Psychodynamic Therapists in Quakertown, PA
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I practice through a psychodynamic framework with applied MI, CBT, and DBT intervention techniques.
My ideal client is one with motivation for self-care, openness to change, and a desire to learn more about themselves and others. My ideal population consists of adults with a mental health diagnosis of anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use disorder, and other increasingly complex diagnoses. However, I am also devoted to assisting those seeking help without a defined diagnosis and who are beginning therapy without a clear vision of treatment needs. I welcome working with anyone who may benefit from my skillset who is dealing with life’s many challenges and searching for a clearer definition and understanding of their stressors.
I practice through a psychodynamic framework with applied MI, CBT, and DBT intervention techniques.
My ideal client is one with motivation for self-care, openness to change, and a desire to learn more about themselves and others. My ideal population consists of adults with a mental health diagnosis of anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use disorder, and other increasingly complex diagnoses. However, I am also devoted to assisting those seeking help without a defined diagnosis and who are beginning therapy without a clear vision of treatment needs. I welcome working with anyone who may benefit from my skillset who is dealing with life’s many challenges and searching for a clearer definition and understanding of their stressors.
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I am open to working with clients from all walks of life, those who know what their goals are, and those who are uncertain about what they expect from therapy. My professional and lived experience helps me relate to clients who have difficulties adjusting to changes in life, as well as older adults, caregivers, and people of all ages struggling with family issues. A psychodynamic approach helps clients feel listened to and encouraged to develop their story, gain insight and self-awareness, & notice the connection between past events and current difficulties.
I am open to working with clients from all walks of life, those who know what their goals are, and those who are uncertain about what they expect from therapy. My professional and lived experience helps me relate to clients who have difficulties adjusting to changes in life, as well as older adults, caregivers, and people of all ages struggling with family issues. A psychodynamic approach helps clients feel listened to and encouraged to develop their story, gain insight and self-awareness, & notice the connection between past events and current difficulties.
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The psychodynamic approach helps me connect the client's current depression and anxiety to their childhood and parents' behaviors.
Have you had a car accident and lost everything, including your career and physical health? Did you have to undergo multiple surgeries to fix your body because of the accident? Are you becoming more and more depressed and easily angry at home? Does your family think you need some help? Have you struggled with a lot of anxiety & OCD since you were young? Do you want to make changes to yourself so your husband and daughters can love again? I use a person-centered approach to build rapport with clients. I provide psychoeducation about what depression & anxiety are and how therapy works to help reduce the unknown feelings.
The psychodynamic approach helps me connect the client's current depression and anxiety to their childhood and parents' behaviors.
Have you had a car accident and lost everything, including your career and physical health? Did you have to undergo multiple surgeries to fix your body because of the accident? Are you becoming more and more depressed and easily angry at home? Does your family think you need some help? Have you struggled with a lot of anxiety & OCD since you were young? Do you want to make changes to yourself so your husband and daughters can love again? I use a person-centered approach to build rapport with clients. I provide psychoeducation about what depression & anxiety are and how therapy works to help reduce the unknown feelings.
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I help clients by using a psychodynamic approach that uses several treatment modalities; cognitive behavioral therapy, process work - Rogerian in nature, hypnotherapy, gestalt, and psychoeducational.
I am a Mental Health Therapist and Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist. I work with individuals, couples & families. I work with people who are experiencing issues in relationships, stress - anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma, and Adult Children of Alcoholics and dysfunctional family systems issues. I work with people that have deep core issues that are not shifted by traditional treatment and decide to use hypnotherapy to break through deeply held stored trauma, old beliefs and old behaviors that no longer serve them. My clients goals are to lift the veil of feeling not-good-enough and embrace who they really are.
I help clients by using a psychodynamic approach that uses several treatment modalities; cognitive behavioral therapy, process work - Rogerian in nature, hypnotherapy, gestalt, and psychoeducational.
I am a Mental Health Therapist and Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist. I work with individuals, couples & families. I work with people who are experiencing issues in relationships, stress - anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma, and Adult Children of Alcoholics and dysfunctional family systems issues. I work with people that have deep core issues that are not shifted by traditional treatment and decide to use hypnotherapy to break through deeply held stored trauma, old beliefs and old behaviors that no longer serve them. My clients goals are to lift the veil of feeling not-good-enough and embrace who they really are.
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It can be overwhelming to grapple with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and the countless stressors that come with everyday life. If you're yearning for relief, clarity, and empowerment, I'm here to walk alongside you on your journey. My practice is founded on the principles of compassion, understanding, and respect for your unique experiences and perspectives. Together, we can explore the underlying factors contributing to your distress, develop coping strategies tailored to your needs, and work towards creating positive changes in your life.
It can be overwhelming to grapple with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and the countless stressors that come with everyday life. If you're yearning for relief, clarity, and empowerment, I'm here to walk alongside you on your journey. My practice is founded on the principles of compassion, understanding, and respect for your unique experiences and perspectives. Together, we can explore the underlying factors contributing to your distress, develop coping strategies tailored to your needs, and work towards creating positive changes in your life.
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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.
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Stewart Maloney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Quakertown, PA 18951
Thanks for taking the time to check out my profile! I work with a variety of clients, including those experiencing anxiety or depression, trauma, relationship/sexuality challenges, and blended family challenges, to name a few. I collaborate with clients to meet their essential, immediate goals, and work to promote long-term wellness by identifying a person's innate strengths and resourcefulness. You know yourself best - I am here to listen, learn, and help.
Thanks for taking the time to check out my profile! I work with a variety of clients, including those experiencing anxiety or depression, trauma, relationship/sexuality challenges, and blended family challenges, to name a few. I collaborate with clients to meet their essential, immediate goals, and work to promote long-term wellness by identifying a person's innate strengths and resourcefulness. You know yourself best - I am here to listen, learn, and help.
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Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, past traumatic experiences, and currently feeling stuck in life? Do you need help managing these emotions to move forward in a more meaningful and productive life? Your goals would be to process these emotions and learn how your thoughts influence your feelings and, ultimately, your behavior. Additionally, you will learn coping skills to manage and/or reduce the debilitating effects of these emotions.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, past traumatic experiences, and currently feeling stuck in life? Do you need help managing these emotions to move forward in a more meaningful and productive life? Your goals would be to process these emotions and learn how your thoughts influence your feelings and, ultimately, your behavior. Additionally, you will learn coping skills to manage and/or reduce the debilitating effects of these emotions.
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My passion is helping people find their strength to cope with life challenges.I work alongside clients to help them discover and embrace their personal power. I feel my life work is to help people gain strength to move beyond the struggles of life and realize their full potential.
My passion is helping people find their strength to cope with life challenges.I work alongside clients to help them discover and embrace their personal power. I feel my life work is to help people gain strength to move beyond the struggles of life and realize their full potential.
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Currently accepting new clients & offer free 15 min. phone consults. It's no secret that we're living through one of the most stressful times in history. Folks are feeling burnt out, tired, exhausted, & may be feeling or diagnosed w/ depression, anxiety, high stress, & anything in between. If this sounds like you/your child & you want to work on your mental health & wellness, to work through these things using music, or learn how music can help, music therapy may be a fit. Note: I'm LGBTQIA+-affirming, neurodivergent-affirming, anti-racist, anti-ableist, pro-women's right to choose, & practice w/ an anti-oppressive lens.
Currently accepting new clients & offer free 15 min. phone consults. It's no secret that we're living through one of the most stressful times in history. Folks are feeling burnt out, tired, exhausted, & may be feeling or diagnosed w/ depression, anxiety, high stress, & anything in between. If this sounds like you/your child & you want to work on your mental health & wellness, to work through these things using music, or learn how music can help, music therapy may be a fit. Note: I'm LGBTQIA+-affirming, neurodivergent-affirming, anti-racist, anti-ableist, pro-women's right to choose, & practice w/ an anti-oppressive lens.
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Chelsea L Cimino
Pre-Licensed Professional, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Quakertown, PA 18951 (Online Only)
When I began seeing a therapist, I realized just how much I needed an outlet to process hardships in my life and to feel genuinely heard, and this is exactly what I want to provide to clients who come to see me. As I have advanced in my own self-discovery and identity exploration, I have become interested in helping others in the LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent (specifically Autism & ADHD), and disability communities on their own journeys. My approach to therapy is helping guide you to bountiful self-compassion, exploring boundaries, and discovering your own passions.
When I began seeing a therapist, I realized just how much I needed an outlet to process hardships in my life and to feel genuinely heard, and this is exactly what I want to provide to clients who come to see me. As I have advanced in my own self-discovery and identity exploration, I have become interested in helping others in the LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent (specifically Autism & ADHD), and disability communities on their own journeys. My approach to therapy is helping guide you to bountiful self-compassion, exploring boundaries, and discovering your own passions.
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Each client has their own specific needs and goals when entering therapy. Clients should feel heard and validated, while also being challenged to both feel and examine their feelings. Clients work to gain insight regarding their own personal experiences, as well as how they view others and the world through these experiences. Clients work with the therapist to create insight and understanding through trust and collaboration.
Each client has their own specific needs and goals when entering therapy. Clients should feel heard and validated, while also being challenged to both feel and examine their feelings. Clients work to gain insight regarding their own personal experiences, as well as how they view others and the world through these experiences. Clients work with the therapist to create insight and understanding through trust and collaboration.
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Alexis Zrillo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Quakertown, PA 18951
If you are looking to reduce anxiety, acquire healthy coping skills, and improve your relationships then you are in the right place. I am a licensed professional counselor, and I am passionate about helping teens and adults who are ready to process the deep inner conflicts to stop self-sabotaging. As your therapist I can help you see these patterns and also assist you in creating a roadmap to achieving sustained and meaningful change. I specialize working with individuals seeking support for anxiety, trauma, depression, and low self-esteem.
If you are looking to reduce anxiety, acquire healthy coping skills, and improve your relationships then you are in the right place. I am a licensed professional counselor, and I am passionate about helping teens and adults who are ready to process the deep inner conflicts to stop self-sabotaging. As your therapist I can help you see these patterns and also assist you in creating a roadmap to achieving sustained and meaningful change. I specialize working with individuals seeking support for anxiety, trauma, depression, and low self-esteem.
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My ideal client aims to engage in an active partnership to build self-awareness and take action to make a change. I will give you feedback and challenge you, which is not everyone’s cup of tea! I work best with those suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, trauma, or emotional flooding. Many of my clients report that our work helped them shift from survival mode to a sense of thriving. I suggest homework; your progress is based on your willingness to practice. The ideal client for my strengths is someone who wants to learn and shift by discovering tangible skills and techniques they can use in their own lives.
My ideal client aims to engage in an active partnership to build self-awareness and take action to make a change. I will give you feedback and challenge you, which is not everyone’s cup of tea! I work best with those suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, trauma, or emotional flooding. Many of my clients report that our work helped them shift from survival mode to a sense of thriving. I suggest homework; your progress is based on your willingness to practice. The ideal client for my strengths is someone who wants to learn and shift by discovering tangible skills and techniques they can use in their own lives.
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Christopher Antczak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Quakertown, PA 18951 (Online Only)
My objective is to help you identify your strengths to enable better management of on-going difficulties and break free from a sense of "stuckness." I place an emphasis on clients' unique cultural elements to help personalize and maximize treatment efficiency. I want us to incorporate your values as the structure for our work together.
My objective is to help you identify your strengths to enable better management of on-going difficulties and break free from a sense of "stuckness." I place an emphasis on clients' unique cultural elements to help personalize and maximize treatment efficiency. I want us to incorporate your values as the structure for our work together.
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Nicole Cantor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Quakertown, PA 18951
Throughout my work and training, I feel I have relearned the meaning of therapy. I, like most, used to see therapy as only a solution to a problem. Something has to be wrong in order for one to seek therapy. While counselors are certainly here to help with symptoms and adversities, I encourage anyone seeking growth and perspective to consider therapy. We have all heard the phrase, “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it.” Why do we have to wait for something to be broken? Reach out for support now, wherever you are in your timeline, because you deserve it and that’s ok.
Throughout my work and training, I feel I have relearned the meaning of therapy. I, like most, used to see therapy as only a solution to a problem. Something has to be wrong in order for one to seek therapy. While counselors are certainly here to help with symptoms and adversities, I encourage anyone seeking growth and perspective to consider therapy. We have all heard the phrase, “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it.” Why do we have to wait for something to be broken? Reach out for support now, wherever you are in your timeline, because you deserve it and that’s ok.
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I believe every human deserves the space and individualized attention to process life's many ups and downs. You know yourself and everything you have been through better than anyone else. My goal is to foster a safe space and collaborative relationship to get to know your strengths, desires, your passions, and to support your needs and goals for improved mental health.
I believe every human deserves the space and individualized attention to process life's many ups and downs. You know yourself and everything you have been through better than anyone else. My goal is to foster a safe space and collaborative relationship to get to know your strengths, desires, your passions, and to support your needs and goals for improved mental health.
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I treat Anxiety, depression, lack of self-acceptance, and grief problems. I help with the management of anxiety symptoms and depression, helping you to develop coping skills to manage your every day. I help clients identify and challenge cognitive distortions and replace them with positive affirmations. I will teach some mindfulness meditation to help you when anxious & help you obtain a better understanding of your mental health to cope with your emotions.
I treat Anxiety, depression, lack of self-acceptance, and grief problems. I help with the management of anxiety symptoms and depression, helping you to develop coping skills to manage your every day. I help clients identify and challenge cognitive distortions and replace them with positive affirmations. I will teach some mindfulness meditation to help you when anxious & help you obtain a better understanding of your mental health to cope with your emotions.
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Lauren Daniels
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Quakertown, PA 18951
You can heal from trauma faster. I can help you. Trauma Therapy Intensive Retreats bring faster relief from PTSD, anxiety, hypervigilance, flashbacks, emotional reactivity, negative self-worth. I specialize in providing therapy in an intensive format to individuals dealing with traumatic experiences, PTSD, and complex trauma, as well as helping athletes work through injuries and blocks. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing a holistic trauma informed, strength-based approach to individuals, helping you create the healing, growth, and change you desire. Get relief in days versus months or years.
You can heal from trauma faster. I can help you. Trauma Therapy Intensive Retreats bring faster relief from PTSD, anxiety, hypervigilance, flashbacks, emotional reactivity, negative self-worth. I specialize in providing therapy in an intensive format to individuals dealing with traumatic experiences, PTSD, and complex trauma, as well as helping athletes work through injuries and blocks. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing a holistic trauma informed, strength-based approach to individuals, helping you create the healing, growth, and change you desire. Get relief in days versus months or years.
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Each struggle in life brings an opportunity to uncover conflicts and create healing with a deeper exploration in therapy. I meet people where they are in life and begin treatment there. I have hope that healing can occur in everyone if they have motivation. I use a creative arts, integrative, evidence based model to explore patterns, beliefs, and get to the core so we can rebuild where the healing is needed. With children, I use play therapy and creative arts. I use insight, goals, and strengths to create treatments plans. We re-assess every few months to track progress.
Each struggle in life brings an opportunity to uncover conflicts and create healing with a deeper exploration in therapy. I meet people where they are in life and begin treatment there. I have hope that healing can occur in everyone if they have motivation. I use a creative arts, integrative, evidence based model to explore patterns, beliefs, and get to the core so we can rebuild where the healing is needed. With children, I use play therapy and creative arts. I use insight, goals, and strengths to create treatments plans. We re-assess every few months to track progress.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.