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As a neurodivergent person who has struggled with mental health, I understand the importance of feeling seen and understood, as we...
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As a neurodivergent person who has struggled with mental health, I understand the importance of feeling seen and understood, as well as developing a toolkit of coping skills that caters to every person's unique needs.
I am a licensed associate professional counselor (LAPC) with 2 years of experience supporting clients through life changes, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, eating disorders, and OCD. I also have experience working with veterans and individuals navigating trauma. I work with adolescents, adults, and seniors, and aim to create a space where clients feel understood and supported.
I earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio. My approach integrates techniques that explore thoughts, emotions, and behavior. I tailor each session to the client’s needs and prioritize collaboration to help them work toward meaningful goals.
Starting counseling can feel intimidating, so I focus on creating a warm, nonjudgmental environment where you feel safe and supported. You deserve to be validated, seen, and heard as you work toward healing. If you’re ready to take the next step, I’m here to walk with you—let’s begin whenever you’re ready.
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As someone with significant trauma, I have worked hard to create peace within myself; now I strive to expand my knowledge, share i...
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 Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) 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.
As an immigrant woman, I understand the numerous obstacles faced when seeking mental health support; therefore, I aim to establish...
As an immigrant woman, I understand the numerous obstacles faced when seeking mental health support; therefore, I aim to establish a safe and nurturing environment for my clients of all backgrounds to thrive while receiving outstanding support and care.
Carolina Egbe Njikam is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PHMHNP-BC) licensed in the States of Pennsylvania and Maryland who has over 10 years of nursing experience. Carolina specializes in psychological trauma, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, OCD-related issues, insomnia/sleeping disorders, and addiction issues.
Carolina graduated from Wilkes University with a Post-Graduate Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner APRN Certificate. She also holds a Master's degree in Nursing leadership and Management and a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Western Governor's University. Carolina has psychotherapy training and incorporates multiple modalities, including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectal behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), culturally sensitive (CST), and person-centered techniques (PCT) into treatment in addition to medication management.
Life is a surprise full of surprises, and Carolina believes that, as humans, we all have a past, but our past does not dictate the future. She believes that the most important aspect of care is listening to every patient's unique story. Her goal is to create an environment built on safety and trust. Carolina seeks to provide patients with the confidence to leave the session empowered and encouraged. Her goal is for each patient to attain optimum well-being and long-term happiness.
In a world that can feel overwhelming and chaotic, I hold space for you to slow down, breathe, and rediscover hope....
In a world that can feel overwhelming and chaotic, I hold space for you to slow down, breathe, and rediscover hope.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over eight years of experience in the mental health field. I'm passionate about helping individuals navigate depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, low self-esteem, life transitions, poor coping skills, and chronic stress. My experience working with low-income individuals and families, combined with living with a physical disability, allows me to provide compassionate guidance and support clients are seeking.
I earned my bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Art and my master’s in Clinical Counseling from Alvernia University. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, and Solution-Focused methods to help clients feel empowered and understood.
I know starting therapy can feel intimidating, so my goal is to provide a warm, supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and encouraged. I help them build on their strengths and take steps toward their goals. Appointments can be scheduled online or by phone today!
As a woman committed to living a values-based life, I understand the internal battle of often putting life on hold, believing that...
As a woman committed to living a values-based life, I understand the internal battle of often putting life on hold, believing that our pain needs to stop or lessen before we can begin to live and bring our dreams to life in the present moment.
Nastassja Hanna is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with five years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families addressing a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction within the family, relationship issues, borderline personality, self-esteem, spiritual and religious issues, and life adjustments.
Nastassja completed her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MACMHC) at Lancaster Bible College| | Capital Seminary and Graduate School. She has worked with a diverse population providing counseling and skills-building for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples struggling with persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse/use disorders. She also has previous experience counseling in a college setting and providing in-home, family-based therapy using the Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT) model to children and adolescents in danger of out-of-home placement. Nastassja’s personal and professional experiences enable her to provide guidance, support, and evidence-based treatment her clients seek. Nastassja utilizes multiples treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Christian Counseling, Family Systems, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Reality Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief (SFBT).
Most people struggle, even amid what appear to be successful lives. As we all experience life transitions and challenges, Nastassja is confident that she will be able to support you on your journey to change and growth. She trusts that with professional guidance, skills, and tools, you can author the story of your happiness by freeing yourself from suffering to live a life committed to values-based living. If you are ready to begin this journey in partnership with Nastassja, schedule an appointment with her today.
As a therapist with over 30 years in practice, I offer much experience, knowledge, and understanding of the issues you are dealing...
As a therapist with over 30 years in practice, I offer much experience, knowledge, and understanding of the issues you are dealing with.
Joseph Storz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 30 years of counseling experience with adults, children, adolescents, families, and couples seeking help to cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
Joe completed his master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of Scranton. He has training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TFCBT) and family systems therapy. Joe utilizes relational, collaborative, cognitive behavioral, solution focused, mindfulness based, and emotionally focused approaches to therapy, always maintaining respect, empathy, flexibility, and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual, family, and couple.
Joe seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths and better collaborate with you towards meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you value and desire.
As a person-centered therapist, I see you as the expert on yourself, and I am here to help support you and guide you on your journ...
As a person-centered therapist, I see you as the expert on yourself, and I am here to help support you and guide you on your journey to healing and well-being.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience supporting adults who often feel stuck, lost, or alone as they work toward healing and change. I help clients struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship concerns. I believe therapy is a collaborative journey where you are the expert of your story. Together, we’ll identify your goals and create a safe, compassionate space to explore, reflect, and move forward at your own pace.
I earned my Master’s in Professional Clinical Counseling from La Salle University. I use cognitive behavioral therapy to help reframe unhelpful thoughts and dialectical behavior therapy to build coping skills and emotional regulation. My approach blends insight, empathy, and empowerment to help you feel grounded and supported.
It takes courage to ask for help, but you don’t have to do it alone. My goal is to create a nonjudgmental environment where you can share openly and begin your journey of healing and self-discovery. You deserve a life filled with happiness, purpose, and connection—and I would be honored to help you get there.
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David: My go-to approach for helping people in PTSD/trauma therapy is to utilize EMDR therapy. I prefer this technique because it has been validated in hundreds of research studies and I have personally found it to relieve trauma symptoms both in myself and in a large number of my clients.
Joseph: My go-to approach for helping people in PTSD/trauma therapy is TF-CBT. I find the best benefit in TF-CBT because it improves their ability to regulate their emotions and develop cognitive coping and processing skills.
Lauren: My approach to helping individuals with PTSD/trauma is to first find out how their lives are being impacted on a day-to-day basis. It's helpful to know in what ways they experience trauma symptoms: thoughts (stories, memories), overwhelming feelings (hurt, grief, anguish), or physical symptoms (tight chest, IBS). This is useful in informing me on the best approach to treatment for each individual client.
David: I teach the following tools in PTSD/trauma therapy:
Joseph: I teach the following tools in PTSD/trauma therapy:
Lauren: I teach the following tools in PTSD/trauma therapy:
David: I know a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy when they are able to report that the memory of the traumatic event no longer has the emotional pull on them that it used to.
Joseph: I know a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy when they indicate a reduction in the frequency, duration, and intensity of feelings experienced when exposed to trauma reminders.
Lauren: I know that a client is making meaningful progress in trauma therapy when they tell me, their symptoms are decreasing or feeling more manageable, and the traumatic experience(s) begin to seem more in the distance or like a chapter in a history book rather than a movie they are stuck in.
David: Clients can supplement their time in PTSD/trauma therapy by journaling their feelings, which can include their hopes and dreams or, if they feel inclined, reviewing their feelings about their past trauma.
Joseph: Clients can supplement their time in PTSD/trauma therapy with daily practice of relaxation techniques/imagery techniques, rating the intensity of their feelings when exposed to trauma reminders, and exercising.
Lauren: Clients can supplement their time in PTSD/trauma therapy by attending to self-care, getting good sleep, staying connected to people they care about, and trusting and accepting themselves to do the work.
David: To prepare for their first PTSD/trauma therapy session, someone can try to relax, knowing that trauma is eminently treatable and most people make impressive recoveries from past traumas.
Joseph: To prepare for their first PTSD/trauma therapy session, someone can consider the impact that the traumatic experience has upon their feelings, thoughts, relationships, behaviors, attitudes, dreams, and hopes.
Lauren: Clients can prepare for their first trauma therapy session by taking a deep breath and trusting their decision to continue on the journey to greater health and wellness.
At Thriveworks, Trauma/PTSD therapy involves dedicated efforts to address and navigate through past and/or recent traumatic events. Therapists specializing in trauma create a secure environment to process and heal from these experiences, aiming to reduce trauma-related symptoms and enhance overall quality of life.
Our Thriveworks providers use Trauma/PTSD therapy treatments like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing EMDR, CBT, and exposure therapy with the goal of helping clients process the traumatic events they have experienced so that they can to start feeling safe and secure again.
The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can vary but often include:
The best way to overcome PTSD triggers is to seek the assistance of a professional therapist, such as those at Thriveworks, who can help you to understand and treat your PTSD triggers.
In most cases, a therapist who specializes in Trauma/PTSD therapy is the best type of mental health professional to address the symptoms of PTSD.
PTSD/trauma therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
If a client is working through a single traumatic event that occurred as an adult, trauma or PTSD therapy may only take a few months, but in general, it can take a year or more to effectively treat trauma symptoms and PTSD. The duration of treatment is highly dependent on the client and the severity of their symptoms.
The success rate of therapy for PTSD depends entirely on the individual’s symptoms, commitment to attending sessions, and personal abilities.
Have you or a loved one experienced a traumatic event? Are you or they experiencing difficulty resuming life? Struggling with flashbacks, nightmares, and/or feeling that something isn’t quite right? Are personal relationships suffering? You or your loved one may be experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
PTSD is a cluster of symptoms that people experience after going through a traumatic event. The traumatic event could be a car accident or illness, surviving a natural disaster such a hurricane, tornado, or earthquake, or a manmade assault such as war, sexual assault, or even a violent crime. It is usually a time after you were exposed to injury or possible death, or were threatened in some way.
Not everyone that experiences a trauma has PTSD. However, if you have any of the following symptoms for over a month and they haven’t gone away, seek professional help right away. PTSD is a serious disorder that can produce many unpleasant symptoms such as:
At Thriveworks-Reading, we have experienced, credentialed, licensed, caring and compassionate professionals that can help you determine if you have symptoms of PTSD and then determine the right course of treatment. We can help you process the event and the painful emotions that you have experienced on your journey. You shouldn’t have to do it alone. Sometimes people are reluctant to talk about their experiences and feelings about the traumatic event that occurred. We understand that. This is a normal part of the process. However, you shouldn’t have to suffer in silence.
At Thriveworks Reading-Wyomissing we are here for you and have experts that can help both adults and children. Get relief from your symptoms. We understand how debilitating the symptoms can be and we will try our best to get you an appointment within 24 hours. We can help you survive and embrace the future. We encourage you to take the first step and call to get help and healing. We are here to partner with you. Call us right away where a professional is standing by to help. “Thrive, don’t wither!”
Sincerely, Your Team at Thriveworks Reading Counseling
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Wyomissing is located in Park Plaza near Park Rd and Penn Ave, off US-422. It is right by the Wyomissing Park System and near the Reading Public Museum.
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