Therapists in York County, PA
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Crozier Professional Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHR, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Windsor, PA 17366
I am a licensed professional counselor with 20+ years of experience. I am interested in helping people find hope and direction in their lives. Life has been difficult for many during these past few years and many people have been isolated from the support they need. It can be additionally challenging if you have symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, or mania. Through Telehealth and weekly appointments, I am accessible and can help you from the comfort of your own home. See link, lower right side of screen, to schedule directly on my website.
I am a licensed professional counselor with 20+ years of experience. I am interested in helping people find hope and direction in their lives. Life has been difficult for many during these past few years and many people have been isolated from the support they need. It can be additionally challenging if you have symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, or mania. Through Telehealth and weekly appointments, I am accessible and can help you from the comfort of your own home. See link, lower right side of screen, to schedule directly on my website.
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Your life has value and purpose. I am passionate about helping individuals who feel lost reach their full potential and live healthy, happy, and fulfilled lives. I am here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. I offer a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and challenges. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, where your needs and goals guide our work together.
Your life has value and purpose. I am passionate about helping individuals who feel lost reach their full potential and live healthy, happy, and fulfilled lives. I am here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. I offer a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and challenges. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, where your needs and goals guide our work together.
When you are trapped within the jaws of addiction, the hope of escape and recovery seems absolutely impossible. Sometimes you are tempted to just "throw in the towel" and surrender to the thought that you are destined to be an "addict" for the rest of your life--that you just don't have what it takes to change. But based on my own personal background, years of hands-on experience, and education, I can assure you that this defeatist feeling is wrong, although understandable.
When you are trapped within the jaws of addiction, the hope of escape and recovery seems absolutely impossible. Sometimes you are tempted to just "throw in the towel" and surrender to the thought that you are destined to be an "addict" for the rest of your life--that you just don't have what it takes to change. But based on my own personal background, years of hands-on experience, and education, I can assure you that this defeatist feeling is wrong, although understandable.
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Much of my experience is in working with clients in areas of anxiety management, mood management, social skills development, self-esteem, identity, emotional regulation, executive functioning, behavioral transformation, and trauma. I have 10+years experience in these areas as well as working with clients on the Autism Spectrum, ADHD, and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders. I believe in working with clients from a holistic viewpoint, attending to mind/body/spirit in order to support self exploration and understanding. We will work in some talk therapy techniques and possibly integrate other techniques.
Much of my experience is in working with clients in areas of anxiety management, mood management, social skills development, self-esteem, identity, emotional regulation, executive functioning, behavioral transformation, and trauma. I have 10+years experience in these areas as well as working with clients on the Autism Spectrum, ADHD, and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders. I believe in working with clients from a holistic viewpoint, attending to mind/body/spirit in order to support self exploration and understanding. We will work in some talk therapy techniques and possibly integrate other techniques.
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Laura K Tauzin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MT-BC, NCC, RPT, CAAPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
York, PA 17402
Feeling down, worried, or stressed at school, work, or home? Are you looking for life balance and satisfaction? Are you seeking healthier relationships with others? Do your team members feel connected, valued, and appreciated? Are you looking for creative, strength-based solutions proven to positively influence your life? Anxiety, depression, communication difficulties, work stress, life changes, parenting challenges, loss…you’re not alone. At SHCS we will work together to explore the triggers for your symptoms, and show you simple, creative, and effective ways to manage them, giving you more control over your life.
Feeling down, worried, or stressed at school, work, or home? Are you looking for life balance and satisfaction? Are you seeking healthier relationships with others? Do your team members feel connected, valued, and appreciated? Are you looking for creative, strength-based solutions proven to positively influence your life? Anxiety, depression, communication difficulties, work stress, life changes, parenting challenges, loss…you’re not alone. At SHCS we will work together to explore the triggers for your symptoms, and show you simple, creative, and effective ways to manage them, giving you more control over your life.
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You’ve been feeling like something is “off” for a while now. You constantly feel unmotivated, without direction, sad, anxious and lost. It seems like your friends and everyone around you is happier and more together. Do you ask yourself why life seems so hard for you? You are lonely and feel like no one understands. Maybe you’ve reached out for help before. Therapy wasn’t helpful. You talked to a well-meaning someone who told you to do something: get fit, make more friends, ‘put yourself out there,’ pray more. At this point you don’t want advice, you just want to be heard and seen for who you are.
You’ve been feeling like something is “off” for a while now. You constantly feel unmotivated, without direction, sad, anxious and lost. It seems like your friends and everyone around you is happier and more together. Do you ask yourself why life seems so hard for you? You are lonely and feel like no one understands. Maybe you’ve reached out for help before. Therapy wasn’t helpful. You talked to a well-meaning someone who told you to do something: get fit, make more friends, ‘put yourself out there,’ pray more. At this point you don’t want advice, you just want to be heard and seen for who you are.
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My passion is to assist people from all walks of life with embracing hope, healing and vision. Individual's and families impacted by addiction's, trauma and mental health issues often have difficulty with finding and honoring their own truth. " To thy own self be true". Healthy living is a by-product of healthy boundaries and consistent self-care. Let me help you to identify and overcome the barriers that are preventing you from living a happy, productive and fulfilled life!
My passion is to assist people from all walks of life with embracing hope, healing and vision. Individual's and families impacted by addiction's, trauma and mental health issues often have difficulty with finding and honoring their own truth. " To thy own self be true". Healthy living is a by-product of healthy boundaries and consistent self-care. Let me help you to identify and overcome the barriers that are preventing you from living a happy, productive and fulfilled life!
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Julie Hartsock
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hanover, PA 17331
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Nice to meet you! I’ve worked in the mental health field for the last 13 years in various settings. What I enjoy most about what I do is experiencing “breakthroughs” with clients, when everything just starts to click. We are a good fit if you’re in the mindset of wanting to take action and make some changes to better your life. Let me help and guide you to being a better you.
Nice to meet you! I’ve worked in the mental health field for the last 13 years in various settings. What I enjoy most about what I do is experiencing “breakthroughs” with clients, when everything just starts to click. We are a good fit if you’re in the mindset of wanting to take action and make some changes to better your life. Let me help and guide you to being a better you.
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Janie Gibson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
York, PA 17401 (Online Only)
I am a licensed counselor with over 20 years experience working with individuals to address various mental health needs. I take a collaborative approach, working with clients to help them develop a “tool box” to address obstacles related to depression, anxiety, marital and family issues, and adjustment to any changes life may throw their way. I have an interest in working with adult women facing periods of transition, such as moving from school into the work force, and navigating changes in interpersonal relationships, career, or family responsibilities. I also enjoy working with clients seeking a faith-based approach to therapy.
I am a licensed counselor with over 20 years experience working with individuals to address various mental health needs. I take a collaborative approach, working with clients to help them develop a “tool box” to address obstacles related to depression, anxiety, marital and family issues, and adjustment to any changes life may throw their way. I have an interest in working with adult women facing periods of transition, such as moving from school into the work force, and navigating changes in interpersonal relationships, career, or family responsibilities. I also enjoy working with clients seeking a faith-based approach to therapy.
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Allie Kochert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
York, PA 17402 (Online Only)
You’re feeling burned out like toast. You’re worn out with all the demands on you and wondering how to get back to feeling like yourself—resilient from the inside out. You crave peace again in your life, your work, your relationships.
You’re feeling burned out like toast. You’re worn out with all the demands on you and wondering how to get back to feeling like yourself—resilient from the inside out. You crave peace again in your life, your work, your relationships.
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Wike Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Hanover, PA 17331
Wike Counseling Services is a group practice of Licensed Professional Counselors treating children, adolescents, and adults. Our specialities include recovery, trauma, depression, anxiety, panic, mood disorders, stress related illnesses, and child behaviors. Our goal is to empower you and help you tap into your best self. We want to help you navigate through difficult times so you can reach your full potential.
Wike Counseling Services is a group practice of Licensed Professional Counselors treating children, adolescents, and adults. Our specialities include recovery, trauma, depression, anxiety, panic, mood disorders, stress related illnesses, and child behaviors. Our goal is to empower you and help you tap into your best self. We want to help you navigate through difficult times so you can reach your full potential.
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If you are an adult in need of support through the process of healing and growth or through difficult life circumstances; I welcome the opportunity to work together. I have worked with people of all ages for over 20 years. We all have areas in our lives that we struggle with. Often, we can benefit from someone who can take that journey towards healing with us. I welcome the opportunity to be a support and partner with someone who is working towards growing and meeting their goals.
If you are an adult in need of support through the process of healing and growth or through difficult life circumstances; I welcome the opportunity to work together. I have worked with people of all ages for over 20 years. We all have areas in our lives that we struggle with. Often, we can benefit from someone who can take that journey towards healing with us. I welcome the opportunity to be a support and partner with someone who is working towards growing and meeting their goals.
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Betsy is a holistic therapist who enjoys helping both children and adults move towards emotional, spiritual, and physical health. Betsy is a licensed clinical social worker and registered play therapist supervisor.
Betsy is a holistic therapist who enjoys helping both children and adults move towards emotional, spiritual, and physical health. Betsy is a licensed clinical social worker and registered play therapist supervisor.
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Michelle L Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hanover, PA 17331
I firmly believe that healing happens best within a trusting, solid therapeutic relationship. I work hard to help clients feel seen, heard and valued for who they are. My clinical experience includes treating individuals and couples, perinatal and post-partum disorders, eating disorders, and treating children and adolescents with a variety of mood and behavioral challenges. Tackling the impacts of media and social media on our relationships is also a focus of my work.
I firmly believe that healing happens best within a trusting, solid therapeutic relationship. I work hard to help clients feel seen, heard and valued for who they are. My clinical experience includes treating individuals and couples, perinatal and post-partum disorders, eating disorders, and treating children and adolescents with a variety of mood and behavioral challenges. Tackling the impacts of media and social media on our relationships is also a focus of my work.
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Growth Haven Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MAMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
York, PA 17403
I'm a relationship specialist committed to helping clients cultivate growth towards more meaningful relationships in their life. My work focuses on helping others grow in their relationships with the Lord, others, and themselves. I work with individuals, engaged couples, married couples, and families to achieve the health and joy they long for.
I'm a relationship specialist committed to helping clients cultivate growth towards more meaningful relationships in their life. My work focuses on helping others grow in their relationships with the Lord, others, and themselves. I work with individuals, engaged couples, married couples, and families to achieve the health and joy they long for.
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I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Messiah University. Above all else, I hope to provide a compassionate presence for those in need of someone to listen. And I offer an unconditional warmth for all who would share their stories with me. I believe that we each have a story through which to find meaning in our lives. And it is my honor to hold such stories with empathy and love.
I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Messiah University. Above all else, I hope to provide a compassionate presence for those in need of someone to listen. And I offer an unconditional warmth for all who would share their stories with me. I believe that we each have a story through which to find meaning in our lives. And it is my honor to hold such stories with empathy and love.
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Therapy is the first step to becoming your best and strongest self. Life is hard and constantly throws new challenges our way, and having someone to share the load with can be so helpful. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming, and comfortable space for you to talk about whatever challenges life throws at you and help you sort through them in a way that works for you.
Therapy is the first step to becoming your best and strongest self. Life is hard and constantly throws new challenges our way, and having someone to share the load with can be so helpful. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming, and comfortable space for you to talk about whatever challenges life throws at you and help you sort through them in a way that works for you.
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Yorktowne Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
York, PA 17401 (Online Only)
Not feeling like yourself? Have you been struggling with life's ups and downs, relationships, or significant life changes? Your experiences and emotions are important and I want to help you make sense of them. I offer a warm, accepting, professional environment and work to develop a strong therapeutic relationship. I know that if we build trust and a positive relationship your success therapeutically increases significantly. I emphasize evidence-based therapy techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which has been clinically proven to be effective, and I see the positive effects of therapy in my clients.
Not feeling like yourself? Have you been struggling with life's ups and downs, relationships, or significant life changes? Your experiences and emotions are important and I want to help you make sense of them. I offer a warm, accepting, professional environment and work to develop a strong therapeutic relationship. I know that if we build trust and a positive relationship your success therapeutically increases significantly. I emphasize evidence-based therapy techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which has been clinically proven to be effective, and I see the positive effects of therapy in my clients.
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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?
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?
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Life can come at you hard sometimes and knock you off your path. It is sometimes difficult to get unstuck and back on track without help. Are you married and struggling to have the connection with your spouse that you desire to have? Are you an individual finding it difficult to face each day due to life's challenges? Do your goals for personal growth seem unattainable? I would be honored to join with you on your journey through difficulties and challenges to help you get back on a path of growth and forward movement.
Life can come at you hard sometimes and knock you off your path. It is sometimes difficult to get unstuck and back on track without help. Are you married and struggling to have the connection with your spouse that you desire to have? Are you an individual finding it difficult to face each day due to life's challenges? Do your goals for personal growth seem unattainable? I would be honored to join with you on your journey through difficulties and challenges to help you get back on a path of growth and forward movement.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in York County, PA
200+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in York County, PA who prioritize treating:
91% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
73% | Self Esteem |
72% | Relationship Issues |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
70% | Coping Skills |
66% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
76% | Highmark |
71% | Aetna |
67% | Optum |
How Therapists in York County, PA see their clients
61% | In Person and Online | |
39% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in York County?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.