Therapists Beginning With O in Pennsylvania

In therapy, my passion truly lies in helping you put words to the previously unspoken. I believe therapy should be a space for you to explore all possibilities from a safe but engaging environment. My approach aims to provide insight and compassion while offering the space necessary to transform those discoveries into meaningful change. Together, we can understand and work through those feelings, thoughts, and experiences that create so much tension in your daily life.

I utilize a whole-person approach to emotional and mental wellness. My one-of-a-kind strategy blends therapeutic techniques from human services with a focused, consultative approach. This unique fusion allows me to offer a service that goes beyond traditional therapy and where others may have been unsuccessful, providing you with support unlike anything else. Our sacred space a collaborative endeavor. This work is non-linear, resembling a tapestry where progress may unfold in unexpected ways. Your success is not just a destination; it's a testament to the real work we will do together.

There comes a day when we find ourselves in a place we never, ever expected to be. We face some painful realities and make very difficult decisions and choices. Later, we look back on our decisions and realize we could have done things better, or differently. What is important is what we do with what we have learned from those mistakes and how to deal with the guilt and shame that goes with it. Successful therapy involves a commitment to heal and become strong, stable and able to put our wounds where they might be appropriately placed. Not as defense shields to distort realities, but instead, to live the life we all desire.

John OBell, LPC John OBell is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2011. He has a Master of Science from Scranton University, a Bachelor of Arts from Scranton University, and a Master of Divinity from Christ the King Seminary. John believes that people experiencing life challenges need to be given space to be heard. Throughout the course of their lives, human persons continue to adjust to life circumstances either positive or negative. Because of the nature of human individuals being social, therapeutic relationships can broaden understanding and perspective of life adjustments.

I have worked in a multitude of different settings including inpatient hospitalization, residential, in-home, school, and outpatient, which provide valuable experience. No matter the setting, I prides myself in rapport building and finding the motivation in the client and family to make necessary changes. In addition to being a licensed professional counselor, I am also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and looks for behavioral change to be the forefront of treatment.

My clinical work is focused on working with adolescents and adults seeking assistance with a variety of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, identity, emotion regulation, and interpersonal relationships.

With almost 20 years of experience, I combine clinical experience, intuitive knowledge, and genuine compassion to help clients achieve their goals. My practice consists of clients working on a broad range of issues – some with long standing emotional challenges; others facing situational stressors. Situational stressors are life occurrences or circumstances that may be temporary but create upset in one’s personal or professional life.

What we think, affects how we feel, which influences the way that we behave! My name is Derek and I am passionate about helping people to recover and regain from the issues that they are facing today so that they can thrive. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling. I have over nine years of counseling experience working on a variety of issues that people may be struggling with to include addictions, adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, family conflict, infidelity, loss and grief, relationship issues, and trauma/PTSD.

Our philosophy is that the services provided at Alternative Pathways are valuable tools, to help the individual problem solve and live a holistic life. Our services are for anyone who wants to embrace change and learn about their whole self. No matter what it is you want to focus on, you deserve the space and support needed to make a positive change in your life. We want to provide you with that space and support so that you can live a holistic lifestyle. All of our providers specialize in a number of areas including issues for survivors of crime, men's issues, and couples coaching.

***Taking new clients daytime *** Your story, your pain, and your collection of struggles are unique to you. There is no one-size fits all approach to therapy. We'll spend time understanding exactly what you are experiencing - and why - so when you start making changes that improve your life, they will stick. My job is to give my clients the quickest relief possible which means I provide immediate feedback, tasks to focus on between sessions, and tools to learn coping skills.

Licensed in both PA and DE, my approach is integrative, intersectional, developmental, and contextual with a belief in the value of connection and the power of possibility. I understand that we are heavily shaped by our relationships, family experiences, and positionality in the world with regard to race, culture, class, gender identity, sexuality, etc. My practice is relationship and sexual intimacy focused, and I've deepened my lens to include training in the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, in addition to past experience with PACT, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Gottman Method, and IMAGO.

To me, therapy is a precious gift we give ourselves. It's an invaluable tool that enables us to enrich and make sense of our lives. During times of uncertainty, it can help us find comfort and clarity. I believe that human beings have an innate ability to create, know, and love our lives and ourselves. I work with my clients to build a supportive relationship outside the context of their family or loved ones. Together, we explore and seek self-understanding. We use creativity as our vehicle to stay open to possibility even in the most challenging of circumstances.

Today we are faced with so many distractions that ask us to turn away from ourselves and our relationships. It’s hard to resist. Yet this leaves us feeling more stuck, isolated, angry, distressed, and injured. And I believe this makes therapy, and spaces like it, more important than ever; spaces in which we slow down to engage honestly with our past, present, and future. I see myself as your partner in this process, and above all am committed to being respectful, curious, genuine, appropriately challenging, and fully present with my clients.

CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Do you find yourself stressed out and overwhelmed, wishing you could put the puzzle pieces of your life together? My focus is to help you navigate unexpected changes, increase self-compassion, & develop strategies that allow you to get what you want out of relationships. I love helping people create a life for themselves that satisfies their individual needs and desires. I enjoy working with a variety of ages and backgrounds, and primarily work with late teens/college-age students, young adults, parents, and artists/creatives who have anxiety, depression, or are feeling overwhelmed by stressors.

Navigating life today can be challenging. I work with individuals, both adults and young people aged 14 and older, who are hoping to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their experiences in order to feel their best, and enjoy their lives to the fullest. You may come to psychotherapy already knowing what your goals are, or you may be just struggling and confused, wondering if this work can benefit you. I believe psychotherapy can be an opportunity for changing unhealthy patterns of relating to ourselves and others, and to develop coping skills that are helpful and effective.

Hi! My name is Shelby and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have worked with clients ranging in age from 4-50 in the individual, family, and group settings. I have helped countless clients manage anxiety, depression, anger, suicidal thoughts, and process through various trauma. I have also worked with clients who have bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder. I have also helped numerous clients navigate every day stressors related to family, school, work, and life changes. I love animals and am a believer that animals are also great healers and am interested in implementing other alternative forms of healing.

Christina has and continues to enjoy working with a diverse array of clients, including chronic and/or terminal illness, the LGBTQA+ community, grief & loss, BIPOC, mood disorders, co-morbid mental illness, trauma survivors, substance abuse, adjudicated youth and adults in corrections, and children and adults with IDD needs. Christina uses techniques from person-centered humanism, MI, DBT, CBT, community-based support, psychodynamic theory, family-centered approach, motivational interviewing and therapeutic phenomenology.

My treatment philosophy is deeply rooted in celebrating neurodiversity and creating an environment where children and families are empowered to live authentically. Central to my approach is the cultivation of self-advocacy skills, honoring assent, and nurturing total communication. I am dedicated to equipping children and families with the essential tools to effectively communicate their needs, preferences, and boundaries.

I specialize in Substance use disorders, relationship issues, trauma, and gender identity issues. I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and also work with clients living with depression, anxiety, psychotic spectrum disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Post-Partum Depression. I have also worked with clients on the Autism Spectrum, worked closely with behavioral analysis, behavior modification, and Cognitive Behavioral therapy. Womens' issues in counseling has always been a main focus for me as well as working with trans women.