techniques, though I have a strong base in Psychodynamic, Gestalt, and Existential psychotherapy.
Trauma is stored mentally and physically inside of us. It isn’t something you can just "get over". You may try to forget it, but this only provides, at best, temporary relief. The path to healing is not through removing the pain of the trauma, but rather through understanding and developing a healthy relationship with it. This isn’t easy, and can often be long and frightening process, but it can lead to not only a reclaimed sense of self-worth, but a healthier and more fulfilling relationship with the world around you. If any of this resonates with you, we may work well together on your journey to healing and wholeness.
I pull from a plethora of therapeutic modalities and techniques, though I have a strong base in Psychodynamic, Gestalt, and Existential psychotherapy.
Trauma is stored mentally and physically inside of us. It isn’t something you can just "get over". You may try to forget it, but this only provides, at best, temporary relief. The path to healing is not through removing the pain of the trauma, but rather through understanding and developing a healthy relationship with it. This isn’t easy, and can often be long and frightening process, but it can lead to not only a reclaimed sense of self-worth, but a healthier and more fulfilling relationship with the world around you. If any of this resonates with you, we may work well together on your journey to healing and wholeness.
As an eclectic therapist, I use multiple techniques such as client centered, existential, trauma-focused, art therapy, CBT, and family therapy.
My ideal client would be someone who wants support and guidance to make sense of things that have happened to them in the past and who wants to invest in their overall healing and well-being to get more out of their current life. I welcome the opportunity to help clients who feel wounded and confused by mixed messages given by their family, school, churches, etc. as well as who may have lost their sense of direction and fulfillment in relationships, work, self-care, and faith. Clients would have a safe and nonjudgmental space to be themselves in order to reclaim who they want to be and to practice grace and self-compassion.
As an eclectic therapist, I use multiple techniques such as client centered, existential, trauma-focused, art therapy, CBT, and family therapy.
My ideal client would be someone who wants support and guidance to make sense of things that have happened to them in the past and who wants to invest in their overall healing and well-being to get more out of their current life. I welcome the opportunity to help clients who feel wounded and confused by mixed messages given by their family, school, churches, etc. as well as who may have lost their sense of direction and fulfillment in relationships, work, self-care, and faith. Clients would have a safe and nonjudgmental space to be themselves in order to reclaim who they want to be and to practice grace and self-compassion.
Ashley King
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, EdM, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17602
Areas of interest & specialty include: Generalized anxiety & depression, spiritual & existential concerns, somatic & body-centered work, women’s issues, couples, creatives, helping professionals, HSPs, life transitions, grief & loss, relationships & sexuality, LGBTQ+ issues.
Three beliefs I hold that influence how I practice are 1) human beings are not problems to be solved 2) therapy is ultimately about relationship 3) the process itself is the solution. We humans are infinitely complex; we're full of opposition and paradox. Our culture pushes quick fixes and immediate answers, but lasting change rarely comes about when we work in this way. I'm interested in helping you come into fuller, richer, more conscious relationship with all of your moving and sometimes disparate parts. Together we will work from the inside out through a deep, relational process.
Areas of interest & specialty include: Generalized anxiety & depression, spiritual & existential concerns, somatic & body-centered work, women’s issues, couples, creatives, helping professionals, HSPs, life transitions, grief & loss, relationships & sexuality, LGBTQ+ issues.
Three beliefs I hold that influence how I practice are 1) human beings are not problems to be solved 2) therapy is ultimately about relationship 3) the process itself is the solution. We humans are infinitely complex; we're full of opposition and paradox. Our culture pushes quick fixes and immediate answers, but lasting change rarely comes about when we work in this way. I'm interested in helping you come into fuller, richer, more conscious relationship with all of your moving and sometimes disparate parts. Together we will work from the inside out through a deep, relational process.
Katrina Hostetter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601
Life can overwhelm you and feel out of control. Your life is unfulfilled. Your trust in God has dwindled and you feel passionless and weary. Worries and pressures have deadened your heart. Caring for others has lead to burn-out and lack of balance in your life. You have lost a grip of the dreams that once inspired you. Loss, disappointment, and betrayal hold you back from the life you always wanted and the confidence to grow in healthy relationships. You could join hundreds of individuals who have found hope, courage and boldness to enter life with fresh perspective and vision to become more fully who they were created to be.
Life can overwhelm you and feel out of control. Your life is unfulfilled. Your trust in God has dwindled and you feel passionless and weary. Worries and pressures have deadened your heart. Caring for others has lead to burn-out and lack of balance in your life. You have lost a grip of the dreams that once inspired you. Loss, disappointment, and betrayal hold you back from the life you always wanted and the confidence to grow in healthy relationships. You could join hundreds of individuals who have found hope, courage and boldness to enter life with fresh perspective and vision to become more fully who they were created to be.
You've come to know that you're not at peace and don't know where to begin with therapy in Lancaster, PA. The unhappiness and lack of peace has stirred up feelings and emotions within yourself. You've looked at your partner and wondered how you could make this work. Thoughts of how selfish they are have flooded your mind and you feel a loss of hope.
You've come to know that you're not at peace and don't know where to begin with therapy in Lancaster, PA. The unhappiness and lack of peace has stirred up feelings and emotions within yourself. You've looked at your partner and wondered how you could make this work. Thoughts of how selfish they are have flooded your mind and you feel a loss of hope.
Life can be challenging. I help adolescents and adults manage life transitions, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, grief/loss, and the process of making meaning at every life stage. I am open to working with individuals and couples. I can help adolescents navigate the challenges of the teen years, guide adults through parenting and relationship concerns, or help older adults to thrive in an ever-changing landscape. I can help you navigate new feelings, identity concerns, ADHD, parenting issues, relationship concerns, issues of aging, grief and loss, or adjustment to illness, caregiving, or lifestyle changes.
Life can be challenging. I help adolescents and adults manage life transitions, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, grief/loss, and the process of making meaning at every life stage. I am open to working with individuals and couples. I can help adolescents navigate the challenges of the teen years, guide adults through parenting and relationship concerns, or help older adults to thrive in an ever-changing landscape. I can help you navigate new feelings, identity concerns, ADHD, parenting issues, relationship concerns, issues of aging, grief and loss, or adjustment to illness, caregiving, or lifestyle changes.
Hannah Avers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601
I believe that healing and change are possible and my goal is to provide a warm and safe therapeutic environment to help assist you on your journey. I utilize a strengths-based and holistic approach in my work and believe that therapy should be a collaborative process where we are working together to find solutions to the struggles you are facing. I enjoy seeing diverse populations and have worked extensively with women, young adults, teenagers, and survivors of trauma and domestic violence.
I believe that healing and change are possible and my goal is to provide a warm and safe therapeutic environment to help assist you on your journey. I utilize a strengths-based and holistic approach in my work and believe that therapy should be a collaborative process where we are working together to find solutions to the struggles you are facing. I enjoy seeing diverse populations and have worked extensively with women, young adults, teenagers, and survivors of trauma and domestic violence.
Herb Landis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, LLC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17603
I provide psychotherapy services to children, teens, young adults, families and couples, and over the 30 years of being in outpatient and private practice settings, I can say I love treating the lifespan of all ages. I promote growth and potential. My clinical focus has been primarily in treating anxiety, depression, grief and complicated grief. I use the creative arts to promote the healing process. We all walk different landscapes at different times in our lives and I will help you in walking that landscape you find yourself in. Please feel free to contact me for a phone consult for any questions you might have.
I provide psychotherapy services to children, teens, young adults, families and couples, and over the 30 years of being in outpatient and private practice settings, I can say I love treating the lifespan of all ages. I promote growth and potential. My clinical focus has been primarily in treating anxiety, depression, grief and complicated grief. I use the creative arts to promote the healing process. We all walk different landscapes at different times in our lives and I will help you in walking that landscape you find yourself in. Please feel free to contact me for a phone consult for any questions you might have.
Blake Watson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals of all backgrounds and welcome diversity. Every person has value, and the process of therapy is a positive, healthy means to understand and develop this. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities to meet each individual's specific needs including cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotion focused therapy, person-centered/humanist therapy.
I work with individuals of all backgrounds and welcome diversity. Every person has value, and the process of therapy is a positive, healthy means to understand and develop this. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities to meet each individual's specific needs including cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotion focused therapy, person-centered/humanist therapy.
Do you have questions/concerns related to sexuality- sexual pleasure, satisfaction, desire, or are you experiencing a sexual dysfunction. These are all sensitive and intimate topics and definitely not easy to talk about without possibly feeling some shame or embarrassment. Have these concerns been impacting the quality of your relationship ? Are you feeling stuck with no clue how to move forward? Embark on a journey of discovery and transformation with me. I will guide you towards sexual empowerment and well-being. Together we will break down the barriers, embrace the power of your sexuality, and celebrate your growth!
Do you have questions/concerns related to sexuality- sexual pleasure, satisfaction, desire, or are you experiencing a sexual dysfunction. These are all sensitive and intimate topics and definitely not easy to talk about without possibly feeling some shame or embarrassment. Have these concerns been impacting the quality of your relationship ? Are you feeling stuck with no clue how to move forward? Embark on a journey of discovery and transformation with me. I will guide you towards sexual empowerment and well-being. Together we will break down the barriers, embrace the power of your sexuality, and celebrate your growth!
Kali Thompson, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17603
I believe the relationship developed in therapy is a powerful one and strive to create a safe space for everyone who walks through my door, fostering respect for every individual. Whether you're experiencing a personal, emotional, or relational struggle I would like to work with you. Through an insight-oriented holistic collaborative approach, I focus on supporting and empowering clients through their therapeutic process. I have a background in helping clients experiencing concerns related to trauma, life transitions, impacts of shame, depression and anxiety, sexuality, and navigating the coming out and gender affirmation processes.
I believe the relationship developed in therapy is a powerful one and strive to create a safe space for everyone who walks through my door, fostering respect for every individual. Whether you're experiencing a personal, emotional, or relational struggle I would like to work with you. Through an insight-oriented holistic collaborative approach, I focus on supporting and empowering clients through their therapeutic process. I have a background in helping clients experiencing concerns related to trauma, life transitions, impacts of shame, depression and anxiety, sexuality, and navigating the coming out and gender affirmation processes.
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Awareness of ourselves and others opens up the possibility of making new, more conscious choices. As your therapist, I will bring a sense of curiosity and empathy to your experience of the world, so that together we can build the awareness you need to live a more authentic and fulfilling life. The safety and skills we establish in our work can help you develop the confidence and tools you need to step into the person you are meant to be.
Awareness of ourselves and others opens up the possibility of making new, more conscious choices. As your therapist, I will bring a sense of curiosity and empathy to your experience of the world, so that together we can build the awareness you need to live a more authentic and fulfilling life. The safety and skills we establish in our work can help you develop the confidence and tools you need to step into the person you are meant to be.
Lauren Shaak
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17603 (Online Only)
My name is Lauren Shaak and I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania. For all client populations, I take a strengths-based, person-centered approach to therapy. I am comfortable working with diverse issues and engaging in ongoing professional development in order to stay current with clinical best practices. I believe in making sessions feel conversational. I like to establish an environment that feels safe, supportive, and welcoming. I believe that it is possible to take a relaxed, lighthearted approach to the serious work of therapy.
My name is Lauren Shaak and I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania. For all client populations, I take a strengths-based, person-centered approach to therapy. I am comfortable working with diverse issues and engaging in ongoing professional development in order to stay current with clinical best practices. I believe in making sessions feel conversational. I like to establish an environment that feels safe, supportive, and welcoming. I believe that it is possible to take a relaxed, lighthearted approach to the serious work of therapy.
Colleen Madrigale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I’m Colleen! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist specializing in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy. I have used DBT-informed interventions to help a diverse range of clients build trusting relationships with themselves and cope with difficult emotions. I am especially passionate about providing an affirming therapeutic space for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Whether you are seeking support with anxiety/depression, grief/loss, trauma or simply need guidance during a difficult stage of life, I hope to collaborate with you in building a treatment plan that reflects your unique goals.
Hi, I’m Colleen! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist specializing in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy. I have used DBT-informed interventions to help a diverse range of clients build trusting relationships with themselves and cope with difficult emotions. I am especially passionate about providing an affirming therapeutic space for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Whether you are seeking support with anxiety/depression, grief/loss, trauma or simply need guidance during a difficult stage of life, I hope to collaborate with you in building a treatment plan that reflects your unique goals.
Vicki Glabb
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17603 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Vicki Glabb! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and hold a National Counselor Certification (NCC). I have over 20 years of Counseling experience in a variety of settings. Currently, I provide Telehealth Counseling from your place of comfort (home, work, outdoors, etc.). I take an eclectic approach to therapy, combining different modalities to fit the needs of each individual Client. I find using a combination of therapeutic modalities to be most successful. Counseling is not one size fits all, it often requires a mixture of approaches to address concerns.
Hi, I'm Vicki Glabb! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and hold a National Counselor Certification (NCC). I have over 20 years of Counseling experience in a variety of settings. Currently, I provide Telehealth Counseling from your place of comfort (home, work, outdoors, etc.). I take an eclectic approach to therapy, combining different modalities to fit the needs of each individual Client. I find using a combination of therapeutic modalities to be most successful. Counseling is not one size fits all, it often requires a mixture of approaches to address concerns.
Hi there! I’m Ryne, and I’m excited to help you uncover the best version of yourself. Life can be a rollercoaster, but with the right tools and mindset, you can tackle its twists and turns with confidence and a smile. Let’s embark on this journey together!
Hi there! I’m Ryne, and I’m excited to help you uncover the best version of yourself. Life can be a rollercoaster, but with the right tools and mindset, you can tackle its twists and turns with confidence and a smile. Let’s embark on this journey together!
Advanced Counseling and Research Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC-FL, CCMHC, CCTP, CT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17603
Advanced Counseling and Research Services provides a comprehensive array of professional counseling services to the greater Lancaster community. In general terms, these clinical services help clients address problematic issues in their lives that are impacting on their daily lives. Throughout the counseling experience, the counselor and client work collaboratively to address problems presented by the client. The overall purpose of counseling can be summarized in the following objectives: To identify the problematic issues facing each individual client seeking counseling. To identify secondary issues contributing to problem.
Advanced Counseling and Research Services provides a comprehensive array of professional counseling services to the greater Lancaster community. In general terms, these clinical services help clients address problematic issues in their lives that are impacting on their daily lives. Throughout the counseling experience, the counselor and client work collaboratively to address problems presented by the client. The overall purpose of counseling can be summarized in the following objectives: To identify the problematic issues facing each individual client seeking counseling. To identify secondary issues contributing to problem.
Maxwell Sheintoch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17603 (Online Only)
I am a licensed professional counselor with seven years of experience in the field. I specialize in working with clients who suffer from anxiety disorders and OCD. Other interests include working with clients with depression, addiction, and emotion regulation difficulties. I utilize a variety of empirically supported therapies and techniques to bring about change. This can include CBT, behavioral activation, mindfulness-based stress reduction, prolonged exposure, and ACT.
I am a licensed professional counselor with seven years of experience in the field. I specialize in working with clients who suffer from anxiety disorders and OCD. Other interests include working with clients with depression, addiction, and emotion regulation difficulties. I utilize a variety of empirically supported therapies and techniques to bring about change. This can include CBT, behavioral activation, mindfulness-based stress reduction, prolonged exposure, and ACT.
Andrew Nocita
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCP
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17603 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Andrew Nocita. I am a licensed psychologist and a Certified Allied Addiction Practitioner (CAAP), in practice since 1988. I received my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and my addiction certification from the Pennsylvania Certification Board in 1994.
Hello, I'm Andrew Nocita. I am a licensed psychologist and a Certified Allied Addiction Practitioner (CAAP), in practice since 1988. I received my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and my addiction certification from the Pennsylvania Certification Board in 1994.
Charles Tyson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17602 (Online Only)
Deeply passionate about social justice and facilitating and guiding positive change and development in the lives of others, my name is Charles Tyson (they/them), and I am thrilled to connect with you as you begin your journey inward. Healing is truly the risk of showing up for yourself and your resistance to the temptation to go back to unsilenced needs, numbing out, disconnection, and erasure. As a Black, non-binary, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of wide-ranging clinical and field experience, I look forward to tailoring my approach to meet your needs and help you reach your goals.
Deeply passionate about social justice and facilitating and guiding positive change and development in the lives of others, my name is Charles Tyson (they/them), and I am thrilled to connect with you as you begin your journey inward. Healing is truly the risk of showing up for yourself and your resistance to the temptation to go back to unsilenced needs, numbing out, disconnection, and erasure. As a Black, non-binary, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of wide-ranging clinical and field experience, I look forward to tailoring my approach to meet your needs and help you reach your goals.
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Existential Therapists
How does existential therapy work?
Existential therapy focuses on a patient’s inner experiences. The therapist tries to help the individual comprehend and alleviate symptoms by exploring their interior life. By confronting negative disquiet and emotions, the individual will hopefully become more open to finding meaning and purpose. This therapy can be administered to individuals or groups.
Is existential therapy evidence-based?
Existential therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has determined that existential therapy can lead to significant improvement in the mental health of patients, and for some people it can be just as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of existential therapy are enduring, even long after treatment has ended.
How long does existential therapy last?
The goal of existential therapy is to understand a person’s internal experiences, which may sound like a lengthy process, but it does not have to be so in-depth. However, sessions are not short-term, and therapy can continue for months or up to a year. And because patients learn the theory behind existential therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is existential therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with existential therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in improving feelings of isolation, feelings of purposelessness, as well as conditions such as anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can persist even after the end of existential therapy, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve developed during treatment.