Golden Rule Therapists in Pennsylvania

My biggest passion has always been to help others, and I am so grateful that I am able to achieve that passion as a therapist. Through my own healing journey, I have found grace in managing life stressors, so I know firsthand how frustrating and challenging things can be! Helping my clients identify struggles and find new skills for managing or coping makes my work as a therapist feel very rewarding. Healing is possible, and you can grow into the person you were always meant to be.

With over 25 years of experience in community mental health and higher education, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my practice. I hold a PhD in Counselor Education and a Master's in Counseling, equipping me to provide exceptional support to those in need. I welcome adults seeking additional support, encouragement, and mental health counseling. My services include both individual and group counseling, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. My extensive training and experience enable me to assist individuals facing a broad spectrum of mental health concerns, from minor struggles to more serious issues. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective care to help my clients achieve their mental health and well-being goals.

The journey of healing begins with a strong therapeutic alliance based on trust and mutual respect. My worldview and core values determine my approach to therapy and engaging with you. I strongly believe in a holistic approach to therapy: I consider the art and science of healing to support the whole person – body, mind, and spirit. I have decades of rich and varied life experiences which inform my practice. I have worked in schools with children as an educator with a great understanding of human development, I am a grass-roots level community development social worker and a mental health clinician in community behavioral health.

I have been a therapist and worked in mental health for many years. I truly love my job. I know that I cannot help every person I meet, but I am committed to offering kindness and my best efforts to do exactly that. I aim to offer clients kindness, make them feel more comfortable with even uncomfortable conversations and cheer them on as they heal on this journey.

Hi. I'm Bill. I've been working in this field since 2003 treating adults experiencing symptoms related to the anxiety disorders, depressed mood, identity and self-concept difficulties, relationship problems, life-transition difficulties, and traumatic memories. These difficulties along with other related topics that may surface during a therapy session. My therapy approach is quite straightforward, collaborative, and non-judgmental. It's structured to help you develop a healthier and happier life. We begin by identifying the circumstances that prompted you to seek therapy. Then I help you to develop skills and solutions tailored for you to help you move forward toward that healthier life. It's a collaborative approach. You and I work together through this process. From this perspective, listening is the most-important part of communication. When I genuinely listen to your experiences and concerns without judgment or distraction, I can respond appropriately to your concerns. "Right Speech begins with Right Listening." PLEASE BOOK APPOINTMENTS ON THE HOUR. THANKS.

Fulfilling our potential is a lifelong journey of becoming more at peace with ourselves, deepening the intimacy in our relationships, being more authentically human, and feeling more alive each day. Along the way, certain challenges arise to cause us distress or confusion. Such moments can make us feel held back, afraid, or unsure of where to go from here. But these moments can also be the points of growth and healing from which we renew ourselves in ways we did not think possible. It is a great privilege helping men and women in their search to improve their relationship with themselves and others, to lessen the burden of emotional pain, to experience freedom from addictions, or to embark on new life challenges - to find the hope and courage needed to take those important next steps.

I believe therapy does not have to last a lifetime. However, the best benefit comes from allowing the process the time needed to achieve the outcomes aligned with healing and change. Therapy can serve as a road to achieving the wellness everyone deserves by breaking unhealthy patterns. As a therapist I provide a safe place for self-discovery, to learn new skills, and receive non-judgmental support. I bring ten years of clinical care experience with children/adolescents, and adults. In recent years my focus has been ERP therapy for the treatment of OCD, social anxiety, and phobias. Oh, and I am a proud cat mom who loves Law & Order SVU and is working to reduce her Pepsi intake :) "When there is no enemy within, the enemy outside do you no harm" -African Proverb

Nastassja Hanna, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), brings over six years of dedicated experience in the mental health field. She is deeply committed to helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate a variety of challenges, including anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, family addiction dynamics, relationship difficulties, borderline personality traits, self-esteem issues, spiritual and religious concerns, and life transitions. Nastassja earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MACMHC) from Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary and Graduate School. Her professional journey reflects a steadfast dedication to serving diverse populations through individualized counseling and skills-building. She has experience addressing persistent mental health challenges, including co-occurring substance use disorders, in both outpatient and family-based settings. Her work has included college counseling and providing in-home therapy using the Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT) model to support children and adolescents at risk of out-of-home placement. This diverse clinical background equips her to deliver effective, evidence-based care tailored to her clients' unique needs. Nastassja specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and an eclectic approach that thoughtfully integrates additional therapeutic models beyond her core specialties. Her proficiency in these evidence-based modalities enables her to address a broad range of mental health concerns with both compassion and precision. By blending structured interventions with a flexible, client-centered approach, Nastassja empowers individuals to overcome challenges, build resilience, and create fulfilling lives rooted in their values.

I am an LPC with 7 years of experience. My approach to therapy is grounded in creating a warm, collaborative space where you can feel truly heard and supported. I specialize in working with teens and adults, empowering you with practical tools to cope with life's challenges while also fostering self-compassion and resilience. I believe in meeting you exactly where you are in your journey and helping you to take meaningful steps toward becoming the best version of yourself. I work from a holistic approach, both to identify current stressors and explore deeper patterns from your past. My goal is to help you understand what no longer serves you so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

Are you feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed or stuck? I understand that reaching out to a therapist can be scary , but I am here to provide you with support and validate your feelings. I help clients with issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship, and work stressors. I provided an accepting, empathetic, and compassionate, environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings and develop a plan to achieve your goals. Let my provide you with a safe space to talk about the things that trouble you and the encouragement you need to start living your best life!!

Are you navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief and loss, or other situations that are interfering with your confidence and comfort in your everyday? Are you overwhelmed and would you like to gain new perspectives, grow your present and emerging strengths and explore improved life balance? I am strength-focused and offer a collaborative partnership opportunity to focus on you and your goals. I strive to provide new perspectives and empower you to explore your current and potential skills and strengths as well as offer you opportunities to discuss and review their use and benefit to you as you activate them in your day to day. I enjoy providing tools, skills and resources that you can use and incorporate into your existing skill set to help you explore your own empowerment and personal growth. I am an active empathetic listener and I consider that a priority in building a therapeutic partnership. You know you best! I will not assume and will ask questions to help the process move forward in a manner that promotes your individual growth toward your goals. I like to use real-life examples in discussion and I often employ humor in this and will get to know specifics that will personalize these examples. I am well-trained and experienced in many evidence-based treatments and together we can explore and plan how to proceed and progress in these for you. Reaching out to engage in therapy can be scary. Please know I understand this and will provide a reassuring, supportive setting to focus on you and on what you are looking to get out of the therapy experience. It is a partnership focused on you, for you and in support of your growth and life balance progress. We can discuss and plan how to best work together toward your goals.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 14 years of experience. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I take pride in my ability to quickly build rapport with my clients. I work to guide my clients to get to the core of what is causing their distress. I will provide a "safe space" where my clients feel free to be themselves free of judgment. I will be my client's biggest advocate and will guide them to the answers within.

My name is Dr. Steven Mehl and I have been a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Pennsylvania since July of 2016. I have worked primarily in college counseling centers as well as in nursing and rehabilitation facilities. In addition, I have worked for over a decade with adults of varying abilities who carry a diagnosis of developmental (autism spectrum) and/or intellectual disabilities. I have also gained some experience working with individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction while working at an outpatient treatment center. I have worked with individuals of all different ages and backgrounds and have enjoyed helping them address different psychological and general life issues. I practice primarily cognitive-behavioral (CBT) therapy, while also utilizing some alternative approaches. As a therapist, I strive to help clients by first establishing a sense of their background and aspects of their current motivation. It is this motivation that will help to propel the therapeutic process forward and ensure that you, the client, are the one who is in control.

Hello, I am Molli. Have you been struggling with depressive or anxious thoughts, negative views of yourself or not knowing how to deal with life stressors? Sometimes the hardest step is to admit that you need guidance and direction, but getting help can be the first step to feeling better. I am here to provide a non judgmental, calm and productive environment to help move past that first step. I work with clients on many issues including depression, anxiety, couples issues and relationship counseling, PTSD, low self-esteem and personal relationship issues. I will work with you to find the best approach to accomplish your therapeutic goals.

Hello and Welcome! My name is Mallory and I have over 17 years of experience as a therapist working with a variety of individuals; adults, children and families from a large variety of backgrounds. I am a culturally sensitive therapist who believes each person has an entirely unique experience. I always want my clients to feel safe, heard and seen. I am highly empathetic while also very engaged in developing successful strategies for my clients. Areas of Specialty: -anxiety/mood disorders -phobias -relationship issues -divorce/infidelity -career counseling -life transitions -body image/ eating disorders -domestic violence and abuse -self esteem, self confidence Finding the right therapist can be a daunting task at times and I always strive to ensure that my clients feel safe, non-judged and comfortable with the process. PLEASE SEE CLIENT REVIEWS! Some client reviews: (MORE RECENT REVIEWS for 2023 on ZOCDOC) Mallory has been an excellent source during troubling times. I would recommend her to any friend or family. (Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with Mallory for 10 months on issues concerning relationship) Mallory is a great listener, remains focused on my goals, responds in a timely manner, and is always focused on the big picture. She is very open minded and non-judgemental. (Written on Apr 14, 2022 after therapy with Mallory for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd) Mallory is a wonderful listener and incredibly supportive and understanding! Her personality is welcoming and inviting to feel safe sharing your concerns with her as well as the tools she uses to address the situation. (Written on Sep 15, 2021 after therapy with Mallory for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties) Mallory is very understanding and patient. She helped me on my journey to bettering my mental health, something I had been putting off for a long time. I’m very happy that I chose Mallory as my counselor. (Written on Oct 19, 2021 after therapy with Mallory for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue)

My name is Dzana Saynes, DM, MS, LPC, CADC, EMDRIA certified clinician with a Lithuanian upbringing and accent. My belief is that a unique approach to life changes, and difficulties can be accomplished through cooperative engagements by starting conversations. What to expect during the first therapy session? Intake sessions consist of information unique to your situation, family, and what you expect from therapy. We will discuss what are your expectations from treatment, set goals, and measure the progress of the session making sure you get the most from therapy. I feel it's important to allow yourself to recognize your strengths, and accomplishments by talking about all of that. I do accept self-pay, same weekly appointments available! Thank you! See you in session! Sincerely Dzana

Are you experiencing high levels of stress, anxiety and burnout? Is life feeling a bit too much for you right now and leading to depression, low energy, decreased productivity and interpersonal relationship problems? Would you like to take some time to get your life back from all of this? Better days are ahead, and I am here to help! I am a professional counselor licensed in Pennsylvania with over 20 years of experience helping clients with a diverse set of concerns including depression, anxiety, career issues, stress management, substance abuse, work-life balance, and bereavement. I believe in a compassionate, collaborative, and integrative approach acknowledging the contributions of mind, body and spirit to help you identify your strengths and external resources and to develop tools to not only meet life's challenges, but to thrive despite them. Therapy with me is a safe place to explore thoughts and feelings, gain insight into patterns, intrapersonal and interpersonal dynamics and to put that insight into action in your day-to-day life so that you are achieving all that you have set out to do.

Hi I'm Dr. Yvonne Foster. I recieved my Doctorate from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and I am a Licenced Professional Counselor. I have been in practice for over 25 years and love working with a diverse population of individuals. At this point in my career, I have worked with individuals, couples and families to address issues stemming from childhood and adult crisis, as well as, work and family life stressors. I work to quickly assess the issues affecting my client's lives and then assist them in addressing and making the cognitive or behavioral changes necessary to improve their daily functioning and mental health.

Do you struggle with feeling an abrupt surge of fear that seems hard to predict? Maybe it is easy to predict and hard to control. Does the thought of what others might think or say prevent you from making connections with others? Experiencing doubt and uncertainty about the future can be difficult and make it hard to navigate life. Worrying about decisions that need to be made can leave us feeling stuck. Feeling like the effort you make at work, in school, and in relationships is greater than the the outcome achieved? Maybe there has been difficulties with staying organized, problems with forgetfulness, and feeling like there is something holding you back from achieving your goals and full potential. If you feel like there has always been a challenge of fulfilling your full potential, I am here to help! There is good news, I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). I also treat the co-occurring disorders accompanying anxiety such as depression and trauma using evidenced based approaches to create an environment that helps you identify solutions that allow for growth and change. I also specialize in treating ADHD and as a psychotherapist with ADHD, I can help provide unique perspectives and approaches to working through and managing ADHD with and without medication! Taking the step towards getting help can be difficult! It is also the most important step toward feeling relief and being able to thrive in life. Take action and schedule an appointment to begin the journey toward feeling better now!

Hey, I am Alyssa. Are you looking for someone to help guide you through some life and behavioral changes that have been a struggle? Do you notice difficulty managing moods, communicating effectively with others, and/or giving yourself compassion? I am excited and ready to travel that journey with you and offer a nonjudgemental, safe environment, to build a real therapeutic relationship. I use evidence-based interventions within a dialectical behavior therapy approach that incorporates mindfulness skills and love and kindness. I center my practice around the belief that we are a team and need each other to achieve your goals, as you are the specialist on you, and I am the specialist on the skills. It can be scary reaching out for help, and I have a safe space for you to start! If you are struggling with a life event, daily stress, depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation, or impulsivity there is hope. You do not need to feel stuck or alone in the struggle anymore! I look forward to working together.

Hi, I’m Abby. I help children, adolescents, and young adult college students learn to manage anxiety and depression as well as take control of focus and organization. We will work together to help you identify challenges and triggers, learn and implement healthy coping skills, and identify resources and supports. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and creative therapies to help you achieve your goals. I can’t wait to partner with you on this journey!

In my experience, all of us will ultimately experience problems that seem to overwhelm our normal abilities to cope. Life is hard and we need outlets to process those difficult times. I’ve worked with a variety of clients that have experienced anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, codependency, PTSD, substance abuse/addiction, anger management, marital/relationship issues, grief and loss, trauma & abuse, stress management and OCD. I primarily use a solution focused approach, focusing on your goals, and helping you grow through increasing awareness and insight into your concerns. I utilize components of different styles of therapy including CBT, solution focused, mindfulness and other techniques as well.

I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where patients can openly explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I can assist you with management of symptoms including: anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and establishing a strong skill set to increase quality of life . My therapeutic approach is rooted in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness techniques. I tailor my approach to each individual's unique needs, helping them to gain insight, build coping skills and develop healthier patterns of thinking and behavior. My goal is to empower patients to take control of their mental health and lead more fulfilling lives. Whether you're struggling with a specific issue or seeking personal growth, I am here to support you on your journey towards healing and self-discovery.

Hello there! My name is April and I have been in this field for 9 years now. My main goal is to make a space for you and your healing journey. I deliver my therapy modalities as kind and respectful as I do truthful. Honesty may be hard but toxic positivity is harmful, I approach life with a strength based perspective. “Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul be just another human soul” - Carl Jung

Hi! My name is Brent. I work to create a safe and non-judgmental space where we can discuss any concerns and gain more insight into your anxiety, depression, or trauma. We will work together as a team to identify your strengths, develop therapeutic goals, and learn new tools to better your own well-being. I can also work with you on managing any behaviors in the home your child may be struggling with.