Therapists in West Chester, PA

Are you struggling in your relationships? Maybe disruptive behavior is making it difficult to connect with your child or teenager. Maybe you are struggling in your relationship with your partner or even in the relationship you have with yourself. Hi! I’m Samantha and I work together with my clients, who include children, adolescents, adults, and families, to find realistic and creative solutions to the struggles they are facing. I enjoy drawing on the strengths of my clients and being a part of their journey of making the changes they want in their lives.

Hey there, I’m Chris and I look forward to meeting you! Are you feeling overwhelmed and it seems like everyone in your life has advice to give but you don't think they truly understand what you are saying or the extent of what you are experiencing? Do you feel unheard and misunderstood? In working with me, I want to provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental environment; one, in which, you feel like somebody finally "gets it." I believe in working with you as a teammate (yes, I do love sports); we are in this together. I cannot do the work for you, but I can be in there with you providing encouragement, tips and strategies, and insight.

"Life doesn't get easier or more forgiving , we get stronger and more resilient" Steve Maraboli. If you are reading this, you have already taken the hardest step toward feeling better- reaching out for help. At Compass we understand that it is important for you to feel understood, heard and supported. When we all are working as a team, those things will be automatic. Our approach is direct yet very compassionate. Our goal is for us together to identify the cause of your issues, to develop what is needed and how it can be achieved. We would like to get you unstuck and on the path to happiness.

Hello, I am a competent and compassionate psychotherapist who holds ATR-BC (Board Certified Registered Art Therapist) and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) credentials with extensive clinical experience since 2014 with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My therapy training and experience include followings; Creative art therapy, Behavioral therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Trauma Focused-CBT, Motivational interviewing, Person-centered psychotherapy, Dialectical behavioral therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Narrative therapy, Emotion-focused therapy, Mindfulness-based therapy, & Christian faith base therapy.

I join clients who are struggling with anxiety, mood changes, and thoughts and behavior that disrupt their lives. Many of my clients feel removed from their lives and relationships, almost like they're watching as an outsider. My goal is to help clients feel happier, more in control, and more present in their lives. Let's start the conversation, what do you feel is holding you back?

An old proverb reminds us, "If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together." Exploring counseling is a courageous choice. I work with all ages to address anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Together we ease communication, build confidence, and heal old wounds. With over 20 years of licensed counseling experience, I offer highly confidential in-person and telehealth sessions for individuals, couples, and families at a very convenient time in your busy week. Meeting on Saturday morning sets you up for a happier weekend and allows you time to reflect and carry insights into the week ahead.

The CBT Center for Anxiety and OCD believes in providing the community with the most cutting-edge, expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety, OCD, OC Spectrum Disorders and related conditions. We successfully treat clients with generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety, phobias and panic. The Center also treats all OC Spectrum conditions including Body Dysmorphic Disorder, hoarding, caretakers of people who hoard, Trichotillomania (hair pulling), Excoriation (skin picking) and tics. We treat ALL forms of OCD including many of the lesser known types: relationship, existential, just right, pedophile, harm/violence, sexual orientation, hit & run, magical thinking, postpartum, moral scrupulosity/religious, symmetry/equalizing, health anxiety/hypochondriasis, olfactory reference syndrome (fear of body odor), muscle dysmorphia (obsessive focus on muscles), emotional contamination, PANS/PANDAS, orthorexia (obsession with healthy eating), sensorimotor/hyperawareness and hyper-responsibility. The Center also specializes in working with people who have anxiety co-occurring with introversion, giftedness, people-pleasing and perfectionism as well as Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Dyslexia and medical conditions. We frequently treat individuals with comorbid depression, ADHD and Bipolar Disorder. Specializing in anxiety, OCD and related conditions allows us to stay on top of the latest scientific research and utilize the most effective strategies for you.

Being an adult, a parent, child and teenager comes with too many expectations, responsibilities, and demands. You may feel overwhelmed, saddened with thoughts of low self-worth, fearful, on edge, avoidant, and easily frustrated and angered. You want to feel confident, true to yourself, and ultimately the best version of you. I can help you to develop a plan that will allow you to grow, flourish, and live optimally. You deserve to be happy, feel confident, and to be your authentic self.

“If you are depressed you are living in the past, if you are anxious you are living in the future, if you are at peace, you are living in the present". . .The immortal wisdom of 6th c. philosopher Lao Tzu informs my approach to life and to therapy. I seek to help my clients be open, curious, and accepting of their present experiences, to make meaning from their adversity, and to embrace their futures with a sense of agency and adventure.

In the midst of life’s myriad challenges, finding a compassionate listener who comprehends your unique values and background can significantly augment your healing journey. Our team comprises a dedicated group of licensed therapists and Christian counselors wholeheartedly committed to supporting you through life’s trials and tribulations. We have professionals with Specialties in EMDR and Brainspotting therapies, and staff focused on aiding children and adolescents along their paths to growth and recovery. We have therapists who specialize in working with children.

I support families through solution-focused therapy, tapping into a child's existing strengths and inherent traits while building positive patterns of thought and behavior. I combine cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing with a variety of creative art- and play-activities to help young clients explore and manage their emotions, set personal goals and boundaries, and develop healthy relationships with their friends, families and, most importantly, themself.

Are you struggling with your relationship with your children, partner or family member? Maybe your in an unhealthy pattern of communicating, and it just seems impossible to get out of, as though you are having the same argument over and over and things are not changing. Perhaps you are a single mom who feels like no matter what you do, patterns in your life are just not changing? People get stuck in unhealthy patterns of interactions that lead to unwanted symptoms, such as anxiety, behavior problems, OCD, and much more.

I strive to bring genuineness to my therapeutic work. My humor, creativity, and warmth help me support clients on the path to reaching their goals. Through the use of evidence-based treatments, I have successfully helped clients address difficulties caused by various presentations of OCD (including harm OCD, scrupulosity, “just right,” perfectionism, and pedophilia OCD), generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and adjustment disorders in clients of varying ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities. I also have experience working with clients diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, PTSD, depression, mood disorders, and personality disorders.

Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for supporting neurodivergent individuals on their unique journeys. With extensive training, I specialize in providing comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and personalized therapy to help individuals thrive and expand on their self- advocacy skills. I am trained to administer the ADOS-2 along with many other diagnostic scales. Evaluations include in- depth information collection. Tailoring therapeutic approaches to suit each individual's cognitive and emotional strengths. Helping individuals develop coping skills and self- advocacy.

Current appt. availability on my website. People come to me because they are struggling and feel stuck. I specialize in working with adults and children/families who are challenged by anxiety, ADHD, or "Asperger's" but have experience with many different issues. My approach involves providing info about how the brain works, how to use it as your ally instead of an enemy, and how to find strength in the very things that challenge you. (ex: There are so many wonderful things about having ADHD!) I do this in the context of interpersonal relationships where we talk about things like identity and communication/conflict resolution skills.

Abby specializes in psychotherapy and integrative wellness coaching. She has thirty years of experience counseling children, adults and families and coaching adults through life transitions. Abby obtained her Master's degree in Social Work from Syracuse University with a concentration in Family Mental Health. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and upholds the highest standards in her field as a Board Certified Clinical Social Worker.

I have 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I treat individuals, families, and couples. My treatment approach is a blend of DBT, CBT, and ACT. Clients describe me as sensitive, warm, and encouraging and I truly love what I do. Life can be extremely stressful and difficult to navigate at times. I pride myself in taking the time to understand the nature of someone's struggles and making sure his/her goals are addressed. I am also a trained equine assisted psychotherapist. At times, horses can be used to help uncover underlying problems and concerns as well as to teach coping skills.

How can I help? Are you or someone worried about your performance in school or in your sport? Are you returning to play and recovering from an injury, and not sure what to do and where your future is headed? I specialize in working with adolescents, families and athletes who often struggle to figure these things out. You shouldn't have to do it alone! I have over 20 years experience in counseling and training counselors. My background is working in both high schools and college settings. As a counselor focused on athletic well being I often look to how mental health impacts daily functionality and performance in sport. Be well!