Family Therapy in New Britain, PA

Michele Robins, Ph.D., ACT is a licensed and school certified psychologist. Dr. Robins is a fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and she trains other professionals to learn the most effective therapy interventions. Her goal is to provide the best care and support for her clients and she provides counseling for individuals seeking further intervention for developmental disorders, learning and memory disorders, and mood problems throughout the lifespan. With over thirty years of experience, she integrates cognitive behavior therapy and family therapy,

I have 15 years of experience working with all types of clients. I have worked with teens/adults with depression, anxiety, and life changes. I help give my clients the tools that they need to live their life with less stress and worry. I offer all my clients a supportive place to discuss anything on their mind. I also work with clients that have been suffering for some time and are ready for something different. If you are ready to make significant change to your lifestyle to feel better. I also offer a holistic approach looking at the root cause of mental health issues. I have studied nutrition and functional medicine.

Do you imagine a life where you can be the best you? Do you want a life where you feel good about yourself, are engaged in work/activities you are passionate about, are empowered to make decisions in your best interest, and have healthy, fulfilling relationships? If so, let me help you create this life for yourself.

Hi. I am a Licensed Psychotherapist with 21 years and counting. I am a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Social Work, Majoring in Clinical Treatment. I serve all socioeconomic and ethnicities in addition to members of the LGBTQ+. I have practiced with children and families for 15 years and now focused on adults.

Personal peace starts with a shift in perspective. There is nothing wrong with you. Your life is designed to help you, not block you, in developing confidence, loving boundaries and an open heart. Our work, including elements of forgiveness, grief and personal empowerment, gives you permission to have compassion and support for yourself first, no matter what messages the world and your childhood have trained you to believe. Life happens FOR us, not TO us. I do understand, I have tools to help and I am committed to your peace of mind.

Your journey for a more fulfilling life has begun. It is said that the most important factor for growth and change in therapy is the relationship between the client and the therapist. My style as a clinician is warm and welcoming. My philosophy is to let the client show me what they need, and to move slowly and mindfully in a spirit of partnership. I believe when I listen closely and carefully to what someone shares, they will tell me where it hurts, and together, we discover how to transform the pain into a life of joy, peacefulness, and wellbeing. I see my role as a guide and teacher, bringing to you options and possibilitie.

Finding support and acceptance in the counseling relationship is so important for making strides in therapy. By exploring thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a nurturing environment, you can feel better understood while working towards goals. I provide an individualized and evidenced-based approach that is adapted to your distinctive characteristics, needs, and cultural values. I will help you learn how to view distress differently so that you can react in a healthy manner and find more acceptance and balance. I hope to enrich the client's experience to gain insight, build skills, and improve relationships and emotional wellness.

Everyone can use an objective voice to help them work out what is going on in their lives. Sometimes relief can begin just by deciding that a little help won’t hurt. “Beneath every behavior there is a feeling. And beneath each feeling is a need. And when we meet that need rather than focus on the behavior, we begin to deal with the cause, not the symptom” (Ashleigh Warner). This is my philosophy for counseling. I have done work with children/adolescents and their families. Mental health concerns manifest differently in children/teens than they do in adults, and I know what to look for and how to help find the skills to help.

Joanna (Jo) Krasnisky is a Holistic Psychotherapist and Spiritual Guide, currently in New Jersey. They work with individuals, children and families, groups, and companies. Jo offers an authentic presence and array of practical and transformative tools. Many of Jo's clients come in when they have realized they want to feel more life purpose and change relationship, behavioral, or communication patterns. Jo is particularly passionate about serving children, the LGBTQ+, and the aging community. They also have advanced training in the area of voice activation, mindfulness, energy healing, longevity, and infant mental health.

I have worked with a variety of patient populations, including families, adolescents, young adults, and mid-life/older adults, dealing with various mental health concerns, but largely specializing in anxiety and mood disorders. I have extensive experience treating young adults, especially, having done clinical work in four different colleges in the Philadelphia area. I have also facilitated many young adult therapy groups over the years. Fundamentally, I believe that if people are able to learn to accept and like themselves and be less self-critical, many of their struggles with anxiety and depression will diminish significantly.