Therapists in Kennett Square, PA

I specialize in providing therapy for children, teens, and young adults who are struggling with school, relationships, and life transitions. During the crucial early years of life it is important that children and teens are given the right support to deal with difficulties impacting their school performance, mood, and communication with parents. I believe that a combination of skills-based learning for children, adolescents and teens in addition to guidance and support for parents is critical in helping young people overcome challenges and get back to feeling like themselves.

My focus is assisting clients in finding their own solutions. My role is to help uncover strengths and protective factors while building the necessary coping skills required to move through life's most significant challenges. Trauma, grief, sadness, confusion, worry and addiction are the most common reasons why people reach out for help. After listening and identifying issues together, the therapeutic relationship will begin to build and in that safe and trusting space support will be created. We will then strategize and set goals, ultimately developing a road map for greater happiness, a peaceful mind and a healthier life.

My many years working as a psychologist have taught me that growth on any issue is possible with motivation, and that a person's strengths are key to achieving one's goals. I am every bit as attuned to an individual's gifts and coping skills, as I am to the challenges faced. I foster a safe, comfortable atmosphere as the process depends on feeling at ease to say what is on one's mind. My clients comment on my listening well and deeply, and that I have helped them make connections that are extremely valuable in identifying a path that is right for them.

Life can be really hard sometimes. We have all experienced the challenges that come with just trying to get through the tough times life tends to throw at us. And what happens when it all builds up and the trauma becomes overwhelming? We might find ourselves shutting down, avoiding dealing with things, or just distracting ourselves. When this happens, we often isolate and it can become even more challenging to get out of that hole. Trauma impacts everyone differently, but there is a way through, and that is where our work together begins. I would love the opportunity to get to know you and see if we are a good fit.

I focus my work with individuals and couples to improve connection and secure functioning within relationships. I also work individuals dealing with affair recovery and betrayal trauma. Additionally, a large part of my practice focuses on healing from past traumas. During big life events we all need support, compassion, understanding, and sometimes guidance to return to feeling whole, connected, and allow joy back into our lives. Learning to care for yourself and using evidence based tools to improve your life will be our focus. My hope is to help you heal so you manage life's stressors and feel confident to face the world.

You've taken the first step by looking for a therapist. Congratulate yourself for that courage. I work with clients from adolescent through adulthood with a variety of life issues including anxiety, depression, and adjustment difficulties. I also work with people experiencing the effects of abuse and trauma. I work to create a safe environment where my clients can feel heard and understood. Together we work to develop strengths and coping skills so that you may thrive and not just survive.

I am deeply committed to helping adult individuals and couples identify barriers and overcome challenges to find their own unique paths to the experience of more peace, joy, and fulfillment in all aspects of their lives. Gracefield Counseling combines a compassionate, personalized approach with a beautiful natural setting ideal for creating a safe space for reflection and healing. We also offer remote video counseling using a secure system for those that are unable to be on premise.

Are you a teen, adult or young adult feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, hurt, or alone? Have you experienced a loss or life transition that is difficult to make sense of? Are you looking to try IFS? I understand the suffering and confusion caused by painful life experiences. No matter how big the hurt; I help clients see that healing and growth are always attainable! My team and I are passionate healers! We work collaboratively with you to create an effective healing experience tailored to your unique needs. Clients say we are compassionate, creative, courageous, open-minded and deeply connected. Help is near!

Are you feeling lonely, empty, and/or discontent? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, or addiction? Congratulations, you have already shown courage by considering help. I am a collaborative therapist and I believe that we are all seeking wholeness. As a nationally known addiction therapist, I have experience assisting individuals and their families with addiction, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. My approach to health is holistic. I believe that therapy is most effective when individuals learn to place equal value in developing emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual health.

If you are interested in growing, changing and working with difficulties in your life that are preventing you from living the fullest, richest life possible, then you have found the right therapist. I look forward to speaking with you.