Adults Therapists in Newtown, PA

My ideal candidate is struggling with intrusive thoughts and anxiety; they need both a safe space to share their thoughts and emotions, as well as guidance; their goals are to develop a healthier relationship with themself, as well as develop coping skills and tools to manage their mental health concerns better.

Welcome! I’m Shey, an IFS-informed therapist who is deeply passionate about helping you navigate the journey from unhealed trauma to meaningful personal growth. I approach our work together with warmth, empathy, and evidence-based practices, all aimed at helping you discover and embrace your true self. I feel profoundly drawn to holding space and standing by your side as you unlock and explore the pathways that hold your pain. Additionally, I am keenly attuned to the challenges involved in navigating overlapping cultural backgrounds, recognizing how cultural influences can shape personal experiences.

I am a LCSW and Certified Sex Therapist through AASECT, licensed in PA and MA. Can I help you explore relationships, sex, communication, and all the things that go under the realm of connection and pleasure? Whether its building self-confidence, enhancing or healing relationships, we work together to develop and achieve your goals. I treat individuals and couples, specializing in anxiety, discordant desires, communication, relationships, and sexual satisfaction and challenges. Is everything else great in your relationship but the sex? My job is to help you build strategies for life's public and private moments.

Are you looking for someone who fosters a safe space while you embark on your healing journey? Taking the step towards healing is not an easy decision to make, and I am so glad you are taking it. I specialize in working alongside with those who struggle with eating disorders, trauma, and addiction. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming.

Life is a journey that can be both deeply beautiful and profoundly challenging. Along the way, we all go through rough patches. Anxiety, despair and self-doubt can leave us feeling lost and afraid. Though these experiences may frighten us, they also offer us opportunities for healing and growth if we have the courage to listen to them and learn from them. I am a warm and caring psychotherapist who will provide an atmosphere of safety, compassion, and non-judgmental support as you engage in this process.

We are a nonprofit, community-based bereavement resource supporting children and families through grief. Our vision is to be the preferred and most trusted local bereavement resource for children and families by providing emotional support as they grieve the loss of someone they love.

The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. We believe an extraordinary relationship is a by-product of both science and art accessible by learning new skills and raising standards for how we manage relationships, not fate or good luck. You might be struggling with toxic, painful patterns, navigating a complicated love triangle, living in an unconventional relationship, or dealing with the devastation of infidelity. Maybe you're at a crossroads of whether to stay or go but fear losing the friendship, family stability, financial support, and more.

Life stressors may often times become too overwhelming for one individual to handle. I am dedicated to helping you explore these experiences, identify a support system, and assist you through rebuilding the necessary skills which will help you manage those daily life stressors. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families of a diverse background, which has strengthened my multi-cultural lens. I provide a warm and strength-based environment to help you reach the best version of yourself. Regardless of what you might have heard, it is OK to seek mental health support. Engaging in therapy is simply another form of self-care.

Thriving in families today is truly challenging. Family stress also tends to intensify during those sensitive periods of transition, especially where children are affected. My practice specializes in assisting parents navigate the complexities of divorce, co-parenting, re-marriage, and the creation of new stepfamilies. I also help families heal from estrangement, whether it is from a sibling or parent. While working with recently-divorced parents, I feel it is important to take a child-centered focus, where children are often caught in the middle of these adult battlegrounds.

Is anxiety interfering with your ability to be happy or live your life to the fullest? Are you looking to reduce stress, be less fearful, or learn ways to stop your mind from racing with intrusive thoughts? Maybe your mood has been depressed or “off” and, despite your best efforts, you can’t seem to get back on track. I treat these and other issues that may be impacting your mental and/or physical well-being. My personal objective is to help you develop the tools you need in order to cope with problem areas in your life.

Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression? Struggling to find relief and fulfillment, but feeling lost on how to achieve it? If these emotions resonate with you, know that you're not alone. Whether you're grappling with constant worry, self-doubt, fatigue, feelings of hopelessness, or low self-esteem, I'm here to support you. Through compassionate and personalized guidance, you will learn how to navigate these challenges toward a life that aligns with your values and aspirations. Together, we'll explore the root causes of your symptoms, and take positive action to address them, leading to relief, empowerment, and fulfillment.

Hi! I'm Lauren, a licensed marriage & family therapist & co-owner at RISE Mental Health Collective! I work with couples and individuals. For couples work, I primarily utilize the Gottman Method, intertwined with other systemic & trauma-informed modalities. I work with individuals experiencing life-transitions, relationship problems, impacts of trauma, mood disorders, and chronic illness. I am certified in Prolonged Exposure therapy. I bring a nonjudgmental, compassionate approach to both discover how you can live a more fulfilling life, as well identify factors from different points in your life that may be keeping you stuck.

I have extensive knowledge of and experience working with individuals of all ages with autism. In addition, I have worked with individuals experiencing mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief, addiction, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and bipolar disorder. No matter the concern, I help clients reflect inward to find their true passions and goals in life to help align their reality with their desires.

An ideal client would present with their struggle in transparency, with the desire to grow, and put in the work to achieve goals. That could be managing emotions, holding a job, rebuilding relationships, or perhaps implementing more self-care. A client who wants to heal, find peace, and promote balance and autonomy. I am very easygoing, and really like to showcase my ability to promote a safe trusting environment. It is okay to feel uncomfortable or overwhelmed in life; I hope to encourage and normalize the need to take care of ourselves.

I hold a firm belief that all people have the knowledge and wisdom within themselves needed to heal, and that the therapeutic relationship can help access these parts and become your most authentic self. I practice from a place of intuition and curiosity about your process, and I hope to allow you the space to grow in ways that feel genuine to you.

If you’re reading this, you’ve already taken the first step toward getting the support you deserve. As a counseling, my goal is to help you feel safe to explore the aspects of your life that you feel may be holding you back. I know that it can be scary to open up to someone new, so my hope for all of my clients is that our sessions together can provide the space you need to feel safe to explore your hopes, goals, and needs in a nurturing and non-judgmental way. I truly believe that the key to successful therapy is a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust and safety. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and work from a HAES perspective.

Therapy is unique. Sometimes we need support when we go through a specific event and sometimes we just need an extra support system to guide us through life and everything it brings. Everyone deserves the time and the space. My office is that space where you can take care of yourself, learn strategies to help improve your quality of life, find clarity around life choices, and gain a connection that helps strengthen your peace of mind.

If you are here because you are struggling with anxiety, eating disorders, low self-esteem, and life transitions there is a way out. If you are experiencing panic attacks and anxiety I can provide you the hope that you can heal. If you feel stuck in life, let's get unstuck. I work with those experiencing grief in relationships, loss of loved ones, pets, and autonomy. My clients are creative individuals who often take the world on their shoulders. I work with parents, partners, children, siblings, and professionals who need to be heard and seen.

Christina Gilardi received her Bachelor of Arts from Temple University and went on to study at Cairn University where she earned her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology. Christina then went on to pass her National Boards and received her accreditation of Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania. Her skills and experience are focused around individual psychotherapy, group therapy, family therapy and marriage counseling as well. She is deeply committed to her clients’ well-being and can easily inspire trust, warmth and rapport.