Female Therapists in Mountville, PA

April 2024 Update: I am not currently accepting new clients. Contact note: please email me - I don't respond to phone inquiries. Please note: I am no longer conducting evaluations. Psychotherapy requires a willingness to shed expectations and understand it as a relationship and collaborative process that will take many unexpected turns along the journey. Often, we arrive with specific hopes and leave having achieved things we never realized we wanted or needed. When we shed expectations, we allow room for radical growth, perspective shift, and, ultimately healing.

Hi! My name is Kristine Moss, and I am excited to walk this new journey with you. I am a therapist and Licensed Social Worker who is devoted to creating an emotionally safe environment for healing and self-growth. I serve both individuals and families, tailoring evidence-based treatments according to each client’s specific needs.

At DIY Psychology PLLC, we're like your personal cheerleaders, but for your mental health! Our personalized counseling services promote authenticity and self-understanding, and with our therapeutic techniques and experience, we're like the ultimate tag team partner in your journey towards growth and personal development. So, let's get ready to rumble and conquer those emotional hurdles together!

I have been in Private Practice for over 20 years and enjoy working with adults, adolescents and children. My focus is on accessing the creative qualities of the person, and working to transcend the individual to a more productive, healthful way of living and thinking. Interventions used vary, but can include Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral techniques, Solutions-based, Skill-building, Behavioral Management, Play and Sand Tray Therapy techniques and Music Therapy. A graduate of the Leadership Lancaster's 2003 Core Class, I enjoy serving in our community. I'm an avid hiker and enjoy any type of live music.

I have been a practicing therapist for over 30 years, so I have dealt with all kinds of problems and issues that people come in, seeking help with. My approach is eclectic and personalized and is based upon the issues you bring, your life situation, and your goals for therapy. I accept most major insurances but if you do not have insurance, or an insurance plan I do not participate in, I have a sliding fee scale and we can make something work for you.

I am dedicated to equipping children, teens,adults and families with effective skills to reduce stress. People with anxiety and mood disorders,exceptional learning, behavioral and emotional needs are welcome. Athletes who want to improve focus and reduce anxiety are taught individually-tailored effective skills. I use American Sign Language with deaf and hard-of-hearing children and adults. I work well with people who have gaps in social and language skills common to Asperger's Disorder, High Functioning Autism, and various learning disorders. I use research-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and solution-focused family therapy.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania with over 8 years' experience. I have experience working with adults and adolescents in both group and individual settings. I have worked with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, parenting issues, and addiction. My counseling style combines cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered approach, and solution focused therapy, among other strategies. I believe that therapy is a judgment free area where individuals should feel comfortable and have the ability to share thoughts and emotions openly.

I will be presenting at Stark Library 7/27 at 12pm on toddler parenting, would love for you to join! I help adults heal from perinatal loss, cope with postpartum mood disorders and equip parents who are raising littles. I also provide care to those who have a history of religious trauma and are looking to reclaim their story. I provide LGBTQ+ affirming care. My clients tend to be highly sensitive, deeply feeling and determined to break generational trauma. I believe my client's inner self and body have important messages to share for recovery and know the path towards healing.

If you are looking to feel good again, to calm your mind and body from anxiety, to improve your sleep, and process unresolved trauma.....you are looking to Change Your Mind. Prolonged stress, anxiety, PTSD, and pain have a profound impact on your health. Cognitive functions like focus, concentration, and memory can be affected. Certain physiological functions like blood pressure, melatonin production, and the GI system are compromised. Physical symptoms may include tension in the muscles, tightness of the jaw, interrupted sleep, and fatigue to name just a few.

I love to see my clients discover and learn to empower themselves to be exactly who they are and to live the life they want for themselves. Sometimes feeling overwhelmed by certain emotions, stressful life events, or self-doubt can make it difficult to identify and utilize your strengths, to feel good about yourself, and to make the changes you want. I work with my clients to help them use the strengths they already have as well as to learn new skills to help them remember just how capable they are and to further empower them to work towards the change they want.

I strive to provide a non-judgmental, supportive and empowering environment for my clients. I am passionate about working with adults and adolescents building up their resources to cope with life's challenges, traumas and achieving goals of overall wellness.

On the surface everything is “fine” but underneath is there an inner critic that rails against you all day? You want to unload your shame and anxiety, but not sure how? As an Asian-American therapist who sees the therapeutic relationship as a powerful instrument of change, I see therapy as a sacred site to bear witness to and support the whole person lingering in and around the thresholds of life. It’s a space where you are seen and accepted for who you are, where we can safely untangle generational wounds, shame, perfectionism, internalized invisibility, and find the courage to explore, learn, and tend to the messiness of life.

Does this sound familiar? Your once outgoing and cheerful child has become withdrawn and anxious. The activities they used to love now seem to cause them distress. You’re noticing more frequent outbursts, or perhaps they’ve become unusually quiet. You feel a pang of helplessness as you see your child struggle with emotions they can’t yet fully understand or articulate. Or perhaps your child is having trouble making friends and is often left out during social activities at school. You’ve heard their frustration and sadness, but you’re not sure how to help them build the social skills they need to feel confident and connected.

Are you are always in battle with your spouse or partner? Has communication has broken down and you don’t know how to talk to each other anymore? Are you hurt because of things that were said in anger? Do you feel that no matter what you do, nothing is ever good enough or you’re not good enough? In most marriage or couples counseling, all things can be improved, changed and made better, with just a little support, no matter how big or small. With couples therapy, you’ll learn how to communicate your feelings and needs, fight fair and get what you want out of your relationship.

Imagine a life where anxiety no longer holds you back, where you feel empowered and in control of your emotions. That's the journey we can embark on together. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania with certification in EMDR and advanced training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and grief therapy. My focus is on teaching practical tools to calm your emotions, process the impact of what's happened in your life and creatively map a path forward based on what matters most to you.