Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Wyndmoor, PA

Is it difficult to feel present or manage your stress? Do you wish for greater balance in your life? I serve adults & couples who struggle with anxiety, caretaking, grief/loss, and complex trauma. Whatever challenges impact you, I hope together we can explore healthier ways of regulating during emotional uncertainty, as well as empower your voice in the processes of healing.

Choosing to begin psychotherapy can start with a feeling that there is more for you to discover, a greater balance to achieve, or a challenge to work through. In the safe accepting space of therapy, a healing process can evolve at a pace that is supportive and comfortable for you. I encourage people to approach their inner work with gentleness, perseverance, courage and compassion. I offer psychodynamic, mindful, cognitive and trauma-informed care to individuals, pairs and groups, including independent teens (only). I value and practice a thoughtful, culturally aware, and collaborative approach to our work.

As a licensed psychologist, I work with adults, teens (16 and older) and couples. I am here to help with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, life transitions and more. Through respect, understanding, honesty and a touch of humor, therapy becomes a safe place to ease distress and accomplish goals. As we work together, therapy can help with easing symptoms, healing and recovery, improving life satisfaction, relationships and well being. I incorporate the wisdom and tools from various psychotherapy approaches.

An empathic therapeutic relationship offers a safe and confidential space to sort through confusing thoughts, explore painful emotions, and process acute and complex trauma. By looking thoughtfully at your earliest relationships and formative experiences, we will seek to understand how you currently interact with others and cope with life’s difficulties. The goal of our work together will be to foster self-awareness and build your capacity to live a life of curiosity, creativity, vitality, and connection. It is my hope to offer the process of healing as a transformative experience of feeling truly known.

I am an experienced psychologist, devoted to helping people in distress to find their way to healing and growth and to a better life. I am empathic and caring. I create a safe therapeutic environment that encourages the client to experience him/herself in a new and complete way, so he/she can find new meaning in life and make better choices. I maintain a deep respect for the uniqueness of the individual, addressing each person's specific needs. I use a variety of proven treatment techniques and integrate them into an individual treatment plan. For more information, see www.rebeccatendler.com.

Hello there...I'm an experienced therapist with a large "tool kit." This enables me to tailor therapy to YOU, since no single approach works for all problems and all people. I've been trained in Gestalt therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, NET (Neuro-emotional technique), EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), family therapy and EFFT (Emotion Focused Family Therapy), and hypnosis.

Pursuing therapy represents a desire to heal. Whether dealing with a new challenge or an old wound, my work with clients is focused on supporting the process of healing and learning to "let go" of the harmful patterns that get in the way of feeling satisfaction, peace, and fulfillment in our lives and relationships. As a psychotherapist, my goal is to create an environment in which you can pause, reflect, and feel supported in acknowledging the emotions that many of us learn to avoid, dismiss, and push down.

Puzzled when you do things that you don't like? Struggle with life stressors that get in the way of optimum functioning? Wonder if things that happened long ago are keeping you from being your best self? Life doesn't have to be so hard. Working together in an atmosphere of safety and respect I support you to make life changes, let go of ineffective behaviors and shift relationship patterns. We all have an inner wisdom that guides us to right decisions and health. I help you work with the parts of you that get in the way of this inner wisdom.

The reasons that bring us to therapy are deeply personal. I get this, and meet you where you are, with openness and a desire to understand what makes your life complicated. I’m glad you’re here. In our time together, we’ll talk about what is happening in your day-to-day life and about the problems and pains bringing you to therapy. We’ll seek to understand their place within your life experience. And as we attend to the reasons that bring you to therapy, we inevitably discover places in you that have always been strong. We’ll SEE you together. We'll let in the fresh air -

My approach to therapy is to build a trusting relationship where you can start to explore your questions, current pain points, and life story without fear of judgment. My specialty is working with individuals navigating significant changes in their life - loss, identity formation, exploring sexuality, navigating divorce, or becoming a new parent. My approach draws from anti-racist, trauma informed, psychodynamic, systems-focused frameworks.

Deciding to start therapy takes a huge leap of faith and I have tremendous respect for anyone willing to brave it. I'm always inspired by my clients. For the past 10 years, it has been my privilege to serve people in a wide range of settings and listen to the stories of their lives. I am repeatedly stunned by how little acknowledgment people in pain give themselves. Most of them don’t look like they’re suffering at all to the outside world. But that’s not how they feel inside.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or stuck in a pattern that just isn’t working for you, I can help. We'll work together to untangle all your complicated feelings so you can gain a greater sense of control over your life. Your relationships will be smoother and you’ll feel better able to make choices that help you get what you need. I’ll bring compassionate, non-judgmental listening to our work together and ask you questions that will help you discover your own innate wisdom. You’ll gain the clarity and confidence you need to respond to life’s challenges in new ways.

You've probably been to a therapist before, and it hasn't quite felt right. Or maybe you liked them, but felt disconnected from their approach. Felt that there was a way to work more deeply with your emotions, but your therapist wanted to talk about your thoughts, and give you homework. Felt really bogged down in the details, and the negative, of what's been going on in your life. Haven't really laughed.

Now offering virtual and in person therapy. As one of a handful of psychologists worldwide with a doctorate in Somatic (body-oriented) Psychology, I am able to work with the cognitive, emotional, somatic, spiritual, and energetic aspects of a person. I am an ideal therapist for people that have tried traditional therapy and feel that "something was missing".

If you're struggling with a lack of fulfillment, pervasive feelings of anxiety, depression, sadness, or guilt, you may be a good candidate for therapy. Reaching out for help can be daunting, especially if you've been conditioned not to admit difficulty or hardship (as most of us have!).

I am dedicated to helping you cope and work to overcome life's inevitable challenges, family / relationship conflict, traumatic and painful circumstances that often result in suffering, distress, anxiety and depression. I strive to provide a supportive space where you can explore more effective ways to deal with your problems, while increasing self-awareness and self-acceptance. I can assist you to process issues related to grief and loss, including the loss of a beloved pet. I have experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and walks of life.

Would you like to understand yourself, or your relationships, better? Do you have a need for clear direction? insight on your journey? Would you like to change your life? attract the people, knowledge and things you need? accomplish your dreams? experience greater happiness? get rid of annoying habits and fears? live with less stress? Let me help you bloom to your full potential. I do not label or use a "medical model." As an interfaith minister, I provide holistic spiritual counseling, and/or hypnotherapy or intuitive guidance, that is respectful of your spiritual (or non-spiritual) perspective.

Psychotherapy can be a powerful and transformative experience. I believe that psychological healing occurs within the relationship between patient and therapist. Together we will seek to explore and understand your life experiences, thoughts, and emotions, with the goal of helping you experience your world in a new way.

Welcome! This is your time to be seen and heard without the distraction of daily life. I am moved by the trust you have in sharing your story and believe in the healing power of this unique relationship between a therapist and client. Let's talk about what is really going on and vision a path forward. I love helping people connect with their values and make changes using the strengths they already have within them. Please reach out to schedule this time for you. I look forward to hearing from you!