Hello! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and my practice. I am a Licensed Clincial Social Worker in Pennsylvania, Florida, North Carolina, and Washington DC. I earned my Bachelors and Masters degrees in Social Work from New York University. I enjoy helping individuals who are seeking solutions to challenges they are facing. A wise fortune cookie once told me, "Life is not a struggle, its a wiggle". I have vast experiences in terms of client population, setting, and geographical location. I have experience in places from New York City to rural North Carolina, where I worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse, trauma, adoption, foster care, pregnancy, life changes, refugees, and sexuality issues. I am also clincially trained to work with individauls who face the struggles of a mental health diagnoses including, but are not limited to depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, ADHD, gender/sexuality issues. I will tailor our sessions to meet your unique and specific needs, but find myself most often utilizing a mix of Acceptance and Committment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, Solution-Focused, Risk-Reduction, Psychodynamic, and always utilize Client-Centered Therapuetic technqiues. I genuinely enjoy the work I do with all individuals and place value in the fact that everyone's story, rationale, and feelings are different. I look forward to providing a safe, confidential space for you or your loved one to share their story and help find emotional, social, physical, spiritual, and/or occupational wellness and recovery.

Hello! I understand that reaching out for help and support can be difficult and I'm really glad you've made the decision to start counseling. I believe in treating the whole person and will strive to understand you and all of the moving parts in your life. My goal is to offer you a safe place to explore your thoughts and feelings. My approach to therapy is warm and interactive. I strive to understand the whole person and believe in treating people with respect and compassion. My goal is to help you to find solutions to your current struggles by exploring the way in which you are looking at the problem and by helping you to identify solutions. I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). I've spent the past 17 + years working with people of all ages and their families to overcome wide variety of problems. As an LMFT, I'm not only well versed in treating relationship problems of all types; I've worked with many individuals struggling with individual concerns like depression, anger, and anxiety. Additionally, I've worked with a large number of individuals who have experienced trauma and am certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. You are not alone. Things can and will get better. I'm really looking forward to working with you!

Hello,   I am a Licensed Mental Health Counseling who has been helping young adults and teens for over 10 years.  I have worked in a variety of settings including private elementary school, public middle school and high school, as well as universities and community mental health agencies.  My experiences have provided me with a unique set of skills to be creative in my counseling approach.  I am a huge advocate of holistic wellness and therefore will work with each of my clients to assess how they are taking care of themselves and their environment in which they live, work, and play. I have a foundation in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and often use those techniques when working with clients.   I like to meet clients where they are at to ensure that I understand their goals for therapy and work with them to achieve them for lifelong happiness.

Hello, My name is Jennifer Murphy. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Pennsylvania. I have worked in the mental health and substance abuse field for over 20 years, and my expertise is related to working with individuals that experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relational conflict, etc. I am trauma-informed and DBT certified. I have a particular love for working with first responders and the military as I was a former U.S. soldier. I lean on cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy as my strong points. I love helping clients challenge their thought distortions and make behavioral changes that are needed to boost their overall chance for success. Additionally, the use of DBT allows me to teach clients distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that greatly enhance their ability to recover. In terms of my work with couples, I offer a 10-week program that goes over a specific set of skills in each session. I teach clients about the common pitfalls in relationships and how they can improve their communication style. One of my clients recently referred to me as her Happiness Facilitator. My goal as a therapist is to teach you the skills you will need to begin living the life you truly want.

Hello, I am a competent and compassionate psychotherapist who holds ATR-BC (Board Certified Registered Art Therapist) and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) credentials with extensive clinical experience since 2014 with children, adolescents, adults, and families at home, school, community settings, inpatient psychiatric hospital, outpatient community mental health center, and juvenile detention center. My therapy training and experience include followings; Creative art therapy, Behavioral therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Trauma Focused-CBT, Motivational interviewing, Person-centered psychotherapy, Trauma focused therapy, Dialectical behavioral therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Narrative therapy, Emotion-focused therapy, Mindfulness-based therapy, Christian faith-based therapy & Brief psychotherapy.

Anna M. Ruggirello LPC CGC Hello and Welcome! I am a licensed professional counselor and certified grief counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I have over 15 years of experience. I have worked in a variety of settings helping my patients, and I put my clients first! I believe in providing passionate care. I am warm and compassionate. I am here to encourage you if you are facing a depressive chapter in your life. I will encourage you and treat you with care and concern. Respect is important to me, and I will make certain you are treated warmly. I will provide the attention and time you deserve! If you are facing anxiety, depression and relationship conflict, I can help. I can help you navigate anxious feelings to promote a sense of peace and confidence. I can help by teaching you mindfulness skills and focusing on what you need to do next. I promote finding meaning or trying to make sense of changes. I believe I can help you grow in a positive manner. I cheer and encourage all of my clients to reach their best! Talking to someone about issues you are facing can be scary and intimidating. I will treat you as a unique sensitive person, and I will keep your narrative and journey confidential. It takes courage and strength to reach out; I am here to help! I will dedicate our time to be meaningful and helpful. Please note I provide a supportive type of counseling, and that should You need a diagnosis or paperwork for reimbursement to insurance company , documentation to doctor's office, attorney, agency of any type, you need to seek service elsewhere. I will not provide any documentation. Specialties Solution Focused Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Grief and Loss Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Reality Focused Therapy Years of Experience 16 Services Offered Messaging, Live Chat, Phone and Video

I am a Professional Counselor Licensed in Pennsylvania with over 10 years of experience working as a School Counselor, Mobile Therapist and now Licensed Therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including; depression, anxiety, ADHD, sexuality, grief and loss, self esteem, relational aggression, etc. The age range of the clients I have worked with truly vary as well. My therapy style focuses on empathy and building a positive therapeutic relationship with clients to create a strong and trustworthy environment. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion and providing a safe space free of stigmatizing labels. My approach combines client-centered and solution focused-therapy which allows clients to act as equal partners in the therapy process. Seeking out therapy is a great first step in working towards your goals and I am here to assist in that journey in a positive and encouraging way. At this time, I am solely using live messaging for sessions. If this does not work for you, please let me know and I can show you how to change therapists. Thank you for your understanding! I look forward to working with you!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in both Pennsylvania and the State of Texas, with 21 years of professional work experience in addressing mental health problems and issues of my clients. Note also that my clientele population covers children, youth, and adults. In that vain I have experience in working and helping clients dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, personality problems, and other mental health conditions. Moreover, I provided treatment interventions, for example, coping techniques and strategies that benefit other clients in their struggles with addictions, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, plus other problems. Note also, that I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Indeed, it takes courage for clients to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and the majority is taking their first step towards change. Truly they understand that I am here to support and empower them on their new journey of change, behavioral health and wellness.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Pennsylvania with over 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I take a nurturing and affirming approach to validate one’s experiences and perspective; and we will work together to shift that perspective where needed. I strive to take a collaborative approach in treatment identifying all aspects of one’s life e.g. family, religious background, relationships, career, and overall beliefs and values in order to challenge clients to look at all pillars in their lives to see where and if change needs to occur. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Hello, and welcome to my BetterHelp profile! My name is Kat; I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience helping people get their lives on track. Any journey towards self-improvement can feel overwhelming, but partnering with a therapist is a great place to start. Together, I hope that we can create goals and develop positive coping strategies to move you in the right direction. I am currently available for sessions through our video, phone, and live chat platforms. Feel free to send me a message if you would like to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions!

Hey! I'm Brandais, a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I have 11 years of professional experience in the counseling profession. My expertise lies with helping clients with lgbtqia+ related issues, anxiety, executive functioning, depression, major life changes, multicultural concerns, motivation, self esteem, confidence and career difficulties. I strive to give my clients a warm, casual, open and safe environment to share thoughts and feelings without judgment. It takes courage to seek help and take steps towards change. I am here to support, encourage and empower you in that journey. I am available to work with you through all session types on the platform. I offer sessions throughout the day ranging from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, so I have something available to suit your schedule. Please note that I am only licensed within the state of Pennsylvania and can only work with clients from that state. I look forward to working with you soon!

I have been a licensed counselor in Pennsylvania since 2002 with more than 15 years of clinical experience. My clinical experience lies in helping clients deal with stress, depressiion, anxiety, addictions, co-ccuring disorders, grief/loss, career difficulties. I take a person-centered and pragmatic approach with my treatment orientation, emphasizing strength-based, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive focus and care, and work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seek a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I'm happy for you and here to support you along the way in that process.

I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 3 years of professional work experience providing therapy and 15 years providing support to children and families as a social worker. I have experience in helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I have a specialty in providing faith-based counseling. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am a licensed mental health counselor, counselor educator, and clinical supervisor with a specialization in women’s and reproductive mental health. In addition, I provide care in areas of trauma, major depression, anxiety, intimacy and relationship issues. My clinical work centers women and birthing people navigating infertility, pregnancy and postpartum transitions, loss, trauma, and identity shifts across the lifespan. I integrate trauma-informed, somatic, cognitive-behavioral, and narrative approaches, with a deep commitment to culturally responsive and liberatory care. My therapeutic approach honors each person's unique journey, focusing on critical areas like self-love, communication, life purpose, and healing from shame and guilt. I understand the profound impact of systemic challenges and provide culturally responsive care that validates individual experiences. I'm committed to creating a compassionate, affirming space where clients can explore their deepest challenges—whether related to workplace stress, relationship transitions, personal growth, or healing from past wounds. My work integrates evidence-based practices with a deep understanding of multicultural experiences and the nuanced impacts of prejudice and discrimination. Through collaborative, strength-based counseling, I support clients in rediscovering their inherent resilience and developing transformative strategies for emotional well-being.