Female Therapists in Leola, PA
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Claire M. Dempsey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, CFBT, ABFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Leola, PA 17540
Welcome! My goal is to help you reach your goals. I provide both individual and family therapy, and work collaboratively with my clients to create lasting change in their lives. I teach targeted coping and regulation strategies and practice these in session to increase confidence in using these skills. I believe lasting change is possible through new experiences and deeper understanding. I look forward to being of service!
Welcome! My goal is to help you reach your goals. I provide both individual and family therapy, and work collaboratively with my clients to create lasting change in their lives. I teach targeted coping and regulation strategies and practice these in session to increase confidence in using these skills. I believe lasting change is possible through new experiences and deeper understanding. I look forward to being of service!
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Jennifer Smoker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Leola, PA 17540
Are you someone who is struggling or have a child that is struggling? If so then I am here to help. I specifically work with children, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, divorced parents, and/or grief and loss. My hope is to help ease the pain by creating coping strategies and bringing awareness to the parents. I believe parents play a huge role in their child's success and encourage involvement.
Are you someone who is struggling or have a child that is struggling? If so then I am here to help. I specifically work with children, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, divorced parents, and/or grief and loss. My hope is to help ease the pain by creating coping strategies and bringing awareness to the parents. I believe parents play a huge role in their child's success and encourage involvement.
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Hi There! I am so glad that you are taking the time to get your needs met by searching for your perfect support team in a therapist. We are all deserving of support, wouldn't you agree? It is rare that we do what we need for ourselves, and I love enabling people to meet their needs through a therapeutic relationship. Through my EMDR Certification, I specialize in supporting people who have experienced adverse life events. If you have suffered abuse, relational hardship, grief and loss, work-stressors, mood issues, anxiety or depression, and many more, I would love to support you in the healing relationship that therapy offers.
Hi There! I am so glad that you are taking the time to get your needs met by searching for your perfect support team in a therapist. We are all deserving of support, wouldn't you agree? It is rare that we do what we need for ourselves, and I love enabling people to meet their needs through a therapeutic relationship. Through my EMDR Certification, I specialize in supporting people who have experienced adverse life events. If you have suffered abuse, relational hardship, grief and loss, work-stressors, mood issues, anxiety or depression, and many more, I would love to support you in the healing relationship that therapy offers.
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Stacy Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Leola, PA 17540
Do you feel alone with your thoughts and feelings? Have you recently become pregnant, given birth or struggled with a loss? Do you have scary thoughts and you don't know why? Do you feel like you have lost your identity? Do you often feel sad, anxious or angry? This is just a handful of ways that mothers and mothers to be may feel and are not sure how to seek help or feel better. Becoming a mother, or having the desire to be a mother, brings a lot of changes into your life. These changes include but are not limited to, hormonal, relational, emotional, mental and physical.
Do you feel alone with your thoughts and feelings? Have you recently become pregnant, given birth or struggled with a loss? Do you have scary thoughts and you don't know why? Do you feel like you have lost your identity? Do you often feel sad, anxious or angry? This is just a handful of ways that mothers and mothers to be may feel and are not sure how to seek help or feel better. Becoming a mother, or having the desire to be a mother, brings a lot of changes into your life. These changes include but are not limited to, hormonal, relational, emotional, mental and physical.
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When our sense of safety is shattered or we find ourselves fragmented rather than whole, we can feel trapped and helpless. We may feel unable to move forward into a world that feels overwhelming or unsafe. The story we are living can feel like one of scarcity and survival rather than one of security and celebration. Counseling offers you the space to explore your story in the context of a secure relationship and discern how to write the next chapter of your story with courage and confidence.
When our sense of safety is shattered or we find ourselves fragmented rather than whole, we can feel trapped and helpless. We may feel unable to move forward into a world that feels overwhelming or unsafe. The story we are living can feel like one of scarcity and survival rather than one of security and celebration. Counseling offers you the space to explore your story in the context of a secure relationship and discern how to write the next chapter of your story with courage and confidence.
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Welcome, I know how scary starting therapy can be. I commend you on taking this first step. I believe it is important to heal the hurts that may continue to affect you. As a therapist, I am invested in your story and will walk with you through your healing journey. I use several evidence-based approaches but focus on person centered and humanistic therapy. I will encourage you to take control of your sessions in order to foster and develop your own sense of empowerment. I will offer guidance and support throughout the process. I will also help you to develop coping skills that build upon your strengths.
Welcome, I know how scary starting therapy can be. I commend you on taking this first step. I believe it is important to heal the hurts that may continue to affect you. As a therapist, I am invested in your story and will walk with you through your healing journey. I use several evidence-based approaches but focus on person centered and humanistic therapy. I will encourage you to take control of your sessions in order to foster and develop your own sense of empowerment. I will offer guidance and support throughout the process. I will also help you to develop coping skills that build upon your strengths.
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Kayla D. Woods
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17603
The decision to start therapy is a courageous first step towards healing and growth. Whether you struggle with intimacy and connection, are overwhelmed by events that are out of your control or just want to get in touch with a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in life, therapy can help. I focus on creating a judgment free, safe and comfortable environment. I am here to assist clients reach their full potential whether that be individually or with a significant other. My area of focus includes sex and relationship therapy, mental wellbeing, EMDR, communication skill building and reaching personal and professional goals.
The decision to start therapy is a courageous first step towards healing and growth. Whether you struggle with intimacy and connection, are overwhelmed by events that are out of your control or just want to get in touch with a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in life, therapy can help. I focus on creating a judgment free, safe and comfortable environment. I am here to assist clients reach their full potential whether that be individually or with a significant other. My area of focus includes sex and relationship therapy, mental wellbeing, EMDR, communication skill building and reaching personal and professional goals.
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The emotional pain you experience leaves you parched; thirsty for the refreshment of deeper emotional connection with those you love. It is my desire to be one who listens carefully to appreciate your pain while offering a lifeline to restore hope for a better future. I am full of gratitude for a life full of blessings but I have also experienced many challenges. I want you to know that I understand the heartache of addiction, moral failures, loss, grief, despair, loneliness, abuse, and family conflict. I can appreciate the pain you feel. I want to help you find release from your suffering and refreshment for your soul.
The emotional pain you experience leaves you parched; thirsty for the refreshment of deeper emotional connection with those you love. It is my desire to be one who listens carefully to appreciate your pain while offering a lifeline to restore hope for a better future. I am full of gratitude for a life full of blessings but I have also experienced many challenges. I want you to know that I understand the heartache of addiction, moral failures, loss, grief, despair, loneliness, abuse, and family conflict. I can appreciate the pain you feel. I want to help you find release from your suffering and refreshment for your soul.
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Dr. Dawnielle D. Simmons
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17603 (Online Only)
The human experience is complex and layered. It is often taken for granted and underestimated. In our profession, it is a privilege to have access to such complexities; a privilege to witness the moment when despair transforms into hope and futility no longer exists. Humans are vast and exploration is limitless. As a psychologist, I would be remiss by engaging my work without intentionality, humility, and culturally appropriate care. As someone with marginalized identities, I find value in reflecting in the moment with clients. I use a multicultural counseling model to address the unique needs of clients of color and LGBTQ+ folks.
The human experience is complex and layered. It is often taken for granted and underestimated. In our profession, it is a privilege to have access to such complexities; a privilege to witness the moment when despair transforms into hope and futility no longer exists. Humans are vast and exploration is limitless. As a psychologist, I would be remiss by engaging my work without intentionality, humility, and culturally appropriate care. As someone with marginalized identities, I find value in reflecting in the moment with clients. I use a multicultural counseling model to address the unique needs of clients of color and LGBTQ+ folks.
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Natalia Vergara-Berenda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17603 (Online Only)
Hi there! I am so glad you're here taking this big step! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania. I graduated from Binghamton University with my undergrad in Human Development and Masters in Social Work. I have been working as a therapist in the healthcare system for six years working along side psychiatrists and providers in primary care sites. My focus is primarily rooted in relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and generalized anxiety disorder.
Hi there! I am so glad you're here taking this big step! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania. I graduated from Binghamton University with my undergrad in Human Development and Masters in Social Work. I have been working as a therapist in the healthcare system for six years working along side psychiatrists and providers in primary care sites. My focus is primarily rooted in relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and generalized anxiety disorder.
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Ambur Gregorio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
I enjoy helping adult clients that have experienced childhood attachment traumas and are now experiencing difficulty in their adult relationships as a result. I use a combination of models, including EMDR trauma therapy to help clients heal and grow into their most vibrant and whole version of themself. Anxiety, depression, low self worth, and resentment can all come from unresolved trauma that is stuck in our nervous system. If we don’t address and treat it, it continuously shows up in our present day. Our bodies want to heal. Healing is possible.
I enjoy helping adult clients that have experienced childhood attachment traumas and are now experiencing difficulty in their adult relationships as a result. I use a combination of models, including EMDR trauma therapy to help clients heal and grow into their most vibrant and whole version of themself. Anxiety, depression, low self worth, and resentment can all come from unresolved trauma that is stuck in our nervous system. If we don’t address and treat it, it continuously shows up in our present day. Our bodies want to heal. Healing is possible.
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Robin A Frutchey
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17601
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Is there an anxious voice in your head that sometimes speaks at full volume? Do you feel alone, uncertain, or "less than"? Or maybe you feel like you just can't stay on top of your life. You procrastinate and only get things done by self-medicating with panic? You may have habits you don't feel good about... you overeat, shop too much, spend countless hours online or in front of tv, or get too much or too little sleep. You might feel stuck, frustrated, or like something is missing. Or maybe you are a parent who feels worried and unsure about how to help a child or adolescent who is struggling?
Is there an anxious voice in your head that sometimes speaks at full volume? Do you feel alone, uncertain, or "less than"? Or maybe you feel like you just can't stay on top of your life. You procrastinate and only get things done by self-medicating with panic? You may have habits you don't feel good about... you overeat, shop too much, spend countless hours online or in front of tv, or get too much or too little sleep. You might feel stuck, frustrated, or like something is missing. Or maybe you are a parent who feels worried and unsure about how to help a child or adolescent who is struggling?
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Welcome, I’m glad you’re here. Our paths sometimes deliver us to unfamiliar and uncomfortable places that can be challenging to navigate. You are strong, and you don’t have to feel lost. Together, we will discover a way forward. My name is Katie, and I bring a holistic approach to therapy, valuing the mind-body connection. I truly believe that you are inherently your own best healer; I am just a guide to help you along this journey.
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here. Our paths sometimes deliver us to unfamiliar and uncomfortable places that can be challenging to navigate. You are strong, and you don’t have to feel lost. Together, we will discover a way forward. My name is Katie, and I bring a holistic approach to therapy, valuing the mind-body connection. I truly believe that you are inherently your own best healer; I am just a guide to help you along this journey.
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Sophia Ellis Kreider
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601 (Online Only)
I am passionate about supporting clients who are coping with a significant loss or life transition, whether through death, divorce, change of profession, infertility, pregnancy, or postpartum. My 14+ years as a bereavement counselor have honed my skills in providing education that will enable clients in discerning how to move through challenges, grow self-awareness, nurture self-compassion, and recognize those parts of themselves that are helpful versus those they'd like to change. My training as an IFS informed therapist is key to how I work with clients and in creating a safe, non-judgmental place in which to heal and evolve.
I am passionate about supporting clients who are coping with a significant loss or life transition, whether through death, divorce, change of profession, infertility, pregnancy, or postpartum. My 14+ years as a bereavement counselor have honed my skills in providing education that will enable clients in discerning how to move through challenges, grow self-awareness, nurture self-compassion, and recognize those parts of themselves that are helpful versus those they'd like to change. My training as an IFS informed therapist is key to how I work with clients and in creating a safe, non-judgmental place in which to heal and evolve.
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Awakening Counseling & Consulting LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17601 (Online Only)
Over my time in practice, I have come to learn that much of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors stem from parental figures and relationships, childhood experiences, significant life events, as well as responses to the here and now. My goal is to work collaboratively with you, to support you, and to assist you in attending to what you feel is important through the cultivation of a strength-based, empathetic, and warm environment.
Over my time in practice, I have come to learn that much of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors stem from parental figures and relationships, childhood experiences, significant life events, as well as responses to the here and now. My goal is to work collaboratively with you, to support you, and to assist you in attending to what you feel is important through the cultivation of a strength-based, empathetic, and warm environment.
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Everyone deserves a chance to improve themselves. Therapy is the journey of self-discovery and along the way, you can self-heal. My approach as your therapist is to guide you in your self-discovery and we learn together where the healing within yourself needs to begin. You are the expert of yourself and what you need.I am here to provide you with a warm, welcoming, and respected environment that allows you to feel open and vulnerable. We will create short-term goals in doable doses that will promote the growth you desire within yourself. I am currently working with adults, couples, & teens virtually and in person.
Everyone deserves a chance to improve themselves. Therapy is the journey of self-discovery and along the way, you can self-heal. My approach as your therapist is to guide you in your self-discovery and we learn together where the healing within yourself needs to begin. You are the expert of yourself and what you need.I am here to provide you with a warm, welcoming, and respected environment that allows you to feel open and vulnerable. We will create short-term goals in doable doses that will promote the growth you desire within yourself. I am currently working with adults, couples, & teens virtually and in person.
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When a person walks into my office, the orientation I bring to every session is that each individual is an expert on themselves. With that framework and in combination with my professional experience, together we work on overcoming obstacles and reaching personal goals. I provide individual and couples therapy for adults and adolescents. I am a professional with a strong sense of boundaries and respect for confidentiality. I listen without judgment and seek your best interest.
When a person walks into my office, the orientation I bring to every session is that each individual is an expert on themselves. With that framework and in combination with my professional experience, together we work on overcoming obstacles and reaching personal goals. I provide individual and couples therapy for adults and adolescents. I am a professional with a strong sense of boundaries and respect for confidentiality. I listen without judgment and seek your best interest.
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You feel like the black sheep of your family; like you never really fit anywhere. You feel like something is “off” but can’t quite put your finger on what is causing your discomfort. You may feel like you’re stuck in your past, unable to move forward and create the life you want. You’re tired of the same unsatisfying relationships that happen over and over again. You crave closeness with others but find it difficult to let people in. You worry about people leaving you. You might feel or have even been told by family in one way or another that you’re the problem.
You feel like the black sheep of your family; like you never really fit anywhere. You feel like something is “off” but can’t quite put your finger on what is causing your discomfort. You may feel like you’re stuck in your past, unable to move forward and create the life you want. You’re tired of the same unsatisfying relationships that happen over and over again. You crave closeness with others but find it difficult to let people in. You worry about people leaving you. You might feel or have even been told by family in one way or another that you’re the problem.
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Laura Chandler
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, MA, LPC, CCTP, CSAM
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17601
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, anger, or grief? Is your marriage falling apart? Does your child have behavioral problems? Do you just need someone to talk to?
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, anger, or grief? Is your marriage falling apart? Does your child have behavioral problems? Do you just need someone to talk to?
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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.
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.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.