Psychodynamic Therapists in Whitehall, PA
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Cara M. Koslow
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Whitehall, PA 18052
Welcome to Generation of Change! Counseling can provide a safe space to facilitate personal growth and positive change when expereincing challenges throughout the lifespan. Treating from a psychodynamic/relational approach, I help clients find patterns in their emotions, thoughts, and beliefs in order to gain insight into how they relate to themselves and others.
Welcome to Generation of Change! Counseling can provide a safe space to facilitate personal growth and positive change when expereincing challenges throughout the lifespan. Treating from a psychodynamic/relational approach, I help clients find patterns in their emotions, thoughts, and beliefs in order to gain insight into how they relate to themselves and others.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Allentown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Whitehall, PA 18052
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
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Kimberly Fredericks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Whitehall, PA 18052
Waitlist for new clients
We all need someone to talk to at different times in our lives, especially when it is difficult for our closest loved ones to give unbiased feedback. As a counselor, I join with individuals, couples and families to help them utilize their inner and collective strengths to face their difficulties. By building skills and strategies to address their struggles, people can transcend their past suffering, cope with present difficulties and move forward in life. I create space for connection and healing by offering a private, supportive, and safe place to allow people to bring forth their authentic selves.
We all need someone to talk to at different times in our lives, especially when it is difficult for our closest loved ones to give unbiased feedback. As a counselor, I join with individuals, couples and families to help them utilize their inner and collective strengths to face their difficulties. By building skills and strategies to address their struggles, people can transcend their past suffering, cope with present difficulties and move forward in life. I create space for connection and healing by offering a private, supportive, and safe place to allow people to bring forth their authentic selves.
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Tara A Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Whitehall, PA 18052
Waitlist for new clients
I feel that the bravest thing anyone can do is begin to understand their own story and as your therapist, I’m here to help. Let’s celebrate taking that first step in sorting out and making sense of your thoughts and feelings together. Sometimes our perception of therapy is stuffy, one-sided or that we cannot be our true selves during a session. I can assure you that’s not how our time together will be spent. You have my promise to feel heard, able to engage freely, be genuine, and feel relaxed in a nonjudgmental safe space to help you feel empowered enough to cope with whatever life throws you.
I feel that the bravest thing anyone can do is begin to understand their own story and as your therapist, I’m here to help. Let’s celebrate taking that first step in sorting out and making sense of your thoughts and feelings together. Sometimes our perception of therapy is stuffy, one-sided or that we cannot be our true selves during a session. I can assure you that’s not how our time together will be spent. You have my promise to feel heard, able to engage freely, be genuine, and feel relaxed in a nonjudgmental safe space to help you feel empowered enough to cope with whatever life throws you.
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Jackie Cunningham is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been working in the field since 2017. Jackie specializes in eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem. Jackie is passionate about empowering her clients to handle life's stressors, learn new ways to cope, and recall the past but live in the present. Jackie helps her clients to find a healthy perception of themselves, strengthen their relationships with others, and build up their skill set so they feel confident in taking control of their lives. Jackie completed her Masters in Counseling and Human Services at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA.
Jackie Cunningham is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been working in the field since 2017. Jackie specializes in eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem. Jackie is passionate about empowering her clients to handle life's stressors, learn new ways to cope, and recall the past but live in the present. Jackie helps her clients to find a healthy perception of themselves, strengthen their relationships with others, and build up their skill set so they feel confident in taking control of their lives. Jackie completed her Masters in Counseling and Human Services at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA.
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Jamie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who works best with individuals willing to consider "out of the box" options for lifestyle changes. She prefers to use holistic approaches and enjoy working with those who are willing to try new things. She excited to work with people who want to improve their lives and are willing to try new approaches that address many issues rather than just their presenting concerns.
Jamie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who works best with individuals willing to consider "out of the box" options for lifestyle changes. She prefers to use holistic approaches and enjoy working with those who are willing to try new things. She excited to work with people who want to improve their lives and are willing to try new approaches that address many issues rather than just their presenting concerns.
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You want to feel better. You want someone you can trust, who is experienced and well-qualified, to help you. Don't let your anxiety, depression or past experiences have control of your life. We can work together to change that. Unsure of your life path or in a transition, we can find the direction that fits you best. Our supportive relationship, new treatment approaches and brain-based therapies can help you feel better.
You want to feel better. You want someone you can trust, who is experienced and well-qualified, to help you. Don't let your anxiety, depression or past experiences have control of your life. We can work together to change that. Unsure of your life path or in a transition, we can find the direction that fits you best. Our supportive relationship, new treatment approaches and brain-based therapies can help you feel better.
More Therapists Nearby
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I am a post-doctoral clinician specializing in treating adolescents and adults. I received my undergraduate degree from DeSales University and earned my doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the College of Saint Elizabeth. I have experience working with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, stress-related concerns, behavioral issues, relationship problems, and major life transitions. My treatment approach consists of a combination of effective practices, including humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based therapies. It is my top priority to meet each individual where they are in their process, to consider their unique set of life circumstances, and to tailor the treatment accordingly.
I am a post-doctoral clinician specializing in treating adolescents and adults. I received my undergraduate degree from DeSales University and earned my doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the College of Saint Elizabeth. I have experience working with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, stress-related concerns, behavioral issues, relationship problems, and major life transitions. My treatment approach consists of a combination of effective practices, including humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based therapies. It is my top priority to meet each individual where they are in their process, to consider their unique set of life circumstances, and to tailor the treatment accordingly.
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Lauren Sandulli
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18104 (Online Only)
Hi there! I'm Lauren Sandulli, a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Pennsylvania. With over 15 years of experience across diverse clinical environments, I've honed my skills in working with a broad spectrum of people and employ an eclectic approach to therapy. My philosophy revolves around meeting clients at their current stage, rather than imposing arbitrary expectations. When meeting new clients, my aim is to alleviate any feelings of overwhelm about their goals, ensuring they feel empowered to progress at their own pace.
Hi there! I'm Lauren Sandulli, a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Pennsylvania. With over 15 years of experience across diverse clinical environments, I've honed my skills in working with a broad spectrum of people and employ an eclectic approach to therapy. My philosophy revolves around meeting clients at their current stage, rather than imposing arbitrary expectations. When meeting new clients, my aim is to alleviate any feelings of overwhelm about their goals, ensuring they feel empowered to progress at their own pace.
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Caitlin Cummings
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18104 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Caitlin Cummings, a licensed professional counselor with a decade of experience across various clinical environments, including outpatient, inpatient psychiatric, and alternative school programs. My therapeutic approach is holistic and client-centered, addressing all facets of my clients' well-being. I'm dedicated to establishing a safe environment where clients can discover their strengths and make strides toward wellness goals. Embarking on the next step of your wellness journey is commendable, and I'm here to provide guidance and support for healing and growth. I'm excited to collaborate with you!
Hello, I'm Caitlin Cummings, a licensed professional counselor with a decade of experience across various clinical environments, including outpatient, inpatient psychiatric, and alternative school programs. My therapeutic approach is holistic and client-centered, addressing all facets of my clients' well-being. I'm dedicated to establishing a safe environment where clients can discover their strengths and make strides toward wellness goals. Embarking on the next step of your wellness journey is commendable, and I'm here to provide guidance and support for healing and growth. I'm excited to collaborate with you!
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Tayah Lynn Fretz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18102
I have worked primarily with anxiety disorders, OCD, depressive disorders, and have experience working with service animals for mental health disorders. I have experience in a wide range of areas within other areas of mental health as well. I utilize a range of more directive approaches that have flexibility to grow and change during the therapeutic process.
I have worked primarily with anxiety disorders, OCD, depressive disorders, and have experience working with service animals for mental health disorders. I have experience in a wide range of areas within other areas of mental health as well. I utilize a range of more directive approaches that have flexibility to grow and change during the therapeutic process.
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Congratulations on making the decision to search for a treatment facility. It is my belief that despite increasing awareness into the field of psychology and counseling, there still exists a pervasive stigma that can keep us from seeking the help we need. Making the decision to get into treatment can be very challenging but also very rewarding and at Livengrin we are dedicated to doing whatever we can for each client to make this transition as comfortable as possible. It is our goal to meet the individual needs of each client as we all have different concerns, strengths, and experiences.
Congratulations on making the decision to search for a treatment facility. It is my belief that despite increasing awareness into the field of psychology and counseling, there still exists a pervasive stigma that can keep us from seeking the help we need. Making the decision to get into treatment can be very challenging but also very rewarding and at Livengrin we are dedicated to doing whatever we can for each client to make this transition as comfortable as possible. It is our goal to meet the individual needs of each client as we all have different concerns, strengths, and experiences.
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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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Jeanine Pearson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18104 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Jeanine Pearson, a certified professional counselor with extensive experience across various settings including community-based outpatient services, schools, wraparound services, and residential treatment facilities. I wholeheartedly advocate for therapy as an essential form of self-care. In my practice, I adopt a holistic approach to treatment, recognizing the interconnectedness of emotional, mental, and physical well-being, and how they mutually influence one another.
Hi! I'm Jeanine Pearson, a certified professional counselor with extensive experience across various settings including community-based outpatient services, schools, wraparound services, and residential treatment facilities. I wholeheartedly advocate for therapy as an essential form of self-care. In my practice, I adopt a holistic approach to treatment, recognizing the interconnectedness of emotional, mental, and physical well-being, and how they mutually influence one another.
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As a therapist I believe that we all have the capacity for resiliency given the right support. Therapy can be a great opportunity reflect on your life and develop healthier ways of interacting with the world and with yourself. I offer a safe space for you to be heard and validated while processing the past and coping with the challenges of the present. I often use a person centered, strengths based approach, mindfulness and trauma focused techniques, though my approach varies according to need.
As a therapist I believe that we all have the capacity for resiliency given the right support. Therapy can be a great opportunity reflect on your life and develop healthier ways of interacting with the world and with yourself. I offer a safe space for you to be heard and validated while processing the past and coping with the challenges of the present. I often use a person centered, strengths based approach, mindfulness and trauma focused techniques, though my approach varies according to need.
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Are your struggling with debilitating symptoms of anxiety or depression? Perhaps, you are one of the millions who just feels stuck, depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed. Please know this: There is hope and you can move from suffering to engagement with life. In an accepting and compassionate manner, I will be sharing with you life-transforming skills. You will be able to approach your distress in a different way and begin to live the kind of life you truly want. Individual and couples counseling provided. Services offered in English or Spanish.
Are your struggling with debilitating symptoms of anxiety or depression? Perhaps, you are one of the millions who just feels stuck, depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed. Please know this: There is hope and you can move from suffering to engagement with life. In an accepting and compassionate manner, I will be sharing with you life-transforming skills. You will be able to approach your distress in a different way and begin to live the kind of life you truly want. Individual and couples counseling provided. Services offered in English or Spanish.
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Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18102
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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Danielle Hammitt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18104 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I recognize the individuality of each person & the importance of tailoring skills to fit your unique needs. Utilizing a solution-focused approach, I delve into underlying causes to alleviate symptoms of trauma & maladaptive thought patterns while fostering healthy coping mechanisms. I obtained my education from California University of Pennsylvania, with a minor in music. Whether you're grappling with depression, anxiety, anger, hopelessness, PTSD, or adjusting to life's hurdles, I'm here to support you.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I recognize the individuality of each person & the importance of tailoring skills to fit your unique needs. Utilizing a solution-focused approach, I delve into underlying causes to alleviate symptoms of trauma & maladaptive thought patterns while fostering healthy coping mechanisms. I obtained my education from California University of Pennsylvania, with a minor in music. Whether you're grappling with depression, anxiety, anger, hopelessness, PTSD, or adjusting to life's hurdles, I'm here to support you.
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Maribeth (Liz) Younger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18104
My therapeutic philosophy is that Individuals need to be a part of their own solutions. I strive to empower clients to feel that their successes come from themselves and are the result of their own hard work. My experience in social work is deliberately broad to address a wide range of concerns. My background includes child development/behavioral issues, Individual, couples counseling, adolescent, vocational/employment counseling, chronic disease case management, Advocacy and Life coaching.
My therapeutic philosophy is that Individuals need to be a part of their own solutions. I strive to empower clients to feel that their successes come from themselves and are the result of their own hard work. My experience in social work is deliberately broad to address a wide range of concerns. My background includes child development/behavioral issues, Individual, couples counseling, adolescent, vocational/employment counseling, chronic disease case management, Advocacy and Life coaching.
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Inner Resources Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18102
Inner Resource Counseling is a group practice serving Bethlehem & the Lehigh Valley area. Our focus is on acting as therapeutic supports in assisting people in improving their lives by gaining personal insights about themselves and making healthier choices in problematic times, allowing for positive change to occur in life. If you are feeling stuck, frustrated or overwhelmed as a result of current life stressors or have been living with long-standing issues, clinicians can work with you to develop skills and raise your level of functioning and satisfaction with the use of multiple techniques, based on your individual needs.
Inner Resource Counseling is a group practice serving Bethlehem & the Lehigh Valley area. Our focus is on acting as therapeutic supports in assisting people in improving their lives by gaining personal insights about themselves and making healthier choices in problematic times, allowing for positive change to occur in life. If you are feeling stuck, frustrated or overwhelmed as a result of current life stressors or have been living with long-standing issues, clinicians can work with you to develop skills and raise your level of functioning and satisfaction with the use of multiple techniques, based on your individual needs.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.