Anxiety Therapists in Ligonier, PA

Throughout life's journey, there are many paths, some more challenging than others. As we learn to make healthy habits part on of our lives, we become happier and more fulfilled in other areas. Counseling can help one work through many challenges such as: Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Work-Related Issues, Adolescent stressors (I have been working with adolescents for over 20 years in various settings), Parenting Issues, such as the unique challenges mother's of multiples encounter (I have personal experience with this, as I have twin boys), Grief and Loss,Pre-marital counseling,Marriage and Family difficulties, and Wellness.

Life can be overwhelming. Sometimes it feels impossible, especially when you're trying to navigate all of life's changes. You don't have to walk through life alone; let's do this together. I am here to provide a safe space for you to begin the journey of self-exploration and healing. We will work together to explore healthy and effective coping skills to manage difficult emotions. I strive to empower you to be the best version of yourself.

Sage Wellness Practitioners are here to walk alongside you in your journey, cultivating wellness and inspiring hope for brighter tomorrow's. Our relationships with our clients are built on a foundation of integrity, compassion, competence, & trust. Our therapists are versed in working with older adolescents and adults across the lifespan. If you are struggling with life stressors and transitions, panic, anxiety, mood instability, pain management, grief & loss and more - our behavioral health therapists can help you strengthen your self esteem, build coping strategies and shift your thinking to support a healthier and happier you.

I enjoy helping clients that are ready to create positive change in their lives through working on various life issues such as grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

Laurie specializes in treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as providing Individual Therapy to children, adolescents and young adults with a variety of mental health disorders. Laurie works closely with clients and their families in addressing mental health concerns. She provides treatment to individuals with a wide range of emotional, neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders including: depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, OCD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, language and learning disorders, mood disorders, conduct disorders and oppositional defiant disorders.

Our staff is a collection of talented and dedicated individually licensed professional clinicians (LPCs, LCSWs, and LSWs), who combine a love of their craft with a true desire to help others make real improvements to their quality of life. That passion shows in everything we do! We are a people-centered organization and we prioritize our clients, our integrity and excellence in treatment above all other things. Our aim is to be a force for good in the lives of our clients, in our communities and to put quality over quantity every time! "Serving others is our calling and the reason we are in business. We believe that our clients deserve the best service and the highest quality mental health therapy." - Amy M. Nielsen, President

Art Therapy, Psychotherapy-specialize in PTSD treatment stemming from sexual abuse and/or domestic violence-depression-anxiety-grief and loss treatment

I enjoy working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. In particular, I work with individuals (and their families) impacted by traumatic stress. I would describe traumatic stress as an "unhealed wound." These wounds can manifest themselves in disruptive behaviors, defiance, anxiety, depression, struggles with focus, aggression, self-injury, perfectionism and substance use. When wounds are triggered it is common for the person to engage in a fight, flight, or freeze response. The trauma oriented work that I offer assists people of all ages to engage in more effective responses to their wounds. The fight, flight, or freeze response goes away.

Have you been struggling with trying to figure out a better way to manage your life and situations? Do you find it hard to have motivation to do things? Do you struggle with adversity and managing stressors? Do you have issues with addictions? I try to be non-judgmental and supportive to validate people and help them learn new ways of coping and living to improve their quality of life. I also run Art Therapy groups to increase insight and mindfulness about symptoms/coping skills, which have been effective in improving moods and decreasing stress, creating a sense of community, and a family away from family (but not during COVID).

The busyness of your life fools you into thinking that everything is going along splendidly. The pressure you feel every day never seems to go away. You sense the floodwaters of being overwhelmed as you say “yes” to one more thing you don’t have time for right now. Guilt arises around the fact that your energy level is so low that you have to say “no” when your child asks you to read them a book. Wondering if you will ever get out of the “rat” race you call your life, you grab for the bag of chips and start binge watching another episode of your favorite show. Maybe you will have the energy to make some changes another day.

I believe that the core to effective therapy is a strong and trusting relationship between therapist and client. Within this working relationship we can explore deeper issues and learn healthier ways of coping and bringing about positive change. People have within themselves the ability to heal but finding that inner strength is sometimes limited by unhealthy coping skills, stress, trauma and grief. It is important to treat the whole person, not just the addiction. I utilize a Person Centered/Strength Based Approach in helping clients reach their goals.

We are all born with purpose, meaning and the unique capacity to live abundantly. Yet, life stressors and other environmental factors create obstacles that seem to produce insurmountable barriers to achieving one's dreams of a happy and fulfilling life. Choosing a psychotherapist to help clear the obstacles out of the way is an important first step in discovering one's authentic self and living life purposefully. My approach to therapy is holistic, person-centered, trauma-informed, and depth oriented with the goal being authentic self-discovery.