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As one who has experience with personal trauma and loss, I help my clients find hope and meaning while navigating life’s challenge...
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As one who has experience with personal trauma and loss, I help my clients find hope and meaning while navigating life’s challenges with compassion, respect, curiosity, and practical tools for lasting well-being.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 3 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, depression, and parenting concerns. I help clients explore their emotions, strengthen their connections, and develop healthier patterns in their daily lives. My goal is to create a warm, collaborative, and grounded space where you can gain insight, build new skills, and feel more empowered in your healing journey.
I earned my master’s in marriage and family therapy from Capella University. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic therapy, and emotion-focused techniques to support deeper awareness and lasting change. Together, we will identify patterns that no longer serve you and create balance in your life.
Reaching out for support is a brave step, and you do not have to face life’s challenges alone. Healing and growth are possible. Therapy can be a meaningful step toward the change you’re seeking, and it is an honor to walk alongside you. Together, we can create the space you need to heal, grow, and thrive.
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I specialize in supporting individuals who haven’t been feeling their best and are ready to take the first step toward healing and...
I specialize in supporting individuals who haven’t been feeling their best and are ready to take the first step toward healing and growth.
Teresa Casimire is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 5 years of experience. She supports individuals navigating anxiety, negative thinking, and emotional challenges. She helps clients build emotional awareness and develop healthier responses to life's stressors through a compassionate, collaborative approach. Teresa emphasizes self-acceptance, forgiveness, and gratitude as foundational tools for improving mental health and personal growth.
Teresa earned a Master’s in Education in Guidance and Counseling from the City University of New York. She uses a reflective, person-centered approach to support emotional regulation and growth. Her goal is to help clients feel safe, empowered, and ready to make meaningful progress in their mental health journey.
Teresa values self-reflection and open-mindedness, believing growth stems from understanding oneself. Her priority is building a comfortable, trusting environment so clients can explore challenges and move forward with confidence and clarity. Reach out to Teresa today!
As a gay male, I have unique experience that equips me to work with LGBTQIA+ individuals....
As a gay male, I have unique experience that equips me to work with LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Kenneth Fulton-Resig is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Behavioral Specialist in the state of Pennsylvania with over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. He treats individuals from pre-teens to older adults, working with diverse individuals and backgrounds. Kenneth’s work history includes helping individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community as well as others with trauma, dissociation, anxiety, life transitions, depression, sexuality, alternative lifestyles, sexual dysfunction, and much more.
Kenneth graduated with honors from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in psychology, where his focus area of study was the transgender community and unique problems faced by the community. He also graduated with honors from Capella University with a master's of science in mental health counseling. He is currently working on his PhD in counseling education and supervision at Capella University.
Kenneth believes therapy has benefits no matter what life transition you are experiencing. He tends to use cognitive behavioral therapy as his base technique; however, he has a large toolbox of techniques to pull from to help individuals.
As a gay male Kenneth has the unique experience to help equip him to work with LGBTQIA+ individuals. He believes that each individual and every situation is unique and that there is not a one size fits all approach to mental health. He provides a holistic approach that evaluates the client as a whole and not just by the symptoms they experience. His goal is to meet you where you are as a client and promote positive change in your life.
I draw on both my clinical training and meaningful life experiences to offer an understanding, grounded perspective that allows me...
I draw on both my clinical training and meaningful life experiences to offer an understanding, grounded perspective that allows me to meet clients where they are and support them in building the positive, lasting changes they’re seeking.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 2 years of experience supporting clients across the lifespan. I work with individuals navigating mood disorders, anxiety, depression, autism, OCD, and everyday stressors. In our work together, we focus on building healthier routines, strengthening coping skills, and creating a sense of balance and well-being that fits your life.
I earned my master’s degree in nursing from Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit and specialize in medication management with supportive psychotherapy when helpful. I take a holistic, patient-centered approach and partner with each person to explore their needs, goals, and the strategies that support sustainable well-being.
Taking the first step toward change can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. When you’re ready, I’m here with compassion and steady support to help you move forward at a pace that feels right. Together, we can work toward the confidence, clarity, and balance you deserve.
Rachel Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 14 years in the mental health and addictions field. Rachel works with...
Rachel Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 14 years in the mental health and addictions field. Rachel works with adults who are seeking help for trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, Women’s issues, and life transitions.
Rachel completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Lock Haven University and received her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Arcadia University. She has a person-centered and solution-focused approach and utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing, among other modalities. She also likes to use art in order to provide a different way of looking at issues than just traditional talk therapy.
Rachel believes that everyone deserves to have time for themselves, be heard, and feel comfortable. She seeks to establish a caring and secure therapeutic environment to allow you to build on your strengths and meet the goals you have in mind and want to set for yourself.
I am looking to help others be the best version of themselves and ensure a more fulfilling future through education and a multimod...
I am looking to help others be the best version of themselves and ensure a more fulfilling future through education and a multimodal approach.
Jenifer E Finnerty is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 5 years of experience working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, substance abuse, bereavement, PTSD and trauma, ADHD, and mood disorders. She has a history of helping those struggling with addictions as well. Jenifer meets her clients where they are and takes a targeted approach to meet individual needs. She works with adults ages 18 to 99.
Jenifer received her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Kutztown University. She uses modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, emotion-focused therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care.
Jenifer relies on empathy, understanding, and encouragement to help her clients regain a sense of self and empowerment to undertake challenges and improve their quality of life. She has made it her mission to help others grow, find purpose, and fulfill their dreams. Reach out to her today!
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I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Activation, and a Solution- Focused approach for treating depression.
I teach clients how to identify adaptive coping skills to manage and reduce depressive symptoms and provide psycho education on the mechanisms behind their behaviors, motivation, and emotional experiences.
I know a client is making meaningful progress when there is an increase in goal directed behaviors and consistent reduction in depressive symptoms.
Clients can supplement their time in depression counseling with daily movement! By movement I mean physical activity of any kind that feels good including but not limited to stretching, dancing, walking, practicing yoga, running, and/or hiking.
Leading up to your first depression counseling session it would be useful to keep a daily log of your symptoms and level of depression to provide your clinician with an accurate baseline of where you are starting from.
Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Bethlehem, PA will develop a unique treatment plan based on your specific experience, needs, and goals.
It is absolutely worth going to therapy for depression — depression counseling helps people better manage their symptoms and get back to living happier lives again.
Depression counseling works by helping people pinpoint life problems, distorted thought patterns, and other causes of their depression, then process and work through them in order to mitigate the negative effects those factors have on their lives.
Common signs of depression include:
Thriveworks depression counseling in Bethlehem, PA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Depression counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s depression as well as their needs and preferences.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
Are you in need of depression counseling? You’ve come to the right place. The providers at Thriveworks Bethlehem in Lehigh Valley are experts in the mental health field and they know how to help their clients with a variety of challenges, such as depression.
They’ll assist you in learning to manage your symptoms and live a happy, healthy life despite depression.
There are different types of depression, from major depression to minor depression, seasonal depression, postpartum depression, and many more. But when you hear about depression, it’s most often major depression.
This disorder is common, as an estimated 19 million Americans are living with the illness right now. Symptoms include:
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) states that one must experience at least five of these symptoms (of which must include one or both of the first items on the list above) most of the day, nearly every day, for two weeks or longer to be meet criteria for a major depression diagnosis. That said, if you’re experiencing any combination of the above and think you could benefit from mental health help, you can find value in working with a counselor at Thriveworks Bethlehem. They’ll assess your symptoms and assist you in coming up with a plan for managing your depressive thoughts/feelings.
There are different options when it comes to treating depression, but counseling has proven to help many different people, as the sessions are tailored to an individual’s specific presentation. That said, you can expect your counselor or psychologist at Thriveworks Bethlehem to work with you to manage your symptoms in and outside of therapy. Additionally, you’ll learn about the importance of…
If you’re interested in depression counseling, call Thriveworks Bethlehem to schedule an appointment today. Your counselor or psychologist will assess your symptoms, make an effective treatment plan for you, and ultimately lead you in living a better life.
Are you ready to start this journey? Give us a call at 484-241-2848 and a scheduling specialist will get you all set up. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Bethlehem is located near Linden St and Elmhurst Ave, off PA-191. It is just down the road from Moravian University and close to Spring Garden Elementary School.
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