Find a Therapist in Elizabethtown, PA

I provide a safe, non-biased, and non-judgmental environment. My work is client-centered so that the therapeutic relationship is productive and developmental.

I communicate with warmth, empathy, and authenticity to create an open and collaborative environment. My style balances active listening with thoughtful questions and reflections to help you gain clarity and insight. I adapt my approach to your unique needs, always aiming to make you feel heard, understood, and empowered on your therapeutic journey.

My approach to therapy is largely cognitivebehavioral, with a strong emphasis on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) techniques, specifically learning to be mindful- noticing and accept your thoughts, feelings and physical sensations- while committing to behavior that is consistent with your own values. My experiences both in and out of the work setting are fairly broad so I feel I can address most issues clients present with. My style is engaging and supportive. I view our relationship as a partnership. I will spend the majority of our first sessions together listening to get to know you better. I believe that everything in our lives is interrelated, so at times I may let our focus move to whatever is particularly troubling to you that day. At other times, I may focus you back on the current problem we are trying to solve. I am married with two children and have had two career changes. I have experienced a wide variety of life stressors and have sought help when needed. I believe that these experiences have provided me with empathy, perspective and coping skills that I can use to help you.

I help individuals with issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships challenges, childhood trauma, stress, and families navigating behavioral issues. I teach my clients communication skills that improve their relationships. Those skills boost my clients' power and voice, as well as their intimacy with their significant others. I rely on a number of approaches, including Gestalt, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, somatic experiencing, and experiential dynamic psychotherapy. I help clients dealing with traumatic stress reduce panic, pain, numbness and hyper-arousal in response to life and relationships difficulties. I combine calming and relationship skills to help children, adolescents, and young adults reduce family discord and ADHD, and increase self-efficacy. I help my clients navigate their behaviors, emotions, cognition, and physiology. I help couples and individuals explore the ways that small changes in attitudes and stances can nurture new ways of feeling, thinking, and being in the world. I help my clients find new solutions so they can connect with a sense of joy and competence.

I am a therapist who specializes in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with either anxiety, life transitions, complex trauma or spirituality. I enjoy being able to walk alongside others in their life journey and to be a stable and consistent support in their life. I have been in the mental health field for over 5 years now, working with various populations of those who have experienced trauma throughout various forms of life. I also have experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders and those who are also desiring family therapy to address family conflict or stressors. I often use strength-based modalities that foster a client-centered session in conjunction with certain interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and parts work. I can also incorporate Christian spirituality into sessions as well, if desired. It is important for you to feel heard and valued in session as you bring what you desire to focus on into the therapy environment with me. We will next work on skills, where you can increase your insight into what you are experiencing, and build confidence to address the struggles you are facing with new tools. I am a big supporter of a person-centered approach, and I value the individual as someone who is an expert on their own life and just needs someone to help bring that to the surface.

My approach to therapy is integrative, which means that I draw from a number of different theories and techniques and tailor my approach to your specific needs and goals. In addition to more traditional western approaches, I find that many of my clients benefit from the integration of mindfulness and self-compassion practices into our work. For more information about my approach to counseling and psychotherapy, please visit my website.

I take a holistic approach that incorporates mind, body, and spirit. I believe it's important to integrate life meaning into counseling. I respect all faith backgrounds (including none), work within personal belief frameworks, and have appreciation for alternative paths as well as mainstream religions. I'll work with you to set goals and the proper pacing of therapy. Therapy is a collaboration, as ultimately the power to change rests within you. I emphasize unconditional positive regard, respect, a safe and caring therapeutic relationship, individual strengths, and taking control over choices.

If you’re seeking a therapist who appreciates the complexity of your experiences and the challenges your family may face, I’d be honored to support you. As a marriage and family therapist and an approved clinical supervisor serving PA and NJ, I strive to help individuals, couples, and families find connection, healing, and opportunities for growth. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding. I aim to meet you where you are, offering a warm and authentic presence. I offer skillful compassionate therapy helping individuals, couples, and families navigate stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges with EFT, MI, and Narrative Therapy. Together, we’ll build resilience and connection in a caring, nonjudgmental space. We can address concerns like depression, anxiety, anger, relationship difficulties, and life changes. Wherever you are on your journey, I am here to support you with care, knowledge, and a genuine desire to see you thrive. If you’d like to learn more or take the next step, please feel free to reach out. I look forward to the possibility of working together.

I am a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)-BC) with 22 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and significant life transitions. My approach is grounded in warmth, understanding, and collaboration, and I focus on helping clients feel supported as they work toward healing, insight, and emotional balance.

I believe that the innate nature of human beings is to survive and be well, and that varying degrees of life experience and trauma create psychic structures that inhibit that natural process from occurring. My job is to help client's develop compassionate awareness for these structures that are no longer functional in their lives and help them to build tolerance for the underlying feelings being protected by these structures. And ultimately to help client's choose and develop healthier more functional thoughts, feelings and behaviors to expand their well being, life satisfaction and treat themselves with loving kindness.

I provide short- and longer-term treatment by collaborating with clients to determine an approach that best meets their needs. SPECIALTIES: anxiety, depression, racial trauma, family conflict, LGBTQ challenges, parent-child relational issues, foster care, aging milestones, and parenting and divorce with high-conflict personalities. MODALITIES: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and brief solution-focused therapy. I have over 10 years of professional experience working with individuals and families involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, as well as adult and aging services, and I provide individual and family counseling. I received a B.A. in Radio and Television from The George Washington University and spent 17 years in the television industry (C-SPAN, Fox News, Al Jazeera English, and the Discovery Channel). I have an MSW from Virginia Commonwealth University, and I began my social work career with foster care families before working with older adults.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 30 years of experience working in various inpatient and outpatient settings. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), childhood trauma, career challenges, substance abuse issues, and grief and loss. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma andor emotional abuse. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating all my clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don’t believe in stigmatizing labels.