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As someone who has experienced life-transitions and overwhelm, I understand what it feels like to carry a lot internally while sti...
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As someone who has experienced life-transitions and overwhelm, I understand what it feels like to carry a lot internally while still showing up for life, and I help clients untangle and work through unhelpful patterns so that they can feel more grounded, clear and in control.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) who works with adults navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. I specialize in helping individuals who feel tired, overwhelmed, and unsure of their next step, but are ready for change. I work with clients who are carrying more that they let others see and help them gain clarity, build healthier patterns, and feel more grounded and in control of their lives.
My approach is warm, supportive, and grounded in evidenced -based practices such as CBT and mindfulness. I help clients better understand the patterns behind their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical tools to manage stress, build healthier habits, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you've been carrying so much on your own. You don't have to have everything figured out to begin. You deserve a space where you feel supported, understood, and not alone. When you're ready, I'm here to walk alongside you in the process of growth and healing.
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I recognize that mental wellness is influenced by multiple interconnected factors including biological, psychological, social and ...
I recognize that mental wellness is influenced by multiple interconnected factors including biological, psychological, social and lifestyle elements. Rather than simply treating symptoms, I work with each patient to understand the root causes of their challenges and develop comprehensive treatment plans that address the whole person.
My name is Ilyssa Carsia, CRNP, PMHNP-BC. I have worked as an inpatient nurse in medical-surgical settings, and I have also worked as an outpatient nurse in rehabilitation and behavioral health settings. I am passionate about my chosen profession as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and I love learning about and connecting with others. In particular, I enjoy helping others navigate major life transitions. I understand how past experiences shape current mental health challenges, and I help patients process difficult experiences and build resilience. I have expertise in treating anxiety and mood disorders with a holistic approach.
I like to take a person-centered approach, helping people work towards their ideal self. I have a deep understanding of how early childhood experiences and familial relationships can affect and shape development and personality. I am skilled at helping people recognize unconscious beliefs, emotions, and relational patterns.
Whatever you may be going through, I am here to be an ongoing source of support, guidance, and encouragement. I look forward to hearing from you and learning about your unique story, challenges, and treatment goals!
Marianne Bartos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania who has over 15 years of experience provid...
Marianne Bartos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania who has over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic care to adult clients who are seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, difficult life transitions, and many other areas of difficulty.
Marianne completed her Masters of Clinical and Counseling Psychology at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, PA. She is able to utilize strengths-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), and mindfulness-based approaches to therapy while maintaining the flexibility and awareness necessary to meet the needs of each individual. Marianne establishes a warm and caring relationship with each person in order to assist in building on their strengths and work with them to meet their goals.
Her own personal goal is to help clients live the meaningful life that they value and desire. Marianne knows that clients are an essential part of the treatment team and takes pride in ensuring that everyone is given adequate education and resources needed to make sound decisions in their care.
Having witnessed the realities of trauma, burnout, and resilience firsthand, I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where ...
Having witnessed the realities of trauma, burnout, and resilience firsthand, I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and build confidence in their healing journey.
I am a licensed associate professional counselor (LAPC) with 6 years of experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, crises, and life transitions. I specialize in helping clients explore how past experiences shape their thoughts, emotions, and relationships. My background includes crisis work, inpatient care, and trauma-informed support, and I am passionate about helping clients feel more grounded, confident, and in control of their lives.
I earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. My approach is integrative and client-centered, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to help clients challenge unhelpful patterns and build practical coping skills.
I believe everyone has the capacity to heal, even when life feels overwhelming. I strive to create a safe, empathetic space where you feel heard and supported. Together, we can develop tools that foster clarity, resilience, and emotional well-being. When you are ready, I am here to help you take the next step.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approach in working with kids is to make them feel safe and give them a private space to work through feelings. I am upfront with the families about this and make sure they know that updates/sharing will be with the approval of the child to maintain trust. I love play therapy and creative arts therapy because it allows us to have fun while dealing with heavier issues.
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I know a client is making progress when I see them start to challenge previously unhelpful patterns of thinking/behaviors. I often tell them that things may seem harder before they get easier because that means we are doing the hard work to get there and addressing things that may feel easier to avoid.
I think the best thing to supplement child therapy with is for the parents to also have an individual therapist and process and work through their feelings. I work closely with parents to make sure the skills we learn in our sessions are transferrable to home/school/etc.
Talk to your child about therapy (what it is, why you think they are in need of it, and bring a list of questions they may have). Please don't bring a child to an intake session who has no idea what therapy is or where they are going and just found out upon arrival.
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 Allentown.
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 Allentown, 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 Allentown, 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.
Parenting can be on of the most rewarding, yet difficult times in one’s life. It is normal to not have all the answers and to feel frustrated at times. Being a parent is a lifelong journey and adventure. We know that every child is different and some require more attention than others. It is easy to blame yourself in these situations and feel like you have failed.
Have you recently felt embarrassed in public when you cannot control your child? Does your child throw fits and yell no matter what you try? Do you feel like all eyes are on you and your child? We get that, we have been there, and we are here to help. Let us partner with you and work as a team. Give Thriveworks-Allentown a call today and speak with a counselor. We understand how important your children are.
We understand that some children are sensitive, some are strong willed, and some have others issues they are struggling with. We want to help you work through these stressors. This list is just a sampling of the kinds of issues that we can help you and your child with:
At Thriveworks Allentown a child counselor will sit down with you and actively listen to your concerns. They will help you better understand your child, identify the problem at hand, and give your family strategies and techniques to overcome your child’s issues. Sometimes the best course of treatment is working with the child, parents, or the entire family. We are flexible and will arrange whatever you and your child feel is best. A variety of techniques will be used depending on your child’s age.
Parenting is never easy, but we can help take some of the load off of your lap and instead join you in the journey. You do not have to go at this alone, we can help. Let’s face the challenges together. We promise we will be there to help and support you. At Thriveworks-Allentown, 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 truly understand and are compassionate to each situation. 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.
Let’s talk! Together, let’s help your child “thrive!”
Our Allentown, PA office is a TherapyLand location: A positive, empowering place for kids to get the mental health care they deserve. Equipped with sandboxes, dollhouses, easels, puppets, blocks, basketball hoops, and other tools, our play therapy rooms are designed to help kids explore and express their emotions. Learn more about TherapyLand and how it could help your child.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Allentown is located off of Hausman Rd., in a building with several other businesses. These include Integrity Personnel, Inova Technologies, and GPI/Greenman-Pederson, Inc. There is a small lake behind our building.
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