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Jonathan Egge
Jonathan Egge
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Aetna, AmeriHealth Administrators, AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage, +35 more
LGBTQIA+, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Men’s Issues, +8 more

Next opening: Tue Jul 30, 8 am View all availability

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Olivia Dalton
Olivia Dalton
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Aetna, AmeriHealth Administrators, AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage, +34 more
Narcissism, LGBTQIA+, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, +11 more

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!

Next opening: Tue Jul 30, 1 pm View all availability

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Christine McGowan
Christine McGowan She/Her
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, United Healthcare | Optum, +2 more
Military / Veteran, Chronic Illness, Medical / Health Issues, Domestic Abuse, Narcissism, +21 more

I work with older adolescents and adults, always striving to view my clients through a compassionate lens to assist in understanding the client as a w... I work with older adolescents and adults, always striving to view my clients through a compassionate lens to assist in understanding the client as a whole person, viewing their life experiences, values, and individual needs. Read more

Next opening: Tue Jul 30, 9 am View all availability

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Sheri Durricks
Sheri Durricks She/Her
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Aetna, AmeriHealth Administrators, AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage, +35 more
Domestic Abuse, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, +7 more

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

Next opening: Tue Jul 30, 7 am View all availability

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Lindsey Sauder
Lindsey Sauder She/Her
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Aetna, AmeriHealth Administrators, AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage, +35 more
Domestic Abuse, LGBTQIA+, Sex Therapy, Women’s Issues, Sexual Abuse, +9 more

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

Next opening: Mon Aug 5, 10 am View all availability

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Laura Laughlin
Laura Laughlin
Counselor (In Process of LPC)
Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, United Healthcare | Optum
Chronic Illness, Medical / Health Issues, Self Harm, Domestic Abuse, Narcissism, +21 more

Through my experiences, I fully understand how difficult life can be at times and know that a compassionate and understanding therapist can make all t... Through my experiences, I fully understand how difficult life can be at times and know that a compassionate and understanding therapist can make all the difference. Read more

Next opening: Mon Jul 29, 11 am View all availability

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Nicole Dunn
Nicole Dunn She/Her
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Aetna, AmeriHealth Administrators, AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage, +35 more
Narcissism, LGBTQIA+, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, +16 more

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, throu... 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. Read more

Next opening: Tue Aug 6, 2 pm View all availability
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Common approaches to Trauma/PTSD therapy

Jonathan Egge

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What is your go-to approach for PTSD/trauma therapy?

My go-to approaches are EMDR, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and cognitive processing therapy (CPT). EMDR is considered the original trauma model, whereas ACT and CPT follow as more abbreviated versions. The models work toward guiding clients to desensitize strong thoughts/emotions associated with traumatic events and to promote healing by enhancing natural client strengths and building client limitations, strengthening those limitations.

What tools do you teach in PTSD/trauma therapy?

I focus primarily on teaching and integrating through in-session practice, the building of basic coping tools (emotions management), and processing (managing thinking).

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy when clients experience decreases in frequency, duration, and intensity of their symptoms and are able to more independently integrate and practice skills without direct therapeutic (clinician) prompting.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement PTSD/trauma therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in PTSD/trauma therapy with the basic skills practices provided thoroughly explained in the first 3 sessions and practiced in those and every session.

What should someone do to prepare for starting PTSD/trauma therapy?

To prepare for their first PTSD/trauma therapy session, someone can Google search PTSD and add any specific type(s) of trauma to the search so that they can begin to educate themselves to test the clinician's understanding of what the clients are experiencing.

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Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
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Our Allentown therapists and counselors accept 45 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth New Jersey

  • AmeriHealth Pennsylvania

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Allentown
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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I looked around for a therapist for a month or so I found this place and I read and reread the reviews and Lauren’s bio a few times When I finally called a few months ago the woman who took my information and answered my questions, I specifically asked if I needed a new letter for my emotional support dog would they be able to help. She assured me absolutely yes. We do it all the time Now a few months into my sessions I asked Lauren for a letter to give my landlord. Lauren informed me over 3 weeks ago she would ask her boss. 2 weeks later she told me no, her boss said no. I had to go online. A year ago my landlord did not like the online one and wanted it from a local Therapist This past week when I had my appointment with Lauren, she said she couldn’t, i asked what kind of therapist she was. Because I was told when I decided to come to your practice that I could get one, I was told I had to have a few sessions with the therapist Now on Tuesday 2/13 I asked, she told me she was meeting with her boss the next day and would tell him what I was told She said she would email me the next day, now it’s Saturday and nothing. I now am so upset that I put all this time into a therapist that isn’t qualified to write a letter, not because of her, but from some rule that I was lied to about on the onset Now I really think I need to go find a true therapist The fact I’m told to go online to get one from a stranger, while I am in therapy Makes me question your practice In sales we call it bait and switch
Read more I looked around for a therapist for a month or so I found this place and I read and reread the reviews and Lauren’s bio a few times When I finally called a few months ago the woman who took my information and answered my questions, I specifically asked if I needed a new letter for my emotional support dog would they be able to help. She assured me absolutely yes. We do it all the time Now a few months into my sessions I asked Lauren for a letter to give my landlord. Lauren informed me over 3 weeks ago she would ask her boss. 2 weeks later she told me no, her boss said no. I had to go online. A year ago my landlord did not like the online one and wanted it from a local Therapist This past week when I had my appointment with Lauren, she said she couldn’t, i asked what kind of therapist she was. Because I was told when I decided to come to your practice that I could get one, I was told I had to have a few sessions with the therapist Now on Tuesday 2/13 I asked, she told me she was meeting with her boss the next day and would tell him what I was told She said she would email me the next day, now it’s Saturday and nothing. I now am so upset that I put all this time into a therapist that isn’t qualified to write a letter, not because of her, but from some rule that I was lied to about on the onset Now I really think I need to go find a true therapist The fact I’m told to go online to get one from a stranger, while I am in therapy Makes me question your practice In sales we call it bait and switch
Donna Feb 2024
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★★★★★
Top notch service! Excellent 1-on-1 counseling. Very pleased with her help so far!
Paul Feb 2024
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★★★★★
Mikayla is by far the most responsive and compassionate therapist I ever had. She listens, and gives advice and truly cares. I am very grateful for her and the convenience of my weekly sessions.
Read more Mikayla is by far the most responsive and compassionate therapist I ever had. She listens, and gives advice and truly cares. I am very grateful for her and the convenience of my weekly sessions.
Kristen Jan 2024
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1320 Hausman Rd Suite 100
Allentown, PA 18104

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Allentown is located off of Hausman Rd., in a building with several other businesses. These include Integrity Personnel, Inova Technologies, and GPI/Greenman-Pederson, Inc. There is a small lake behind our building.

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(484) 246-8451

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