Female Therapists in State College, PA
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Creative Reflections Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
State College, PA 16801
I am able to provide in person sessions as well as Video/Teletherapy (client has to be in the state of Pennsylvania due to licensure) Please contact me via text 814-826-4292 with your name, email address, insurance, scheduling availability, and general issues you want to work on. This will get you a faster response. I will then email you a new client information form and get you scheduled. Do not schedule with multiple therapist to "shop around" Please allow 3-5 sessions to decide if a therapist is the right fit for you before you transfer to a new therapist as it takes time to build the therapeutic relationship and get to know you.
I am able to provide in person sessions as well as Video/Teletherapy (client has to be in the state of Pennsylvania due to licensure) Please contact me via text 814-826-4292 with your name, email address, insurance, scheduling availability, and general issues you want to work on. This will get you a faster response. I will then email you a new client information form and get you scheduled. Do not schedule with multiple therapist to "shop around" Please allow 3-5 sessions to decide if a therapist is the right fit for you before you transfer to a new therapist as it takes time to build the therapeutic relationship and get to know you.
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Melanie Veeder
Associate Professional Counselor, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
State College, PA 16801
Life has a way of throwing challenges at you when you least expect it. It can be hard to know how to understand and cope with those life challenges. But fear not, because you don’t have to face them alone.
Life has a way of throwing challenges at you when you least expect it. It can be hard to know how to understand and cope with those life challenges. But fear not, because you don’t have to face them alone.
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Rebecca Kelly Friedenberg
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16801 (Online Only)
Your mental health matters, and I am here to help you or your teen foster self-awareness, self-compassion, and confidence. We are living in an especially stressful time, and we all need some extra support. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, so I utilize an empathetic, person-centered approach. Together, we will develop goals and a treatment plan to help you become the best version of yourself. I will be transitioning to Telehealth after May 2024.
Your mental health matters, and I am here to help you or your teen foster self-awareness, self-compassion, and confidence. We are living in an especially stressful time, and we all need some extra support. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, so I utilize an empathetic, person-centered approach. Together, we will develop goals and a treatment plan to help you become the best version of yourself. I will be transitioning to Telehealth after May 2024.
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I am a caring, compassionate, and active psychotherapist who is committed to helping others find their path and purpose in life, reduce problematic symptoms, and fulfill their needs and visions. I endeavor to work toward the rapid resolution of relationship, emotional, and work problems, in order to help my clients achieve more satisfying and meaningful lives.
I am a caring, compassionate, and active psychotherapist who is committed to helping others find their path and purpose in life, reduce problematic symptoms, and fulfill their needs and visions. I endeavor to work toward the rapid resolution of relationship, emotional, and work problems, in order to help my clients achieve more satisfying and meaningful lives.
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Mary Ann Gastiger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16801
My experience in the field of mental health extends over thirty years. I specialize in working with those who suffer from anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and trauma, but also, a number of other issues which brings people to treatment who are looking for relief from their symptoms.
My experience in the field of mental health extends over thirty years. I specialize in working with those who suffer from anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and trauma, but also, a number of other issues which brings people to treatment who are looking for relief from their symptoms.
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Loraine Giuella Peconi-Bauman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16801 (Online Only)
I look forward to helping you heal from your past hurts and those places where you are stuck in the present. I believe that "Nothing changes if nothing changes," and if we do not identify and work on our unfinished emotional business we continue to experience the same symptoms and challenges like being in a continuous negative loop where the past is affecting the present. I treat individuals with: Trauma; Childhood Emotional Abuse and Neglect; Depression; Anxiety; Dysfunctional Relationships and Disordered Eating.
I look forward to helping you heal from your past hurts and those places where you are stuck in the present. I believe that "Nothing changes if nothing changes," and if we do not identify and work on our unfinished emotional business we continue to experience the same symptoms and challenges like being in a continuous negative loop where the past is affecting the present. I treat individuals with: Trauma; Childhood Emotional Abuse and Neglect; Depression; Anxiety; Dysfunctional Relationships and Disordered Eating.
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You're slamming the alarm clock; it was another night of broken sleep. Feeling drained and wishing for a moment of peace and happiness. You are giving to others when you're running low and rarely have time for yourself. Pressures and stress are piling up and weighing on your shoulders. You want to reach out for help but are scared of being vulnerable. At night when you lay down to sleep, the thoughts are racing and the worries return. All that you want is understanding, support, and acceptance.
You're slamming the alarm clock; it was another night of broken sleep. Feeling drained and wishing for a moment of peace and happiness. You are giving to others when you're running low and rarely have time for yourself. Pressures and stress are piling up and weighing on your shoulders. You want to reach out for help but are scared of being vulnerable. At night when you lay down to sleep, the thoughts are racing and the worries return. All that you want is understanding, support, and acceptance.
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Kate Anders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
State College, PA 16801
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! And welcome! I'm so glad you're here. I am deeply committed to walking with my clients on their journeys of self-discovery as they confront their toughest avoidances and uncover their vulnerabilities. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to share their stories while helping to empower them to make changes, create meaning, and discover ways to enjoy life.
Hello! And welcome! I'm so glad you're here. I am deeply committed to walking with my clients on their journeys of self-discovery as they confront their toughest avoidances and uncover their vulnerabilities. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to share their stories while helping to empower them to make changes, create meaning, and discover ways to enjoy life.
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Everyone is on a journey, but not every journey is the same. My approach to therapy begins with meeting you where you are at in your journey and allowing you to create a space to share your story, supporting you as you address mental health issues you feel are creating challenges in your day-to-day life and creating the changes you desire. Together we can address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, major life transitions, and more so you can begin to thrive in your journey through life.
Everyone is on a journey, but not every journey is the same. My approach to therapy begins with meeting you where you are at in your journey and allowing you to create a space to share your story, supporting you as you address mental health issues you feel are creating challenges in your day-to-day life and creating the changes you desire. Together we can address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, major life transitions, and more so you can begin to thrive in your journey through life.
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Katrina Heeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16801
Waitlist for new clients
Mental health symptoms like depression, anxiety, anger, stress, etc., are just that- symptoms! These symptoms are our bodies way of telling us "something's not right" or "there needs to be a change here." It is imperative that we are mindful in listening to our bodies, and intentionally work to meet our emotional needs. In therapy, we dedicate time to build insight, strengthen more compassionate mindsets, and learn coping skills which regulate our bodies.
Mental health symptoms like depression, anxiety, anger, stress, etc., are just that- symptoms! These symptoms are our bodies way of telling us "something's not right" or "there needs to be a change here." It is imperative that we are mindful in listening to our bodies, and intentionally work to meet our emotional needs. In therapy, we dedicate time to build insight, strengthen more compassionate mindsets, and learn coping skills which regulate our bodies.
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Maggie R. Doby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
State College, PA 16803 (Online Only)
I am committed to supporting and empowering my clients on their path toward self growth and healing. Each client is their own unique person, therefore I combine ideas and techniques from different counseling frameworks. I work with varying ages of adults, with the college age demographic being my primary client focus. Using a culturally competent lens, I specialize in the areas of grief and loss, anxiety, depression, family of origin concerns and interpersonal communication. I am relational, and value the importance of the therapeutic alliance as a tool to facilitate change.
I am committed to supporting and empowering my clients on their path toward self growth and healing. Each client is their own unique person, therefore I combine ideas and techniques from different counseling frameworks. I work with varying ages of adults, with the college age demographic being my primary client focus. Using a culturally competent lens, I specialize in the areas of grief and loss, anxiety, depression, family of origin concerns and interpersonal communication. I am relational, and value the importance of the therapeutic alliance as a tool to facilitate change.
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Susan Bearden
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, LMFT, QS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
State College, PA 16801 (Online Only)
A healer does not heal you. A healer is someone who holds space for you while you awaken your inner healer, so that you may heal yourself (Maryam Hasnaa). I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families, and professionals who are motivated to work with an experienced therapist to more deeply understand, heal, grow, and feel at home with themselves and in their relationships. I believe in providing a safe, private, open-minded, non-judgmental, and collaborative environment for my clients to explore themselves and commit to personally meaningful change.
A healer does not heal you. A healer is someone who holds space for you while you awaken your inner healer, so that you may heal yourself (Maryam Hasnaa). I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families, and professionals who are motivated to work with an experienced therapist to more deeply understand, heal, grow, and feel at home with themselves and in their relationships. I believe in providing a safe, private, open-minded, non-judgmental, and collaborative environment for my clients to explore themselves and commit to personally meaningful change.
Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner Royse
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16801 (Online Only)
Coaching is a perfect blend of insight and action. Through this process, we will work together to understand what needs to be changed, why it needs to be changed and how it should be changed. Professional Focus: work transitions, professional development, promotion, staff communication and conflict, efficiency, burnout, and work life balance. Personal Focus: weight loss, exercise adherence, tobacco cessation, stress reduction, relationship management, boundary formation and implementation, organization, time management, and self development.
Coaching is a perfect blend of insight and action. Through this process, we will work together to understand what needs to be changed, why it needs to be changed and how it should be changed. Professional Focus: work transitions, professional development, promotion, staff communication and conflict, efficiency, burnout, and work life balance. Personal Focus: weight loss, exercise adherence, tobacco cessation, stress reduction, relationship management, boundary formation and implementation, organization, time management, and self development.
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Elizabeth A Mason
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16801 (Online Only)
I believe that therapy is a wonderful way to explore inner thoughts and feelings in a safe, supportive, encouraging environment. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with a variety of challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, post partum, infertility, miscarriage, parenting struggles, and family and relationship difficulties. I believe in the integration of body, mind, and spirit and the importance of bringing balance to one's life for optimal functioning. Our journey together would work toward wellness and healing in a trusting, safe, and secure relationship.
I believe that therapy is a wonderful way to explore inner thoughts and feelings in a safe, supportive, encouraging environment. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with a variety of challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, post partum, infertility, miscarriage, parenting struggles, and family and relationship difficulties. I believe in the integration of body, mind, and spirit and the importance of bringing balance to one's life for optimal functioning. Our journey together would work toward wellness and healing in a trusting, safe, and secure relationship.
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I see psychotherapy as a psycho-educational experience where you learn about yourself. This counseling process of self-exploration leads to understanding self-defeating thinking and behaviors that may keep you from actualizing potential for successful relationships, success in business and career and from having a really happy life. During the years since I have been a licensed psychologist, I have had the privilege of helping many individuals and couples to achieve a happier, emotionally healthier, and financially successful life. My patients describe me as being a no nonsense person, while at the same time being warm and comfortable.
I see psychotherapy as a psycho-educational experience where you learn about yourself. This counseling process of self-exploration leads to understanding self-defeating thinking and behaviors that may keep you from actualizing potential for successful relationships, success in business and career and from having a really happy life. During the years since I have been a licensed psychologist, I have had the privilege of helping many individuals and couples to achieve a happier, emotionally healthier, and financially successful life. My patients describe me as being a no nonsense person, while at the same time being warm and comfortable.
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A Journey To You LLC Professional Counseling Svcs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16801
Do you want to simply "survive" in life, or do you want to "thrive" in life? Unfortunately many of us are simply surviving. My name is Bethanne Fetzer. With over two decades in the field of human services, I, along with my dedicated staff have created a space coupled with highly effective treatment approaches to help you to live again! We offer services to those who need to heal from depression, anxiety, family conflict, life transitions, sex and gender issues, trauma, abuse, and grief and loss. When we rid our lives of these "toxins", we make room to begin a life journey that we never thought was possible!
Do you want to simply "survive" in life, or do you want to "thrive" in life? Unfortunately many of us are simply surviving. My name is Bethanne Fetzer. With over two decades in the field of human services, I, along with my dedicated staff have created a space coupled with highly effective treatment approaches to help you to live again! We offer services to those who need to heal from depression, anxiety, family conflict, life transitions, sex and gender issues, trauma, abuse, and grief and loss. When we rid our lives of these "toxins", we make room to begin a life journey that we never thought was possible!
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Mana Life Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
State College, PA 16801
Having a compassionate counselor on your side during stressful times can be a great comfort. Whether you’re facing general stress, anxiety or depression Mana Life Counseling is here for you. Together, you’ll break down obstacles in your life and build a personal toolbox of coping strategies. Compassion and understanding are both key strategies in our approach, and through them, you’ll learn how to forge your way forward.
Having a compassionate counselor on your side during stressful times can be a great comfort. Whether you’re facing general stress, anxiety or depression Mana Life Counseling is here for you. Together, you’ll break down obstacles in your life and build a personal toolbox of coping strategies. Compassion and understanding are both key strategies in our approach, and through them, you’ll learn how to forge your way forward.
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Rebecca Blythe Counseling
Counselor, LPC, NCC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
State College, PA 16801
Waitlist for new clients
My role is to help adults understand and find relief from their anxiety, depression, relationships issues, and trauma. The approach to therapy focuses on helping you to gain a better understanding of yourself and emotions through collaboration of identifying problems, and establishing goals for positive change, whether through counseling. My intention is to help you bring peace and fulfillment into your life through meaningful connections. I currently accepting new clients! I offer in-person counseling on Thursdays in State College.
My role is to help adults understand and find relief from their anxiety, depression, relationships issues, and trauma. The approach to therapy focuses on helping you to gain a better understanding of yourself and emotions through collaboration of identifying problems, and establishing goals for positive change, whether through counseling. My intention is to help you bring peace and fulfillment into your life through meaningful connections. I currently accepting new clients! I offer in-person counseling on Thursdays in State College.
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Xin Zou
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MPhilEd, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
State College, PA 16803 (Online Only)
Welcome! If you’re here, you’re likely motivated to grow and open to exploring your inner world. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or relationship challenges, you’re looking for a safe space to express your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. My goal is to help you understand the roots of your struggles, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. Together, we can work towards the growth and healing you seek.
Welcome! If you’re here, you’re likely motivated to grow and open to exploring your inner world. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or relationship challenges, you’re looking for a safe space to express your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. My goal is to help you understand the roots of your struggles, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. Together, we can work towards the growth and healing you seek.
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Kristen Nadermann
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PhD, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16801
Accepting new clients for virtual/telehealth counseling only. I can also provide supervision to pre-licensed counselors. I value working collaboratively with my clients and from a perspective that values individual strengths. I work to provide a safe, warm, supportive, non-judgmental, and productively challenging environment form my clients to think, explore, reflect, and grow. I primarily work from an ACT and CBT approach but I am flexible to my cIient's needs. I am able to focus on trauma work and I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidenced based treatment for trauma and PTSD.
Accepting new clients for virtual/telehealth counseling only. I can also provide supervision to pre-licensed counselors. I value working collaboratively with my clients and from a perspective that values individual strengths. I work to provide a safe, warm, supportive, non-judgmental, and productively challenging environment form my clients to think, explore, reflect, and grow. I primarily work from an ACT and CBT approach but I am flexible to my cIient's needs. I am able to focus on trauma work and I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidenced based treatment for trauma and PTSD.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.