Preteen Therapists in Lancaster, PA

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! We are Life and Love Counseling, LLC., a caring outpatient psychotherapy office, located in Lancaster, PA providing mental health services, life coaching, & holistic therapies for individuals (children ages 3+, adolescents, & adults), families, couples, & groups. When life becomes overwhelming, psychotherapy offers therapeutic support, encouragement, psychoeducation, & facilitates the implementation of problem-solving strategies to navigate difficult & challenging times. We utilize CBT strategies to address negative thoughts, feelings, & behaviors. We offer holistic approaches to attain balance & awaken an inner calm.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I am trained to help guide you through life’s ups and downs based on your achievements and assets. From the social work perspective, we can focus on holistically working towards effective change rather than just on your symptoms or diagnosis. This includes your successes, barriers, family history, support systems, community, and anything else that makes you uniquely you. I am EMDR Certified and specialize in EMDR and IFS informed EMDR to treat acute and chronic PTSD as well as perinatal mental health and anxiety / mood disorders.

Our locations in Lancaster, Hershey, Lehigh Valley (Emmaus), Lancaster Downtown, Lebanon, York, and Pittsburgh, offer in-person mental health therapy to people aged six+. Online therapy is available across PA. Seek our care if you are struggling with relationship issues, feeling anxiety or depression, identity/culture, trauma, or are unsure how to navigate grief, maternal struggles, LGBT+, or life transitions. Our clients often state they "feel stuck" as the reason they are starting therapy. Participating in therapy can help identify solutions and a way to move forward.

I have always loved working with individuals who seek to enhance their lives and fight through difficult challenges that they face because I too have faced many of life's challenges and have overcome adversities. I want to be of support to others and help them to feel empowered to move through what they otherwise may feel they couldn't and see they succeed in life. It is a great honor to be part of one's healing journey.

Finding a Therapist can be Hard! Let's make it easier. Are you ready to reclaim your confidence and embrace a new way of viewing life? Are you feeling the impact of past trauma and the desire to unpack the baggage and move forward in freedom in your relationships? Let's collaborate together and find healthy ways to live and embrace life and freedom. Taking the first step to seek help is sometimes hard, but the lasting impact of that decision is worth that risk. Taking the time to focus on yourself, your relationships, and your future is never a wasted investment. I'm here to support you. www.curtiswilsoncounseling.com

Many of us find ourselves without a space to process our lives, relationships, as well as the weight of a world and systems that are unjust and unsafe. If you are seeking care that holds space for humanity while also challenging oppressive beliefs and systems, appreciates experience over diagnosis, and supports creativity and difference; I would be honored to collaborate with you. Let's explore opportunities to build meaning and connection, navigate experiences of stress and complex emotions, and overcome personal and environmental barriers.

I specialize in working with adolescents, families, and couples. My training is largely systems focused and I prefer to focus on strengthening relationships as a tool to healing. I specialize in post-traumatic stress disorder, attachment difficulties, relationship issues, and grief/bereavement.

My name is Mark Walthofer. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the State of Pennsylvania and have been in Social Survives in one form or another for the last 40 years. I have worked with everyone from children to seniors, in services such as wrap-around, drug and alcohol, group homes hospitals, and medical practices. clinical and private mental health practices. I have experience working with adults. including young adults ages 8 to 25, seniors adolescents, and families and children parodically.

Maybe you’ve noticed that making a change in your life is a difficult. Many people struggle to find their footing in the world at one point or another – this can be a large source of anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and stress. I want you to feel at ease to be your most authentic self, and to feel genuinely safe and comfortable as we explore your concerns together. Above all else, I prioritize warmth, comfort, and compassion at the core of the work we do. I promise to tell you honestly and compassionately what you need to hear, even when it might be difficult to face right now.

I recognize the importance of creating safe spaces and do so with an energy of warmth, validation and humor. I support clients from a healing-centered approach to identify goals, manage stress and process traumatic experiences through enhancing communication, somatic (body-focused) techniques, mindfulness and other creative practices for self-reflection and self-regulation. I recognize that processing grief or pain are important aspects of growth and that we can be more responsive and vulnerable without collapsing. As a collaborator on your healing journey, I approach our work together with genuine curiosity and open-mindedness.

Hi! My name is Ambre Witte, CEO, LCSW at Life and Love Counseling, LLC. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, & couples. My clinical focus includes mood instability/ Bipolar Disorder, self-harm/suicidal ideation, anger/explosive behavior, ODD, PTSD, OCD, Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders, etc. My clientele primarily seeks strategies & therapeutic interventions for emotional regulation, non-compliance/defiance, conflict resolution, impulse control, executive functioning, low self-esteem, social skills, self-sufficiency, time management, academic concerns, & family/relationship conflict, etc.

I have a heart to serve individuals going through difficult times in their lives. I work with clients facing depression, anxiety, anger, post-traumatic stress, and adjustment disorders. Individuals and families find encouragement and support while facing grief and loss, separation and divorce, abuse, and other stressful or traumatic events. They find healing from past pain and hope for a better future through the therapeutic process.

Hi! My name is Carmen Marti and I would love to partner with you in your healing journey. Are you struggling with sadness, anxiety, or life transitions? Do you have unresolved trauma having a significant impact on many aspects of your life? Or, do you struggle with poor self-esteem or a negative view of the world? Whatever the reasons are that bring you to this page, I am here to support you. My primary focus will be to assure a space in which you can share your thoughts, tell your story, and use your voice to achieve emotional balance and lead a more fulfilling life.

I am a fully bilingual licensed professional counselor with more than 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, elderly population, and couples. I help others to understand more about themselves, their pattern of behaviors, feelings, thought and belief system. We'll explore healthy alternative responses and boundaries to highlight strength-based recovery, and self-determination.

I know life can get hard at times and you feel like there is no way out. Well, I am here to tell you that it is, and I am here to help you figure it out. You do not have to do it alone. You are at the right place, and I will help you to work through issues while identifying your inner strengths to be a happier and healthier version of you. Whether it is depression, anxiety, trauma, infidelity, addiction, parenting and the list can go on. I have a passion for helping people so if you are looking for someone to listen, hear and be understood then let's talk.

As a therapist, I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults navigate challenges such as depression, behavioral issues, autism, ADHD, anxiety, and stress. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, creating a safe space where clients feel heard and supported. Through tailored strategies and compassionate guidance, I empower individuals to build resilience, manage emotions, and foster meaningful connections. I believe in the transformative power of therapy to inspire growth and enhance overall well-being at every stage of life.

Are you having difficulty managing tough emotions? Do you find that past stuff is getting in your way of living life to the fullest? I can help! I am a Bilingual (English/ Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 13 years experience in the therapy domain. I received my Bachelor's in Social Work from Temple University in 2004 and my Master's in Social Work from Millersville University in 2012.

Helping individuals, couples, and families successfully manage their challenges and develop strong, positive relationships is the main focus of my practice. I believe in using a variety of approaches and tailoring these to my client's needs to produce the changes and growth my client is seeking.