Therapists in West Chester, PA

I am committed to helping you meet your goals by tailoring my therapeutic approach to fit the unique needs of each child, adolescent, couple or family. By providing a warm and empathetic environment, I will collaborate with you to identify what may be holding you back from the freedom to live a more enriching life. My mission is to help you rediscover a sense of hope and encourage you to move forward with the feeling of empowerment and a renewed ability to cope with life's challenges. If desired, I enjoy integrating Christianity into our discussions.

Feeling stuck in endless loops of the same thoughts, feelings, and problems? If you’ve tried it all in therapy but still feel stuck, it might be time to try something different. I'm a dedicated certified hypnotherapist focused on more than just talking about issues at the surface level. Together we will actively rewire the roots of your subconscious mind so that you can finally break free. Hypnotherapy isn't about endlessly digging into your past; it’s about forging a new path for your future. Access deeper layers of your mind for profound changes beyond what standard talk therapy can achieve. Ready to break the cycle?

I believe in meeting people where they are, perpetuating meaningful and supportive connection. I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing abuse, neglect, and trauma and who are suffering from the consequences of that trauma. I will help you understand your specific trauma responses and how to change them. You can find relief. You can heal. My goal is to support you in making changes in your life that will lead to positive outcomes and a fulfilling life.

I believe in multiple therapeutic approaches, understanding each person is an individual. I have a particular interest in working with children and fathers. I am a genuine lover and believer in humanity and feel this is felt by my clients. I use humor and non-traditional forms of therapy to build rapport and help each client feel they can overcome whatever barriers, struggles, or hardships life faces them with. If talk therapy hasn't worked for you before, we will work together to figure out what is best, using creative forms (art, music, poetry) or perhaps going for a walk while talking.

Brickhouse Complete Health is Accepting New Clients! Are you feeling overwhelmed or looking for a change in your life? Perhaps you are navigating life transitions or on a road of self-discovery. You deserve peace amid the stresses and challenges in this world. I strive to help individuals discover the tools to make the choices that will allow them to live a healthy and abundant life. As a certified personal trainer, I can also offer sessions that combine the beneficial effects of physical activity on an individual's mood and quality of life. Are you grieving? Ask me about GriefShare grief support group.

At times, people just want to have a conversation and we put off going to counseling, because honestly we tell ourselves that this other thing is just a little bit more important, a bit more pressing. We forget to invest in ourselves. Life is tough, there is no doubt about that; but why go through it alone. Let me be that person for you to aid you through those tough times or I can simply be that someone that you talk with.

You love your partner dearly, but your relationship is not how you want it to be. You smile and suppress your feelings, or you're constantly vocalizing your dissatisfaction, but it doesn't change the current state of your relationship. You know deep down this is not sustainable for you. The lack of intimacy in your relationship stresses you out. You're constantly thinking of ways to improve your relationship, but your efforts seem to go unnoticed. You worry your partner's lack of effort and appreciation will confirm the fear you've been avoiding, "I don't feel seen by my partner, and I'm scared they don't care about me."

In therapy you are my co-worker where you bring what you know about living your life. We bring your family members to help support your therapy when we see that as helpful to you. We also set up support for you through your community of human and non-human life.

"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.

“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.

It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. Recent years have been a mental health challenge. If you're anxious, overwhelmed, fatigued, hopeless, you are not alone. Stress is a normal response, and you can't self-care your way out of oppressive circumstances. We don't get to choose the times we are born into, but it's important to find ways to manage the stress and grief of grievous events. Your survival and stability are important: you deserve to live. This world is for you just as much as it is for anyone! We can find ways to reduce your stress and help you feel more anchored, stable, and hopeful.

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.

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.