Parenting Therapists in Pottstown, PA

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Laird Family Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pottstown, PA 19464
With two decades of experience working with children and families facing Autism and other emotional/behavioral challenges, I offer expert guidance on social skills, emotion regulation, communication, parenting strategies, and compliance, to promote peace and understanding in your home.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I apply principles of family systems theory to all clients, recognizing the significance of the family dynamic in fostering client progress. Working with individuals, couples, children and adolescents, my goal is to empower you to break free from negative patterns and live a genuine, healthy, and fulfilling life.
With two decades of experience working with children and families facing Autism and other emotional/behavioral challenges, I offer expert guidance on social skills, emotion regulation, communication, parenting strategies, and compliance, to promote peace and understanding in your home.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I apply principles of family systems theory to all clients, recognizing the significance of the family dynamic in fostering client progress. Working with individuals, couples, children and adolescents, my goal is to empower you to break free from negative patterns and live a genuine, healthy, and fulfilling life.
(610) 643-4088 View (610) 643-4088
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Avery Wasmanski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Pottstown, PA 19464
You're not a bad parent; you're simply navigating the challenges of parenthood with the tools you have.
Transitioning into motherhood can be overwhelming. You once managed everything effortlessly, but now, with the added responsibilities, it feels like you're constantly falling short. The pressure to excel in every aspect of life—parenting, career, relationships—leaves you feeling inadequate and burdened by guilt and shame.
You're not a bad parent; you're simply navigating the challenges of parenthood with the tools you have.
Transitioning into motherhood can be overwhelming. You once managed everything effortlessly, but now, with the added responsibilities, it feels like you're constantly falling short. The pressure to excel in every aspect of life—parenting, career, relationships—leaves you feeling inadequate and burdened by guilt and shame.
(610) 795-9052 View (610) 795-9052
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First Children Services
PsyD, BCBA-D
Verified Verified
Pottstown, PA 19464
Welcome to First Children! We are a multi-site psychological, counseling, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) center serving children, adolescents, and young adults with autism and their families. At our STRIVE centers, we provide comprehensive autism services to our clients, including early screening and diagnostic testing (using the ADOS-2), ABA, behavioral parent training, and individual and group counseling. Our services also include sibling support groups, family counseling, social skills groups, and school consultation.
Welcome to First Children! We are a multi-site psychological, counseling, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) center serving children, adolescents, and young adults with autism and their families. At our STRIVE centers, we provide comprehensive autism services to our clients, including early screening and diagnostic testing (using the ADOS-2), ABA, behavioral parent training, and individual and group counseling. Our services also include sibling support groups, family counseling, social skills groups, and school consultation.
(267) 477-7167 View (267) 477-7167
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Psychology & Counseling Associates, P.C.
Not Verified Not Verified
Pottstown, PA 19464
In addition to more traditional counseling and therapy, we are expanding our practice by offering workshops and classes, including marital education, parenting, pain management, and smoking cessation.
We are a group of over 45 fully licensed mental health professionals dedicated to providing psychological and psychiatric treatment of the highest quality. We are psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors. We have offices in three locations: Pottstown, Collegeville, and Montgomeryville. We are not rigid believers in any one set of theories about people; rather, we choose the style of therapy that is best suited to each client's problems. Our sincere goal is to help promote postive change in a warm and caring environment.
In addition to more traditional counseling and therapy, we are expanding our practice by offering workshops and classes, including marital education, parenting, pain management, and smoking cessation.
We are a group of over 45 fully licensed mental health professionals dedicated to providing psychological and psychiatric treatment of the highest quality. We are psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors. We have offices in three locations: Pottstown, Collegeville, and Montgomeryville. We are not rigid believers in any one set of theories about people; rather, we choose the style of therapy that is best suited to each client's problems. Our sincere goal is to help promote postive change in a warm and caring environment.
(610) 970-5234 View (610) 970-5234
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Jonathan E Moyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CLC, AATBS
Verified Verified
Pottstown, PA 19464
We have four therapists, based on specialized skills and can help with trauma work, anxiety, and drug/alcohol issues, teens, parenting, etc.
We are seeing a lot of people with anxiety, trauma, and/or depression. We have a variety of counselors who can help you learn how to manage your situation and feel better and offer play therapy for children or relationship help if you are looking to improve your communitcation skills.
We have four therapists, based on specialized skills and can help with trauma work, anxiety, and drug/alcohol issues, teens, parenting, etc.
We are seeing a lot of people with anxiety, trauma, and/or depression. We have a variety of counselors who can help you learn how to manage your situation and feel better and offer play therapy for children or relationship help if you are looking to improve your communitcation skills.
(610) 510-2341 View (610) 510-2341
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Samantha Dunnum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Pottstown, PA 19464
I’ve worked with ages 4-18, as well as adults. I have experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, parents, and families dealing with a wide range of challenges including the impacts of generational trauma, parent-child relational challenges, and relational difficulties. I’ve also worked with a wide range of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, autism, adjustment disorders, PTSD, personality disorders and mood disorders.
I’ve worked with ages 4-18, as well as adults. I have experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, parents, and families dealing with a wide range of challenges including the impacts of generational trauma, parent-child relational challenges, and relational difficulties. I’ve also worked with a wide range of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, autism, adjustment disorders, PTSD, personality disorders and mood disorders.
(215) 607-2408 View (215) 607-2408
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Dr. Rachael Keyser
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Pottstown, PA 19464  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
On maternity leave from June-September 2024. I am a clinical psychologist with experience working with individuals across the lifespan. I offer ADHD, Autism, and personality assessment for ages 8 and up, as well as therapy services for ages 14 and up. My passion includes working with perinatal/postpartum individuals and those experiencing infertility. I also enjoy working with adolescents, teenagers and young adults. My therapeutic experience has allowed me to help individuals with a variety of presenting concerns.
On maternity leave from June-September 2024. I am a clinical psychologist with experience working with individuals across the lifespan. I offer ADHD, Autism, and personality assessment for ages 8 and up, as well as therapy services for ages 14 and up. My passion includes working with perinatal/postpartum individuals and those experiencing infertility. I also enjoy working with adolescents, teenagers and young adults. My therapeutic experience has allowed me to help individuals with a variety of presenting concerns.
(610) 989-7231 View (610) 989-7231
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Gina Y Griffin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, BCCC
Verified Verified
Pottstown, PA 19464
Are you going through a difficult time? Counseling is provided in a warm atmosphere that promotes healing and growth. Together we can work through issues and explore solutions to meet your unique goals. Through counseling, clients work towards resolving relationship issues and behavioral problems that affect their well-being or relationships.
Are you going through a difficult time? Counseling is provided in a warm atmosphere that promotes healing and growth. Together we can work through issues and explore solutions to meet your unique goals. Through counseling, clients work towards resolving relationship issues and behavioral problems that affect their well-being or relationships.
(610) 890-5895 View (610) 890-5895
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Mark Merryman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pottstown, PA 19464
Hello, and thank you for visiting my page. My drive for treatment begins by connecting with you, followed by a collaborative alignment that explores the barriers that keep you from reaching your goals. It is a privilege to be granted access to one's personal life, a gift that I care for with a great sense of empathy. If you are here, perhaps you may be ready to take a step further and reach out for help.
Hello, and thank you for visiting my page. My drive for treatment begins by connecting with you, followed by a collaborative alignment that explores the barriers that keep you from reaching your goals. It is a privilege to be granted access to one's personal life, a gift that I care for with a great sense of empathy. If you are here, perhaps you may be ready to take a step further and reach out for help.
(484) 556-2153 View (484) 556-2153
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Blue Creek Psychotherapy LLC
Psychologist
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pottstown, PA 19464
We started this practice because we love what we do, helping people grow. Here at Blue Creek, we offer individual, couples and family therapy. We serve children, teens, adults and older adults. In addition, we offer comprehensive psychological testing services. We bring decades of collective experience but have different areas of expertise. However, our one common goal is for you to feel welcomed and understood from the moment you make contact.
We started this practice because we love what we do, helping people grow. Here at Blue Creek, we offer individual, couples and family therapy. We serve children, teens, adults and older adults. In addition, we offer comprehensive psychological testing services. We bring decades of collective experience but have different areas of expertise. However, our one common goal is for you to feel welcomed and understood from the moment you make contact.
(484) 458-5138 View (484) 458-5138
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Deborah Ann DePolo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Pottstown, PA 19465
Are you looking for someone to guide, support, and assist you in your life's journey? If so, I'm the therapist you've been looking for! I'm passionate about helping and I see counseling as an opportunity for us to work together on overcoming obstacles to help you reach your goals. I specialize in several different treatment modalities and tend to use a combination of techniques to match your unique wants and needs. Please email deb@compasscounselingandassociates.com to schedule an initial consultation.
Are you looking for someone to guide, support, and assist you in your life's journey? If so, I'm the therapist you've been looking for! I'm passionate about helping and I see counseling as an opportunity for us to work together on overcoming obstacles to help you reach your goals. I specialize in several different treatment modalities and tend to use a combination of techniques to match your unique wants and needs. Please email deb@compasscounselingandassociates.com to schedule an initial consultation.
(215) 260-3748 View (215) 260-3748
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Georgia Charleston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MHA, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pottstown, PA 19465  (Online Only)
“The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives” -Esther Perel. My personal approach is largely based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and often Solution-Focused to help individuals and/or couples to see actionable change. I am Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 3 trained and have advanced training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I specialize in relationship issues and anxiety disorders.
“The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives” -Esther Perel. My personal approach is largely based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and often Solution-Focused to help individuals and/or couples to see actionable change. I am Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 3 trained and have advanced training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I specialize in relationship issues and anxiety disorders.
(484) 341-7148 View (484) 341-7148
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Eunice E. Curry- Grief Trauma Abuse And Life Transitions
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAMS-II, CAGCS, CCTP
Verified Verified
Pottstown, PA 19464  (Online Only)
I am here to offer supportive/empathic counseling services in collaboration with adolescents, adults and families who've experienced a series of adverse life events. My belief is that people do the best they can to heal. Life can be challenging and I want to support you and understand things from your perspective. What happened? My goal is to offer a safe space for you to freely express who you are, share your life experiences and to support you as you own your truth. Something happened, life became complicated and hard to deal with alone. You've been trying to manage on your own but it’s been difficult. I'm here to support you.
I am here to offer supportive/empathic counseling services in collaboration with adolescents, adults and families who've experienced a series of adverse life events. My belief is that people do the best they can to heal. Life can be challenging and I want to support you and understand things from your perspective. What happened? My goal is to offer a safe space for you to freely express who you are, share your life experiences and to support you as you own your truth. Something happened, life became complicated and hard to deal with alone. You've been trying to manage on your own but it’s been difficult. I'm here to support you.
(484) 380-9182 View (484) 380-9182
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Timothy Paul Kozak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CPRP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pottstown, PA 19464
If you'd like to work on living the life you want. If you'd like to work on experiencing joy and feeling good about your day. If you would like to find ways to deal with emotions of sadness, anxiety and everyday stressors. Then let's work together to find a way for you to be comfortable living your life.
If you'd like to work on living the life you want. If you'd like to work on experiencing joy and feeling good about your day. If you would like to find ways to deal with emotions of sadness, anxiety and everyday stressors. Then let's work together to find a way for you to be comfortable living your life.
(215) 770-9540 View (215) 770-9540
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Ryan Gruber
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pottstown, PA 19465
Families I meet are confronting obstacles related to stress, anxiety, depression, identity, self esteem, and behavior. These challenges are taxing for one person, impacting our family and personal relationships. Many carry this burden, seeking an opportunity to set them and forget them, searching for a new way to live. Hope is found in the family’s inner strength to grow and adapt, even as our roles and identities change. Let’s tap into your power to negotiate the ups and downs of relationships, mental health, and transitions.
Families I meet are confronting obstacles related to stress, anxiety, depression, identity, self esteem, and behavior. These challenges are taxing for one person, impacting our family and personal relationships. Many carry this burden, seeking an opportunity to set them and forget them, searching for a new way to live. Hope is found in the family’s inner strength to grow and adapt, even as our roles and identities change. Let’s tap into your power to negotiate the ups and downs of relationships, mental health, and transitions.
(484) 514-5469 View (484) 514-5469
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Lauren C. Ostrowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP, CCH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pottstown, PA 19464
I enjoy working with clients with many different types of concerns or areas in which they would like to grow. I have been working with children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families since 2007. I tailor my treatment approach to each client and I believe that each client is an expert on themselves. I have assisted clients with many different reasons for coming into counseling, and only some of those topics are highlighted here.
I enjoy working with clients with many different types of concerns or areas in which they would like to grow. I have been working with children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families since 2007. I tailor my treatment approach to each client and I believe that each client is an expert on themselves. I have assisted clients with many different reasons for coming into counseling, and only some of those topics are highlighted here.
(484) 925-2169 x23 View (484) 925-2169 x23
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Elif Dogru
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Pottstown, PA 19464
Hi! My name is Elif, and I am a pre-licensed psychotherapist at StoneBridge Counseling. I completed my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University. As a Mental Health Counselor, my aim is to create an environment filled with support and safety for self-exploration and growth toward healing and change. I believe that every individual is an expert of themselves. This is why I focus on working together in a more person-centered approach. From infancy to adulthood, I am here to form a safe therapeutic space for everyone knocking on my door.
Hi! My name is Elif, and I am a pre-licensed psychotherapist at StoneBridge Counseling. I completed my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University. As a Mental Health Counselor, my aim is to create an environment filled with support and safety for self-exploration and growth toward healing and change. I believe that every individual is an expert of themselves. This is why I focus on working together in a more person-centered approach. From infancy to adulthood, I am here to form a safe therapeutic space for everyone knocking on my door.
(484) 789-8149 View (484) 789-8149
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Unleashed Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pottstown, PA 19464
Olivia Kripak, MS, CPS has availability for new clients! Olivia, who recently joined the Unleashed team, can help you overcome anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. She will collaborate with you to 1. create a unique treatment plan focused on your goals, 2. explore and process the concerns holding you back from those goals, and 3. develop and implement a set of coping skills and sustainable self-care tools. In short: she will help you unleash your most joyful, authentic self!
Olivia Kripak, MS, CPS has availability for new clients! Olivia, who recently joined the Unleashed team, can help you overcome anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. She will collaborate with you to 1. create a unique treatment plan focused on your goals, 2. explore and process the concerns holding you back from those goals, and 3. develop and implement a set of coping skills and sustainable self-care tools. In short: she will help you unleash your most joyful, authentic self!
(610) 569-9676 View (610) 569-9676
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Hannah Gilmore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Pottstown, PA 19464
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.
(484) 276-1499 View (484) 276-1499
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James Alderfer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pottstown, PA 19464
I provide therapeutic services for individuals and families who are struggling with difficult relationships, and for anyone needing help navigating challenging states of being or life situations. Perhaps troubling emotions, including numbness, are separating you from others and from participating in the world, keeping you disconnected from life. Perhaps you are at an impasse where the old ways of life are no longer working and the new have not yet emerged; maybe you are giving up hope of meaningful contact with others and on how you fit in this world.
I provide therapeutic services for individuals and families who are struggling with difficult relationships, and for anyone needing help navigating challenging states of being or life situations. Perhaps troubling emotions, including numbness, are separating you from others and from participating in the world, keeping you disconnected from life. Perhaps you are at an impasse where the old ways of life are no longer working and the new have not yet emerged; maybe you are giving up hope of meaningful contact with others and on how you fit in this world.
(484) 246-8842 View (484) 246-8842
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Parenting Therapists

What does therapy for parenting look like?

Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?

When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?

Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?

Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.