Therapists in 19380
Kathleen Martinez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
My ideal client struggles with Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Trauma, and/or related conditions. They are motivated for change or at least open to the possibility of change. They are open to feedback and willing to lean into the therapeutic process. They do not need to have clear goals for the therapeutic process right away but are willing to work to identify these goals in the treatment process. They would want to improve their life in some way, or even just their relationship with themselves.
My ideal client struggles with Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Trauma, and/or related conditions. They are motivated for change or at least open to the possibility of change. They are open to feedback and willing to lean into the therapeutic process. They do not need to have clear goals for the therapeutic process right away but are willing to work to identify these goals in the treatment process. They would want to improve their life in some way, or even just their relationship with themselves.
Sharon Kelly
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380
In person and remote available. Therapy supports positive, healthy personal changes, improvement of anxiety and depression, and progress toward desired goals. Therapy helps clients improve relationships, cope with negative people or influences in their lives, and develop responsible, confident self-images. Individual Therapy, Couples or Co-Parenting Counseling and Life Coaching are available for all ages and backgrounds. The Gay St office is in the center of West Chester, near WCU and directly behind/adjacent to the Justice Center. St Peter’s office is situated along French Creek in historic St Peter's Village.
In person and remote available. Therapy supports positive, healthy personal changes, improvement of anxiety and depression, and progress toward desired goals. Therapy helps clients improve relationships, cope with negative people or influences in their lives, and develop responsible, confident self-images. Individual Therapy, Couples or Co-Parenting Counseling and Life Coaching are available for all ages and backgrounds. The Gay St office is in the center of West Chester, near WCU and directly behind/adjacent to the Justice Center. St Peter’s office is situated along French Creek in historic St Peter's Village.
Kim Burdick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
I focus on trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment difficulties, & relationship/family issues. My ideal client would be open to change and exploring more positive ways to see themselves. My ideal client would be someone that values our time together and is present for sessions. My ideal client would be someone who can reflect from within and be willing to do the work, with a sincere desire to change their lifestyle. This client would be flexible and willing to see the other side of the coin, exploring the past and delving into the present.
I focus on trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment difficulties, & relationship/family issues. My ideal client would be open to change and exploring more positive ways to see themselves. My ideal client would be someone that values our time together and is present for sessions. My ideal client would be someone who can reflect from within and be willing to do the work, with a sincere desire to change their lifestyle. This client would be flexible and willing to see the other side of the coin, exploring the past and delving into the present.
Megan Pritchard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
Are you experiencing symptoms related to anxiety or depression and want a better understanding of yourself and your relationships? Are you motivated for therapy and open to the challenges and rewards that therapy provides?
Are you experiencing symptoms related to anxiety or depression and want a better understanding of yourself and your relationships? Are you motivated for therapy and open to the challenges and rewards that therapy provides?
James William King
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380 (Online Only)
I am a Pennsylvania Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been in the counseling field for over 15 years, working with, teens, young adults and the elderly, who have issues ranging from anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD and Autism (ASD). I have also done extensive work with individuals and couples going through transitions and relationship issues. I also bring experience in the area of pastoral and spiritual counseling that many times is helpful to one’s mental health. I hold an MA in Theology and a Master’s degree in Divinity from Christ the King Seminary.
I am a Pennsylvania Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been in the counseling field for over 15 years, working with, teens, young adults and the elderly, who have issues ranging from anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD and Autism (ASD). I have also done extensive work with individuals and couples going through transitions and relationship issues. I also bring experience in the area of pastoral and spiritual counseling that many times is helpful to one’s mental health. I hold an MA in Theology and a Master’s degree in Divinity from Christ the King Seminary.
David C Terjanian
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380
Dr. Terjanian is a cognitive-interpersonal psychotherapist in practice for over 25 years. He has worked with the challenges people of all ages experience including depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, addictions, marriage and family difficulties and stress management. His experience ranges from behavioral strategies with parents of young children to concerns of people in their 90's. Additionally, he worked as a school psychologist for 10 years. Dr. Terjanian uses problem solving strategies for people to move forward in their lives. He wants to help you discern how to make healthy changes in your life.
Dr. Terjanian is a cognitive-interpersonal psychotherapist in practice for over 25 years. He has worked with the challenges people of all ages experience including depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, addictions, marriage and family difficulties and stress management. His experience ranges from behavioral strategies with parents of young children to concerns of people in their 90's. Additionally, he worked as a school psychologist for 10 years. Dr. Terjanian uses problem solving strategies for people to move forward in their lives. He wants to help you discern how to make healthy changes in your life.
Erin Eckman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LSW
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, and ADHD symptoms that are exacerbated by external life circumstances? Do you want to understand your emotions and learn how to cope with them? My ideal client is seeking support and wants to begin the journey of improving their mental health. The client may have short-term or long-term goals but needs support to achieve them. The client might also want to improve their self-esteem through therapeutic work. Working with a strengths-based, trauma-informed, person-centered eclectic approach can help clients feel supported, develop coping skills, and improve self-esteem.
Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, and ADHD symptoms that are exacerbated by external life circumstances? Do you want to understand your emotions and learn how to cope with them? My ideal client is seeking support and wants to begin the journey of improving their mental health. The client may have short-term or long-term goals but needs support to achieve them. The client might also want to improve their self-esteem through therapeutic work. Working with a strengths-based, trauma-informed, person-centered eclectic approach can help clients feel supported, develop coping skills, and improve self-esteem.
Dr. Ruiqing Yu
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
The psychodynamic approach helps me connect the client's current depression and anxiety to their childhood and parents' behaviors.
Have you had a car accident and lost everything, including your career and physical health? Did you have to undergo multiple surgeries to fix your body because of the accident? Are you becoming more and more depressed and easily angry at home? Does your family think you need some help? Have you struggled with a lot of anxiety & OCD since you were young? Do you want to make changes to yourself so your husband and daughters can love again? I use a person-centered approach to build rapport with clients. I provide psychoeducation about what depression & anxiety are and how therapy works to help reduce the unknown feelings.
The psychodynamic approach helps me connect the client's current depression and anxiety to their childhood and parents' behaviors.
Have you had a car accident and lost everything, including your career and physical health? Did you have to undergo multiple surgeries to fix your body because of the accident? Are you becoming more and more depressed and easily angry at home? Does your family think you need some help? Have you struggled with a lot of anxiety & OCD since you were young? Do you want to make changes to yourself so your husband and daughters can love again? I use a person-centered approach to build rapport with clients. I provide psychoeducation about what depression & anxiety are and how therapy works to help reduce the unknown feelings.
Katerina Tegeler - Handspring Health (Insurance Accepted!)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
Handspring is a modern mental health clinic that provides personalized, evidence-based behavioral care for children, adolescents, and young adults. We currently serve children ages 8-18 and young adults ages 18-24 who are looking for treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavioral difficulties. Our therapeutic approaches include CBT, DBT, organizational skills training, behavior therapy, exposure & response prevention, and parent management training.
Handspring is a modern mental health clinic that provides personalized, evidence-based behavioral care for children, adolescents, and young adults. We currently serve children ages 8-18 and young adults ages 18-24 who are looking for treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavioral difficulties. Our therapeutic approaches include CBT, DBT, organizational skills training, behavior therapy, exposure & response prevention, and parent management training.
Judith A Freed
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
In a safe, caring environment, you will receive objective feedback based on deep listening, and interventions for issues such as relationship conflict, divorce, loss, parenting, chronic health problems, depression, anxiety and stress management.
We all experience challenges at one time or another in our lives that feel overwhelming and confusing, whether they be work, family, personal, relationship, etc. Consulting a professional during these stressful times can provide a sense of direction and reassurance. As a firm believer in each person's inherent strengths and resources, I will work with you to identify obstacles and develop new tools to help more effectively meet challenging circumstances. I
In a safe, caring environment, you will receive objective feedback based on deep listening, and interventions for issues such as relationship conflict, divorce, loss, parenting, chronic health problems, depression, anxiety and stress management.
We all experience challenges at one time or another in our lives that feel overwhelming and confusing, whether they be work, family, personal, relationship, etc. Consulting a professional during these stressful times can provide a sense of direction and reassurance. As a firm believer in each person's inherent strengths and resources, I will work with you to identify obstacles and develop new tools to help more effectively meet challenging circumstances. I
Carolyn A Flood
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380
I work with people dealing with anxiety, grief, depression and family discord.
At times, we may we find ourselves feeling unmotivated, sad and stuck. Change can feel like a struggle or an endless loop of problems repeating themselves. I believe we all have tools for change inside us, but we don't always recognize them. I help people locate their strengths so they can change long standing, unhelpful behavior patterns to make positive and lasting changes. At this time, I am offering Telehealth to clients.
I work with people dealing with anxiety, grief, depression and family discord.
At times, we may we find ourselves feeling unmotivated, sad and stuck. Change can feel like a struggle or an endless loop of problems repeating themselves. I believe we all have tools for change inside us, but we don't always recognize them. I help people locate their strengths so they can change long standing, unhelpful behavior patterns to make positive and lasting changes. At this time, I am offering Telehealth to clients.
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Peter R Druian
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
I do problem solving; figuring out with you what is the nature of the problem which brings you to me and what can we do about it. Mostly I treat anxiety and depression. Mostly, too, I use cognitive and behavioral therapies, sometimes EMDR, and sometimes whatever is needed. I treat you the way I want to be treated. If you want someone fully plugged electronically, that's not me. I have been a psychologist since 1975, in practice since 1987 and taught psychotherapy. Recently I'm also exploring the connections between food and mood.
I do problem solving; figuring out with you what is the nature of the problem which brings you to me and what can we do about it. Mostly I treat anxiety and depression. Mostly, too, I use cognitive and behavioral therapies, sometimes EMDR, and sometimes whatever is needed. I treat you the way I want to be treated. If you want someone fully plugged electronically, that's not me. I have been a psychologist since 1975, in practice since 1987 and taught psychotherapy. Recently I'm also exploring the connections between food and mood.
Suzette Stokes Sims
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380 (Online Only)
Have you been feeling down or depressed? Feeling worried or anxious? Is your marriage riddled with conflict and you feel hopeless that things will ever change? Are you finding yourself struggling with your faith and can’t seem to get back in relationship with God? Parenting leaving you feeling like a failure? Counseling may help you gain insight into your situation.
Have you been feeling down or depressed? Feeling worried or anxious? Is your marriage riddled with conflict and you feel hopeless that things will ever change? Are you finding yourself struggling with your faith and can’t seem to get back in relationship with God? Parenting leaving you feeling like a failure? Counseling may help you gain insight into your situation.
Colleen Annmarie Gensemer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
In helping people who have depression, anxiety, relationship problems, poor self esteem, grief issues, family issues, substance abuse related problems, dual disorders people have found me to be an active therapist using traditional talk therapies, an individual, or couple can work toward change.
A practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues.I blend conventional and alternatives approaches, I draw on a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. I work with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve life goals. I provide a safe environment, in which people can express themself openly.
In helping people who have depression, anxiety, relationship problems, poor self esteem, grief issues, family issues, substance abuse related problems, dual disorders people have found me to be an active therapist using traditional talk therapies, an individual, or couple can work toward change.
A practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues.I blend conventional and alternatives approaches, I draw on a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. I work with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve life goals. I provide a safe environment, in which people can express themself openly.
Amanda Lardieri
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380 (Online Only)
Those who seek treatment with me may be seeking relief from anxiety, depression, mood disorders, low self-esteem or peer and family conflict.
Welcome! I appreciate you finding the courage to reach out for support. When life can start to feel overwhelming, it is important for you to be heard. I strive to support clients on their personal journey through self-exploration, where they can explore their emotions, challenges, and strengths. My approach is person-centered, specializing in working with adolescents and young adults who may be struggling with adapting to every day life.
Those who seek treatment with me may be seeking relief from anxiety, depression, mood disorders, low self-esteem or peer and family conflict.
Welcome! I appreciate you finding the courage to reach out for support. When life can start to feel overwhelming, it is important for you to be heard. I strive to support clients on their personal journey through self-exploration, where they can explore their emotions, challenges, and strengths. My approach is person-centered, specializing in working with adolescents and young adults who may be struggling with adapting to every day life.
Liscensed Professional Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSEd, NCSC, NCC
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
I have worked successfully with individuals who suffer from post traumatic stress, relationship issues, anxiety, OCD, self esteem and depression.
My goal as a therapist is to assist you in developing skills to help you thrive in life, feel grounded and a sense of peace and happiness. I provide a safe and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable in openly sharing your perspectives, hopes, aspirations, fears, and treatment goals. I strive to not only listen, but to truly hear your messages and stories. Throughout my training I have worked with individuals, families and group therapy to children, teens and adults. I draw from modalities that are tailored to each individual, depending upon their concerns.
I have worked successfully with individuals who suffer from post traumatic stress, relationship issues, anxiety, OCD, self esteem and depression.
My goal as a therapist is to assist you in developing skills to help you thrive in life, feel grounded and a sense of peace and happiness. I provide a safe and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable in openly sharing your perspectives, hopes, aspirations, fears, and treatment goals. I strive to not only listen, but to truly hear your messages and stories. Throughout my training I have worked with individuals, families and group therapy to children, teens and adults. I draw from modalities that are tailored to each individual, depending upon their concerns.
Todd Shirley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380
Waiting lists are long, situations are urgent, and help can be hard to find. Compassionate and successful therapeautic care for you or your struggling teen is available through the counseling services I offer. If you or someone you know is struggling with issues like depression, anxiety, academic struggles, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADHD, self injury, sexual orientation, gender identity, or suicidal ideation reach out to set up an appointment or brief introductory virtual meeting. Weekend and evening appointment times are available. I know first hand how scary it can be to watch an adolescent you love struggle and suffer.
Waiting lists are long, situations are urgent, and help can be hard to find. Compassionate and successful therapeautic care for you or your struggling teen is available through the counseling services I offer. If you or someone you know is struggling with issues like depression, anxiety, academic struggles, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADHD, self injury, sexual orientation, gender identity, or suicidal ideation reach out to set up an appointment or brief introductory virtual meeting. Weekend and evening appointment times are available. I know first hand how scary it can be to watch an adolescent you love struggle and suffer.
Brandi Mauriello
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380 (Online Only)
I have experience working with individuals experiencing a number of concerns, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship issues.
I am a licensed counselor in Pennsylvania who has been practicing for over 10 years. My counseling style is sincere, supportive, and empowering. I believe that everyone has the skills inside of them to reach their goals. I am passionate about my work, especially helping others succeed.
I have experience working with individuals experiencing a number of concerns, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship issues.
I am a licensed counselor in Pennsylvania who has been practicing for over 10 years. My counseling style is sincere, supportive, and empowering. I believe that everyone has the skills inside of them to reach their goals. I am passionate about my work, especially helping others succeed.
Dr. Matt Snyder
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380
I have helped hundreds of clients reduce their anxiety and depression and get back to the lives they want to live.
Anxious and stressed about life, work, relationships? Want to get a fresh start and live a more fulfilling life? Do you want to feel better, think better, and get more out of your life, work, and relationships? I have 30 plus years of experience helping people reduce anxiety, change negative self-talk, and become more value driven in their lives. We will work toward improving coping and communication skills, bolstering self-esteem, and promoting emotional, cognitive, and behavioral change. As a team, we will work towards setting life goals, creating healthy relationships, and reducing that stress and anxiety permanently.
I have helped hundreds of clients reduce their anxiety and depression and get back to the lives they want to live.
Anxious and stressed about life, work, relationships? Want to get a fresh start and live a more fulfilling life? Do you want to feel better, think better, and get more out of your life, work, and relationships? I have 30 plus years of experience helping people reduce anxiety, change negative self-talk, and become more value driven in their lives. We will work toward improving coping and communication skills, bolstering self-esteem, and promoting emotional, cognitive, and behavioral change. As a team, we will work towards setting life goals, creating healthy relationships, and reducing that stress and anxiety permanently.
Dr. Arthur Dalton
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380
After struggling with anxiety or depression for long enough, you may start to feel stuck. Anxiety and depression can make us think and act in ways that ironically leave us feeling even more anxious and depressed, creating a kind of "vicious cycle." Fortunately, advances in evidence-based therapies have given rise to interventions that can reliably interrupt this cycle, so you can stop struggling and start living.
After struggling with anxiety or depression for long enough, you may start to feel stuck. Anxiety and depression can make us think and act in ways that ironically leave us feeling even more anxious and depressed, creating a kind of "vicious cycle." Fortunately, advances in evidence-based therapies have given rise to interventions that can reliably interrupt this cycle, so you can stop struggling and start living.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.