LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Newtown, PA

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Brooke Hoffman
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Newtown, PA 18940
I am a Newtown based psychotherapist with a focus on family-based counseling. I am a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Psychology and Holy Family University with a Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling.
I am a Newtown based psychotherapist with a focus on family-based counseling. I am a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Psychology and Holy Family University with a Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling.
(215) 372-8530 View (215) 372-8530
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Hannah Gilmore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Newtown, PA 18940
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.
(267) 433-4179 View (267) 433-4179
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Lisa Simon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newtown, PA 18940  (Online Only)
Welcome to Therapy For Success. Lisa is the owner of TFS and is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in therapy for all Eating Disorders including ; Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder and disordered eating and food and weight disorders. TFS has several wonderful clinicians on staff to meet the needs of our clients. Lisa and her staff have counseled individuals in the most intense hospital inpatient and outpatient settings and helped them accomplish recovery free from the addiction of food. TFS offers individual, family and group counseling to address specific needs of each client.
Welcome to Therapy For Success. Lisa is the owner of TFS and is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in therapy for all Eating Disorders including ; Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder and disordered eating and food and weight disorders. TFS has several wonderful clinicians on staff to meet the needs of our clients. Lisa and her staff have counseled individuals in the most intense hospital inpatient and outpatient settings and helped them accomplish recovery free from the addiction of food. TFS offers individual, family and group counseling to address specific needs of each client.
(215) 995-3010 View (215) 995-3010
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Christine Marie Agnese-Etzrodt
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Newtown, PA 18940
Welcome to finding peace and happiness in your life again. Sometimes it can feel like peace and happiness are out of your grasp, but I am here to remind you that healing is possible for you. We all have times in our lives when we are struggling and need to know that help and support is there for us. Together you and I can find that path for you. I will help you to feel good about yourself and your life. Here you will find a place where you are always accepted.
Welcome to finding peace and happiness in your life again. Sometimes it can feel like peace and happiness are out of your grasp, but I am here to remind you that healing is possible for you. We all have times in our lives when we are struggling and need to know that help and support is there for us. Together you and I can find that path for you. I will help you to feel good about yourself and your life. Here you will find a place where you are always accepted.
(267) 433-2539 View (267) 433-2539
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Cole Glaser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Newtown, PA 18940
I enjoy working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, and process addictions and clients struggling with a relationship. I offer clients a safe environment to explore their thoughts, feelings, and past to learn about their present life. My ideal client would be aware that they need help. They are also prepared and open to doing the necessary work to address their issue. They understand that therapy is a process they cannot complete overnight. They know that their previous methods have failed and are willing to try again with me.
I enjoy working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, and process addictions and clients struggling with a relationship. I offer clients a safe environment to explore their thoughts, feelings, and past to learn about their present life. My ideal client would be aware that they need help. They are also prepared and open to doing the necessary work to address their issue. They understand that therapy is a process they cannot complete overnight. They know that their previous methods have failed and are willing to try again with me.
(856) 291-9856 View (856) 291-9856
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Rachael McLaughlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Newtown, PA 18940
Taking the time and energy to reflect and change is difficult, and it is a privilege for me to part of that process with you! I believe that everyone deserves and is able to achieve peace within themselves, with their bodies, and with their relationship with food. This means no more dieting. No more hatred towards your body. And no more "good and bad" foods. Body acceptance and eating intuitively without shame is possible. While my approach is eclectic and based on your needs and goals, it is always relational, person-centered, and goal oriented in an effort for you to feel better...with some humor mixed in as well!
Taking the time and energy to reflect and change is difficult, and it is a privilege for me to part of that process with you! I believe that everyone deserves and is able to achieve peace within themselves, with their bodies, and with their relationship with food. This means no more dieting. No more hatred towards your body. And no more "good and bad" foods. Body acceptance and eating intuitively without shame is possible. While my approach is eclectic and based on your needs and goals, it is always relational, person-centered, and goal oriented in an effort for you to feel better...with some humor mixed in as well!
(215) 372-8668 View (215) 372-8668
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Carly Fuerst
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LBS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newtown, PA 18940
Vivian Green (2006) said it best; “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” Let’s be honest, this storm isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. “Weather” you’re experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or hopelessness, I’m here to support you.
Vivian Green (2006) said it best; “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” Let’s be honest, this storm isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. “Weather” you’re experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or hopelessness, I’m here to support you.
(267) 214-2423 View (267) 214-2423
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Amelia Garcia-Baumgardner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Newtown, PA 18940  (Online Only)
My mission is to provide a space filled with feelings of hope, safety, and trust that will allow others to undergo positive life transformation through a shared therapeutic journey.
I believe that therapy is a healing space. A space that allows us, when ready and prepared, to explore patterns and acquire insights about ourselves. I can support you to obtain your goals, in a way that you can healthy process the challenges that come along with it. And in the treatment find new ways to address them when you are feeling “stuck”.
My mission is to provide a space filled with feelings of hope, safety, and trust that will allow others to undergo positive life transformation through a shared therapeutic journey.
I believe that therapy is a healing space. A space that allows us, when ready and prepared, to explore patterns and acquire insights about ourselves. I can support you to obtain your goals, in a way that you can healthy process the challenges that come along with it. And in the treatment find new ways to address them when you are feeling “stuck”.
(267) 609-8963 View (267) 609-8963
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David A. Yovino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Newtown, PA 18940
Additionally, I have professional experiences that include working with folks who struggle with Substance Use Disorder, trauma, eating disorders and disordered eating, working with LGBTQI+ folks, and working with children and adolescents to help navigate and create a safe and collaborative environment for change.
I operate from the framework that no human being need to navigate the difficulties of life alone. Life can often times bring us unexpected results. Strong emotions associated with anxiety, depression or trauma can cause us to turn toward certain behaviors and situations to help us cope. When these behaviors and situations become unsafe or unsuitable for what we want in life, it can sometimes become difficult to find our way on our own. I offer an environment that is safe, compassionate and collaborative. My approach allows us to work together to promote your individual strengths that aid in the healing of emotional scars.
Additionally, I have professional experiences that include working with folks who struggle with Substance Use Disorder, trauma, eating disorders and disordered eating, working with LGBTQI+ folks, and working with children and adolescents to help navigate and create a safe and collaborative environment for change.
I operate from the framework that no human being need to navigate the difficulties of life alone. Life can often times bring us unexpected results. Strong emotions associated with anxiety, depression or trauma can cause us to turn toward certain behaviors and situations to help us cope. When these behaviors and situations become unsafe or unsuitable for what we want in life, it can sometimes become difficult to find our way on our own. I offer an environment that is safe, compassionate and collaborative. My approach allows us to work together to promote your individual strengths that aid in the healing of emotional scars.
(267) 291-0807 View (267) 291-0807
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Dr. Irina Thorne
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Newtown, PA 18940  (Online Only)
Navigating mental health is challenging, and beginning the journey of therapy takes courage and strength. I am here with empathy, expertise, and effective tools to help you toward your goals. I invite you to reach out so that we can discuss your unique needs and how cognitive-behavioral therapy can be tailored to support them.
Navigating mental health is challenging, and beginning the journey of therapy takes courage and strength. I am here with empathy, expertise, and effective tools to help you toward your goals. I invite you to reach out so that we can discuss your unique needs and how cognitive-behavioral therapy can be tailored to support them.
(856) 485-8375 View (856) 485-8375
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Lee A Picariello
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newtown, PA 18940
I work best with people who have difficulty connecting how their current role relates to a personal problem. If you often respond to stressful situations in similar ways with little resolve and are left feeling misunderstood (anxious) and/or alone (depressed), this is an example of learned behaviors that becomes more casual for people over time. I one-on-one coach to promote change and help develop realistic tools that assist you in-the-moment as a life event unfolds. Using a straightforward approach I can improve your insight, discourage old habits and improve your personal control.
I work best with people who have difficulty connecting how their current role relates to a personal problem. If you often respond to stressful situations in similar ways with little resolve and are left feeling misunderstood (anxious) and/or alone (depressed), this is an example of learned behaviors that becomes more casual for people over time. I one-on-one coach to promote change and help develop realistic tools that assist you in-the-moment as a life event unfolds. Using a straightforward approach I can improve your insight, discourage old habits and improve your personal control.
(610) 983-8851 View (610) 983-8851
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Ashlyn Parks
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MT-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newtown, PA 18940  (Online Only)
I believe that each and every person is worthy of unconditional love and support. By taking the time to seek out services for yourself, you are showing an incredible amount of courage and strength. I have experience working with adolescents and adults across the lifespan. I have professional experience working with: mood disorders, anxiety and depressive disorders, complex and single-event trauma, emotional neglect or maltreatment, nervous system dysregulation and panic, neurodivergency, human sexuality questions and concerns, LGBTQIA2+, gender identity, and substance use. You will always be respected and validated in this space.
I believe that each and every person is worthy of unconditional love and support. By taking the time to seek out services for yourself, you are showing an incredible amount of courage and strength. I have experience working with adolescents and adults across the lifespan. I have professional experience working with: mood disorders, anxiety and depressive disorders, complex and single-event trauma, emotional neglect or maltreatment, nervous system dysregulation and panic, neurodivergency, human sexuality questions and concerns, LGBTQIA2+, gender identity, and substance use. You will always be respected and validated in this space.
(267) 878-3097 View (267) 878-3097
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Marina Lomanno
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ICAADC, SAP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newtown, PA 18940
Life feels overwhelming right now. The anxiety keeps creeping in, or maybe it’s the weight of depression that leaves you drained and disconnected from the things you once enjoyed. Perhaps your relationships are making things even harder, and you feel stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. It’s exhausting trying to keep it all together, but deep down, you know things need to change. You’re ready for relief, for some clarity, and to feel more like yourself again.
Life feels overwhelming right now. The anxiety keeps creeping in, or maybe it’s the weight of depression that leaves you drained and disconnected from the things you once enjoyed. Perhaps your relationships are making things even harder, and you feel stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. It’s exhausting trying to keep it all together, but deep down, you know things need to change. You’re ready for relief, for some clarity, and to feel more like yourself again.
(267) 535-2236 View (267) 535-2236
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Kiera Rasmussen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newtown, PA 18940
Taking the leap to start therapy can be hard, which is why I aim to create a safe space for healing to begin, and every journey is honored with empathy. I work with individuals looking to improve their relationship to food or their body through an anti-diet, fat positive, and neuro-affirming approach. I’m passionate about helping individuals dismantle internalized societal norms that are harmful to their wellbeing, such as diet culture, gender roles, and capitalism. If you're looking for therapy for anxiety, depression, or other mood related concern, we'll collaborate to meet your needs and increase your coping skills toolbox.
Taking the leap to start therapy can be hard, which is why I aim to create a safe space for healing to begin, and every journey is honored with empathy. I work with individuals looking to improve their relationship to food or their body through an anti-diet, fat positive, and neuro-affirming approach. I’m passionate about helping individuals dismantle internalized societal norms that are harmful to their wellbeing, such as diet culture, gender roles, and capitalism. If you're looking for therapy for anxiety, depression, or other mood related concern, we'll collaborate to meet your needs and increase your coping skills toolbox.
(267) 651-8715 View (267) 651-8715
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Karley Chickness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Newtown, PA 18940  (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.
(484) 897-7206 View (484) 897-7206
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Irene Marie Erckert
Psychologist, PhD, CEDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newtown, PA 18940
Life presents us with challenges at every phase, and sometimes collaboration with a trained professional helps to weather the storms of life and promote growth and happiness. In my work with children, teens, and adults, I strive to create a safe accepting environment, so my clients can openly express their throughts and feelings and explore their concerns. My treatment is comprehensive in nature and carefully designed to promote self-awareness and address the unique needs of each individual.
Life presents us with challenges at every phase, and sometimes collaboration with a trained professional helps to weather the storms of life and promote growth and happiness. In my work with children, teens, and adults, I strive to create a safe accepting environment, so my clients can openly express their throughts and feelings and explore their concerns. My treatment is comprehensive in nature and carefully designed to promote self-awareness and address the unique needs of each individual.
(215) 874-6726 View (215) 874-6726
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Christine J. Markow
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PhD, CBTcert, Covid19
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newtown, PA 18940
With 23 years of clinical experience in pediatric and adult clinical medical psychology, I value addressing psychological wellness through a comprehensive systems approach. My therapeutic training is based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).I believe each client plays an active role in their customized treatment to address their concerns, expand insight and achieve desired goals. I have specialized training in anxiety and depressive disorders, cyber bullying, chronic pain, stress, eating disorders, transitions associated with divorce, GI disorders & behavioral modification. For more information go to www.drchristinemarkow.com
With 23 years of clinical experience in pediatric and adult clinical medical psychology, I value addressing psychological wellness through a comprehensive systems approach. My therapeutic training is based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).I believe each client plays an active role in their customized treatment to address their concerns, expand insight and achieve desired goals. I have specialized training in anxiety and depressive disorders, cyber bullying, chronic pain, stress, eating disorders, transitions associated with divorce, GI disorders & behavioral modification. For more information go to www.drchristinemarkow.com
(215) 867-8928 View (215) 867-8928
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Erin Ullman- Counseling for Anxiety & Depression
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Newtown, PA 18940  (Online Only)
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.
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.
(267) 440-6837 View (267) 440-6837
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Melissa DiTaranto
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Newtown, PA 18940  (Online Only)
I’m a licensed professional counselor with 9 years of experience supporting individuals with anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, trauma and stress related disorders, and who are struggling to manage and move through issues related to trauma, relationships, and life transitions.
I’m a licensed professional counselor with 9 years of experience supporting individuals with anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, trauma and stress related disorders, and who are struggling to manage and move through issues related to trauma, relationships, and life transitions.
(610) 439-9846 View (610) 439-9846
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Melissa A Tatar-Pickersgill
Counselor, MS, NCC, BSP, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newtown, PA 18940
As a trauma-informed counselor, I clinically treat the client's symptoms with a talk-and-body therapeutic approach. I teach my clients coping strategies that are tweaked to be adaptive to the ASD/ADHD child/adult's neurodiversity in addition to the neurotypical populations' symptoms/sensory intrusions that are known or unknown reason(s) for the client's behavior(s) like anxiety mismanagement or a spontaneous violent outburst that at any age often do self-sabotage one's hoped for a good outcome(s).
As a trauma-informed counselor, I clinically treat the client's symptoms with a talk-and-body therapeutic approach. I teach my clients coping strategies that are tweaked to be adaptive to the ASD/ADHD child/adult's neurodiversity in addition to the neurotypical populations' symptoms/sensory intrusions that are known or unknown reason(s) for the client's behavior(s) like anxiety mismanagement or a spontaneous violent outburst that at any age often do self-sabotage one's hoped for a good outcome(s).
(267) 797-5029 View (267) 797-5029
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