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Becoming your authentic self is a transforming and long journey, and I’m here to walk alongside you, offering tools and encouragem...
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Becoming your authentic self is a transforming and long journey, and I’m here to walk alongside you, offering tools and encouragement along the way.
Hannah Irwin is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with 1 year of experience. Hannah’s ideal clients seek a safe, affirming space to explore identity, process life transitions, and build resilience. She values collaboration and transparency, working best with clients who appreciate honest feedback and shared input on the treatment process. Her collaborative and integrative approach empowers clients to be active participants in their healing journey.
Hannah has a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, feminist theory, acceptance and commitment therapy, internal family systems, narrative, and mindfulness-based approaches in her work. She provides care rooted in trauma-informed, systematic, and sex-positive frameworks.
Hannah understands that reaching out for help is not always easy. She provides a judgment-free space and welcomes you to connect when you’re ready. She responds promptly during business hours, and while messages sent outside those hours will be answered the next business day, your well-being remains her priority.
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Healing is not always linear, but with the right support, meaningful change is possible, and I’m here to walk alongside you as you...
Healing is not always linear, but with the right support, meaningful change is possible, and I’m here to walk alongside you as you move toward greater balance, clarity, and strength.
With over 7 years of experience in the mental health field, Jennifer “Jen” Quisenberry, Licensed Professional Counselor, supports individuals navigating dual diagnosis and co-occurring challenges. She takes a holistic, trauma-informed approach that integrates mind, body, and environment to foster lasting change. Jennifer empowers clients to overcome negative patterns, rediscover their inner strength, and take meaningful steps toward balance and healing.
Jennifer holds a Master’s in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling from Duquesne University. She uses a trauma-informed, holistic approach rooted in compassion and respect. Her work centers on helping clients reconnect with their inner strength, regain a sense of personal power, and find clarity in the face of life’s challenges.
Jennifer offers a safe and supportive space for clients feeling stuck or overwhelmed. She believes each person holds the insight and resilience they need—her role is to guide and support them in uncovering it. For those seeking clarity, healing, or growth, Jennifer is honored to walk alongside them on their unique journey.
Jonathan Lewis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who also holds a Master of Human Services Graduate Degree (MHS). Jonatha...
Jonathan Lewis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who also holds a Master of Human Services Graduate Degree (MHS). Jonathan has over 15 years experience partnering with adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, men’s issues and relationship issues. He received his Master of Human Services Degree from historic Lincoln University. Jonathan utilizes relational, collaborative, strength based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness based, solution focused and emotionally focused approaches to therapy always maintaining the creativity, flexibility and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual and couple. Jonathan seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths and better collaborate with you toward meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you value and desire. Aside from his experience and personal qualities, Jonathan's passion for change is at the core of his counseling. Jonathan is a firm believer that Human Beings have the capacity to change, and many of his clients can attest to that. Jonathan takes pride in providing care with openness and empathy, while providing balance and stability. Jonathan is eager to learn more about you and how he can contribute to your patient care and treatment goals.
I am committed to ongoing professional development and supporting individuals affected by mental health issues, as well as their f...
I am committed to ongoing professional development and supporting individuals affected by mental health issues, as well as their families and loved ones.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 5 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and young adults navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in supporting individuals through career transitions, relationship struggles, dual diagnoses, and personal growth. My own journey of healing and self-discovery has shaped how I guide others today. I believe the best teachers are often those who were once students of their own healing.
I earned my Master’s in Psychology from Holy Family University. I take a collaborative, solution-focused approach, working with clients to identify strengths, address barriers, and set goals that lead to meaningful, lasting progress.
I provide a judgment-free space where you can feel supported in exploring your goals. Together, we will work through challenges, past traumas, or obstacles that may hold you back. My goal is to help you get to the place where you see and feel your best self.
I have 30 years of experience in various forms of therapy and am open to using any therapeutic techniques that would help....
I have 30 years of experience in various forms of therapy and am open to using any therapeutic techniques that would help.
MaryAlyce Rensa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania, who has 30 years of experience counseling adults, teens, and children seeking help with anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and trauma.
MaryAlyce completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of MD, University College, and received her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Towson University in Towson, MD. She utilizes cognitive behavior approaches including rational emotive behavior therapy and other strength-based, collaborative, and solution-focused approaches. MaryAlyce specializes in the creative use of games, art, and music for helping clients to develop insight into their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, and she is flexible in doing “whatever works” to best meet the needs of her clients.
MaryAlyce often gives homework on self-help activities and encourages participation in the therapeutic activities in sessions. She seeks to establish an open-minded, warm, honest, and caring relationship with you in order to assist in helping you learn to cope with your feelings in healthier ways, to understand and adjust your thoughts to improve your self-esteem and confidence, to build problem-solving skills so you can better help yourself in your life long goals.
As a queer therapist working from a trauma informed and social justice lens, I understand the importance of how our life experienc...
As a queer therapist working from a trauma informed and social justice lens, I understand the importance of how our life experiences and current contexts deeply impact our mental health experiences.
Nicole Lyman (she/they) is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with 2 years of experience working with young adults, adults, and seniors. Nicole seeks to explore strengths and personalized goals to cope more effectively with life's challenges as well as move towards resilience and growth. Nicole's ideal clients experience a range of issues, often rooted in chronic stress or trauma, including anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, life transitions, trauma/PTSD, relationships, self-esteem, or grief. They also have experience working with clients identifying as LGBT+ and individuals assigned female at birth who are neurodivergent.
Nicole earned a Master’s in Counseling Education from Temple University. They help clients normalize their experiences and circumstances through examining the impact of life experiences and relational dynamics on daily functions and self-image. Nicole helps individuals gain insight into their behaviors and somatic symptoms.
The first step in growth is accepting the need for change and growth. Nicole will help clients learn more about themselves as well as make the changes they are looking for in a safe and nonjudgmental relationship. If a mindful and socially aware counseling relationship feels like a good fit for you, reach out to meet with Nicole.
As a clinical psychologist, I enjoy working with my clients to help them solve their problems and utilize coping skills....
As a clinical psychologist, I enjoy working with my clients to help them solve their problems and utilize coping skills.
Marcy Shoemaker is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 14 years of experience who works with diverse clients of all ages. She specializes in supporting individuals through career transitions, life stressors, anger, anxiety, depression, parenting, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Marcy’s ideal client is open and honest and not hesitant to give feedback on the direction of their therapeutic journey. She believes there is no perfect type of therapy and takes an eclectic approach, working with clients to discuss feelings, problem-solve, and develop coping skills.
Marcy received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Among the methods she uses are cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, emotionally focused therapy, family systems, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques.
During hard times, it is helpful to have an unbiased third party to listen without judgment. Marcy is ready to be the supportive ear that guides you through your issues and helps you to reach your goals. If you are ready to begin, schedule an appointment today!
Mark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who works out of an office in Philadelphia, and holds licenses in both Pennsylvania an...
Mark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who works out of an office in Philadelphia, and holds licenses in both Pennsylvania and California. He has 20 years of experience helping children, adults, and families work through challenges that impact their health and happiness. He spent much of his career working at a nonprofit agency that continues to serve trauma impacted children and families in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was through this work that Mark grew to understand both the grave impact of trauma and the healing power of psychotherapy. Mark works from a variety of therapies to best match an individual's needs. Some of these include cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and gestalt therapy. He also has subspecialties in parent training, behavioral intervention instruction, and play therapies. Regardless of the therapeutic orientation, he believes enriching an individual’s personal story is the key to change. When people can author strength based personal narratives, they are able to find the strength to overcome their doubts, fears, and worry. Mark believes every person carries within them the power to change and heal. He seeks to help individuals access this power through a safe, comforting, and expressive experience.
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With online therapy, much like with in-person therapy, I begin with a comprehensive needs assessment. Once the client and I have established their focus of treatment, I can then tailor modes of care that will provide the greatest effectiveness and efficiency for success. Building a sense of safety and camaraderie helps the client feel more comfortable with taking the emotional risks necessary for treatment growth. I then use goals as a means of measuring treatment progress, while using a wide range of treatment interventions to help the client work through stages of change. Throughout the whole process, I connect with the client from a stance of validation, nonjudgment, hope, and optimism, and a sense that the client's rooted narratives of self can be reauthored into more positive narratives.
Depending on the particular needs of the client, I might introduce various therapeutic tools/skills to help a person cope. The skills can fit into various categories such as relaxation, self-soothing, emotional regulation, cognitive behavioral techniques, and others. While I introduce traditional skills such as deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation, I also, depending on need, will introduce more obscure skills such as the FTIP skills used for emotional regulation and taken from dialectical behavioral therapy. FTIP skills are neurophysiological actions that trip various switches in a person's nervous system to address more extreme symptoms such as panic, hyperarousal, and emotional escalation. A few other skills that I often introduce are:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in online therapy when they have a decrease in symptoms and demonstrate a greater sense of self-confidence. I work with the client to establish at least one goal and one objective to provide a focus for treatment and an objective means of tracking progress.
Integrating the skills and concepts addressed in sessions into a client's everyday experience is integral for a person's progress. This is individual to each particular client. For some, this may involve engaging in specific behavioral interventions to target specific maladaptive behavior(s). For others, this may involve shifting a daily routine to involve positive affirmation. With CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), practicing cognitive restructuring exercises regularly outside of therapy contributes to expedited change and relief from symptoms. Mental wellness and physical wellness go hand in hand. I work with clients to address other self-care activities such as social connections, fitness, diet, sleep hygiene, etc.
To prepare for your first online therapy session, you should find a comfortable, quiet, and private location with a strong internet signal. In order to make the best use of the intake appointment time, I strongly recommend completing all consents prior to the session and exploring the Zoom platform to avoid technical issues. While many clients and families experience anxiety prior to this first appointment, generally participants find it less intimidating than they imagined.
With Thriveworks, Online therapy is an effective alternative to in-person therapy services in which a client can speak to a Thriveworks therapist remotely via online video conferencing. Online sessions are just as effective as in-person treatment, but they can also provide added benefits like reduced travel time, saving money on transportation or childcare, and increased access to care.
Online therapy works much like traditional in-person therapy but takes place through secure video conferencing. Clients can attend Online therapy from any safe place they choose that has access to the internet, whether that be their home or another easily accessible place. Like in-person treatment, a therapist will work with their client to address their concerns, create goals, and establish an effective treatment plan.
There is no best option for online therapy—instead, it’s best to focus on finding a provider that meets your specific needs and with whom you can form a professional connection with.
Yes, online therapy is just as effetive for many clients as in-person sessions.
Online therapy can last for a few months to years depending on the goals and symptoms of the client. The treatment process will be unique to each client and lend itself to their specific concerns, which means that the time it takes to treat them will always be different. Timing is also up to the client themselves; they are free to stop therapy whenever they please, especially if they feel they have reached their goals and addressed their concerns.
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.
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