Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and accepts 41 insurances. Specializes in Grief, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
(she/her)
Often rebooked
If you are ready to make positive changes in your life I am here to help with that journey! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. I received my Masters from Holy Family University in 2016 and I have done my internship working with children and young adults on the Autism spectrum. Since then I have worked with children, teens, and adults in many settings such as individual, couples, family, and group therapy with various goals. Now I focus on individual therapy with the adult population on many different concerns whether that be life style changes, self-esteem, work/life balance, relationships, trauma, stress management, anxiety, depression, etc. My approach to therapy is person centered (you led the way in terms of what you would like to address in therapy). I like to teach relaxation techniques such as deep breathing and mindfulness as well cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) as a way to help you identify triggers, emotions, thoughts, and behavior so you can learn how to reframe thoughts, manage emotions, and modify behaviors. I also have specialized training in gambling addiction and incorporate CBT-based approaches in my work.
I usually start with doing an intake to get you know you and your background. Then we collaborate on creating a treatment plan which is basically a road map: what are we aiming to achieve together in this therapy journey and how I, as your therapist, can help you reach those goals whether that be processing the past, managing emotions, reframing your negative thinking, etc.
I bring a relaxed non-judgmental approach to therapy as well as the knowledge and experience working with many different types of goals/concerns. I make sure you are heard, validated, and supported.
I work best with the adult population (18 and up) who struggle with anxiety, depression, school/work stress, trauma, life transitions, grief, family issues, OCD, phobias, ADHD, and gambling addictions. I work best with individuals who are open minded, interested in learning coping skills, who can recognize their current strengths, and who are motivated for change. I can understand in the beginning it is hard to open up and be vulnerable, but those who can get comfortable enough to be able to will reach their goals easier.
Other specialties
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Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Geisinger - Commercial
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Highmark
Highmark - Medicare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UPMC Health Plan
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
We cannot always control situations that happen in our life, but we can learn how to change our perspective therefore it can change our emotions. I teach techniques that will help with altering our view points.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness is a great tool to help us feel grounded and focused on the here and now rather than the past and/or future. There are many different variations on mindfulness that I like to explore with clients so they can pick what best fits with their lifestyle.
Strength-Based
Everyone has different strengths even if they are hard to identify. I try to help client's discover what they are and encourage them to utilize those strengths to help reach their goals.
Supportive
Active listening, validation, and encouragement are all very important for a therapist to bring into each and every session. Clients should feel safe and not judged so they are able to express and explore their feelings.