Therapists in West Reading, PA
Roger Lavine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MBA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Reading, PA 19611
My areas of specialty include mood, personality, and substance use disorders.
I utilize a person-centered approach to counseling which allows the individual to experience a sense of empowerment and involvement throughout the therapeutic process. I believe that establishing a positive, non-judgmental, and trusting relationship between client and therapist is the key to initiating change and working towards solutions. Whether you're feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, misunderstood, unheard, or just stuck and feeling as if there's no way out, we can work together to find workable, realistic alternatives to improve your feeling, thinking, and behaving, as you move towards overall healthy and authentic living.
My areas of specialty include mood, personality, and substance use disorders.
I utilize a person-centered approach to counseling which allows the individual to experience a sense of empowerment and involvement throughout the therapeutic process. I believe that establishing a positive, non-judgmental, and trusting relationship between client and therapist is the key to initiating change and working towards solutions. Whether you're feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, misunderstood, unheard, or just stuck and feeling as if there's no way out, we can work together to find workable, realistic alternatives to improve your feeling, thinking, and behaving, as you move towards overall healthy and authentic living.
Kelly Nixon Schultz-Arrowhead Emotional Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
West Reading, PA 19611
You know that, “whatever this is…isn’t working for me!”, to quote one of my favorite comedies. Sometimes that is all you know. You know that you need and want to change the things that are no longer working for you but have no idea where to begin or who to trust with your story. The overwhelm of where to go and who to talk to can keep you stuck. But then as they say, if nothing changes, nothing changes and that causes fear. Or, one can get so comfortable being uncomfortable that it is where they stay. Allow yourself the opportunity to connect to yourself and others, living your life in a whole new way, with peace and joy.
You know that, “whatever this is…isn’t working for me!”, to quote one of my favorite comedies. Sometimes that is all you know. You know that you need and want to change the things that are no longer working for you but have no idea where to begin or who to trust with your story. The overwhelm of where to go and who to talk to can keep you stuck. But then as they say, if nothing changes, nothing changes and that causes fear. Or, one can get so comfortable being uncomfortable that it is where they stay. Allow yourself the opportunity to connect to yourself and others, living your life in a whole new way, with peace and joy.
Dr. Katja M. Spradlin-McHugh, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Reading, PA 19611 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
HEAL. Heal by Embracing Abundance of Life. Life is glorious. Life can get hard. We do our best to be our best. That's a lot of pressure. When we focus on falling short of that lofty goal, we tend to feel guilt, shame, depression, anxiety. We are not alone in life. Reach out for a helping hand in regaining the gloriousness of life. I invite you to accept help and to embrace the abundance of life in healing your SELF. If you would like to reach out, email or call for a time to meet. I wish you peace.
HEAL. Heal by Embracing Abundance of Life. Life is glorious. Life can get hard. We do our best to be our best. That's a lot of pressure. When we focus on falling short of that lofty goal, we tend to feel guilt, shame, depression, anxiety. We are not alone in life. Reach out for a helping hand in regaining the gloriousness of life. I invite you to accept help and to embrace the abundance of life in healing your SELF. If you would like to reach out, email or call for a time to meet. I wish you peace.
More Therapists Nearby
Katie works with adolescents, adults, and couples, she focuses on supporting the LGBTQ+ community and individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance abuse, addiction, and first responders.
Katie brings over a decade and a wealth of experience in assisting individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds. This includes extensive knowledge and expertise working with first responders, substance abuse, forensic clients, kids and adolescents, couples, and LGBTQ. Katie has been a law enforcement officer for almost 20 years and can bring that unique experience and perspective to her therapy. Katie is an expert in helping her clients navigate the tough stuff in life and knows how to apply that to all sorts of different people in different life settings ensuring a rich learning environment.
Katie works with adolescents, adults, and couples, she focuses on supporting the LGBTQ+ community and individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance abuse, addiction, and first responders.
Katie brings over a decade and a wealth of experience in assisting individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds. This includes extensive knowledge and expertise working with first responders, substance abuse, forensic clients, kids and adolescents, couples, and LGBTQ. Katie has been a law enforcement officer for almost 20 years and can bring that unique experience and perspective to her therapy. Katie is an expert in helping her clients navigate the tough stuff in life and knows how to apply that to all sorts of different people in different life settings ensuring a rich learning environment.
Colleen Annmarie Gensemer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Wyomissing, PA 19610
In helping people who have depression, anxiety, relationship problems, poor self esteem, grief issues, family issues, substance abuse related problems, dual disorders people have found me to be an active therapist using traditional talk therapies, an individual, or couple can work toward change.
A practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues.I blend conventional and alternatives approaches, I draw on a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. I work with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve life goals. I provide a safe environment, in which people can express themself openly.
In helping people who have depression, anxiety, relationship problems, poor self esteem, grief issues, family issues, substance abuse related problems, dual disorders people have found me to be an active therapist using traditional talk therapies, an individual, or couple can work toward change.
A practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues.I blend conventional and alternatives approaches, I draw on a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. I work with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve life goals. I provide a safe environment, in which people can express themself openly.
Dr. Ryan Bowers
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wyomissing, PA 19610
I have been in practice for over a decade, working with clinical mental health, addictions, marriage, and family issues.
Seeking help from a mental health or addiction counselor can be a daunting task. Often times, individuals find themselves working with therapists who only give advice, teach how to breath, promote coloring in workbooks, and/or give homework assignments as a means to work on your presenting symptoms. With me, you will experience treatment in a different way. My name is Ryan Bowers and I am a professional counselor who practices traditional psychotherapy. This means that we will work on identifying core issues that are causing issues in your daily life, while creating goals that will help you be the best version of yourself.
I have been in practice for over a decade, working with clinical mental health, addictions, marriage, and family issues.
Seeking help from a mental health or addiction counselor can be a daunting task. Often times, individuals find themselves working with therapists who only give advice, teach how to breath, promote coloring in workbooks, and/or give homework assignments as a means to work on your presenting symptoms. With me, you will experience treatment in a different way. My name is Ryan Bowers and I am a professional counselor who practices traditional psychotherapy. This means that we will work on identifying core issues that are causing issues in your daily life, while creating goals that will help you be the best version of yourself.
Emerge Counseling Ministries PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, MDiv
Verified Verified
Reading, PA 19603
Other specialties include adolescent issues, parenting issues, and various mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, addiction, foster care and adoption, pastoral care.
Emerge Counseling Ministries PA accepts clients 8 yrs and older. We help those in need of marriage, couples, families or individual counseling. We help clients deal with many different mental health conditions from relationship and school-related issues to more specialized mental health issues. Our group is trained and skilled in the treatment of depression and anxiety-related disorders and multiple other mental health or life issues. We take most insurances. Please call us at (330)-867-5603 with any questions or send us an email.
Other specialties include adolescent issues, parenting issues, and various mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, addiction, foster care and adoption, pastoral care.
Emerge Counseling Ministries PA accepts clients 8 yrs and older. We help those in need of marriage, couples, families or individual counseling. We help clients deal with many different mental health conditions from relationship and school-related issues to more specialized mental health issues. Our group is trained and skilled in the treatment of depression and anxiety-related disorders and multiple other mental health or life issues. We take most insurances. Please call us at (330)-867-5603 with any questions or send us an email.
John Driessnack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Reading, PA 19601 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker and specialize in helping people to effectively manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns using cognitive behavioral techniques. I have worked with a range of populations, nearly all ages, and also have experience with couple's counseling and addiction treatment. I work with people to develop insight into the source of their problems, how their core beliefs about the world might be hindering their progress, and focus on their natural strengths to overcome those barriers with practical skills that generate sustainable change.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and specialize in helping people to effectively manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns using cognitive behavioral techniques. I have worked with a range of populations, nearly all ages, and also have experience with couple's counseling and addiction treatment. I work with people to develop insight into the source of their problems, how their core beliefs about the world might be hindering their progress, and focus on their natural strengths to overcome those barriers with practical skills that generate sustainable change.
Stephanie Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wyomissing, PA 19610 (Online Only)
I have been providing therapy services for over 15 years; collaborating with individuals to work through personal challenges including depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship problems. I provide individual, couples and family therapy virtually. My goal is to partner with you as you explore the topics that bring you to therapy and develop new skills and personal narratives that foster positive change. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches that are client-centered, experiential, and trauma-informed; focusing on your individual needs and life experiences.
I have been providing therapy services for over 15 years; collaborating with individuals to work through personal challenges including depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship problems. I provide individual, couples and family therapy virtually. My goal is to partner with you as you explore the topics that bring you to therapy and develop new skills and personal narratives that foster positive change. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches that are client-centered, experiential, and trauma-informed; focusing on your individual needs and life experiences.
Matt Shollenberger, Ph.D.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, PC
Verified Verified
Wyomissing, PA 19610
We treat anxiety, depression, families, AD(H)D, trauma, anger, divorce, workplace concerns, mood disorders, addictions and sexual issues.
Thank you for considering my counseling services. I aspire to give the most quality, ethical therapeutic services from my 30 years of diverse experience. My associates and I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families that are in search of improving their behaviors, emotions, and thoughts. I also provide evaluations for individuals with mental health/psychology/child custody evaluations used for personal, medical, and/or court related issues. Sexual concerns and Substance abuse treatment available. We are a positive, cooperative counseling organization made up of independent practitioners.
We treat anxiety, depression, families, AD(H)D, trauma, anger, divorce, workplace concerns, mood disorders, addictions and sexual issues.
Thank you for considering my counseling services. I aspire to give the most quality, ethical therapeutic services from my 30 years of diverse experience. My associates and I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families that are in search of improving their behaviors, emotions, and thoughts. I also provide evaluations for individuals with mental health/psychology/child custody evaluations used for personal, medical, and/or court related issues. Sexual concerns and Substance abuse treatment available. We are a positive, cooperative counseling organization made up of independent practitioners.
Shadena L Natty
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, MS, CAADC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reading, PA 19601
I work with individuals and couples who present with mood disorders, anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues, trauma, codependency, and relationships issues/affairs.
Life today creates many challenges and obstacles, but also opportunities to grow. Counseling can be a vital part to gaining and maintaining a healthy and well-balanced life. I view therapy as a way to heal through telling your story in a non-judgmental and safe setting. Therapy will give you the tools which will allow you to live your best life. Are you ready to start your counseling journey?
I work with individuals and couples who present with mood disorders, anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues, trauma, codependency, and relationships issues/affairs.
Life today creates many challenges and obstacles, but also opportunities to grow. Counseling can be a vital part to gaining and maintaining a healthy and well-balanced life. I view therapy as a way to heal through telling your story in a non-judgmental and safe setting. Therapy will give you the tools which will allow you to live your best life. Are you ready to start your counseling journey?
Serenity Psychotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Reading, PA 19602 (Online Only)
Everyone struggles at times, and there should be no shame in asking for help. This is why we started Serenity Psychotherapy with a core belief that everybody should have access to professional mental health services and dedicated health care professionals anywhere in the world. With our national teletherapy sessions, we seek to help individuals, families, couples, and children with all the tools and therapy sessions they may need to live happier lives. Here at Serenity Psychotherapy, we have an array of therapists with various specializations, such as depression, anxiety, relationship, substance abuse, and parenting problems.
Everyone struggles at times, and there should be no shame in asking for help. This is why we started Serenity Psychotherapy with a core belief that everybody should have access to professional mental health services and dedicated health care professionals anywhere in the world. With our national teletherapy sessions, we seek to help individuals, families, couples, and children with all the tools and therapy sessions they may need to live happier lives. Here at Serenity Psychotherapy, we have an array of therapists with various specializations, such as depression, anxiety, relationship, substance abuse, and parenting problems.
Kelly Ozelski LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Reading, PA 19604
Waitlist for new clients
Thank you for considering working with me as your therapist. Whom ever you decide to choose I wish you comfort and growth in your life. I am open and curious to work with a wide variety of clients and situations. I work hard to collaborate with every person that comes to me for support. My desire is to creatively and competently explore the issues that create unbalance and difficulty in your life, and help you develop the awareness and skills to address and honor these areas of conflict and tension.
Thank you for considering working with me as your therapist. Whom ever you decide to choose I wish you comfort and growth in your life. I am open and curious to work with a wide variety of clients and situations. I work hard to collaborate with every person that comes to me for support. My desire is to creatively and competently explore the issues that create unbalance and difficulty in your life, and help you develop the awareness and skills to address and honor these areas of conflict and tension.
I treat most issues in mental health and addictions.
I provide a safe and ethical practice that embraces individuality. My capacities are teacher, mentor, guardian, cheer leader, back-board, and many others. I present in reality and genuinely so.. Change and grow are possible in most cases. Client / patent focus in a holistic, comprehensive manner.
I treat most issues in mental health and addictions.
I provide a safe and ethical practice that embraces individuality. My capacities are teacher, mentor, guardian, cheer leader, back-board, and many others. I present in reality and genuinely so.. Change and grow are possible in most cases. Client / patent focus in a holistic, comprehensive manner.
Do you feel as though you're on an emotional roller coaster? Is your child having behaviors that seem out of control & you need support? Play therapy is utilized to help children communicate their thoughts, feelings & experiences. Do you feel like you're carrying the weight of past experiences? Struggling with anxiety, depression, or difficulty connecting with others? Trauma can leave deep wounds which impacts our lives. I’m dedicated to supporting you on your healing journey. I believe you have the capacity to heal and thrive, even after difficult experiences.
Do you feel as though you're on an emotional roller coaster? Is your child having behaviors that seem out of control & you need support? Play therapy is utilized to help children communicate their thoughts, feelings & experiences. Do you feel like you're carrying the weight of past experiences? Struggling with anxiety, depression, or difficulty connecting with others? Trauma can leave deep wounds which impacts our lives. I’m dedicated to supporting you on your healing journey. I believe you have the capacity to heal and thrive, even after difficult experiences.
Suppose you returned home one night to your "empty" house on a corner to find the door smashed open, and sounds of someone inside and things falling on the floor. Afraid, you walk around the corner where your neighbor then tells you she saw smoke coming from your window and the firemen are inside finding the cause. Your attitude toward the intruders completely changes when you understand their purpose. I give clients similar insight about the problems hurting them and their relationships. It's tragic to suffer and to fear solvable problems because you don't understand them.
Suppose you returned home one night to your "empty" house on a corner to find the door smashed open, and sounds of someone inside and things falling on the floor. Afraid, you walk around the corner where your neighbor then tells you she saw smoke coming from your window and the firemen are inside finding the cause. Your attitude toward the intruders completely changes when you understand their purpose. I give clients similar insight about the problems hurting them and their relationships. It's tragic to suffer and to fear solvable problems because you don't understand them.
Dr. Weicker was originally trained as a medical doctor " La Sapienza" University of Rome Italy in 1988. After moving to the United States in 1989, she embarked upon a new career in brain and colon cancer research at RI Hospital- Brown University for 4 years and a Thomas Jefferson for 2 years. Dr. Weicker also has been a College Professor in Anatomy and Physiology Pathophysiology, Nutrition and Herbs and Medicine college courses for 20 years, Penn State, Alvernia University, and Lehigh Carbon Community College. She has since earned a Master's Degree in Health Care from Alvernia University in 2004
Dr. Weicker was originally trained as a medical doctor " La Sapienza" University of Rome Italy in 1988. After moving to the United States in 1989, she embarked upon a new career in brain and colon cancer research at RI Hospital- Brown University for 4 years and a Thomas Jefferson for 2 years. Dr. Weicker also has been a College Professor in Anatomy and Physiology Pathophysiology, Nutrition and Herbs and Medicine college courses for 20 years, Penn State, Alvernia University, and Lehigh Carbon Community College. She has since earned a Master's Degree in Health Care from Alvernia University in 2004
I believe in creating opportunities for growth, healing, and support. Through personal experience, education and ongoing training I have continued to strengthen my passion for helping others. I hope to make a difference in your life through thoughtful, personable, and genuine care for your well-being. Along with traditional therapy services, I am currently facilitating Couple's Workshops and group therapy for young women in or planning to attend college. Contact me for more information.
I believe in creating opportunities for growth, healing, and support. Through personal experience, education and ongoing training I have continued to strengthen my passion for helping others. I hope to make a difference in your life through thoughtful, personable, and genuine care for your well-being. Along with traditional therapy services, I am currently facilitating Couple's Workshops and group therapy for young women in or planning to attend college. Contact me for more information.
Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. Come join me on a journey to self-discovery. Whether it's personal relationship problems, neurological disorders, exploring personal identity or creating that set of habits to help you get back on track, I'll be there with you, every step of the way. Whether it's hard to move forward due to a personal block, dealing with a traumatic experience or a block with communication. Let's sit down and talk.
Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. Come join me on a journey to self-discovery. Whether it's personal relationship problems, neurological disorders, exploring personal identity or creating that set of habits to help you get back on track, I'll be there with you, every step of the way. Whether it's hard to move forward due to a personal block, dealing with a traumatic experience or a block with communication. Let's sit down and talk.
Dr. Quinn delivers an engaging, thought provoking, interpersonal psychotherapy, allowing patients to move to the heart of their lived experiences. There, they may discover the root of their longings, and move toward human flourishing.
Dr. Quinn delivers an engaging, thought provoking, interpersonal psychotherapy, allowing patients to move to the heart of their lived experiences. There, they may discover the root of their longings, and move toward human flourishing.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.