Are you, or a loved one, struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, or a difficult and painful past? Understanding painful feelings can be difficult and making meaningful connections as to how, and why these developed can help alleviate symptoms & lead to change. You may be looking for therapy because there is an issue you hope to change, like low self-esteem, or a behavior pattern that is distressing to yourself or others (such as being reactive, critical). Perhaps you are findin...
We are so happy that you have begun your journey on your own individualized path towards wellness! We are a group practice of over 20 clinicians who are down to earth and "have been on the other side of the couch." We strive to provide the best care possible to our clients. We hope that you take your time and look around at the information we have on our website. Get to know our Pittsburgh based counseling practice and the ways we can help you or your family at our website www.cpa-counseling.com...
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I believe that people tend to know what is best for them deep down, and it is my job to assist them in discovering what they feel is the best solution. I am systemically oriented in my therapeutic work, seeing a problem as embedded in relationships either within the family, or even the larger societal system. Together, we will explore the root causes of your problems and evaluate specific approaches you can take to accomplish your goals. Another fundamental part of my approach is compassion an...
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Whatever has happened in your life you will be taught ways to heal, cope, and move ahead. These moments are for growth, see your sessions as another class, a class on life. Not only am I using well researched therapy techniques including EMDR and CBT, I also offer walk and talk therapy on the Montour trail. We will work together as a team with no judgement, shame, or criticism. This is a new way to deal with your past, present, and future. Be Well....
Therapy is a safe place for you to explore and resolve current or chronic problems in your life. Therapy can help you to uncover and resolve problematic emotional patterns, self-defeating thoughts, and destructive behaviors. Therapy can help you strengthen your relationship with others and with yourself. Therapy sessions with us are tailored to best help you. There are a variety of different approaches we use in therapy in order to provide the treatment that best suits your needs and what you...
Brandi is a licensed professional counselor in Pennysylvania who has been practicing for over 10 years. Brandi graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wesley College in 2007 and then earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2009. Her counseling style is sincere, supportive, and empowering. She believes that everyone has the skills inside of them to reach their goals and is passionate about her work, especially helping others...
I believe that therapy is a partnership. You and I will work together in helping you make progress achieving your goals. My purpose is to have you walk out of a session feeling better than when you first arrived. This is serious work, yet I believe as with all things in life, laughter should be a key component of therapy!! I stay cognizant of the fact that therapy is a time commitment, a financial commitment, and especially, an emotional commitment. If we work together, please know that I am ju...
Specialize in treating the college and graduate student populations having previously worked in several university counseling centers. Please see my website for bio and additional information regarding my practice - Drleighanncarter.com...
Megan is flexible and open-minded when developing a treatment plan with a client, most often drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR. Above all she is sensitive to the client’s immediate concerns and focuses on strengths to achieve progress toward treatment goals. Her previous work in the field has given her broad insight and a multi-faceted background....
I am a therapist with a background in clinical social work. I look back fondly on my college years, but I also remember well the struggles that came with it. It's a time in life when it's important to feel heard by someone who can relate. Maybe you have been struggling with anxiety and stress, or recovering from trauma, or working hard to stay away from problematic substance use, or just need someone to listen as you process your way through some difficult life transitions or relationships....
After years in practice I can tell you one thing for certain, everyone has speed bumps in life. Sometimes the issues get bigger when we don’t deal with them. And sometimes we just need help processing so it will stop being on repeat in our mind. It doesn’t have to be so hard. Let’s find the best path forward for you so you can be your best self....
I believe that a trusting relationship with you is of the utmost importance. During our time together I will work to create an atmosphere of warmth and acceptance so you feel free sharing and exploring whatever is troubling you. My approach is a trauma-informed and culturally-sensitive integration of attachment theory, psychodynamic therapy, and cognitive therapy which emphasizes (1) trusting the client as an expert of their own reality, (2) exploring the patterns through which we come to unders...
For my entire career, I have worked mostly with teens and young adults as well as families. I am practical, straightforward and yet supportive and compassionate. I offer straight up feedback & suggestions as well as support. I often treat anxiety, depression, mood disorders, transitions, trauma, relationship & family issues, and academic challenges. Additionally I run weekly therapy groups for teens and young adults. I also have two associates who work in my practice who are also quite skilled...
Psychotherapy that helps to bring about transformation will offer insights into the deeper motivations that lie outside of our conscious awareness in everyday encounters. Circle Counseling seeks to provide, through the therapeutic relationships formed between our clients and counselors, the opportunity for the client to risk new ways of relating and being in the world. Each client comes with unique strengths and unique hurts that, when fully explored, will bring to light new, more healthy ways o...
I am a registered, board certified art therapist and a licensed professional counselor. I have lived in the State College area for thirty-six years. I graduated from Marywood University in Scranton, PA with a master's degree in 1994. I offer a supportive, safe environment in which clients can explore who they are, resolve personal and interpersonal difficulties, and experience growth. I provide counseling and art therapy services to people of all ages. For clients who choose to participate in...
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College is a period of time of big transitions in a person's life. My hope is that therapy can provide you a place to improve emotional distress, heal from past wounds, and increase fulfillment in your life. I believe taking a collaborative approach to therapy as you are the expert of your own situation. As a trauma-informed therapist I believed it is essential to create a safe therapeutic environment. The focus of therapy is on your strengths and to build on your resiliency. I look forwar...
Therapists have extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults with various concerns. Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. You might be initiall...