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Growing up in a diverse city has shaped me into a therapist who is culturally-sensitive and gives me the ability to understand uni...
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Growing up in a diverse city has shaped me into a therapist who is culturally-sensitive and gives me the ability to understand unique issues of marginalized communities.
Leanna Hassler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 6 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, young adults, and adults explore their unique challenges, adapt to changes in life, and thrive as their true self. Leanna's counseling specialties include treating depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, women's issues, LGBTQ+ issues, and relationship/family issues.
Leanna completed her Master's degree in Clinical Counseling at Alvernia University. She has worked in family based services, community health, and private practice. She utilizes her passion for helping others and her clinical experience to foster genuine and collaborative relationships with clients. Leanna pulls from multiple treatment approaches dependant upon client needs including but not limited to person-centered therapy (PCT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, ecosystemic structural family therapy (ESFT), and solutions-focused therapy (SFT).
Life can get the best of us all at times. It takes great courage to reach out for help with whatever you are struggling with. Leanna is ready to walk beside you on your journey in becoming the best version of yourself. Schedule your first session today.
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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.
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.
Having a mental illness can be debilitating, and caring for you and your emotional well-being is my number one priority....
Having a mental illness can be debilitating, and caring for you and your emotional well-being is my number one priority.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 20 years of experience treating individuals across the lifespan. I have worked in outpatient settings and partial hospitalization programs, specializing in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, attention deficit disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, insomnia, and psychotic disorders. I provide initial assessments, diagnosis, and medication management while focusing on delivering compassionate, client-centered care.
I earned my Master’s in Nursing from Walden University. I possess strong clinical skills in psychopharmacology and follow evidence-based guidelines, combining them with clinical expertise. Building trusting relationships with clients and families is central to my practice, and I work to ensure care that promotes stability and well-being.
I became a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner because I am passionate about helping people feel their best. I enjoy collaborating with my patients to find the right solutions for their mental health so they can live as their best selves. If you are ready to begin your mental health journey, I invite you to book an appointment today.
Life is a journey and as a licensed professional counselor with over 15 years of experience, I’m dedicated to supporting individua...
Life is a journey and as a licensed professional counselor with over 15 years of experience, I’m dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate challenges, strengthen connections, and grow with purpose.
Melanie Morgan is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She provides a wide range of therapeutic services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual and family she serves. Melanie works closely with youth and their caregivers to foster positive attachment patterns and nurture hope for current and future relationships. Her areas of clinical expertise include the treatment of depression, anxiety, impulse control disorders, and the everyday stressors that come with life’s challenges for individuals, couples and families.
Melanie earned a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Chatham University. Using a trauma-informed approach, Melanie creates a safe, supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences and build resilience. She is trained in ecosystemic structural family therapy.
Melanie’s mission is to help individuals, couples and families recognize and strengthen their inner resources throughout the outpatient treatment process. She is dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental space, where clients, families and couples can feel heard and supported because true healing begins with empathy, trust, and a genuine human connection.
I know firsthand that taking the first step can feel intimidating, but I am here to meet you with compassion and understanding as ...
I know firsthand that taking the first step can feel intimidating, but I am here to meet you with compassion and understanding as we navigate the journey together.
Lauren Scipioni is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. She specializes in helping individuals of all ages address a wide range of diagnoses including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. Her ideal client is willing to take the first small steps to achieve big goals. Lauren takes a relational approach to therapy, emphasizing the client-therapist relationship and building meaningful trust.
Lauren has a Master's in Social Work from Millersville University. She pulls from modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, with a client-centered, solution-focused approach. Lauren helps clients develop effective coping strategies, increase self-awareness, and cultivate lasting change in their mental health.
Lauren has navigated adversities that have given her a deep connection to the mental health field and a strong desire to help others unlock the best version of themselves. She can offer a safe and non-judgmental space to begin your journey. She invites you to reach out and take the first step towards a more rewarding and fulfilling life.
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.
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My go to approach for helping kids in child therapy is CBT. I find the best benefit in CBT because it helps children develop an understanding of how they way they think about situations will influence the way that they feel. It will also help them learn that they can explore other ways of thinking and to develop consideration for the view point of others.
I teach the following tools in child therapy:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in child therapy when they are able to make positive choices, express their thoughts, feelings and needs in constructive ways, and when their interactions with their parents, peers, and others in their lives have improved.
Client can supplement their time in child therapy with taking the initiative to complete responsibilities such as, homework assignments and chores. Their parents can help them by establishing clear expectations and provide them with guidance and support as needed in order to meet these expectations. Parents can also encourage, support, and validate their constructive expression of feelings.
To prepare for their first child therapy session, a child can consider the behaviors that they are displaying that are causing difficulties in their lives.
Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Wyomissing.
Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Wyomissing, PA have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.
Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.
It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.
Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Wyomissing, PA is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.
Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.
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.
We are ready to partner with you on this adventure! Call Thriveworks-Wyomissing, where a counselor trained in working with children can help you understand their concerns and conditions.
We understand that some children are sensitive, some are strong willed, and some have others issues they are struggling with. This is just a sampling of the kinds of issues that we can help you and your child with:
At-Thriveworks-Wyomissing a child counselor will sit down with you and listen to your concerns. They will help you understand your child, identify the problem and give your family strategies and techniques to overcome your child’s issues.
Sometimes the best course of treatment is working with the child and sometimes it’s best to work with the parents, or even the entire family. Your counselor will help you decide the best course of action for your particular child and family situation. Depending on your child’s age, your counselor may use play therapy (please see our heading for play therapy for additional information).
At Thriveworks-Wyomissing, we will connect you with a caring, trained, and licensed child counselor to help you. You can finally be the parent you always wanted to be.
We understand how hectic life can be, so we are available at convenient times for you and your family that fit into your busy schedules.
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