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I believe in creating a compassionate, stigma‑free space where clients feel truly seen, listened to , supported, and empowered to ...
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I believe in creating a compassionate, stigma‑free space where clients feel truly seen, listened to , supported, and empowered to heal.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 8 years of experience in behavioral health. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, dementia, and life transitions. I strive to create a compassionate, stigma-free environment where clients feel heard, respected, and supported as they work toward symptom relief, clarity, and emotional balance.
I earned my master’s degree in nursing from Walden University. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, blending evidence-based treatment with empathy and practical tools. I emphasize medication management, coping strategies, and skill-building to support meaningful progress and improved daily functioning.
I believe every person deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported in their healing journey. I work alongside clients to build resilience, foster insight, and create sustainable change. If you are ready to take the next step toward healing and growth, I welcome the opportunity to support you.
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Ryoko Ohara is a Board Certified Music Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor (MT-BC, LPC) who brings over 15 years of pro...
Ryoko Ohara is a Board Certified Music Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor (MT-BC, LPC) who brings over 15 years of professional experience and her person-centered, mindful approach to help adults who are struggling to cope with relationship issues, family conflict, grief, difficult life transitions, low self-esteem, and more.
Ryoko has worked with both individuals and groups and has several degrees in Psychology. Ryoko invites you to share with her your struggles. Ryoko will work with you on a path to empowerment.
日本語でお話しできます。
ストレスや悩みなどで困っていられる方、もっと毎日明るく楽しく過ごせればいいなぁと思っていられる方、日本語で一緒にお話ししましょう。
(She can speak Japanese. If you are struggling with stressors or you just want more joy, happiness, and fulfillment in your life, talk with Ryoko in Japanese.)
With Ryoko as your therapist, you can start moving toward your personal goals, as you learn more effective ways to cope with stress and difficult situations. Work as a team, improving your mental health with Ryoko's guidance.
As someone who has experienced challenging life circumstances, I understand the pressure to get things done while dealing with inc...
As someone who has experienced challenging life circumstances, I understand the pressure to get things done while dealing with incredibly heavy emotions. I want to support you in working through the hard things so you can learn to be present in life, healthily experience all emotions, and achieve your goals.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in working with individuals navigating substance use, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. I have experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings and take a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy.
I earned my Master of Social Work from Widener University. My approach is integrative and systemic, helping clients understand how life systems impact emotional well-being. I incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy to identify automatic and distorted thinking patterns and support meaningful change.
I understand how difficult it can be to ask for help, and I view that step as a sign of strength. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can show up as you are. Together, we can challenge negative self-talk, build insight, and help you move forward with clarity and confidence
I am a seasoned clinician who uses a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to meet your specific mental health needs....
I am a seasoned clinician who uses a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to meet your specific mental health needs.
Jim Houck is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been involved in the clinical mental health field since 1996. He is also a retired pastor and university professor who has trained others pursuing their counseling degree at various levels of professionalism. Jim has experience counseling people who have had near-death experiences and helps them integrate their spirituality with their mental health issues. He believes that all people have the answers within themselves. Jim’s experiences with Native American, European, and Hindi cultures have given him a keen sense of the intergenerational among these populations.
Jim completed his Masters of Science in Counseling and his Ph.D. in Counseling, Education, and Supervision at Loyola University.
Jim's empathy and compassion are a culmination of personal and professional experiences, advanced knowledge, and love for others. Jim is confident that he can walk with you on your journey so that you may find the healing you are searching for. If you are ready to start or continue your journey, schedule an appointment with him today!
Are you experiencing sadness, grief or anxiety? Do you experience emotional pain from the traumatic events in your life? If so, I ...
Are you experiencing sadness, grief or anxiety? Do you experience emotional pain from the traumatic events in your life? If so, I can help.
Sarah Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 40 years of experience in the mental health field. She provides a safe and supportive environment in which clients can explore their needs and overcome barriers to their emotional wellness. She is an honorably discharged Army veteran who served in Vicenza, Italy. Her military service exposed her to world travel, women's issues, and military stressors and motivated her to become a therapist. This combined with her professional experience enables her to provide guidance in support to a wide variety of clients.
Sarah completed her Master of Social Work at the Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work. Sarah utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered or Rogerian therapy, humanistic, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness.
Life can be difficult at times. Sarah is open and willing to support you through the many challenges that it can pose. She can provide new perspectives and strategies to help you explore and resolve these challenges. Are you ready to do the work? Then schedule an appointment with her today!
As someone who has lived experience overcoming trauma and physical adversity, I bring a compassionate and real-world understanding...
As someone who has lived experience overcoming trauma and physical adversity, I bring a compassionate and real-world understanding of adversity (and overcoming it) into every therapeutic relationship I build.
Tyler Burt is a compassionate and goal-oriented Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with 2 years of experience in mental health counseling. He specializes in individual counseling for sport and performance, addiction recovery, and disability counseling. With a background in individual, family, and group counseling, Tyler helps children and young adults manage anxiety, daily adversity, and life transitions. He especially connects with clients navigating identity, disability, or resilience-related challenges.
Tyler earned a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Philadelphia College. He uses evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, to support clients with anxiety, addiction, and life stressors. His warm, structured care style helps clients build healthier coping skills and create lasting progress.
Tyler understands that seeking support takes courage. He approaches every client with empathy, care, and a commitment to ensuring they feel seen, heard, and supported. Tyler offers a safe, authentic space where clients can navigate challenges, reduce stress, and work toward meaningful growth in their therapeutic journey.
As a clinician, I strive to provide my clients with a warm and supportive atmosphere to learn, navigate, and grow....
As a clinician, I strive to provide my clients with a warm and supportive atmosphere to learn, navigate, and grow.
Marguerite "Molly" Mesure holds a master's degree and license in Professional Counseling. She is passionate about working with adolescents, young adults, and adults who may struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem challenges, school issues, peer issues, substance abuse, women's issues, and grief and loss.
Molly completed her Master's of Professional Counseling at Liberty University. Molly spent 25 years working as an Occupational Therapist, helping people overcome physical challenges. Now, as a mental health clinician, Molly utilizes a strength-based approach to helping people develop the skills and strategies needed to live fully and joyfully. Molly utilizes multiple treatment approaches, including solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, cognitive therapy, person-centered therapy, and family systems therapy.
Molly provides a safe, compassionate, and empowering environment for exploring strengths, passions, and purpose in life. If you would like to begin your journey toward the life you deserve to celebrate, schedule an appointment with Molly today.
Dr. Sophia Park is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whose diverse background has contributed to a presence that is open, r...
Dr. Sophia Park is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whose diverse background has contributed to a presence that is open, respectful and collaborative. She works with individuals, couples, and families in crisis to help resolve conflict, improve communication skills, and work toward healthier relationships. She welcomes persons struggling with acculturation, identity, and/or inter-generational issues. Dr. Park holds a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and Doctor of Theology (Th.D) in Pastoral Theology and Counseling from Columbia Theological Seminary. Her clinical background includes over fifteen years of clinical experience including psychiatric in-patient units, addiction clinics, hospital chaplaincy, private practice, and academic teaching. With her understanding of the importance of spirituality & faith in clients’ lives she is able to provide spiritually-integrated psychotherapy.
Since 2015, I’ve worked in the mental health field supporting individuals through life’s many challenges....
Since 2015, I’ve worked in the mental health field supporting individuals through life’s many challenges.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 10 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, and emotional overwhelm. I specialize in helping clients strengthen communication, deepen connection, and navigate conflict in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. I also work with teenagers dealing with anxiety, school pressure, grief, and identity-related stressors, as well as adults who feel stuck or unsure of their next steps.
I earned my master's degree in marriage and family therapy from Liberty University, where I developed a strong foundation in systems work, communication strategies, and evidence-based approaches. My clinical approach integrates solution-focused, strength-based, and mindfulness-based techniques tailored to each client’s needs.
I believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and grounded in compassion. Whether you’re facing relationship difficulties, personal stress, or major life changes, I will help you find clarity, build resilience, and create healthier patterns. You don’t have to navigate it alone. We can work together to move toward meaningful, lasting change.
Therapy is an incredible journey of self-discovery and healing. It is my honor to be a part of your journey and support you in ide...
Therapy is an incredible journey of self-discovery and healing. It is my honor to be a part of your journey and support you in identifying and reaching all of your goals.
Guilhem Combet is a Master’s Level Clinician working towards licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). He is deeply committed to working with adolescents and adults to help them address the unique challenges they face and discover new ways to navigate the stressors of life. He specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, and self-esteem. Guilhem completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Franklin & Marshall College and his Master of Arts (MA) in Mental Health Counseling at New York University.
Guilhem’s professional experience enables him to determine the best way to support his clients that is personalized and focused on the unique aspects of their challenges. He utilizes multiple evidence-based treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and mindfulness.
Life can present many challenges that we don’t have the skills to handle yet. Guilhem is committed to creating a judgment-free space for you to be your authentic self and supporting you on your journey to discover new skills that will help you live a more fulfilling life. If this speaks to what you’re dealing with, schedule an appointment with him today!
Marsha obtained her Bachelors in Psychology and Sociology (with a certificate in her studies race, gender, and sexuality) from the...
Marsha obtained her Bachelors in Psychology and Sociology (with a certificate in her studies race, gender, and sexuality) from the University of Pittsburgh. She has her Masters in Counseling from Immaculata University and MBA, with a concentration in Healthcare Systems Management, from Desales University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Advanced Addiction and Drug Counselor (CAADC) in the state of Pennsylvania. Marsha committed to helping you meet your goals by tailoring her therapeutic approach to fit the unique needs of each child, adolescent, adult, couple or family. She will collaborate with you to identify what may be holding you back from the freedom to live a more enriching life. Her mission is to help you rediscover a sense of hope and encourage you to move forward with the feeling of empowerment and a renewed ability to cope with life's challenges. She provides a safe space where you will be truly heard, seen and understood. In this caring environment, you will receive objective feedback based on deep listening, and interventions for issues such as relationship conflict, substance use, depression, anxiety and stress management. This process is tailored to your unique needs and situation, with the focus on developing strategies to assist in reaching your goals
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My general approach to addressing a client’s needs for processing grief in therapy is acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). ACT utilizes a variety of strategies to reduce experiential avoidance of uncomfortable emotions and focuses on increasing values-based actions. This can assist a client in reducing their avoidance of the feelings of grief and allow them to process it more appropriately.
I assist clients in building the following skills to meet their treatment goals:
I know clients are making progress in therapy when they are less often moving away from uncomfortable situations and emotions and are more often moving toward their values and goals through actions. Particularly with grief, clients will report a reduction in the avoidance of things that trigger feelings of grief and loss, will work to be more accepting of the loss, and will engage in actions that lead them to have a fulfilling life moving forward.
To supplement therapy, clients can practice and implement the skills learned in therapy in their day-to-day lives. It is also important to engage in preventative strategies, such as a regular sleep schedule, healthy diet, appropriate work-life balance, engagement with positive social support, and hobbies, as they can improve our overall emotional well-being throughout the day. While these are not possible all the time, the more we engage with them, the more benefits we receive from that action.
To prepare for their first therapy session, all an individual needs to bring with them is an attitude that is honest and open to alternative perspectives, and a willingness to try the interventions suggested in the session. It also can be helpful to have a general idea of what the client’s goals for therapy may be. The client should be prepared to answer some general questions about themselves to give the therapist a clearer picture of who they are.
Grief and loss counseling helps people grieve difficult losses including the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the end of a relationship. It helps people navigate their grief process and eventually accept, understand, and move forward from their loss. Thriveworks grief therapists in Media, PA have specific experience, training, and skills that enable them to best support grieving individuals.
Grief and loss counseling isn’t one-size-fits-all, but it involves sharing about your loss and then working with your counselor to acknowledge and accept your new reality in its wake. Your provider at Thriveworks in Media, PA will design your treatment plan around your unique needs and goals for therapy, applying the counseling techniques that best support them.
If you have recently experienced an event like the death of a loved one, a breakup or divorce, the loss of a job, or another major life change, then you may want to seek grief and loss counseling. Grief can be caused by many experiences and events, so if you feel that you are having trouble moving on from a certain event or find that it is still impacting your life and functioning, grief and loss counseling can help you process it more effectively so that you can move on and once again find fulfillment and satisfaction in your life.
There are many counseling theories for treating grief, one of the most frequently used being the dual process model of grief which helps people acknowledge who or what they’ve lost through rumination while also adjusting to the new roles and identities that this loss has now placed on them. There are also many commonly used therapy approaches used in grief and loss counseling, including Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and traumatic grief therapy.
Grief & loss counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
For many, grief and loss counseling lasts for about 6 months. For others, it may last shorter or longer, depending on the severity of their loss and their grief.
Everyone will face loss at some point in their life. While grief may be a normal human experience, it is also a difficult experience to manage, and many people reach out for grief counseling to help them processing a major loss.
Thriveworks Media, PA grief counselors have helped many clients mourn and then rebuild after bereavement. Our grief counselors offer their compassionate presence and their extensive training to clients as they walk through one of life’s toughest challenges: loss.
Grief always involves a loss. Death of a loved one is likely the most common form of grief people face. However, when people lose anyone or anything that they love or value, they will likely experience grief.
Capturing every circumstance that could trigger grief would be impossible, but often, grief come after or during…
Grief is a complex experience that often involves many other emotions. Sometimes, grief can feel like intense sadness and sorrow, even depression. But grief can also feel like relief. Sometimes, grief feels like intense anger. But grief can also feel like apathy. Each person truly experiences grief in a unique way.
While grief comes in many forms, if you have lost someone or something you love, then you may also experience …
Have you been struggling with anything on this list? Have you also lost someone or something you love? If yes, you may be one of many people who are experiencing grief. While navigating how to mourn a loss, many bereaved find support and help through grief counseling.
Regardless of what emotions accompany grief, it often signals that life has changed forever. Acknowledging and accepting these changes can be some of life’s most difficult challenges. Grief counseling offers support and guidance during one of life’s most painful seasons. Caring grief counselors often help their clients find the skills they need to manage the grief, mourn the loss, and re-establish a fulfilling life.
What happens during grief counseling?
Thriveworks Media, PA’s grief counselors personalize their care for each client. In general, however, therapy involves processing the loss and processing a new future.
Thriveworks Media therapists give each client compassionate and professional guidance, and our office has appointments for grief counseling available.
Our office often schedules clients for their appointment within 24 hours of their call. We do not keep a waitlist because you have waited long enough to get started. We also accept many insurance providers.
Have you recently experienced a loss? Do not go through grief alone. Call to make an appointment for your grief counseling.
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