It's an honor to get to do this work with you. I hope to provide you with an experience where you feel seen and heard as you discover your path to healing. I will be present, engaged and supportive as you navigate the work, and I will provide feedback and "homework" to ensure that you are moving toward your goals.
Seeking help is a sign of health, a recognition of a need for change, and a desire to have greater well-being. If it were not for the fact that we humans discovered we needed each other, we would not have survived. Seeking help is not only courageous but also necessary for us to thrive. I aim to walk with you shoulder to shoulder through this process to help you attain the goals in therapy you seek. 'Courage is not the absence of fear; it is the judgment that something is more important than fear.' I received my Master of Arts in Education in Community/Agency Counseling from Virginia Tech in 1995 and my Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Messiah University in 2021. For nearly 30 years, I have counseled in the field of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency in various environments. I have counseled in inpatient psychiatric centers, both state and private, residential and intensive in-home services with youth, mental health emergency services with adults and youth, and in private practice. In chemical dependency, I've worked in outpatient, intensive outpatient, halfway house, correctional, and inpatient settings. I've had the privilege of lecturing at Community Services Boards in Virginia, the Virginia State Emergency Service Conference, and the Virginia State DARE conference, and have presented at Glenbeigh at Rock Creek, Rocky River, Erie, and at the Cleveland Clinic main campus' Psychiatric Grand Rounds. I've worked with people from a wide variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and members of the LGBTQIA community and have done specialized work with those in the helping professions.
I am Evelyn Mejias, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering compassionate, bilingual (English/Spanish) telehealth therapy. With over 15 years of experience, I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. My approach blends CBT and DBT with empathy and cultural sensitivity, creating a safe space where clients reconnect with strengths, build tools, and move forward with confidence and purpose.
Hello! My name is Jarrett Garland, a licensed professional counselor (LPC). I graduate from Duquesne University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a Master's of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families seeking counseling for over 10 years; online and in my private practice. I have worked within the penal system as a Mental Health Specialist, as well as worked at length as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor with individuals with Substance Abuse Disorder. Now within my private practice, I work with an array of clientele with various mental health disorders, specializing in couples, anxiety, and men's issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience working with individuals who have faced a variety of challenges that have made it difficult to achieve their full potential and enjoy their lives. My approach is collaborative and based on the individual needs and goals of each client. I strive to facilitate personal growth and self-awareness while supporting clients to discover solutions to the problems they face. An important component of my practice is helping clients to identify and utilize coping strategies that will serve to ensure long-term well-being.
I help people improve their ability to cope with life by utilizing behavioral tools that foster personal change and growth. I focus on fostering a positive, non-judgmental environment while building trust. I build positive connections with my clients- sometimes through humor and laughter, other times through empathy and compassion. I tend to be more solution focused while assisting clients on maximizing the use of self. As a person who has worked in health care for several years I am able to assist clients in the utilization of community resource in order to achieve their optimal level of wellness.
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in rural Pennsylvania. I have been in the field for nearly 10 years in multiple roles and environments. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy. My approach to therapy is simple, it is about you the client. In therapy we will work on and discuss what you want to work on and discuss. I believe in a client-centered approach that empowers the client to work toward the change that they hope for!
I am confident I can support you in making positive changes in your life.
I have dedicated the last 16 years of my life to the field of mental health, with a particular focus on change. I believe in an individual's ability to change and recover.
I have co-authored articles published in the field of addictions, specifically harm reduction and homelessness. I have worked in research labs studying Bipolar Disorder, Autism, and the Gut/Brain axis. I have worked in an inpatient drug and alcohol rehab, numerous inpatient psychiatric units, emergency departments, a children’s hospital, and a nursing home. I have witnessed extreme forms of resilience, and I will work to translate this into your life.
I have my Master's in Social Work and am educated in how our social and political systems impact mental health. I am also social justice-minded. I can provide a safe shelter for those overwhelmed by current affairs. I can help teach you skills to manage the traumatic stress that so many experience daily.
Most recently, I worked in the depths of Philadelphia's opiate crisis at an inpatient drug and alcohol center where I provided both individual and group therapy. If you are struggling with addiction or addictive behaviors, I am confident I am well prepared to help you.
I have personally worked on my own mental health recovery and can offer a personal perspective on the healing process. I was born and raised in Minnesota, but have lived in Seattle, Baltimore, Boston, and Philadelphia. I would be so happy to speak with you further if you feel we might be a good fit. You have already started the change process and should feel proud!
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."
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Taking the time to start therapy and acknowledge our own personal struggles is the first, and often times, most difficult step in the healing process. I believe that therapy can offer the space for one to process relationships, career changes, grief, and life transitions in depth with safety and clarity. As a therapist, I aim to offer insight in helping clients identify their own values and assist them in aligning said values with their life choices to connect one's sense of self. I also help clients explore how their experiences may have impacted them and offering ways one can use that understanding for self healing and growth.
Hi! I'm a License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pittsburgh. PA. I graduated from Kean University in NJ and have been practicing for 12 years. I have experience with both inpatient and outpatient settings. I help adults 18 and up that are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD and/or other life transitions. My goal is to help you be the best version of yourself.
Ciara Dickens is a licensed professional counselor who empowers her clients to better manage their lives primarily by emphasizing personal strengths and resiliency and by teaching clients the necessary skills to improve their symptoms and relationships. Previous experience has included but is not limited to assisting clients with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relational conflict, and adjustment to major life changes.
Ciara’s primary therapeutic approach includes the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Solution-Focused Therapy, but she will frequently utilize different therapeutic approaches to best serve clients and their presenting needs. Ciara uses the 7 dimensions of wellness (physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, environmental, and occupational) to help clients identify their needs and assists them in creating goals that will empower them to bring about significant positive life changes.
Ciara’s therapeutic style is focused on engaging in active listening and providing empathy as well as a safe, non-judgmental environment for clients to share their concerns. Ciara’s goals are: to help clients understand their feelings, discuss psychosocial factors that have contributed to their wellness and mental health, and explore their options for addressing their presenting problems, including discussing the potential outcomes of their choices.
Hi, I'm Stephanie – your partner on a path to a brighter you.
If anxiety, depression, or life's twists have you in their grip, remember, you're not alone. I blend Person-Centered Therapy's wisdom with CBT and DBT tools, tailoring them to build your unique path to growth.
My passion is walking alongside others and creating a sanctuary where they can lay their inner world bare. This is the environment in which true healing and growth can take place.
My biggest passion has always been to help others, and I am so grateful I can achieve that as a therapist. Helping my clients identify struggles and find new skills for coping makes my work as a therapist very rewarding. My personal life and professional life can often overlap since I value service, holistic healing, spirituality and community. I love animals, and when I'm not with my fur babies Ayla, Lynx and Bandit, I spend some of my free time volunteering at one of the local shelters. I enjoy working out and prioritizing movement to keep myself energized and strong. I deeply enjoy quality time with my husband, our family and friends, as well as growing in my own faith and spirituality.
Using compassionate, evidence-based mental health care tailored to the unique needs of my clients, I specialize in helping adults of all ages navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, the complexities of ADHD, trauma, life transition and grief. I prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment that encourages clients to partner with me in their healing journey. I work with clients to help them develop practical strategies for long-term well-being. As a Level 2 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I am passionate about working with individuals who have experienced trauma. I use a trauma-informed approach to help clients process past events, making them more tolerable and allowing a focus on present challenges. With the integration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based stress reduction, and exposure therapy clients develop skills to help them overcome obstacles and achieve meaningful growth.
Hello! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania, with a Master’s degree from the University of Louisville and 7 years of clinical practice. In addition, I bring 14 years of valuable experience working with patients in medical settings. I find it truly inspiring to support adults coping with anxiety and depression, working collaboratively to overcome challenges and empower them to become the best versions of themselves.
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'm Christine Murray (she/her/hers), the Founder of Start Here Counseling & Consulting, PLLC. I'm on a mission to promote mental health, healthy relationships, and thriving communities.
I have over two decades of experience working in the mental health field. Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina, as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in my home state of Pennsylvania.
My counseling practice specializes primarily in working with individuals who are on a journey toward healing and growth following unhealthy, toxic, and/or abusive relationships in any area of life, especially survivors of intimate partner violence / domestic violence. I also work with a limited number of clients who are navigating general life transitions and struggles. Although I work primarily with individuals, as a trained marriage and family therapist, I also work with couples and families.
Hi, I'm Wendy.
Do you find yourself wondering if your relationship is healthy? Do you feel overwhelmed by daily tasks and have trouble remembering the last time things felt 'normal?'
Together, we'll explore the challenges that have gotten in the way of you living your best quality of life and getting the relationships with others that you deserve. I use an eclectic approach that starts with coaching and coping skills and reaches into the deeper issues that cause fear, loneliness, and frustration by combining interpersonal effectiveness, Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral methodologies with insight driven approaches such as relational therapy and trauma focused perspectives as needed.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with
Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. I have worked with individuals in relational and traumatic crises for over fifteen years. I use humor, optimism, compassion, and honesty to ease the awkwardness of therapy and guide people to embrace their worth, freeing them to find what they seek in others.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), and have a Certificate of Competency in Problem Gambling, based in Pennsylvania. I received my PhD from Widener University in Pennsylvania and my Masters from Radford University in Virginia. I have been practicing in for 18 years and specialize in substance use treatment with a focus on pregnant and parenting women. It is through my time in the field that I have seen my passion lies in supporting not only people struggling with substance use but also their families and loved ones.
Are you struggling in your daily life to manage intrusive thoughts or to keep yourself feeling "happy"? Are you struggling in your relationships to feel like you're "enough" or to feel like you're appreciated? Do you often wish you had someone to talk to about some of the things you're experiencing to figure out a way to "fix" things you're unhappy with?
Hello, My name is Jacqueline Adams (she/her). I have worked as a mental health therapist in various settings in Pennsylvania for the past seven years. I have worked with people working on problems related to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and PTSD (among other diagnoses).
I seek to help empower people to feel like they can address their concerns as well as to develop hope and optimism that things can improve. I work with clients to develop interventions they can use in day-to-day life to help them manage anxiety/depression or other difficulties they experience.
Hi, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in PA. I have been practicing social work for over 25 years and have had my MSW for over ten years. I have lived in PA most of my life. I help adults if all ages navigate the day to day challenges we have as well as couples who are looking for ways to reconnect and learn how to communicate with their partner more effectively and/or ultimately make the decision to separate. Whether individual or couple, you will be heard, not judged and supported through this process.
Hi, I’m Moudy! I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in PA. I have a M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and I have been practicing post-graduation for 4 years. I am here to help adults who struggle to find peace and contentment in their lives due to a variety of stresses, symptoms, and crises. Together we can explore your story with the utmost care and respect to discover the life you want to live and the person you want to be.
Hello. My name is John. I bring with me over 27 years of doing therapy. In addition to clinical psychology, I have backgrounds and education in music education, philosophy, spirituality and religion. My background and life experience gives me an ability to seek a larger picture of situations in life and offer unique resolutions to things that may occur in the course of one's life.
I am a strong believer in the individual's ability to address and resolves problems their own issues. It is my belief and practice to treat the person, not the symptom or problem. My approach is one of assisting you in identifying various aspects of what brings you to therapy, including but not limited to, the strengths and limitations you bring, your life situation, the context of your life and the issue, the portion others and your environment may be contributing to your situation and the impact all of these element have on what is going on in your life.
An integral part of this process is assisting you in increasing and understanding and awareness of yourself. Often, we get so caught up in the day-to-day activities that it feels kind of like one is an automaton. Person growth involves having choices and there is no choice where there is no awareness. Raising a level of self-awareness increases your ability to have and make choices.
Through exploration of all these factors and possibly more, we will work toward a resolution that works for you and one that allows you to live a fuller and happier life.
I enjoy working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and age groups. My community mental health experience has prepared me to support clients through a variety of challenges, including life transitions, depression, anxiety, anger management, and relationship or family conflict.
In my work, I value the role of humor in building rapport and creating a supportive therapeutic environment. I strive to remain open-minded and curious, approaching each person’s experience with a willingness to understand and learn. I also view constructive feedback as an important tool for growth and improvement, both personally and professionally.