Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Effort, Pennsylvania PA
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Highly Sensitive Person
Elements Counseling and Wellness Spa
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PhD, LPC, LCSW, LSW, LAPC,
Our highlight empathetic staff meets clients where they are at and take a non judgmental stance in all the work that they do. This is a safe space to express all of your emotions openly without judgment.
12 Years Experience
Online in Effort, PA Pennsylvania
Highly Sensitive Person
Sanela Solak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Have you been told that your feelings are too much, that you are too sensitive or too emotional, or that you need to tone yourself down so others can feel comfortable? If so, you are not alone.
Many of us are deeply feeling people—highly attuned to others, to ourselves, to our environment, to nature, and to the more ineffable aspects of life. This sensitivity is a profound gift. And yet, our feelings are often treated as a threat or an inconvenience, which can create deep wounds, especially when we were young and depended on connection in order to feel safe and secure.
As a result, we may learn to distrust our feelings and suppress them in order to belong, stay safe, and appear “normal.” But when we disconnect from such deep parts of ourselves, we do not only suppress pain—we also suppress our joy, our love, and our aliveness. Over time, this disconnection can show up in many ways: depression, anxiety, difficulty focusing, numbing through habits or substances, physical or emotional pain, a loss of meaning, unfulfilling relationships, or a general sense of not feeling fully alive.
The answer was never to cut off or suppress these parts of yourself. The answer is to create space—to witness and be witnessed, to allow what is present, and to restore flow. You are so much more than a dimmed-down version of yourself. You are a gift to this world, and your sensitivity carries gifts the world deeply needs.
7 Years Experience
Online in Effort, PA Pennsylvania
Highly Sensitive Person
Loren Soeiro
Psychologist, Ph.D. ABPP
If you experience emotions deeply, notice subtleties others miss, or feel easily overstimulated, you may have been told you are “too sensitive.” I see sensitivity not as a flaw, but as a temperament that requires understanding and skillful management. In therapy, we work to reduce overwhelm, strengthen boundaries, and clarify which feelings are yours to carry. The goal is to help you use your sensitivity as a source of insight and strength, rather than exhaustion.
16 Years Experience
Online in Effort, PA Pennsylvania
Highly Sensitive Person
Kelli Hall
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I work with many individuals who identify as highly sensitive or have been told they are “too sensitive” throughout their lives.
Often, this sensitivity is closely connected to heightened awareness, emotional depth, and a tendency to take on the feelings and needs of others. For many, it also overlaps with patterns of hypervigilance, people-pleasing, and difficulty setting boundaries.
Rather than viewing sensitivity as something to fix, our work focuses on understanding it, regulating the nervous system, and learning how to navigate relationships and environments in a way that feels more balanced and supportive.
This allows you to move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling more grounded, aware, and in control of your responses.
13 Years Experience
Online in Effort, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Highly Sensitive Person
Shira Collings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
I support highly sensitive people in navigating a world that can often feel overwhelming. Together, we create a gentle, grounded space to explore emotions, build resilience, and honor sensitivity as a strength rather than a flaw. My approach is validating, empowering, and attuned to the depth and nuance that sensitivity brings.
6 Years Experience
Online in Effort, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Effort, Pennsylvania Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Effort, Pennsylvania average 18 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (45%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (45%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
Online Only |
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| 47% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 45% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 42% | Somatic Therapy |
| 42% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 39% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 63% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Men |
| 26% | Buddhist |
| 26% | Jewish |