Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Allentown, PA

Jonathan Egge is a Navy veteran and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience in therapy with veterans while working at the Dept. of Veterans Affairs. He works with a wide variety of clients: People suffering or struggling in their lives with their feelings, thoughts, and actions, resulting from their life experiences. People who have struggled to find help, support, and acceptance from family, friends, and even service providers. People, who want to live a normal life, achieve in life, see life through a different lens, and grow as a person. Jonathan works with all people, though, regardless of what circumstances apply to you! 

Jonathan is a cognitive therapy specialist, highly capable of treating any Axis I or II Disorder. He is certified in EMDR, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He has extensive practice experience in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Gestalt Therapy and uses motivational interviewing, supportive counseling, and life coaching as approaches to support treatment within all modalities. 

Other areas of disorder expertise are Substance Abuse Treatment & PTSD (including combat-related, military, or other sexual traumas, victims of violence, and victims of accidents). Jonathan promotes a simplistic approach to therapy and believes his biggest contribution to work in therapy is hope for the people he works for to grow as a result of collaboration, building healthy rapport, focusing on and practicing symptom managing, communication and relationship skill-building, and providing critical information about living therapeutically. 

"As a woman of color experiencing many of life's challenges, I understand how difficult change can be. "

Sheri Durricks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in working with adult clients, including individuals, couples, and families. She has over 15 years of experience treating substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, domestic violence, and other life challenges.

Sheri graduated from Lincoln University with her Master's degree in Counseling and Human Services. She then went on to pursue her education at Walden University, earning her Doctoral degree in Social Policy and Human Services. Sheri uses a variety of treatment approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), mindfulness, and positive psychology, to name a few.

Sheri is confident that she has the insight, knowledge, and tools to assist you with navigating through challenging situations and feelings. With her, you will learn how to view things from another perspective. If you're ready, schedule your appointment with her today.

Marianne Bartos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania who has over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic care to adult clients who are seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, difficult life transitions, and many other areas of difficulty.

Marianne completed her Masters of Clinical and Counseling Psychology at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, PA. She is able to utilize strengths-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), and mindfulness-based approaches to therapy while maintaining the flexibility and awareness necessary to meet the needs of each individual. Marianne establishes a warm and caring relationship with each person in order to assist in building on their strengths and work with them to meet their goals.

Her own personal goal is to help clients live the meaningful life that they value and desire. Marianne knows that clients are an essential part of the treatment team and takes pride in ensuring that everyone is given adequate education and resources needed to make sound decisions in their care.

"Having witnessed the realities of trauma, burnout, and resilience firsthand, I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and build confidence in their healing journey."

I am a licensed associate professional counselor (LAPC) with 6 years of experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, crises, and life transitions. I specialize in helping clients explore how past experiences shape their thoughts, emotions, and relationships. My background includes crisis work, inpatient care, and trauma-informed support, and I am passionate about helping clients feel more grounded, confident, and in control of their lives.

I earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. My approach is integrative and client-centered, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to help clients challenge unhelpful patterns and build practical coping skills.

I believe everyone has the capacity to heal, even when life feels overwhelming. I strive to create a safe, empathetic space where you feel heard and supported. Together, we can develop tools that foster clarity, resilience, and emotional well-being. When you are ready, I am here to help you take the next step.

"As someone with significant trauma, I have worked hard to create peace within myself; now I strive to expand my knowledge, share insights, and provide support to others in any way I can."

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 1 year of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. My passion for helping others began in teaching and caregiving before I discovered my calling in counseling. I work with clients ages 12+ from diverse backgrounds to address trauma, anxiety, depression, family dynamics, relationship concerns, and self-esteem. I strive to create a space where healing, growth, and self-discovery can take root.

I earned a Master’s in Clinical Counseling from Moravian University. My approach integrates compassion, collaboration, and perspective-building to foster personal growth. I help clients reframe challenges, explore new insights, and strengthen their sense of security and resilience through open dialogue and mutual understanding.

You deserve a therapist who truly sees and accepts you without judgment. I will meet you with honesty, empathy, and respect, creating a safe space where you can do more than survive. My goal is to empower you to build the life you desire, one rooted in growth, peace, and authenticity.

"I am committed to helping individuals confidently navigate life's changes by equipping them with practical skills, thoughtful plans, and increased inner resilience, so they can live their best life. "

My name is Connie Uff, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 14 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I have had the privilege of supporting clients through challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship conflict, and life transitions. My approach empowers clients to manage thoughts and emotions, strengthen boundaries, and navigate change with resilience and clarity.

I earned my Master’s in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. My therapeutic style is grounded, empathetic, and collaborative. I use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and faith-based practices to meet clients where they are.

I believe you do not have to walk through life’s challenges alone. Whether you seek guidance, validation, or tools to change unhelpful patterns, I support you. Together, we can create space for healing and growth so you can move forward with strength and hope.

"As a writer and counselor, and a person who has undergone a variety of struggles in multiple and diverse areas, helping others to find guidance, through their encounters and interactions, embracing the uniqueness of the narrative, and emphasizing the meanings that people construct through experience, I support insight and understanding through personal stories. Stories can often heal and replenish emotional and mental wellness, as well as being empowering, inspiring, and restorative. 'The real voyage of discovery consists, not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.' - Marcel Proust. "

Within the last 12 years, Nicole Dunn, MA, LPC, NCC provided support in the field of counseling to nurture and empower the potential for beneficial progress, enriching life, both individually and within relationships. Nicole is motivated in her efforts towards using skill-building approaches, as well as passionate about using a systemic focus, providing understanding of people both individually, as well as within their relationships with others, and within other systems and communities, helping others towards positive growth and adjustment, mentally, emotionally, behaviorally, and physically. Nicole has worked with individuals, children and adults, and families, in Butler, Mercer, Venango, and Allegheny counties for many years, inspired by the concept that individuals relate to a context, one that is shaped and reshaped in social situations, influencing how people see themselves and their roles in relation to the larger world, as well as how they interpret and interact with that world. Nicole has focused on utilizing approaches that help with anxiety, mood disorders, depression, trauma, stress management, and relational conflict, among other areas, seeing individuals as capable of building change, empowered by collaboration within the therapeutic relationship, nurturing and unlocking the potential towards progress and success. Nicole is originally from New Orleans and has lived in Pennsylvania since 2000. Nicole is currently working on a Master of Writing degree at SUNH, and also seeks to bridge the understanding and processing of internal experience associated with movement through the outside world, whether related to stress, trauma, anger, or anxiety, through the power and release of writing.

Historically, Nicole has completed her service through Americorps, helping diverse populations in various settings, as well as working in behavioral health settings with children, adolescents, teenagers, and their families, focusing on the myriad of developmental stages of life. Nicole has also worked, through behavioral programs, with children diagnosed with autism and also through PARC, with individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. Nicole has earned her Master of Counseling degree at SRU, through a CACREP-accredited program, proceeding to completion of the requirements for acquiring PA licensure in professional counseling, as well as earning certification in both multisystemic and family-based therapies. Nicole specializes in individual therapy, working with children, adolescents, teenagers, and adults, as well as providing family therapy. Her areas of expertise and eclectic foci include narrative and solution-focused therapies and postmodern social constructivist therapies, structural and strategic family therapies, as well as multisystemic therapy, REBT, behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and dialectical behavioral therapy, among other approaches. Nicole collaborates with individuals, couples, parents, and families, encouraging viewpoints through wider, multiple lenses when considering issues, and nurturing others toward envisioning holistic healing and change.

Nicole is committed to empowering clients with the tools, training, and knowledge to foster optimal growth in the journey forward. Through the use of eclectic and evidence-based strategies, she is able to effectively help her clients with a variety of skills, facing and addressing struggles and challenges, towards developing and solidifying confidence and resilience.

"Growing up in a family home shaped by trauma, I often felt broken or out of place. I now believe no one is broken, and in therapy, we work together to rewrite your story and create a life you want."

I am a licensed associate professional counselor (LAPC) with 5 years of experience working with children, families, and adults. My work is trauma-focused and supports individuals navigating anxiety, depression, addiction, and the lasting impact of abuse or assault. I understand how overwhelming life can feel and approach therapy with care for both emotional experiences and how the body and nervous system hold stress and trauma.

I earned my master’s in clinical and counseling psychology from Chestnut Hill College. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy and view treatment as a collaborative process. My work draws from somatic therapy, psychodynamic therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

My presence in the therapy space is warm, calm, and open. Sessions with me are conversational, reflective, and gently challenging, while centered on creating a space where you do not have to filter yourself. I work alongside you to reconnect with your strengths, build insight, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Edward Hardy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 15 years of experience working in the field of mental health and addictions. Ed spent 7 years as a counselor at an Inpatient Christian treatment program in CA, another 6 years counseling at a medically assisted outpatient treatment program, and also counseled for two years at a Women’s inpatient treatment center. Ed is passionate about helping adults and couples address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives and specializes in relationship issues, anxiety, chronic stress, and low self-esteem

Ed completed his Master’s in Counseling Psychology at National University and his undergraduate degree at Rutgers University. Ed utilizes multiple treatment approaches including, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and Christian counseling. He is married, has a blended family, a daughter, and two stepdaughters.

We all go through times that can make us feel like giving up. Ed is confident that he can help you gain new perspectives that will enable you to grow and adapt, allowing you to live your best life. Whatever you're struggling with, there is hope, if you're willing to take the next step. A better future awaits, schedule an appointment today and begin a new wonderful chapter in your life.

"I create a safe, non-judgmental space for people to feel heard and understood."

Briana Brogan is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 6 years of experience in the counseling field. Briana has a passion for working with children, adolescents, young adults, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She specializes in working with people who have a range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism. She helps guide her clients through better coping skills to deal with life challenges and daily stressors.

Briana earned her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Delaware State University. She is certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. She also uses approaches such as motivational interviewing, solution-focused, mindfulness, and person-centered. Briana believes in tailoring her approach to meet the needs of others.

Briana believes in empowering clients to reach their goals and make positive change. She is here to listen to your challenges and help guide you through them, and ready to use her knowledge and experience to help you meet your goals. Reach out to Briana to begin your journey of self-discovery and improvement.

Rasmill Espiritu is a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 9 years of professional experience assisting a widely diverse community including individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and adjustment disorders. Moreover, Rasmill has great experience assisting couples and families in creating healthy boundaries, improving emotional intelligence, and encouraging emotional independence in adults and adolescents. 

Rasmill graduated from Kutztown University with a Master's degree in Marriage, Couples, and Family therapy. In therapy, she utilizes a wide range of therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT). However, most clients would say Rasmill’s smile, empathy and understanding are what make her unique and easy to connect with. 

Rasmill is a firm believer that change comes from within, and knows that each person has the key to unleash their maximum potential; sometimes it is just a matter of stumbling onto the right person (or counselor) to help you find it.

"You are worth investing in, and I would honor the opportunity to assist you in becoming your best self. I can’t wait to meet you!"

Olivia Dalton is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 9 years of experience. She specializes in disordered eating concerns, perfectionistic thinking, anxiety, depression, family systems, attachment styles, and authentic personal growth and development. Olivia’s clinical work is rooted in validated theories and techniques and is consistently enriched by the latest research in psychology, neuroscience, and biology. She operates from a holistic perspective that values the mind-body connection.

Olivia has a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from Cambridge College. She combines a variety of therapeutic approaches with an exploration of family history, community, and support systems. Because everyone is unique, Olivia partners with each client to discover their innate strengths and provide appropriate resources.

Olivia believes you are not your symptoms or your diagnosis. Healing and change are hard, but never out of reach. Olivia offers a safe place to embrace your truest self and work toward acceptance, growth, and a fulfilling existence. Schedule an appointment today!

"Relationship challenges? Life transitions? Stress? Anxiety? Depression? There is hope - I am happy to be here for you!"

Lindsey Sauder is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has training and experience in working with individuals, couples, and families. While Lindsey is open to and passionate about working with all clients, Lindsey also specifically values working with those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Lindsey specializes in working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief/loss, life transitions, trauma, and much more. Lindsey graduated from Messiah University in 2018 with a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling, with a specialization in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling.

Lindsey's training in systemic/relational therapy helps her view individual clients through a wider lens to help the client navigate their relationship challenges. Lindsey's therapeutic approach includes a focus on person-centered/humanistic therapy techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and more!

Life can be so hard — especially during times of transition or loneliness. We are all deserving of a kind, compassionate, non-judgmental listening ear to hear us and support us no matter what it is we may be facing. Lindsey is ready to meet you where you're at to provide the support and guidance you’re seeking. Schedule an appointment with her today!