Interpersonal Therapists in Mechanicsburg, PA
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Kathleen Kohlhaas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
I incorporate a variety of treatment strategies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, grief counseling, trauma-informed therapy, and Mindfulness.
I am a licensed professional counselor who can help you make permanent, positive changes in your life. I offer compassion and expertise dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship problems, anger, mood swings, or simply processing emotional life struggles of any kind. You will find a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore your challenges with a fresh perspective. My style is supportive and flexible, focusing on strengths and the relationship among thoughts, feelings and behaviors to guide healing and change.
I incorporate a variety of treatment strategies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, grief counseling, trauma-informed therapy, and Mindfulness.
I am a licensed professional counselor who can help you make permanent, positive changes in your life. I offer compassion and expertise dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship problems, anger, mood swings, or simply processing emotional life struggles of any kind. You will find a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore your challenges with a fresh perspective. My style is supportive and flexible, focusing on strengths and the relationship among thoughts, feelings and behaviors to guide healing and change.
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Karen Capone
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, BCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
I incorporate a variety of treatment strategies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, grief counseling, trauma-informed therapy, and Mindfulness.
I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. My work is primarily with adults who are experiencing normal life stressors such as work problems, relational issues, trauma and grief and loss. I really enjoy working with people to gain personal insight and weigh out options for difficult decisions. Additionally, I have experience with most mental health diagnosis and continue to work with most anxiety and mood disorders.
I incorporate a variety of treatment strategies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, grief counseling, trauma-informed therapy, and Mindfulness.
I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. My work is primarily with adults who are experiencing normal life stressors such as work problems, relational issues, trauma and grief and loss. I really enjoy working with people to gain personal insight and weigh out options for difficult decisions. Additionally, I have experience with most mental health diagnosis and continue to work with most anxiety and mood disorders.
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Clara Pak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAC, LPC
Verified Verified
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 (Online Only)
I have experience working in Community-Based, Outpatient, and hospital mental health settings as a licensed professional counselor. I am currently at Eastern University for a Doctor of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy studies for a further degree. I have a passion for working with teens, adults, and older adults to assist them in developing and finding healthy coping skills when dealing with stressors, including life transitions. My areas of expertise and special interest include depression, anxiety, coping skills, interpersonal conflict, racial identity, and stress management.
I have experience working in Community-Based, Outpatient, and hospital mental health settings as a licensed professional counselor. I am currently at Eastern University for a Doctor of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy studies for a further degree. I have a passion for working with teens, adults, and older adults to assist them in developing and finding healthy coping skills when dealing with stressors, including life transitions. My areas of expertise and special interest include depression, anxiety, coping skills, interpersonal conflict, racial identity, and stress management.
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Karen Ann Daigneault
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Karen Daigneault, MA, LPC and I have been a therapist for 36 years. I am committed to helping you achieve your goals and focus on using EMDR and Parts work to help you meet your treatment goals. I look forward to meeting with you and getting started on your journey. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and many disorders. I have worked with Autism and social issues. I work with children, teens, adults, families, and couples in resolving their issues.
Hi, my name is Karen Daigneault, MA, LPC and I have been a therapist for 36 years. I am committed to helping you achieve your goals and focus on using EMDR and Parts work to help you meet your treatment goals. I look forward to meeting with you and getting started on your journey. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and many disorders. I have worked with Autism and social issues. I work with children, teens, adults, families, and couples in resolving their issues.
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The biggest hurdle when we hurt is often not the struggle itself but feeing alone in it. Whether that struggle is depression or anxiety, a relational or vocational challenge or just feeling overwhelmed, I'm glad you have taken the first step to get someone in your corner as you face it. I will walk around the contours of that roadblock with you, finding the keys to unlock the places where you're getting blocked. In therapy we will collaborate together to create corrective emotional experiences, change stuck patterns and help you discover new, healthy ways of facing the challenges in your life.
The biggest hurdle when we hurt is often not the struggle itself but feeing alone in it. Whether that struggle is depression or anxiety, a relational or vocational challenge or just feeling overwhelmed, I'm glad you have taken the first step to get someone in your corner as you face it. I will walk around the contours of that roadblock with you, finding the keys to unlock the places where you're getting blocked. In therapy we will collaborate together to create corrective emotional experiences, change stuck patterns and help you discover new, healthy ways of facing the challenges in your life.
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Rosemarie Holland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, BCPC
Verified Verified
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Are you overwhelmed with your life? Feeling like life is too much for you to handle?Do you feel helpless and alone with no where to turn? I'm here to help you overcome anxiety and depression using mindfulness based cognitive therapy and focusing on the whole person. Let me show you how to build on your strengths and manage life more successfully by removing the blocks that are preventing you from living the life you were meant to live! I'll show you how to make those shifts in a very private, confidential setting along the Yellow Breeches Creek.
Are you overwhelmed with your life? Feeling like life is too much for you to handle?Do you feel helpless and alone with no where to turn? I'm here to help you overcome anxiety and depression using mindfulness based cognitive therapy and focusing on the whole person. Let me show you how to build on your strengths and manage life more successfully by removing the blocks that are preventing you from living the life you were meant to live! I'll show you how to make those shifts in a very private, confidential setting along the Yellow Breeches Creek.
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Nicole Woods
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW, CEDS
Verified Verified
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Welcome. At Northeastern Counseling Services we understand that life can sometimes be overwhelming, stressful, and challenging. From experiencing everyday stress to feelings of anxiety and depression- our skilled and experienced licensed counselors can help provide you with the client-centered, tailored support you need to achieve emotional and behavioral well-being. At Northeastern Counseling Services we pride ourselves on taking a complete and thoughtful approach to your emotional and behavioral wellness goals. We look forward to assisting you in enhancing the life you ideally imagine living.
Welcome. At Northeastern Counseling Services we understand that life can sometimes be overwhelming, stressful, and challenging. From experiencing everyday stress to feelings of anxiety and depression- our skilled and experienced licensed counselors can help provide you with the client-centered, tailored support you need to achieve emotional and behavioral well-being. At Northeastern Counseling Services we pride ourselves on taking a complete and thoughtful approach to your emotional and behavioral wellness goals. We look forward to assisting you in enhancing the life you ideally imagine living.
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Candace Gudgeon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Candace! My passion is helping teen girls, young adults, and adult women find hope and healing in the most difficult parts of their story. In counseling with me, you can expect a warm and accepting space to be who you are. You can also expect an empathetic and encouraging counselor who will equip you with the tools that you need to work through challenges. I utilize an eclectic style of counseling that is tailored to your needs and the realities of what you’re facing.
Hi, I’m Candace! My passion is helping teen girls, young adults, and adult women find hope and healing in the most difficult parts of their story. In counseling with me, you can expect a warm and accepting space to be who you are. You can also expect an empathetic and encouraging counselor who will equip you with the tools that you need to work through challenges. I utilize an eclectic style of counseling that is tailored to your needs and the realities of what you’re facing.
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Margie Melder
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (Online Only)
Life is complicated. It's full of twists and turns and sometimes we lose our way. My passion is to support you along this path and honor your courage to start a process of self-discovery. I can assist you in emerging from a life perspective where you feel stuck into an understanding of your choices that will help you heal, explore emotional patterns, and have more fulfilling relationships. My life experiences have taught me a lesson: that it's hard to be human and as such, my clients will always deserve all my empathy and attention.
Life is complicated. It's full of twists and turns and sometimes we lose our way. My passion is to support you along this path and honor your courage to start a process of self-discovery. I can assist you in emerging from a life perspective where you feel stuck into an understanding of your choices that will help you heal, explore emotional patterns, and have more fulfilling relationships. My life experiences have taught me a lesson: that it's hard to be human and as such, my clients will always deserve all my empathy and attention.
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Seeing patients in person in PA and remotely in MD. The journey through life is full of ups and downs and sometimes those downs can create barriers that make us feel stuck and can impact our ability to enjoy the ups. Though it might not feel like it, you have the power and strength to overcome those struggles; it just might take a little help, and hey, we ALL can use a little help navigating the curveballs of life! My mission is to provide that guidance to help unlock the answers within you to create that change you’ve been wishing for.
Seeing patients in person in PA and remotely in MD. The journey through life is full of ups and downs and sometimes those downs can create barriers that make us feel stuck and can impact our ability to enjoy the ups. Though it might not feel like it, you have the power and strength to overcome those struggles; it just might take a little help, and hey, we ALL can use a little help navigating the curveballs of life! My mission is to provide that guidance to help unlock the answers within you to create that change you’ve been wishing for.
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Chad Briggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Kids and teenagers encounter new challenges every day. School, sports, activities, and family dynamics can lead to anxiety, stress, and even depression. They may feel overwhelmed and struggle to talk about what is going on. They may be scared, feel embarrassed, or feel unsure of who to talk about what they are feeling. You may have noticed changes in their behavior or mood as a result. I work with kids, teenagers, and families to identify and gain understanding of what has led to their struggles and collaboratively work on how to move forward. I bring a different energy to therapy.
Kids and teenagers encounter new challenges every day. School, sports, activities, and family dynamics can lead to anxiety, stress, and even depression. They may feel overwhelmed and struggle to talk about what is going on. They may be scared, feel embarrassed, or feel unsure of who to talk about what they are feeling. You may have noticed changes in their behavior or mood as a result. I work with kids, teenagers, and families to identify and gain understanding of what has led to their struggles and collaboratively work on how to move forward. I bring a different energy to therapy.
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Zoë Endicott
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA, NCC, PMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 (Online Only)
Life is hard (especially right now!). Many of us have encountered loss and disappointment that is oout of our control. But the difference between grief and trauma is very often the support we receive during these periods and the meaning we make of these losses. I work with clients using a highly effective, evidence based treatment called EMDR to help clear away trauma and experience more joy and ease in daily life. I have advanced training in perinatal mental health and specialize in supporting individuals and couples during the complex transition into parenthood and the losses that may accompany it.
Life is hard (especially right now!). Many of us have encountered loss and disappointment that is oout of our control. But the difference between grief and trauma is very often the support we receive during these periods and the meaning we make of these losses. I work with clients using a highly effective, evidence based treatment called EMDR to help clear away trauma and experience more joy and ease in daily life. I have advanced training in perinatal mental health and specialize in supporting individuals and couples during the complex transition into parenthood and the losses that may accompany it.
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Karley Chickness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (Online Only)
As JK Rowling once said, "Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if only one remembers to turn on the light." Welcome to a safe space, I commend your bravery & vulnerability to seek help for your mental health. Are you looking for a therapist that's adaptive to your needs and will also challenge you to become the best version of yourself? If you are, I may be a good fit for you and am happy to meet for a free consult. A little about me, I'm an empathic, yet humorous, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CAADC) in the state of Pennsylvania.
As JK Rowling once said, "Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if only one remembers to turn on the light." Welcome to a safe space, I commend your bravery & vulnerability to seek help for your mental health. Are you looking for a therapist that's adaptive to your needs and will also challenge you to become the best version of yourself? If you are, I may be a good fit for you and am happy to meet for a free consult. A little about me, I'm an empathic, yet humorous, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CAADC) in the state of Pennsylvania.
Hello. I have over 20 yrs of clinical experience with children, teens, and adults. I grew up in central Pennsylvania and attended Penn State for undergraduate schooling. I then earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Central Michigan University and later a masters degree in Psychopharmacology from Argosy University. I also completed a two year fellowship in Clinical Child Psychology to work with children, teens, and families. I enjoy working with all age groups. Whether you are a parent wanting support for your child or teenager or an adult I would be happy to help you.
Hello. I have over 20 yrs of clinical experience with children, teens, and adults. I grew up in central Pennsylvania and attended Penn State for undergraduate schooling. I then earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Central Michigan University and later a masters degree in Psychopharmacology from Argosy University. I also completed a two year fellowship in Clinical Child Psychology to work with children, teens, and families. I enjoy working with all age groups. Whether you are a parent wanting support for your child or teenager or an adult I would be happy to help you.
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Michelle Braceras
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, EdM
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 (Online Only)
We all have a story to tell. We are made of thousands of them. Therapy can offer a fresh perspective through a clear lens. It can help wipe the fog off your glasses with the help of an objective outlook. You may feel like you are seeing Signs. Or hearing Sirens. Maybe from a direct big-T-Trauma, or the discreet little-t traumas that cause nagging stress. Maybe challenges are manifesting subtly throughout the fabric of your relationships. Whatever it is, you don't need to manage Your Story alone. You are worth it.
We all have a story to tell. We are made of thousands of them. Therapy can offer a fresh perspective through a clear lens. It can help wipe the fog off your glasses with the help of an objective outlook. You may feel like you are seeing Signs. Or hearing Sirens. Maybe from a direct big-T-Trauma, or the discreet little-t traumas that cause nagging stress. Maybe challenges are manifesting subtly throughout the fabric of your relationships. Whatever it is, you don't need to manage Your Story alone. You are worth it.
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Kristin Hollis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Are you having difficulty managing life’s challenges such as transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, or attention issues? I understand how scary it can be to take the first step towards change and I am honored to work with you through this. You are the expert on your own life and we will work collaboratively to develop effective strategies to better manage your life. I specialize in working with teens and adults who are struggling with sadness, constant worries, difficulty concentrating, loneliness, relationship difficulties, traumatic experiences, feeling overwhelmed, and/or stress in the family, work, or school environment.
Are you having difficulty managing life’s challenges such as transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, or attention issues? I understand how scary it can be to take the first step towards change and I am honored to work with you through this. You are the expert on your own life and we will work collaboratively to develop effective strategies to better manage your life. I specialize in working with teens and adults who are struggling with sadness, constant worries, difficulty concentrating, loneliness, relationship difficulties, traumatic experiences, feeling overwhelmed, and/or stress in the family, work, or school environment.
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We are a small, private psychological practice providing services in both the Carlisle and Chambersburg areas. We are passionate about our work. We view our therapeutic relationship as the medium in which change happens, allowing your time spent in therapy to be beneficial and worthwhile for you and/or your child. We work with a variety of presenting problems including anxiety, depression, situational stress, childhood trauma, grief/loss, behavioral disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders as well as perinatal health.
We are a small, private psychological practice providing services in both the Carlisle and Chambersburg areas. We are passionate about our work. We view our therapeutic relationship as the medium in which change happens, allowing your time spent in therapy to be beneficial and worthwhile for you and/or your child. We work with a variety of presenting problems including anxiety, depression, situational stress, childhood trauma, grief/loss, behavioral disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders as well as perinatal health.
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WHEN YOU'RE READY, I CAN HELP. My goal is to provide quality therapeutic services for adults, couples and seniors. My therapeutic orientation is known as systematic eclecticism. This means that I tailor my approach to the individual client and to the particular problem which the client presents. I have a Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology) degree in Clinical Psychology, which means that my education and training focused on understanding and treating psychological disorders.
WHEN YOU'RE READY, I CAN HELP. My goal is to provide quality therapeutic services for adults, couples and seniors. My therapeutic orientation is known as systematic eclecticism. This means that I tailor my approach to the individual client and to the particular problem which the client presents. I have a Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology) degree in Clinical Psychology, which means that my education and training focused on understanding and treating psychological disorders.
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Ashley Mahdavi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCDPD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (Online Only)
I believe that a good therapist uses various approaches to suit their client's needs. My goal is to create a supportive environment to help you express yourself and learn the skills necessary to handle whatever life might throw your way. Whether you're experiencing depression, anxiety, or are just going through a rough time, there are a variety of strategies we can use to get you back to enjoying life. In my sessions, I like to utilize various techniques to help you feel more capable in your ability to handle life's stressors. The ultimate goal is for you to feel confident in handling whatever stress life hands you.
I believe that a good therapist uses various approaches to suit their client's needs. My goal is to create a supportive environment to help you express yourself and learn the skills necessary to handle whatever life might throw your way. Whether you're experiencing depression, anxiety, or are just going through a rough time, there are a variety of strategies we can use to get you back to enjoying life. In my sessions, I like to utilize various techniques to help you feel more capable in your ability to handle life's stressors. The ultimate goal is for you to feel confident in handling whatever stress life hands you.
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As an experienced therapist, I approach each client as an individual, with unique stories, experiences, and struggles; it is my intention to help each person develop a deeper and more postive understanding of themselves, and hopefully the world around them, including their relationships and activities; I believe we are all given gifts and abilties and my goal ultimately as a therapist is to assist in others discovery and developing the qualites that make them unique and can lead to a satisfactory and meaningful existence. I believe in learning about clients in a non-judgemental and person centered manner.
As an experienced therapist, I approach each client as an individual, with unique stories, experiences, and struggles; it is my intention to help each person develop a deeper and more postive understanding of themselves, and hopefully the world around them, including their relationships and activities; I believe we are all given gifts and abilties and my goal ultimately as a therapist is to assist in others discovery and developing the qualites that make them unique and can lead to a satisfactory and meaningful existence. I believe in learning about clients in a non-judgemental and person centered manner.
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Interpersonal Therapists
Is interpersonal therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found interpersonal therapy to be effective for life transitions including retirement, divorce, and job loss. Also, some studies have found it to be just as useful as medication and other therapy approaches. The benefits of interpersonal therapy can last long after treatment has been completed; the individual can use the tenets of this therapy throughout their life.
How long does interpersonal therapy take?
Interpersonal psychotherapy is normally time-limited and focuses on specific problems in the client’s everyday relationships. Treatment can be either one-on-one or take place in a group setting; it tends to last 12 to 16 weeks, depending on the individual client’s needs. If a new interpersonal problem arises in the future, the client may require additional therapy to address it specifically. The timeline and session schedule may vary depending on the client’s challenges as well as their progress. Treatment may conclude with wrap-up sessions to review the client’s accomplishments.
Is interpersonal therapy effective?
Research shows that interpersonal therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of conditions such as depression or anxiety. The approach may also offer a range of benefits that are hard to measure but valuable—including healthier relationships and improved feelings of self-worth. The therapist will give the client practical solutions that can be put into practice. The brief duration of this therapy also means that clients can see changes in their relationships fairly quickly.
What are the limitations of interpersonal therapy?
Interpersonal therapy may not effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as psychosis, chronic illness, or alcohol relapse. Because it is short-term in nature, it may not be the best approach for conditions that need to be tracked, though maintenance sessions are a viable approach under these circumstances.
Can interpersonal psychotherapy be done online?
Yes, interpersonal psychotherapy can be conducted effectively either in-person or online. A therapist with expertise in IPT will be able to adjust their techniques, such as role-playing, to better suit the online environment. Offering online IPT can make it more accessible for clients who have transportation difficulties; it also provides the ideal opportunity to explore challenges unique to digital relationships.