Our counselors provide therapy in Bensalem, PA

My approach for helping people in individual therapy is to utilize active listening and reflection to make sure I truly understand the areas of concern and the client feels heard. I prefer to use a client-centered approach with an emphasis on strengths to build on already-established confidence and to build a strong rapport with clients to increase buy-in.

My go-to approaches for helping people in individual therapy are cognitive behavioral therapy and self-actualization. I enjoy providing space for clients to heal and grow into their most authentic selves by taking control of their thoughts, feelings, and actions.

I teach the following skills: self-soothing (DBT), distress tolerance skills (DBT), interpersonal effectiveness (DBT), mindfulness, and cognitive restructuring (CBT).

I teach the following tools in individual therapy: cognitive reframing tools, coping skills, positive self-affirmations, how to build and maintain healthy habit routines, and how to reduce people-pleasing tendencies by improving conflict resolution and communication skills.

I know a client is making meaningful progress when they come to a session and are able to express more positive reflections than negative ones.

I recognize when clients make meaningful progress when they become self-aware of how their thoughts and feelings influence their actions and are able to utilize tools independently outside of sessions.

Clients can supplement their time in individual therapy by journaling, engaging in purposeful activities (movement, self-care, learning), and practicing skills discussed in sessions.

Clients can supplement their time in individual therapy by prioritizing self-care.

In preparing for a first individual therapy session, it can be helpful to have an agenda of various concerns or areas you'd like to process or problem-solve.

To prepare for your first individual therapy session, create a list of mental health goals that you would like to improve upon.