Psychodynamic Therapists in Mars, PA
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Family means everything and when one member suffers the whole family suffers. Our marriages matter, our children matter, our families matter and so do you. I have been in the field of psychology since 1983. I specialize in marital, child, and adolescent therapies and issues related to depression, anxiety, bipolar and personality disorders. Behavioral, relationship and personality variables all contribute to wellness. I offer behavioral, cognitive and psychodynamic modalities to address these issues. Please call, no e-mails. Thank you.
Family means everything and when one member suffers the whole family suffers. Our marriages matter, our children matter, our families matter and so do you. I have been in the field of psychology since 1983. I specialize in marital, child, and adolescent therapies and issues related to depression, anxiety, bipolar and personality disorders. Behavioral, relationship and personality variables all contribute to wellness. I offer behavioral, cognitive and psychodynamic modalities to address these issues. Please call, no e-mails. Thank you.
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We are accepting new patients. Are you seeking a haven of peace and growth for your mind? Look no further than Malec and Associates. We understand that your mental well-being is of utmost importance, and our dedicated team of experienced providers is here to support you on your journey. At Malec and Associates, we believe in the power of personalized care. Our compassionate providers take the time to truly understand your unique challenges, creating a safe and trusting environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment.
We are accepting new patients. Are you seeking a haven of peace and growth for your mind? Look no further than Malec and Associates. We understand that your mental well-being is of utmost importance, and our dedicated team of experienced providers is here to support you on your journey. At Malec and Associates, we believe in the power of personalized care. Our compassionate providers take the time to truly understand your unique challenges, creating a safe and trusting environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment.
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Anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and/or co-dependency can get in the way of having confidence in yourself or getting what you really want in relationships or even loving yourself. I'll "roll up my sleeves" and help find real answers and new pathways that will make a difference. The chronic cycle of trying to deal with it and feeling like you are getting no where can end. I will help you feel better and be more of what you want to be.
Anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and/or co-dependency can get in the way of having confidence in yourself or getting what you really want in relationships or even loving yourself. I'll "roll up my sleeves" and help find real answers and new pathways that will make a difference. The chronic cycle of trying to deal with it and feeling like you are getting no where can end. I will help you feel better and be more of what you want to be.
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Bisma Anwar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mars, PA 16046 (Online Only)
Bisma Anwar has been a mental health therapist for over a decade. Her work experiences have been in hospitals, non-profits, mental health clinics, and digital mental health startups. Throughout her career she has worked with community based organizations, spoken at panels, done workshops and webinars to provide education and awareness of various mental health issues. Over the years, she has been quoted in the New York Times, Time Magazine, Popsugar, Buzzfeed, and many other media outlets.
Bisma Anwar has been a mental health therapist for over a decade. Her work experiences have been in hospitals, non-profits, mental health clinics, and digital mental health startups. Throughout her career she has worked with community based organizations, spoken at panels, done workshops and webinars to provide education and awareness of various mental health issues. Over the years, she has been quoted in the New York Times, Time Magazine, Popsugar, Buzzfeed, and many other media outlets.
![Photo of Kristine Culbertson, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/eb47be25-b84a-40c3-a58f-f5aa8c18c4c4/1/320x400.jpeg)
My clients describe my approach to therapy as engaging, caring, sensitive, and genuine. I have years of experience working with addiction, families, couples, and individuals. I believe in the power of connection through therapy and am truly inspired by being a part of my clients' change process. My clients appreciate my focus, sense of humor, and the understanding that comes with a variety of life experiences.
My clients describe my approach to therapy as engaging, caring, sensitive, and genuine. I have years of experience working with addiction, families, couples, and individuals. I believe in the power of connection through therapy and am truly inspired by being a part of my clients' change process. My clients appreciate my focus, sense of humor, and the understanding that comes with a variety of life experiences.
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Working from a trauma-informed perspective and following an empowerment model, I provide individual therapy, couples counseling, and group therapy. My work involves considering the person within the context of their life journey and traveling with this individual as he/she moves toward his/her understanding of a quality life.
Working from a trauma-informed perspective and following an empowerment model, I provide individual therapy, couples counseling, and group therapy. My work involves considering the person within the context of their life journey and traveling with this individual as he/she moves toward his/her understanding of a quality life.
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Compassion, understanding and commitment to quality, collaborative and affordable care is what you can expect from your treatment. I utilize successful treatment approaches to help you positively improve your overall state of being. I specialize in compassionately helping you explore the core issues that are causing your symptoms. You will understand how we will work together to create transitional, life-long change where you will feel safe, secure, confident, capable and connected to yourself and others. A brighter future awaits you! "Invest in yourself and others will too." Take the first step - call for an appointment!
Compassion, understanding and commitment to quality, collaborative and affordable care is what you can expect from your treatment. I utilize successful treatment approaches to help you positively improve your overall state of being. I specialize in compassionately helping you explore the core issues that are causing your symptoms. You will understand how we will work together to create transitional, life-long change where you will feel safe, secure, confident, capable and connected to yourself and others. A brighter future awaits you! "Invest in yourself and others will too." Take the first step - call for an appointment!
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Crystal Parish, LPC -PA Center for Change
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mars, PA 16046
Change can come in many forms in our lives. It might come suddenly like a tidal wave, or gradually like a slow dripping leak. It might come in the form of devastating tragedy, difficult choices, broken relationships, or even new opportunities. Although change can be extremely hard, it can also be extremely necessary. Experiencing anything great in life requires us to challenge ourselves to push past our comfort zones. However, we oftentimes avoid change out of fear of the unknown, or self-doubt. Other times, we don’t realize the need for change until we experience pain.
Change can come in many forms in our lives. It might come suddenly like a tidal wave, or gradually like a slow dripping leak. It might come in the form of devastating tragedy, difficult choices, broken relationships, or even new opportunities. Although change can be extremely hard, it can also be extremely necessary. Experiencing anything great in life requires us to challenge ourselves to push past our comfort zones. However, we oftentimes avoid change out of fear of the unknown, or self-doubt. Other times, we don’t realize the need for change until we experience pain.
![Photo of Nicole Monteleone, MA, LPC, PMH-C, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3dfc136a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
It is my personal belief that every individual has limitless potential to heal, grow and change. As your therapist, it is my goal to help you unlock your capabilities to achieve wellness, happiness and balance in your life and to provide a welcoming, judgment free space for every individual's self-exploration. I act as a guide for individuals and couples gaining insight into their lives and relationships and help apply that knowledge to inspire your change and growth.
It is my personal belief that every individual has limitless potential to heal, grow and change. As your therapist, it is my goal to help you unlock your capabilities to achieve wellness, happiness and balance in your life and to provide a welcoming, judgment free space for every individual's self-exploration. I act as a guide for individuals and couples gaining insight into their lives and relationships and help apply that knowledge to inspire your change and growth.
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Laura L Roman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mars, PA 16046
Not accepting new clients
What would it mean to you to finally get to the root of your pain and find a way through? How would you feel if you woke up each morning believing in your core that real change was occurring for you? Imagine what it would feel like to experience healing techniques and get proven tools to apply to your life in order to resolve conflict, uncertainty, childhood pain, relationship dysfunction and other obstacles that rob you of a fulfilling and joyful life. I am offering both virtual and in-person sessions.
What would it mean to you to finally get to the root of your pain and find a way through? How would you feel if you woke up each morning believing in your core that real change was occurring for you? Imagine what it would feel like to experience healing techniques and get proven tools to apply to your life in order to resolve conflict, uncertainty, childhood pain, relationship dysfunction and other obstacles that rob you of a fulfilling and joyful life. I am offering both virtual and in-person sessions.
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Life can be difficult to navigate. Sometimes it helps to have a co-pilot who can help you see new paths. You have your own difficulties and past. You might know what you or your child needs help with: anxiety, depression, trouble in relationships, school or work, or feeling upset about events that have occurred in your life. Maybe you don't know why, but just feel like something's wrong. I create a safe environment to listen and talk with you as you learn about yourself, what's causing your symptoms, and how life can be more enjoyable.
Life can be difficult to navigate. Sometimes it helps to have a co-pilot who can help you see new paths. You have your own difficulties and past. You might know what you or your child needs help with: anxiety, depression, trouble in relationships, school or work, or feeling upset about events that have occurred in your life. Maybe you don't know why, but just feel like something's wrong. I create a safe environment to listen and talk with you as you learn about yourself, what's causing your symptoms, and how life can be more enjoyable.
![Photo of Christina Lucas, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a0510b6f-37c9-4ee0-b59a-4e4efd93c9f9/1/320x400.jpeg)
Christina Lucas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mars, PA 16046
Not accepting new clients
Those who struggle with assertiveness and setting boundaries, adult children of alcoholics/immature parents, co-dependency, childhood trauma, abuse and neglect, intimate partner violence, single incident trauma, major life changes, grief and loss, etc.
Those who struggle with assertiveness and setting boundaries, adult children of alcoholics/immature parents, co-dependency, childhood trauma, abuse and neglect, intimate partner violence, single incident trauma, major life changes, grief and loss, etc.
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Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
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Deborah Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd LPC, NCC, CTMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cranberry Township, PA 16066 (Online Only)
Change is possible. Let's work together to help you achieve inner peace and meaning in life. If you are looking to end patterns or sabotaging habits that stop you from living the quality life you deserve, within yourself or in your relationships, I can help. With my caring, objective, and empathic approach, the therapeutic process is a safe place to help you strive toward transformation or healing emotional or relational trauma. We can develop a foundation for improving insight, discovering your inner strengths, learning to live life in accordance to your core values, and learning how to let that guide thinking and behaviors.
Change is possible. Let's work together to help you achieve inner peace and meaning in life. If you are looking to end patterns or sabotaging habits that stop you from living the quality life you deserve, within yourself or in your relationships, I can help. With my caring, objective, and empathic approach, the therapeutic process is a safe place to help you strive toward transformation or healing emotional or relational trauma. We can develop a foundation for improving insight, discovering your inner strengths, learning to live life in accordance to your core values, and learning how to let that guide thinking and behaviors.
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Hi, I'm Lori Gephart, a Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania. I received my Masters degree from Duquesne University in 1990 and I have been providing therapy to clients of all ages for 34 years.
Hi, I'm Lori Gephart, a Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania. I received my Masters degree from Duquesne University in 1990 and I have been providing therapy to clients of all ages for 34 years.
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Jannette Travali
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, MPH, MS, NCC/LPC, RDN/LDN, CEDS
Verified Verified
Seven Fields, PA 16046
I am a Psychotherapist, Nutrition Therapist & Exercise Physiologist. With the Client/Therapist Relationship at CORE, I provide Individualized, Integrative Care: Eating Disorders, Trauma, Mood, Relationships, Transitions -acknowledging & encouraging growth of diverse values &/or needs, I use an Eclectic Therapeutic Approach –including Person-Centered, Mindfulness, Expressive (art, music, movement, writing), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT, RO-DBT, Existential, Narrative, EMDR, Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Nutrition Therapy –Intuitive Eating/HAES (Health at Any Size) & Medical Nutrition Therapy.
I am a Psychotherapist, Nutrition Therapist & Exercise Physiologist. With the Client/Therapist Relationship at CORE, I provide Individualized, Integrative Care: Eating Disorders, Trauma, Mood, Relationships, Transitions -acknowledging & encouraging growth of diverse values &/or needs, I use an Eclectic Therapeutic Approach –including Person-Centered, Mindfulness, Expressive (art, music, movement, writing), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT, RO-DBT, Existential, Narrative, EMDR, Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Nutrition Therapy –Intuitive Eating/HAES (Health at Any Size) & Medical Nutrition Therapy.
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At Summit Psychological Services, we are commited to providing a postive experience while you start or continue your journey to a more healthy, happy you. Whether you are looking for assistance with an immidiate problem or to gain a greater understanding of yourself, we would like to help you on your journey.
At Summit Psychological Services, we are commited to providing a postive experience while you start or continue your journey to a more healthy, happy you. Whether you are looking for assistance with an immidiate problem or to gain a greater understanding of yourself, we would like to help you on your journey.
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Jeremy Mast
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MDiv, LMFT, CSAT-S, CPTT-S
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
All of us are trying to get somewhere, to find meaning, love, and fulfillment, to make our hopes a reality. Yet sometimes no matter how hard we try, we can't change our lives in ways that we want. What we don't realize is that our very efforts to keep things together can actually keep us asleep to new horizons. Maybe this sounds familiar to you: You feel stuck in your drinking or drug use, your relationship, pornography, or other sexual behaviors that are causing problems you desperately want to wake up from.
All of us are trying to get somewhere, to find meaning, love, and fulfillment, to make our hopes a reality. Yet sometimes no matter how hard we try, we can't change our lives in ways that we want. What we don't realize is that our very efforts to keep things together can actually keep us asleep to new horizons. Maybe this sounds familiar to you: You feel stuck in your drinking or drug use, your relationship, pornography, or other sexual behaviors that are causing problems you desperately want to wake up from.
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Cynthia Rumery
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
As a counselor, I have always been aware of the courage and openness a client needs to be able to seek support and engage in counseling services. I also understand how difficult it is to make therapeutic changes in one's life. I am humbled to be privileged to learn about a client's intimate struggles, and I take the depth of that relationship of respect, privacy, boundaries, and expectations very seriously. My ideal client is anyone open to counseling, receiving feedback, and willing to work together on developing action steps towards change and personal growth.
As a counselor, I have always been aware of the courage and openness a client needs to be able to seek support and engage in counseling services. I also understand how difficult it is to make therapeutic changes in one's life. I am humbled to be privileged to learn about a client's intimate struggles, and I take the depth of that relationship of respect, privacy, boundaries, and expectations very seriously. My ideal client is anyone open to counseling, receiving feedback, and willing to work together on developing action steps towards change and personal growth.
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Maggie Vaughan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cranberry Township, PA 16066 (Online Only)
I work with individuals, couples and families. I practice psychotherapy, which involves a range of treatments that can help with adjustment problems, emotional challenges and mental health issues. My overall intention is that of support, relief and to help one understand their feelings through talking and education resulting in an improved quality of life.
I work with individuals, couples and families. I practice psychotherapy, which involves a range of treatments that can help with adjustment problems, emotional challenges and mental health issues. My overall intention is that of support, relief and to help one understand their feelings through talking and education resulting in an improved quality of life.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.