Therapists in Wernersville, PA
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The emotional pain you experience leaves you parched; thirsty for the refreshment of deeper emotional connection with those you love. It is my desire to be one who listens carefully to appreciate your pain while offering a lifeline to restore hope for a better future. I am full of gratitude for a life full of blessings but I have also experienced many challenges. I want you to know that I understand the heartache of addiction, moral failures, loss, grief, despair, loneliness, abuse, and family conflict. I can appreciate the pain you feel. I want to help you find release from your suffering and refreshment for your soul.
The emotional pain you experience leaves you parched; thirsty for the refreshment of deeper emotional connection with those you love. It is my desire to be one who listens carefully to appreciate your pain while offering a lifeline to restore hope for a better future. I am full of gratitude for a life full of blessings but I have also experienced many challenges. I want you to know that I understand the heartache of addiction, moral failures, loss, grief, despair, loneliness, abuse, and family conflict. I can appreciate the pain you feel. I want to help you find release from your suffering and refreshment for your soul.
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Take Heart Counseling & Equine Assisted Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, Meagan, Good, MA, LPC, Owner
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wernersville, PA 19565
Looking for something different? How about working with a horse alongside your therapist? More than petting and brushing horses, our professional counseling team is specially trained to integrate horses into therapy. We empower individuals, couples, families, and groups to overcome a variety of struggles and find hope, healing, and mental, emotional, and spiritual wholeness. You are mind, body, soul, and spirit. Nurture every part of you in a peaceful, safe, and beautiful ranch environment. Horses are gentle and intuitive partners; they provide nonjudgmental connection and new awareness as we explore your struggles and strengths.
Looking for something different? How about working with a horse alongside your therapist? More than petting and brushing horses, our professional counseling team is specially trained to integrate horses into therapy. We empower individuals, couples, families, and groups to overcome a variety of struggles and find hope, healing, and mental, emotional, and spiritual wholeness. You are mind, body, soul, and spirit. Nurture every part of you in a peaceful, safe, and beautiful ranch environment. Horses are gentle and intuitive partners; they provide nonjudgmental connection and new awareness as we explore your struggles and strengths.
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Kahl Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wernersville, PA 19565 (Online Only)
Are you seeking counseling for general mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem and grief, or special challenges such as PTSD, hoarding & gender issues? We are experienced licensed professional counselors providing in-office and online psychotherapy for a variety of mental health concerns. Our counseling services are dynamic, client-centered and strength-based and we provide free in-office or telephone consultations to help you determine if we're appropriate to meet your counseling needs. Let us help you determine your counseling goals & then work together with you to help you meet those goals. FREE CONSULTS.
Are you seeking counseling for general mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem and grief, or special challenges such as PTSD, hoarding & gender issues? We are experienced licensed professional counselors providing in-office and online psychotherapy for a variety of mental health concerns. Our counseling services are dynamic, client-centered and strength-based and we provide free in-office or telephone consultations to help you determine if we're appropriate to meet your counseling needs. Let us help you determine your counseling goals & then work together with you to help you meet those goals. FREE CONSULTS.
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Sarah Alley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CAAP, CRS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wernersville, PA 19565
Hello, welcome! Being on this page means you are taking a step toward making life better for yourself. I am here to provide a safe therapeutic environment to work together in determining what "better" looks like to you. I like to validate where clients are coming from and celebrate the work they do along the way. My hope is that you feel more grounded and reconnect to your true self through this process.
Hello, welcome! Being on this page means you are taking a step toward making life better for yourself. I am here to provide a safe therapeutic environment to work together in determining what "better" looks like to you. I like to validate where clients are coming from and celebrate the work they do along the way. My hope is that you feel more grounded and reconnect to your true self through this process.
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Thaeda Franz
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wernersville, PA 19565 (Online Only)
Are you someone who is a spiritual seeker who wants more than just the "medical model" of psychotherapy treatment? Do you want to increase self compassion, deepen connection to your spiritual self, and release blocks to healing? Would you like to learn how to tune in to you feelings/intuition to help guide your healing? Would you like to learn how to utilize mindfulness and spiritual practices to further enhance the healing process?
Are you someone who is a spiritual seeker who wants more than just the "medical model" of psychotherapy treatment? Do you want to increase self compassion, deepen connection to your spiritual self, and release blocks to healing? Would you like to learn how to tune in to you feelings/intuition to help guide your healing? Would you like to learn how to utilize mindfulness and spiritual practices to further enhance the healing process?
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Any person or family of a loved one that wrestles with addiction, mental health, and/or dysfunctional behavior would benefit from our services. Individuals need to know they are not broken, useless, or a failure. Truly Restored Coaching Services teaches, coaches, and guides individuals to think and live in a new way. No matter what recovery path you choose, we assist you in living in your unique recovery program. Families want to know how to interact with their loved ones. They struggle with past hurts, confusion, and how to be helpful or distance themselves. Again, Truly Restored Coaching Services can assist.
Any person or family of a loved one that wrestles with addiction, mental health, and/or dysfunctional behavior would benefit from our services. Individuals need to know they are not broken, useless, or a failure. Truly Restored Coaching Services teaches, coaches, and guides individuals to think and live in a new way. No matter what recovery path you choose, we assist you in living in your unique recovery program. Families want to know how to interact with their loved ones. They struggle with past hurts, confusion, and how to be helpful or distance themselves. Again, Truly Restored Coaching Services can assist.
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Jennifer Ewald
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC, CCTP, CET1
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wernersville, PA 19565
Looking to make positive changes? Sick of getting stuck in the same patterns and need a way out? I'm here to help you on your journey toward healing and being your best self. Whether its issues from childhood, the recent past, or present, I'm here to help you work through them and move forward. My passion is in trauma and family of origin issues. I also have vast experience with substance abuse issues, mental health disorders, pain management, and anger. I have worked with teens and adults, men & women. If you're willing to work on yourself, I can walk with you on your path toward change.
Looking to make positive changes? Sick of getting stuck in the same patterns and need a way out? I'm here to help you on your journey toward healing and being your best self. Whether its issues from childhood, the recent past, or present, I'm here to help you work through them and move forward. My passion is in trauma and family of origin issues. I also have vast experience with substance abuse issues, mental health disorders, pain management, and anger. I have worked with teens and adults, men & women. If you're willing to work on yourself, I can walk with you on your path toward change.
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Jamie Hogan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, C-DBT, RYT-200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wernersville, PA 19565
I enjoy combining the Mind Body Soul connection in therapy to create balance in all areas. We often focus on our thoughts and actions and forget about our body and spiritual components. Being able to integrate all aspects of ourselves leads to greater healing especially if we have experienced trauma. Reconnection to the body is an important part of healing and learning to listen to what is is telling us. Spirituality is one aspect of therapy I enjoy most and helping others find their spiritual center along with aiding those who feel "highly sensitive" (empathic) in being able to function and thrive.
I enjoy combining the Mind Body Soul connection in therapy to create balance in all areas. We often focus on our thoughts and actions and forget about our body and spiritual components. Being able to integrate all aspects of ourselves leads to greater healing especially if we have experienced trauma. Reconnection to the body is an important part of healing and learning to listen to what is is telling us. Spirituality is one aspect of therapy I enjoy most and helping others find their spiritual center along with aiding those who feel "highly sensitive" (empathic) in being able to function and thrive.
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Danielle L Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LBS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wernersville, PA 19565
Navigating life’s ups and downs can be tough. If you're seeking more than a temporary solution, you've found the right place. You deserve true understanding without judgment and a plan tailored just for you. Your belief in a better tomorrow is your strength, and you need a partner who stands by that vision. Drawing from my professional experience and genuine concern, I aim to be more than just a counselor – I want to be your steadfast ally. Together, let’s tackle challenges, celebrate small wins, and pave the way to discover your truest self, making every step of the journey meaningful and brighter.
Navigating life’s ups and downs can be tough. If you're seeking more than a temporary solution, you've found the right place. You deserve true understanding without judgment and a plan tailored just for you. Your belief in a better tomorrow is your strength, and you need a partner who stands by that vision. Drawing from my professional experience and genuine concern, I aim to be more than just a counselor – I want to be your steadfast ally. Together, let’s tackle challenges, celebrate small wins, and pave the way to discover your truest self, making every step of the journey meaningful and brighter.
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Cicely Calvaresi-Holston
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wernersville, PA 19565
I work with the over-stressed and over-whelmed who feel like somewhere along the way they lost control of things. Together, we explore how anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, over stimulation, (to name a few) in combination with carrying, the weight of the world can result in feeling out of control. There is no "typical" issue or "standard client", so there is no "standard session" either. I offer a space for people to vent, process, reframe, reset and most importantly, regain control. I offer a free consult to see if we match! Give me a call or schedule through my website.
I work with the over-stressed and over-whelmed who feel like somewhere along the way they lost control of things. Together, we explore how anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, over stimulation, (to name a few) in combination with carrying, the weight of the world can result in feeling out of control. There is no "typical" issue or "standard client", so there is no "standard session" either. I offer a space for people to vent, process, reframe, reset and most importantly, regain control. I offer a free consult to see if we match! Give me a call or schedule through my website.
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Tarynn Meier
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP-II, CDBT
Verified Verified
18 Endorsed
Wernersville, PA 19565
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Tarynn Meier, Chief Operating Officer of Everlasting Wellness LLC and Therapist, has been an active member in good standing with the American Counseling Association since 2010. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (Level 2), and Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy provider. Additionally, she has intensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Contingency Management, Motivational Interviewing, and treatment of Mental Health issues inclusive of process (aka behavioral) addictions.
Tarynn Meier, Chief Operating Officer of Everlasting Wellness LLC and Therapist, has been an active member in good standing with the American Counseling Association since 2010. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (Level 2), and Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy provider. Additionally, she has intensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Contingency Management, Motivational Interviewing, and treatment of Mental Health issues inclusive of process (aka behavioral) addictions.
Kimberly Harker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Wernersville, PA 19565
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Renee Lynn Aulenbach
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Wyomissing, PA 19610
I am an outpatient therapist working with children, adolescents, and adults. I treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, women's issues, and more. I have worked in the mental health field since 2007. I opened a solo counseling practice in June, 2022.
I am an outpatient therapist working with children, adolescents, and adults. I treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, women's issues, and more. I have worked in the mental health field since 2007. I opened a solo counseling practice in June, 2022.
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Paula Ann Bellavance
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BSL
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Lawn, PA 19609 (Online Only)
I’m an experienced therapist working at Kahl Counseling in PA, providing online psychotherapy for a variety of mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem and grief, as well as areas of specialty such as PTSD, autism, hoarding & LGBTQ issues. I offer dynamic, client-centered and strength-based services to individuals age six and up, couples, families and groups. My clients tell me what they like best about me is my compassion. I strive to offer a personalized approach to problem-solving, and I’m dedicated to helping my clients resolve their unique issues in my work at Kahl Counseling.
I’m an experienced therapist working at Kahl Counseling in PA, providing online psychotherapy for a variety of mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem and grief, as well as areas of specialty such as PTSD, autism, hoarding & LGBTQ issues. I offer dynamic, client-centered and strength-based services to individuals age six and up, couples, families and groups. My clients tell me what they like best about me is my compassion. I strive to offer a personalized approach to problem-solving, and I’m dedicated to helping my clients resolve their unique issues in my work at Kahl Counseling.
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For me, therapy is about throwing away the notion that there is something wrong with us that needs fixing and embarking on an honest journey of self-exploration that allows us to gain deeper insight and awareness. I work alongside you to explore the messages of your heart, mind, body and spirit. Every healing journey is unique, however, this work can look like ‘inner child work’ and reclaiming parts of yourself that have been forgotten or abandoned, identifying patterns of the mind and the body, unpacking your narrative, developing a spiritual practice that deepens your connection to spirit and creating a perception reframe.
For me, therapy is about throwing away the notion that there is something wrong with us that needs fixing and embarking on an honest journey of self-exploration that allows us to gain deeper insight and awareness. I work alongside you to explore the messages of your heart, mind, body and spirit. Every healing journey is unique, however, this work can look like ‘inner child work’ and reclaiming parts of yourself that have been forgotten or abandoned, identifying patterns of the mind and the body, unpacking your narrative, developing a spiritual practice that deepens your connection to spirit and creating a perception reframe.
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Thomas DeGeorge
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wyomissing, PA 19610 (Online Only)
Dr. DeGeorge has presented at the International Association of Martial and Family Counselors in New Orleans, Louisiana, the IAMFCA conference in Oxford, England, and The Asia/Pacific Conference in Brisbane, Australia. A native Philadelphian, Dr. DeGeorge has returned after nearly 28 years of living in the Pittsburgh area. He is an Assistant Professor in the Graduate Counseling Department at Rosemont College.
Dr. DeGeorge has presented at the International Association of Martial and Family Counselors in New Orleans, Louisiana, the IAMFCA conference in Oxford, England, and The Asia/Pacific Conference in Brisbane, Australia. A native Philadelphian, Dr. DeGeorge has returned after nearly 28 years of living in the Pittsburgh area. He is an Assistant Professor in the Graduate Counseling Department at Rosemont College.
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I view persons as made up of emotions, thoughts, relationships, biology, and our spiritual selves. Consequently, I first help you stabilize by making necessary changes in behavior. Medical or neurological contributions and possible nutritional deficiencies are examined. I address any distorted thinking that is contributing to your emotional pain. If systems in your life (family, work, school) are a factor, they are also addressed. Finally, we work with the larger questions of existence (spiritual issues, issues of purpose/ meaning), which are all vital to mental health. All areas are dealt with from a solid grounding in scientific literature and research.
I view persons as made up of emotions, thoughts, relationships, biology, and our spiritual selves. Consequently, I first help you stabilize by making necessary changes in behavior. Medical or neurological contributions and possible nutritional deficiencies are examined. I address any distorted thinking that is contributing to your emotional pain. If systems in your life (family, work, school) are a factor, they are also addressed. Finally, we work with the larger questions of existence (spiritual issues, issues of purpose/ meaning), which are all vital to mental health. All areas are dealt with from a solid grounding in scientific literature and research.
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Swetha Talluri
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Reading, PA 19601 (Online Only)
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
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Elizabeth (Betsy) Rider-Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Wyomissing, PA 19610
My primary goal is to be helpful. Gaining self-awareness and making positive change is what I encourage. I try to be a safe place for you to discuss and share your personal problems and concerns. I see myself as a problem-solver. I am solution focused. I want to help you create or maintain a healthy lifestyle and believe a connection to nature is important for your well-being.
My primary goal is to be helpful. Gaining self-awareness and making positive change is what I encourage. I try to be a safe place for you to discuss and share your personal problems and concerns. I see myself as a problem-solver. I am solution focused. I want to help you create or maintain a healthy lifestyle and believe a connection to nature is important for your well-being.
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Welcome, and congrats on taking the first step in your healing journey! I understand this is a big step that can be overwhelming, but you don’t need to do it alone. I want to bring comfort and empathy to your treatment experience as we walk through this journey together.
Welcome, and congrats on taking the first step in your healing journey! I understand this is a big step that can be overwhelming, but you don’t need to do it alone. I want to bring comfort and empathy to your treatment experience as we walk through this journey together.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Wernersville, PA
10+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Wernersville, PA who prioritize treating:
92% | Depression |
92% | Anxiety |
83% | Relationship Issues |
83% | Trauma and PTSD |
75% | Coping Skills |
75% | Self Esteem |
75% | Codependency |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | Aetna |
100% | Highmark |
83% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Wernersville, PA see their clients
84% | In Person and Online | |
16% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
100% | Female |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Wernersville?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.