At Creating Connections Counseling, we believe that anyone can benefit from counseling. If you find yourself struggling with the challenges of life, counseling services can help you to clarify your thoughts and emotions and put them in proper context to guide you forward. Counseling can be a vehicle to finding or maintaining healthy relationships, uncovering hidden passions, managing symptoms of mental illness, and establishing life goals for those who feel stuck. Our team of licensed clin...
With 18 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practcie, I specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy to college students and individuals who identify queer, questioning, or exploring their identities. My practice is grounded in research-supported techniques, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to help clients build resilience, navigate life transitions, and ...
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I am Mark Shoaf and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Coach in Fox Chapel. Counseling is my second career. I previously spent 20 years working in higher education - first at IUP and then at Penn State. My goal is to create a warm safe place and a relaxed place for you to explore, to discuss and to learn. The ultimate goal is for you to feel empowered in your life and to have HOPE. Changing or healing often require learning new skills so my approach is as much about coaching as ...
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Choosing me as your therapist offers a comprehensive and compassionate approach to mental health and well-being. I integrate various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a mind-body approach and trauma-informed care to provide tailored support for youth starting at age 10, adolescents and adults. My expertise lies in addressing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, school and work-related stress, grief, and life transitions. The mind-bod...
Meet Michele Bowne, a dedicated therapist serving communities in both Maryland and Pennsylvania. With a passion for mental health and a commitment to personalized care, Michele brings over a decade of experience to her practice. Specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques, she offers a supportive environment where clients can explore their challenges and achieve meaningful growth. Michele values the uniqueness of each individual's journey and works collaboratively to ...
Our Mission Our team of psychotherapists can help your patients learn to see more deeply within, and thus gain the ability to perceive the outside world with enhanced clarity. The mission at Namaste Holistic Counseling is to help clients pave the right path treating the causes not just the symptoms. Our Clinicians will assemble the right treatment plan so that we can look beyond just your symptoms and address the root causes. We want to see our patients live the most fulfilled lives an...
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Kim is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She has several years of experience working with diverse clientele ages 9-60, offering support for complex PTSD, women’s issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, couples and family counseling, cultural identity, religious harm, and substance use recovery among others. She utilizes an evidence-based, eclectic (pulls from different modalities) approach to therapy, grounded in trauma sensitive care, t...
I’m an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist based in State College, Pennsylvania, offering in-person and virtual therapy for adults across the state. I specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment therapy, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, somatic awareness, and humanistic–existential approaches for adults 18 and over. I've also worked for 5 years as a Rape Crisis Counselor answering calls for a rape crisis hotline. Whether you're a Penn State student seeking support or a Pennsylvania resi...
Ellie Mental Health is not your average provider. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs. We have an incredible group of therapists who are encouraged to be unique and creative while offering customized care....
Hey there, I’m Kristi! I work virtually with students across Pennsylvania and New Jersey who know that there is more to life than what they are currently experiencing. They may be high functioning on the outside, but internally feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or weighed down. Often, they are navigating through chronic stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or a spiritual awakening. I provide a space that is safe, authentic, and compassionate - where you can be seen without judgment and supporte...
Our team of psychotherapists can help your patients learn to see more deeply within, and thus gain the ability to perceive the outside world with enhanced clarity. The mission at Namaste Holistic Counseling is to help clients pave the right path treating the causes not just the symptoms. Our Clinicians will assemble the right treatment plan so that we can look beyond just your symptoms and address the root causes. We want to see our patients live the most fulfilled lives and broaden treat...
If you’re a student juggling stress, anxiety, or just feeling overwhelmed, Mary might be a great fit for you. With over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, she understands how tough life can feel—whether you’re in school, figuring out your next steps, or dealing with personal struggles. Mary works with people of all ages, starting as young as five, and she especially connects well with students who are looking for real support and real solutions. She uses different ty...
Most people who look at you might never know how much you are struggling. Your pattern of holding it all in, staying busy, or pulling away from others has worked well enough to get you through… till now. Now, it feels more like you’re caught in an endless maze of thoughts and worries, or like there’s a weighted blanket dragging you down. When anxiety or depression are present, everything in life can feel more difficult. I am a trauma-informed therapist specializing in helping you unpack t...
Jason is a Licensed Social Worker who is committed to helping children, teens, and adults develop the insight and practical skills they need to overcome daily challenges, address underlying trauma, and develop healthy habits and patterns of thought. He firmly believes in creating a safe, honest, and accepting space for his clients and partnering with them as they discover and address areas for growth and healing. His approach is always person-centered, strengths-based, and rooted in a strong the...
I'm a Clinical Psychologist dedicated to helping individuals navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, and procrastination. I also specialize in mindfulness & stress management, intimacy & relationships, gender/sexuality, grief & loss, and significant life transitions. With extensive pre- and post-doctoral training in university counseling, I bring a deep understanding of the academic community. I enjoy collaborating with students, staff, and faculty—including international students an...
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If you’re feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, grief, or just the stress of life and aren’t sure where to turn, you’re not alone. It’s tough when life feels overwhelming and sometimes we just need someone to help us sort through it all. I specialize in supporting people just like you through their struggles and life changes—whether it’s adjusting to a new chapter in life, dealing with conflict, finding themselves or managing stress. Therapy can offer a fresh perspective and give you the ...