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Counseling For Women
Pennsylvania | Delaware | Florida
Are you feeling stuck and overwhelmed with your life circumstances? Have you realized that unresolved situations from your childhood are holding you back? Is it time to heal your inner child and reconnect with your true self?
We all desire inner connectedness. When you feel connected with yourself, you feel a natural alignment between who you are and where you are going. But when this inner connectedness is missing, you might feel a sense of emptiness, loneliness, or disarray.
But, how did you even get here? And how do you heal and move forward?
There is hope for you. Let’s discover your healing together.
Hi, I’m Melanie, a women’s trauma therapist.
I help women navigate the complexities of their inner world to find healing and growth within themselves.
As a licensed therapist with 20+ years of experience, I have seen the transformational power of collaborative and intentional therapy.
I believe that you were created with many different parts of yourself all serving a distinct purpose. Many parts of yourself formed when you were young, maybe as a result of trauma or abuse. Some parts have served protective purposes but now, as an adult, prevent you from living the joyful life you desire.
As an IFS-informed therapist, I will guide you in discovering the self-leadership skills that you possess. Can you imagine responding to triggering situations with calm serenity regardless of the circumstances? My role is to facilitate a safe and supportive space for you to explore and understand your inner world.
I value collaboratively working together to identify your goals and develop a plan to achieve them.
In our work together, through women’s therapy, we will explore the different parts within you and help you develop a compassionate relationship with each of them. Through this process, you can identify and heal any conflicts or internal struggles that may be causing emotional distress or limiting your personal growth.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, or relationship issues, through therapy with me, you can find greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-compassion. With a deeper understanding of who you are and why you do what you do, you can learn to access the root of your problems. This will allow space for your own self-leadership to emerge for you to find the healing and growth you seek.
I offer a non-judgmental, empathetic, and collaborative approach to therapy that respects your unique experiences and individuality. I aim to create a supportive and empowering therapeutic relationship where you can feel heard, seen, and understood.
If you are ready to begin your journey to healing and growth, I invite you to contact me today to schedule a free 15-minute video consultation. Together, we can work towards creating positive changes in your life and help you live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
We know we are HEALING when:
- We react with CALM serenity regardless of circumstances.
- Possess CLARITY to perceive situations clearly without distortions caused by beliefs.
- Have a CURIOSITY to understand a person or situation non-judgmentally.
-We show COMPASSION to others without the need to fix, change or judge.
-Have the COURAGE to take responsibility for our actions, willing to reflect and improve our past.
-Have the CONFIDENCE to stay fully present in difficult situations.
-Enjoy CREATIVITY, produce ideas and get pleasure from activities.
-We are feeling CONNECTED to others, a part of community.
Adapted from R. C. Schwartz
Services
Internal Family Systems Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on helping individuals understand and work with their different "parts," or internal family system, to achieve healing and personal growth.
Each part of the internal system is made up of its own feelings, motivations, beliefs, and memories. If parts of who you are conflict with one another, this can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, or emotional distress. Through identifying and communicating with each of your internal parts, you can work to understand the perspective, needs, and emotions of all of who you are to develop a more compassionate and accepting relationship with yourself.
Through IFS-informed therapy, I help you identify and communicate with the parts of yourself that need healing.
This work has been transformative for both me, personally, and my clients, and I believe it will help you access the inner healing restoration that you desire.
Faith-Informed Therapy
For women seeking faith-informed Christian counseling, I provide a safe and sacred space to find healing. By incorporating spirituality into your healing journey, you will find peace and inner connectedness with all of who you are.
As a believer and childhood trauma survivor, I believe in the healing power of faith. In my own journey, through integrating faith and spirituality into the therapeutic process, I found greater clarity, purpose, and connection in my life. I am committed to providing the same compassionate and effective care that honors your unique spiritual journey.
We can also use prayer and scripture in your sessions to help facilitate deeper transformation. Let’s work together to see your healing journey unfold.
Discovering Core Beliefs
Core beliefs make up your internal belief system that informs the way you perceive yourself and the world around you. It impacts many areas of your life like your self-esteem and relationships.
Together, we will uncover the core beliefs that you hold about yourself and the world – both the positive and the negative ones. You will learn how to challenge and test these beliefs to see if they serve you well. For the ones that are not, you can begin to shift your understanding and beliefs.
Through this type of therapy, you will learn to recognize how what goes on in your mind impacts all areas of your life. With greater awareness of your thought life, you begin to discover how to best regulate your feelings and actions.
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If you are at a place in life where you feel stuck or feel like you have done all you can do on your own to overcome today’s challenges, therapy is for you. Therapy is your time, carved out for you and only you to work on yourself.
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I offer online counseling and in-person as an option depending on your needs.
If you opt for online counseling, you will receive a link for our sessions. All you need is a safe, comfortable, confidential place and a reliable internet connection.
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I am a private pay therapist. I do not accept insurance. My fee is $150. I do offer sliding fee options.
I offer therapy in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Florida.
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Each session lasts 50 minutes.
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During the first session, we will get to know one another. We will discuss why you are coming to therapy and what your goals are. We will work together to set a plan for our time together. Please know that it is completely normal to be both nervous and excited – most people are!
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This depends on you and your goals. Therapy with me is an open-ended process. Some of my clients feel that they have met their goals after six to twelve sessions. Some need to meet for a year. Some clients come back to me after a few years to work on other things that come up. Regardless, if you are an active participant and ready for transformation, you should begin to notice changes in yourself after only a few sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I am looking forward to meeting you!