Couples Counseling Therapists in Lehigh County, PA

Dorothy Myers is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 27 years of experience providing substance abuse, mental health, and dual-diagnosis counseling to a culturally diverse group of adults and adolescents. She specializes in treating substance abuse, medication-assisted treatment, serious mental illness, depression, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, stress, relationship issues, and anger. Dorothy completed her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology with a sub-specialty in Marital and Family Therapy at Kutztown University.

I am a Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania and New York with a specialty in clinical psychology. I specialize in psychological assessments and evaluations and utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy in my practice. I have years of experience with adjustment disorders, life transitions, and overall family development. Prior to working in private practice, I was sought after for my extensive psychological evaluations, including cognitive, academic/achievement, personality, and neuropsychological inventories. I believe that assessment tools, particularly self-report inventories, are useful in guiding therapeutic progress in therapy.

Lauren Ziegler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania with over 10 years of experience providing exceptional care in private practice, community mental health, and inpatient/outpatient settings. Lauren offers a safe and compassionate environment to meet the needs of culturally diverse adults and adolescents with depression/anxiety, codependency, anger management, self-esteem, trauma, divorce, and other relationship issues. Lauren’s education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology from Pennsylvania State University and Master’s degrees in Social Work and Business Administration from Marywood University.

Edward Hardy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 15 years of experience working in the field of mental health and addictions. Ed spent 7 years as a counselor at an Inpatient Christian treatment program in CA, another 6 years counseling at a medically assisted outpatient treatment program, and also counseled for two years at a Women’s inpatient treatment center. Ed is passionate about helping adults and couples address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives and specializes in relationship issues, anxiety, chronic stress, and low self-esteem.

Therapy is a journey you and I take together. In times of pain and discomfort, we have the potential to grow into a stronger version of ourselves. My goal as your therapist will be to create a safe space where we can explore ways to decrease distress, so that you can live life feeling lighter and unburdened.

There are times in our lives when issues have surpassed just talking to a friend. I can offer you a professional empathetic ear in a private safe space. Our sessions will provide you with the understanding and the objective viewpoint you are seeking. Whether you are having problems with the stress of everyday life or you want to work on a long standing issue, I can help. From the start, we will build a relationship of trust and honesty. I provide a safe environment where you can explore your issues to gain insight and develop skills to make positive life changes. With every session, we are collaborators in helping you.

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who believes that therapy is a wonderful tool for change. As your counselor I want to listen and support you as you discover a better way of life for yourself. Whatever you may be suffering from, healing is possible. Learning to understand the internal beliefs that are causing your suffering today will help you to learn the skills that transform your life. I work on helping you connect the body, mind and spirit to achieve balance and happiness through identifying what parts of you are out of alignment.

Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.

Therapy is essential when your therapist is as invested in you as you are in your own healing process. Many positive feelings and outcomes can occur when you feel prepared to handle the challenges that await you within the therapeutic process. Preparation includes predictability and practicality – two necessary concepts in my approach to solution-focused therapy. When we feel out of control of what others think or feel, or are in situations we feel defenseless in, we need to remember what we can control. We can solve our own problems with the right mindset and plan of action.

I have provided my clients with, caring, confidential counseling for over 40 years. My work with clients combines Client Centered,Cognitive, Behavioral, and Family Systems approaches to custom fit therapy to the unique needs of each one of my clients. I assist those I work with in discovering the inner strengths that can empower them to make the positive changes necessary to live healthier, happier lives.

I am a licensed professional counselor and licensed behavior specialist in Pennsylvania with over eight years’ experience working with individuals of all ages and concerns including anxiety, stress, anger management, coping with life changes, parenting issues and relationship issues. My counseling style is conversational and interactive. I want you to feel relaxed and comfortable in a no-pressure, environment that will help you to begin or continue your therapy journey. I believe in treating everyone with respect, dignity, and compassion. I am here to help you, support you, and guide you in creating change for a better you.

Life can be stressful at times. We all need guidance and support. I know it can be hard to open up and start the process. I approach therapy in a warm relational way and believe non-judgmental responses are crucial to creating a safe and trusting space. My goal is to build a relationship of trust and to help you discover your own strength. My aim is to help you learn practical solutions for growth and change and to help you understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings and actions.

My ideal client would be ready for a challenge. Someone who wants their worldview expanded, prepared to find internal and external connection with the world. My ideal client would be someone who also wants their race, sexuality, or gender affirmed by their clinician.

Are you tired of trying the same things over and over again and getting no where? Does time with your partner seem impossible, and bickering is the common way of communicating? Do you want to be the dream team and feel more like the bad news bears? Or are you a parent who is struggling to have conversations with your child/teen? We understand that the desire for a secure, solid relationship with effective communication can seem hopeless at times, but let us help you to breathe easy and create the change you want. We see you and hold hope for each of our clients. Change is possible.

Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. Come join me on a journey to self-discovery. Whether it's personal relationship problems, neurological disorders, exploring personal identity or creating that set of habits to help you get back on track, I'll be there with you, every step of the way. Whether it's hard to move forward due to a personal block, dealing with a traumatic experience or a block with communication. Let's sit down and talk.

"You are not broken, you are breaking through". I have spent my career normalizing and reducing the stigma of seeking therapy. It takes a lot of courage to ask for help. Your anxiety, doubt, and hesitation will be reduced by my calm demeanor and safe environment. In order to assist in creating change short term goals will be collaborated on and assessed each session. Progress will be measured together. Many interventions are utilized based on the presenting problem. There is no one solution for everyone. Therapy is a process that takes time, but I will be your road map.

Lindsey Sauder is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has training and experience in working with individuals, couples, and families. While Lindsey is open to and passionate about working with all clients, Lindsey also specifically values working with those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Lindsey specializes in working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief/loss, life transitions, trauma, and much more. Lindsey graduated from Messiah University in 2018 with a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling, with a specialization in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling.

Our vision at Mind Matters Coaching, Counseling & Psychological Associates, LLC is to help bring growth, healing, and peace of mind to people who struggle with matters of the mind. We have caring, compassionate, experienced, credentialed, and licensed professionals who are both doctoral level psychologists and master's level clinicians. We provide individual, family, and couples counseling, life coaching, child and adolescent therapy, EMDR, educational, psychological, and forensic testing and evaluations, career coaching, and consultation for both individuals and businesses.

Telehealth appointments available. Areas of specialty are: anxiety and depression, challenging adolescents (behavior management) and their family systems, insomnia treatment and sleep regulation, and working with young adults adjusting to life transitions. I can work with individuals with drug and alcohol challenges and help support the recovery process. Psychological assessment and recommendations for civil (custody, etc.), criminal (forensic), and diagnostic clarification services are also available. Couples work available through direct clinician referral only. Please check out our website for more information: www.ottopsych.com