Children therapists in Butler, Pennsylvania PA
Children
Valiant Minds Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, CCATP
I believe that every person, no matter their circumstances or struggles, has a valiant mind. Therefore, I believe that each of my clients are the experts of their own life and that my job is to meet each client wherever they currently are on their journey and to walk alongside them in order to help facilitate growth and change. In 2004, I graduated from Chatham University with a Masters in Counseling Psychology and have since gained extensive experience in the treatment of adult and childhood psychological and neurobehavioral disorders. My sessions predominantly use cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, where I help my clients to understand how their thoughts affect their feelings and behaviors. I also use other psychotherapy techniques that provide comprehensive perspectives to my clients and enhance mind, body such as positive psychology, existentialist philosophy, and mindfulness meditation. My goal is to help my clients broaden their awareness, challenge problematic patterns, learn healthy coping skills, live mindfully and confidently, and seek their unique version of joy. Above all, I am committed to creating therapeutic relationships that are built on trust, respect, transparency, empathy, honesty, and equality, and I always counsel from a nonjudgmental place of understanding and compassion.
18 Years Experience
Children
Maria Maddalo
Psychologist, Psy.D., BCBA
I am a PA Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Certified School Psychologist, and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. I also work with adults with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and Autism.
I customize therapy sessions for individual and family needs. My specialty areas include Autism, ADHD (including executive function training), anxiety disorders, and depression. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help individuals understand how their thoughts affect their emotions and behaviors.
I understand that each person's story is different. I seek to understand these stories and to work together to create positive change.
6 Years Experience
Children
Samantha Wascow
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW
What we tell ourselves is powerful. Our thoughts have an amazing influence over how we view ourselves and relate to the world around us. I often tell my clients that being aware of the connection between what we think, what we feel, and how we act is the " secret to life." This is often the first step in helping us make the changes that we want and/or need to make. Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I am excited to offer groups, individual, and family sessions rooted in this model of therapy.
18 Years Experience
Children
Christina Mattschei
Counselor/Therapist, Counselor
If you are looking for a compassionate and non-judgemental space to explore an issue and receive support, I am here to help.
24 Years Experience
Children
Lisa Vespico-Mull
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SAP, ICAADC
I have worked with individuals and families in some capacity my whole career and have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for 10 years. I specialize in treating Substance Use Disorder and have helped many family members who are trying to help their loved ones as well. I have experience in most issues and excel at treating depression, anxiety, couples, grief and loss, life transitions, and I am also a certified health coach.
11 Years Experience