Therapists for college students near 19104
Hi I am Abby. I have worked a lot with college students struggling to adjusting to some of the major changes college life can be and help navigate difficult social, academic, or family situations in order to allow you to have the best experience you can. If you're navigating things like perfectionism, people-pleasing, struggles with socializing, a sense of “adulting wrong,” or questioning parts of yourself, I’d be like to support you. I take an approach of being curious about parts of ourselves and work to understand them with compassion rather than judgement. These thoughts and behavioral patterns that may have served an important role once might need to be adapted to who you are now. Let's be curious about them rather than hard on ourselves. I would like to answer any questions you may have so please send me an email, book on my website, or give me a call.
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Hi. I know it can be scary reaching out for help, especially if it's the first time that you've done so. I will make it as easy as possible. We will go at your pace and I will not judge you. I work best with students who are bright and motivated and want to be an active participant in the process of change.
College can be overwhelming. It can be filled with anxiety, stress, loneliness and other tough encounters. Whether you are navigating a new relationship, juggling course work and social life or having trouble simply adjusting, therapy can help! I have worked with a number of college students and have supported them with issues including, body image concerns, perfectionism, student-athlete struggles, depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, transitioning from college to the "real word" OCD and relationship issues. You don't have to navigate this chapter of your life alone. I am here for you! I am licensed in MA, PA, NJ and TX and work with you via tele-health if you are from any of the above states.
The world we live in is complicated and ever-changing, and the patterns we develop to address the challenges of life often cease to work for us...in fact, no strategy for living, relating to others, or to ourselves can ever work optimally forever. A depression, a personal life crisis, marital upsets and family conflicts are painful but often signal an important opportunity for self-reflection, assessment of "where I've been" in life, and the chance to create a new pathway for moving forward. This is where an expert therapist can be of value. When I work with a client, I listen to both the words of their story and also the feelings within the words. Often people have never felt free and safe to truly express themselves, to share a painful life event. Therapy can provide that opportunity. FaceTime and Skype sessions...I've been doing them for some time now. It's a great way to have an appointment when you can't get to the office, and it's also an ideal way to begin therapy and determine if I'm the right therapist for you.
My therapeutic philosophy is firmly rooted in the belief that you know yourself best, and it is my passion as a therapist to provide you with the space to collaboratively explore as well as make meaning out of your own unique life experiences. I am dedicated to fostering an authentic and supportive relationship with my clients in order to promote awareness, empowerment and growth. I have training and experience in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders & eating disorders. My approach is versatile, integrative and individually tailored to my clients' unique goals. I utilize methodologies and techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Narrative and Experiential Therapies, as well as mindfulness. In my work, I have found that working from a strengths-based perspective and using humor is helpful in meeting my clients exactly where they are in this often daunting process, highlighting their resiliency and motivating them to continue working towards a more fulfilling life.
Everything is energy and energy connects everything. Our practice combines mindfulness based cognitive therapy, meditation and other eclectic stress reduction techniques to bring clarity and meaning to your environment. We teach you how to be intentional with your thoughts, the power of the breath, creating your reality, and overcoming obstacles simply by resetting & re-centering your emotions. Shaakira is a Licensed Practitioner in the State of Pa with over twenty years experience in Behavioral Health. Her modality is Holistic Therapy which supports the aligment of Mind (Mental Health), Body, (Physical Health), Emotional and Spiritual, Ailments is not a isolated problem, an imbalance in one aspect of self causes distress in the other. This practice brings a harmonious alignment to all elements of a person With a Dual Masters in Social Work and Public Health, Shaakira is trained to examine the entire person including family dynamics, the effects of trauma, socialization, ecology, and environment. Her innovative techniques combines cognitive behavior therapy with mindfulness, introspective activities, metaphysics and of course holistic practices. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional she will treat the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder while educating you on the effects of chronic stress on the body and mind. Her prescription is meditation and self awareness, to dig into layers of stored emotions and to challenge cognitive distortions and limiting beliefs. In addition, as a Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Shaakira can offer guided hypnosis to facilitate awareness of the subconscious mind. "There is no Greater Agony than Bearing an Untold Story Inside You."- Maya Angelou At Synchronicity we take a deeper look at every auspice of life. Our approach is rooted in Eastern Philosophy and we believe everything in life has meaning and is connected. Together, we look at all aspects of limiting beliefs, unconscious trauma, and socilized attachments to create a individualized treatment modality to simply bring alignment into your life. Our goal for you is to: Be Brave, Be Magical & Be Well!
Trauma Healing takes time and patience, and for a lot of us with Complex Trauma, this may be something we continually manage as life ebbs and flows. However, it doesn’t have to be a life-long pattern of pain and feeling constantly dysregulated. I invite you to feel within that fear/ anxiety/ dysregulation and make meaning from it. I support folx to heal deep emotional wounds that come from past anxiety, trauma, stress and help them hone-in on their inner experience as a means to gain insight. I offer individual sessions in person and via telehealth (please inquire about current COVID protocols and if in-person sessions are currently being held). My general goal for folx is to help them identify what they need so that they are able to continue on their healing journey, eventually, without my support. I do this by helping you to cultivate self-awareness and expose you to a variety of coping skills. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, anti-racist, anti-fascist, and inclusive in my approach.
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Welcome! Therapy can be awkward and uncomfortable to pursue and requires tremendous courage. I have been a social worker for over ten years witnessing the crucial necessities of being seen, heard, and understood. I specialize in individual therapy for adults rooted in psychodynamic, object relations, and trauma focused theories. I pull from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills to strengthen regulation and coping skills. Together we will walk through your experiences to heal the pain and shame that keeps you from having compassion and understanding for yourself.
Greetings on your journey into finding a therapist. In these times of great uncertainty, I hope to be a helpful resource as you move toward a more peaceful, satisfying, and fulfilling life! My focus is on treating struggles related to anxiety and depression, isolating and self-injurious behaviors, family conflict, relationship distress, divorce and co-parenting, and life transitions. In therapy sessions, you will enter a warm and accepting refuge, where emotional safety and deep acceptance will be found. I look forward to meeting you!
If you haven’t heard this yet, you aren’t too much or too complicated. You can be helped and it is not too late. You do not have to do this alone. I want to be on this journey with you. Whether we explore your addiction or relationship with substances, put the pieces together again after a life transition or relationship ending, or navigate challenges including family conflict/estrangement or a loved ones addiction, I am here to support and help. I'm a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) specializing in addiction and substance use. With over 13 years experience, I have seen and heard it all. Addiction comes with many complications; I anticipate that. I treat co-occurring issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic medical issues, women's issues, and complex family dynamics. It's ok to not know where to start. My goal is to give you a space where you can feel free to explore the things you keep tucked inside. You set our pace. I am client-centered using CBT with motivational interviewing and experiential work. I believe that there are connections between past and present thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
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Philadelphia DBT Associates offers individual and group therapy to those struggling with symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and other mood-related concerns. Do you have a tough time controlling your emotions? Does it ever feel like you're stuck on autopilot, reacting and not knowing how to control your reactions? Are you struggling with relationships with yourself and others? Then DBT may be right for you! DBT is a skills-based therapy that can teach individuals tools to act more effectively and in line with their goals and values. DBT teaches four modules 1)Mindfulness 2)Interpersonal Effectiveness 3) Distress Tolerance 4)Emotional Regulation. New DBT Skills group launching June 2022! We have clinicians who are able to accept clients in, PA, NJ, DE, GA, HI
Keith Casey's approach to therapy is to be empathetic and encouraging. The most gratifying part of his job is when he sees someone embrace the idea that change is possible. He is trained in exposure-response and prevention therapy for OCD. He also likes to incorporate elements of CBT, DBT, and mindfulness into his work. He specializes in anxiety, OCD, depression, and LGBTQ+ issues.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have over ten years of experience as a therapist working with clients whose lives have been affected by addiction. Because I am educated and trained to work with family systems, I am always treating relationships. It doesn't matter if I work with an individual client, a couple, or a family. Your relationships matter to me and are an integral part of our work. My ideal client is someone that has been or is currently affected by addiction - their own or someone else's.
After attending Medical School at St. Matthew’s University for three years, Kapil Nayar took a leave of absence to pursue a Master's Degree in the Clinical Counseling Psychology from La Salle University. Kapil pursued his passion for alternative treatment options by obtaining a hypnotherapy certification as well as a mindfulness based stress reduction certification. During his time, Kapil has practiced hypnotherapy and mindfulness based stress reduction in a private practice setting. He has taken this opportunity to obtain information of the effectiveness of both practices in the treatment of various ailments. Since Medical School, Kapil has focused in inpatient and outpatient settings, along with private practice settings. Kapil was a therapist at a major inpatient facility in New Jersey, then ventured to a director role at a large outpatient facility in Pennsylvania. All the while, he was practicing within a private practice as a hypnotherapist and mindfulness based stress reduction leader in New Jersey and surrounding tri-state area. During this time he has developed client management skills while acquiring savvy in analyzing information regarding client outcomes and results post treatment. Kapil has sought out education to further develop his alternative psychodynamic approach to the treatment of clients. He obtained Master's degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology, along with Master's certificate Psychopharmacology, and qualified for licensure as a Professional Counselor, and an Accredited Clinical Supervisor. He now works in a private practice setting with professionals who share his sense of compassion, integrity, willingness to reflect, ‘out of box’ thinking, desire to grow and commitment to change.
You feel like there's a rule book for life that you missed. Things were ok until college started, but now the social stressors, time management, relationships, or even just getting easy assignments done is hard. You have/need an ADHD or Autism diagnosis, or maybe people tell you that you should, but what does that really mean? I can help you understand what this means for you; how impacts you, and what this might mean in relationships. This might include work on planning, executive functioning, anxiety, working on personal goal setting/finding direction, or a diagnostic evaluation, or being yourself. You'll have a safe place to be yourself, insight into your life, and concrete tips for moving forward, allowing you to be the best possible version of yourself. It's about you.
Dr. (Dee) E. Littleton is a compassionate, empathetic, and engaging therapist whose approach is collaborative and supportive, while challenging clients to meet their therapeutic goals. She believes in the importance of fostering a safe, secure environment in which clients feel comfortable sharing their vulnerabilities. She loves to collaborate with clients to utilize their strengths in order to best guide them through the unique challenges they are facing. Dee takes a systemic approach to her work with individuals, couples, and families. Dee also works with clergy and is able to coach or offer systemic supervision. Give me a call and we can have a free 20 minute session to see if I can help. Please feel free to interview me and let me know what is helpful for your therapy.