I try to help all patients who come to me. Through mostly medication management, I address depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, anxiety, impulsiveness, anger, mood instability, addiction, nightmares, focus and sleep issues.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey, specializing in anxiety therapy and stress counseling. Life can feel overwhelming at times. It’s not always easy to navigate challenges on your own. If you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure how to move forward, I want you to know you don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to help. As a mental health therapist, I offer stress counseling and anxiety therapy in a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and valued. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back. We’ll work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, blending evidence-based techniques with genuine care to help you uncover your strengths and build the life you want. Whether you’re struggling with relationships or simply feeling disconnected, I’m honored to walk alongside you as you take this important step toward healing and growth.

Whether you are seeking therapy for the first time, you're transitioning out of a higher level of care, or you're somewhere in between, my goal is to help you experience relief from your symptoms and get back to living life on your terms. I work with teenagers (13+) and adults and specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. I also have experience in treating PTSD and OCD and understand the importance of providing trauma-informed care. Regardless of your diagnosis, I believe that it's important to tailor each person's treatment to their specific needs. As part of my treatment approach, I believe that each session is an opportunity for you to develop a deeper awareness of the self, uncover patterns, learn to build tolerance for uncomfortable emotions, and strengthen self-compassion. I also provide art therapy, which allows you to express emotions and process experiences that may be difficult to speak about. I have seen first-hand how both talk therapy and art therapy can encourage growth and support an increase in self-awareness and mindfulness. I look forward to the opportunity to help you or your child gain support and learn skills that will be beneficial for years to come!

The longer I've worked in the mental health field, the more I've come to appreciate that many of the struggles that leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious are rooted in our very human desire for certainty, safety, and control. Our brains are wired to seek predictability. When life feels uncertain, painful, or outside of our control, it's natural to search for ways to regain a sense of security. Sometimes this shows up through perfectionism, overthinking, people-pleasing, rigidity, self-criticism, or trying to anticipate every possible outcome. While these strategies often develop for understandable reasons, and may have even helped us survive at one point, they can eventually become exhausting, isolating, and keep us from living fully in the present. At the foundation of my work is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), not simply as a set of coping skills, but as a way of approaching life with greater mindfulness, flexibility, self-awareness, and acceptance. I am deeply passionate about teaching practical life skills that help people build emotional resilience while creating lives that feel meaningful and aligned with their values. At the same time, my work extends beyond skills alone. I view each person through a humanistic, trauma-informed, and existential lens, recognizing that our relationships, identities, lived experiences, and search for meaning all shape the ways we understand ourselves and navigate the world. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that you are more than a diagnosis or a collection of symptoms. Together, we'll explore the patterns that no longer serve you, develop greater self-understanding, and build the confidence to respond to life's challenges with intention rather than fear. Whether we're practicing mindfulness, exploring the impact of past experiences, strengthening relationships, or learning to tolerate uncertainty, my goal is to help you loosen the grip of overcontrol, cultivate self-compassion, and create a life that feels authentic, connected, and fulfilling. Healing isn't about becoming a different person. It's about reconnecting with the person you've always been beneath the fear, self-doubt, and protective strategies that once kept you safe. If you're ready to begin that journey, I'd be honored to walk alongside you.

My approach to helping is grounded in creating a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed space where clients feel safe, supported, and understood. I integrate eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies, mindfulness, and person-centered care to help clients heal from trauma, reduce anxiety, and shift the patterns and beliefs that keep them feeling stuck. My work focuses on helping individuals experience meaningful, lasting change through evidence-based treatment. At Morning Joy Counseling and Consulting, we are a group practice that provides high-quality mental health care for trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and faith-related concerns. Our team includes clinicians with diverse specialties, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, anxiety treatment, child and adolescent therapy, couples counseling, Christian counseling, and a holistic approach, allowing you to be matched with the therapist whose expertise best fits your needs. We believe in whole-person healing that honors each client’s emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. Whether you’re seeking virtual therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing intensives, ongoing counseling, or support through a major life change, our practice is committed to offering compassionate, personalized care designed to help you gain clarity, rebuild confidence, and move toward a healthier, more grounded life.

Stress, overwhelm, intrusive and reoccurring thoughts, burnout, feeling like you're barely holding it all together, I help people living with anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts find their way back to feeling like themselves. I work with men to become better communicators, understand themselves better, and move through life transitions. And I have a soft spot for couples, helping them communicate and connect more deeply. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and hold a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Waynesburg University. I use evidence-based practices, including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), with my clients.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with 27 years of experience. I specialize in trauma recovery and helping clients heal from posttraumatic stress (PTSD), dissociation, depression, and anxiety. My approach blends medication management with grounding techniques, psychoeducation, and supportive care. I create a safe, structured space where clients feel heard and empowered to rebuild trust, resilience, and connection. Healing is possible, and I’m here to walk with you through it.

I am currently accepting new clients and work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families experiencing depression, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), substance use, eating challenges, LGBTQ+ concerns, trauma, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), relationship challenges, and behavioral issues. Using evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance-based, and experiential therapies, I focus on authentic connection, emotional insight, and compassion to support meaningful healing and growth. I help individuals, couples, and families develop insight, emotional balance, and practical tools to navigate life’s challenges. Through a collaborative and supportive approach, I focus on strengthening coping skills, improving relationships, and fostering meaningful, lasting change.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist providing individual, couples and marital counseling in Center City, Philadelphia. My practice is focused on helping individuals develop a better understanding of who they are and who they hope to become. I believe that everyone has a unique story that deserves to be heard without judgement and with plenty of compassion. Individuals are treated with respect and building a trusting, therapeutic relationship is the first goal of treatment. The approach of therapy is collaborative in that you are viewed as the expert of your own life and treatment goals are developed collectively. As a certified yoga instructor and psychotherapist, I have a passion for mind-body wellness. I incorporate meditation, mindfulness and yoga postures with talk therapy to combat issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, stress and even relationship issues. At my practice, therapy is safe and productive. Many have called my methods of therapy, calming and refreshing. When working with couples, I use research based methods to help partners set meaningful goals and develop new and effective ways of communicating their wants and needs, thoughts, and emotions. I have helped couples work through many issues such as divorce and affairs as well as difficulties with communication, trust, and loss. From our sufferings, we are forced to be honest and then, the real change can occur.

You shouldn't have to tackle life's obstacles on your own. Working together collaboratively, my hope is to help my clients understand how they came to be the way they are and create a clear direction to overcome emotional obstacles and uncover strength and resilience. By exploring the past and also working toward a positive future, my goal is to work with one another to reduce guilt, shame and anxiety to be able to ease through life's transitions, overcome ambivalence, make good decisions, and have fulfilling relationships. I particularly like working with young adults, folks going through transitions, and those who have experienced trauma as a child. I also enjoy working with those who would like to incorporate psychotherapy into one's "self care" routine, as a time to slow down and gain deeper insight into one's own patterns. My training is in a variety of different types of psychotherapeutic interventions. I use an individualized approach, drawing from relational, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, EMDR, mindfulness and attachment based approaches to meet your needs. Together in our initial sessions, we can discuss what modality might work best for you. I believe a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship is necessary to achieve optimal results in therapy, so I'd love to speak with you to see if we both think we are a good match. Please feel free to call for a free phone consultation!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with three years of experience. I earned my Master of Arts from Franciscan University of Steubenville, and I have specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solution-focused brief therapy, person-centered therapy, and trauma-informed care. I typically work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, grief, and trauma. Whether you are navigating a specific crisis or pursuing personal growth, I strive to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, empowered, and equipped to achieve your goals.

Sydney Vaughn is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with over 3 years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. She specializes in working with children and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, behavioral challenges, and posttraumatic stress (PTSD). Sydney has extensive experience working with neurodivergent individuals, including those on the autism spectrum.