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Psychologist Dr. Stella Diai providing different types of therapy in Southmont

Dr. Stella Diai

Clinician
License Type(s): PA LPC PC016572, NJ LPC 37PC00562200
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementDepression
5 years offering treatment

Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The primary focus of my practice is to help my clients to reach their potentials. I have been privileged to work in the helping profession for the past fifteen years. I believe that the entire process begins by identifying those stumbling blocks in the lives of the individuals that prevented them from achieving their desired goals. I maintain a high level of openness with my clients having realized over the year that what matters most in therapy is the client /therapist relationship. I truly believe that it is the relationship that heals. My practice incorporates the client-centered, non-directive approach, the cognitive behavior approach and the eclectic approach with the understanding that every individual is unique and should be treated as an individual. The use of compassion, empathy and unconditional positive regard are the core elements of treatment in my practice. I specialize in psychotherapy with individuals of all ages with various mental health diagnoses and behavioral issues. I have extensive experience working with families and children. Additionally, I run Anger management courses. I look forward to working with you.

Psychologist Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey providing different types of therapy in Southmont

Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey

Clinician
License Type(s): NY LCSW-R 074040, FL LCSW SW17779
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
25 years offering treatment

I am a mental health treatment provider licensed in New Jersey, New York, and Florida with over 25 years of treatment experience working with individuals, groups and families. I have provided assistance to individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, parenting issues, career challenges, physical trauma and emotional abuse. My approach is supportive and engaging using an eclectic treatment foundation, based on cognitive and dialectical behavioral tenets given each person's unique circumstances. Developing goals and working towards milestones can be daunting, I look forward to discussing your goals and working with you towards success.

Psychologist Dr. Robert Wilson providing different types of therapy in Southmont

Dr. Robert Wilson

Clinician
License Type(s): PA LPC PC000452
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem
40 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, motivation, & self esteem. I also have experience working with conflict in the workplace and interpersonally. I 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Karen Korman providing different types of therapy in Southmont

Karen Korman

Clinician
License Type(s): PA LPC PC002051
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD
22 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 24 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, parenting issues, career difficulties, & coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Carla Rawls providing different types of therapy in Southmont

Carla Rawls

Clinician
License Type(s): PA LPC PC019835, GA LPC LPC016062
Mental Wellness Specialties: Self esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
10 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Mississippi with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, coping with life changes, & executive and professional coaching. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. 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.

Psychologist Moriah Kreppein Riquelme providing different types of therapy in Southmont

Moriah Kreppein Riquelme

Clinician
License Type(s): NY LCSW 095575, PA LCSW CW024922
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
8 years offering treatment

I am licensed in New York with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. 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. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Danielle West providing different types of therapy in Southmont

Danielle West

Clinician
License Type(s): PA LCSW CW024331
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
7 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. For the past 5 years, I worked in a school setting so I have experience working with students who struggle with emotional regulation, externalizing behaviors as well as mental health concerns. I enjoy coming alongside parents to give them tools and strategies to help their children be successful. I am also passionate about helping young women as they navigate various transitions and the challenges that come with that. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I also will combine faith values with my clinical approach if the client desires that. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Constance Boyce providing different types of therapy in Southmont

Constance Boyce

Clinician
License Type(s): PA LCSW CW022944
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
3 years offering treatment

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.

Psychologist Elizabeth Richburg providing different types of therapy in Southmont

Elizabeth Richburg

Clinician
License Type(s): PA LPC PC016371
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes
6 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, anger management, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Sherene Phinizy providing different types of therapy in Southmont

Sherene Phinizy

Clinician
License Type(s): PA LPC PC018154
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
5 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. 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. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Elizabeth Frontz providing different types of therapy in Southmont

Elizabeth Frontz

Clinician
License Type(s): PA LCSW CW014892
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
25 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with despression. I 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 sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Kathleen Harrison providing different types of therapy in Southmont

Kathleen Harrison

Clinician
License Type(s): PA LPC PC019702
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
10 years offering treatment

I’m a Pennsylvania-licensed clinician with 10 years of experience walking with people through some of the hardest parts of life. I’ve helped clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, abuse, low motivation, self-esteem, confidence struggles, and depression. My approach is simple: I meet you with respect, honesty, compassion, and zero judgment. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy—your story matters, so your treatment plan should reflect you, not a template. It takes real courage to want more for your life and to take that first step toward healing and wholeness. I’m here to support, guide, and empower you every step of the way.

Psychologist Sharmane Jackson providing different types of therapy in Southmont

Sharmane Jackson

Clinician
License Type(s): PA LCSW CW026840
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes
3 years offering treatment

You’re the one everyone depends on — the strong one, the helper, the person who keeps showing up for others even when you’re running on empty. You carry so much without ever really slowing down, and somewhere between taking care of everyone else’s needs and trying to keep it all together, you may have started losing touch with yourself. Maybe your mind never fully shuts off. Maybe you replay conversations in your head, struggle to set boundaries without guilt, feel emotionally drained in your relationships, or constantly feel pressure to be “okay” even when you’re overwhelmed inside. Even surrounded by people, you may still feel alone in what you’re carrying. If that resonates with you, therapy can be the space where you finally no longer have to hold everything by yourself. As a licensed therapist serving clients in Pennsylvania, I help individuals navigate anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, family conflict, emotional burnout, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions with compassion, honesty, and genuine support. My approach is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive, creating a space where you can breathe, process, heal, and show up exactly as you are — without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out. Together, we’ll work to better understand the patterns that are keeping you stuck, build healthier coping skills, strengthen boundaries, improve communication, and help you reconnect with the version of yourself that’s been buried underneath stress, survival mode, and everyone else’s expectations. As a therapist of color, I deeply value the role culture, identity, and lived experiences play in emotional healing. My goal is to help you feel truly seen, emotionally safe, empowered, and supported as you create meaningful and lasting change in your life. You do not have to keep carrying everything alone anymore.

Psychologist Jessica Hackett-Smith providing different types of therapy in Southmont

Jessica Hackett-Smith

Clinician
License Type(s): PA LPC PC015275
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesADHD
13 years offering treatment

Jessica Hackett-Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Behavior Specialist who received her Master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Chestnut Hill College. She has been working in the mental health field since 2004 providing counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. Her specialty areas include: Functional Behavior Assessment, Behavior Modification, Parenting Strategies, Couples Counseling, Social skills development, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Bereavement and Trauma.

Find a Therapist Near You in Southmont , Pennsylvania

Finding a licensed therapist near you in Pennsylvania can be an important step toward improving your mental health and overall well-being. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, stress, or major life changes, working with a qualified mental health professional can offer meaningful support.

Pennsylvania is home to people with diverse mental health needs across urban, suburban, and rural communities. Online therapy makes it easier to connect with a therapist near you without being limited to nearby offices. BetterHelp connects you with licensed therapists authorized to practice in Pennsylvania, allowing you to attend sessions online from the comfort of your home.

Why work with a licensed therapist near you?

Working with a licensed therapist near you ensures that your provider meets state licensing requirements and professional standards in Pennsylvania (PA). Licensed therapists use evidence-based approaches to help individuals manage emotional challenges, develop coping skills, and work toward personal goals.

People seek therapy for many reasons. Some are navigating ongoing mental health concerns, while others want guidance during stressful periods or major life transitions. You do not need a mental health diagnosis to work with a therapist. Many individuals seek therapy to improve communication, strengthen relationships, manage stress, or gain greater self-awareness.

Online therapy can be especially helpful for people living across Pennsylvania, where access to in-person mental health care may vary by location.

What concerns can therapists help with?

Therapists on BetterHelp support adults across Pennsylvania with a wide range of mental health concerns and life challenges, including:

Therapists use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and other evidence-based methods tailored to individual needs.

Online therapy vs. in-person therapy in Pennsylvania

When searching for a therapist near me in Pennsylvania, many people compare online therapy with traditional in-person care. Online therapy offers several potential advantages:

  • Greater accessibility: Attend sessions from anywhere with an internet connection
  • Reduced wait times: Many people are matched in as little as  24-48 hours, faster than typical in-person availability
  • Flexible scheduling: Sessions that fit around work, family, or school commitments
  • Expanded provider options: Access licensed therapists across Pennsylvania, not just nearby offices

Research shows that online therapy can be effective for many mental health concerns. Online therapy may also reduce barriers such as transportation challenges, long commutes, or limited local availability, especially in larger or more rural counties across Pennsylvania.

Finding a therapist near me that accepts insurance

Many people looking for a therapist near me in Pennsylvania want to know whether insurance is an option.

Many providers on BetterHelp now accept major insurance carriers in select states. In many states, certain therapists on BetterHelp may be in-network with specific insurance plans. Coverage depends on your plan, provider, and therapist availability.

When sessions are covered, insured members typically pay an average copay of about $19 per session. Coverage varies by state and provider availability, so it’s important to check your in-network status directly on the BetterHelp site.

If insurance coverage is not available, BetterHelp’s flexible subscription model remains an option, with online therapy typically costing $70 to $100 per week, billed weekly or monthly. Additional discounts or financial aid may also be available for a lower price.

How BetterHelp helps you find the right therapist in Pennsylvania

BetterHelp simplifies the process of finding a therapist near you in Pennsylvania without requiring you to search through tons of profiles on your own.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Complete a brief questionnaire about your needs, preferences, and goals
  2. Get matched with a licensed therapist authorized to practice in Pennsylvania (PA)
  3. Begin online therapy sessions through video, phone, or live chat

BetterHelp works with one of the world’s largest networks of licensed therapists, with over 30,000 qualified providers globally. Many members are matched in as little as 24 to 48 hours, and 93% of user preferences are met during the matching process.

You can request a new therapist at no additional cost if your needs or preferences change.

Therapists near you in Pennsylvania

Below, you’ll find licensed therapists authorized to provide online therapy to adults across Pennsylvania, including residents in Southmont.

Each provider meets state licensing requirements and has experience supporting clients with a wide range of mental health concerns using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Please note: Therapists on BetterHelp in Pennsylvania do not provide psychiatric medication management or formal diagnoses.

Frequently asked questions about finding a therapist near me

How much does therapy cost near me?

Therapy costs vary depending on provider and location. In-person therapy sessions may cost $100 to $200 or more per session. BetterHelp offers online therapy subscriptions that typically range from $70 to $100 per week, billed weekly or monthly, depending on factors such as location, source, preferences, and therapist availability. Additional discounts or financial aid may also be available for a lower price. BetterHelp now accepts major insurance plans in select states and members pay an average copay of $19 per session. Coverage varies by plan, provider, and therapist availability. You can check coverage on the BetterHelp site.

Does BetterHelp accept insurance?

Yes. Many providers on BetterHelp now accept major insurance carriers in select states. In many states, certain therapists on BetterHelp may be in-network with specific insurance plans. When sessions are covered, insured members typically pay an average copay of about $19 per session. Coverage varies by plan, provider, and therapist availability. You can check coverage on the BetterHelp site.

Is online therapy effective?

Yes. Research shows that online therapy can be effective for many mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship challenges. Online therapy allows you to connect with a licensed therapist without commuting to an office.

Do I need a diagnosis to see a therapist?

No. You do not need a mental health diagnosis to seek therapy. Many people work with a therapist for stress management, relationship concerns, grief, life transitions, or personal growth.

How quickly can I start therapy?

Many people are matched with a licensed therapist in as little as 24 to 48 hours after completing the initial questionnaire. Match times may vary based on preferences and therapist availability.

Can I switch therapists if it’s not the right fit?

Yes. If you feel your therapist is not the right match, you can request to be matched with another licensed provider at no additional cost. You are able to do so through the BetterHelp user portal and select switch therapists if needed.

Is online therapy private and secure?

Online therapy through BetterHelp allows you to communicate with your therapist in a discreet  setting through video, phone, or messaging tools.

Finding therapy with a therapist in Southmont can change your life. Expert therapy provides the most valuable insights into managing stress, building resilience, and nurturing emotional growth. With the personalized guidance and compassionate support, from a licensed mental health therapeutic expert serving clients in your area, you can gain therapy tools to overcome life’s obstacles and improve overall well-being. It's beneficial to embrace therapy in order to unlock new paths toward happiness and lasting self-improvement. Experience renewed strength and clarity with BetterHelp online therapy services and therapists. Seeking expert therapeutic guidance from a seasoned therapy counselor can foster resilience and personal growth. Embracing professional therapy allows individuals to address their emotional challenges effectively while gaining theraprutic insight and self-assurance. Therapy enhances overall well-being, inspires healthier relationships, and empowers you to navigate their life's obstacles with renewed clarity and confidence beyond measure.
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