Female Therapists in Leola, PA

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?