Narrative therapists in Sharon, Pennsylvania PA
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Philadelphia Art Therapy Associates
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Philadelphia Art Therapy Associates (PhATA) is a diverse group of clinicians striving to build a better world abundant with love, compassion, empathy, and benevolent interdependence. We believe that everyone deserves to be safe, feel well, and find meaning and contentment in this life. Sometimes circumstances make things difficult for us to get there. We’re here to help. PhATA was formed because people function and communicate at their highest capacity when tapping into creativity. Our therapists create supportive, trusting relationships using the creative process, art making, and discussion. Although our clinical associates come from diverse backgrounds, we are of similar minds about one thing. We intend to forge a better world using our unique therapy gifts, one client at a time. You can expect:
~To be a partner in an equal, empathic, and collaborative relationship with your therapist when treatment planning or participating in therapy.
~To be treated with the utmost respect and receive superlative ‘customer service’ as guided by the golden rule, “Treat others the way you want to be treated.”
~That we will accept and celebrate your race, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity. We’re committed to creating a just and inclusive society for everyone.
29 Years Experience
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Shira Collings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Hi there! My name is Shira Collings (she/they). I am a feminist, neurodiversity affirming, queer and trans affirming, fat affirming, and disability justice aligned therapist. I am passionate about supporting people in living a life that is aligned with their true values, and healing from both external and internalized oppression that may be impacting their well-being. My therapeutic approach is primarily based in person-centered and feminist approaches. This means I strive to create a space in which clients can express their full, authentic selves and share their stories without shame or judgment. I also have training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. Additionally, I regularly incorporate self-compassion, expressive arts, philosophy and pop culture, and self-advocacy skills into my approach.
4 Years Experience
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Mischa Patteson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LSW
If you want to process and accept what has shaped you, while being empowered to change that shape as you wish, I'm here to help with that.
6 Years Experience
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Dr. Aretha Steele (Mindful Healing Counseling)
Psychologist, PsyD
Taking the step to seek support is a courageous move, and I want to applaud you for it. I know everyone has a different story, and I'm here to honor and respect yours. As your therapist, my focus is on creating a collaborative and caring space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions. In our sessions, we can delve into your experiences, tackle obstacles, discover fresh perspectives, and uncover the strengths within you. Being a black woman, I recognize the significance of your identity and am dedicated to honoring each person’s story.
15 Years Experience
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Dr. Susan L. Waldo
Psychologist, PhD
Practicing as a psychologist over the last 30 years has been one of the greatest joys of my life. I have been privileged to be invited into the lives of individuals and couples who are suffering and help them find their way to peaceful, fulfilling lives and relationships. Having walked the road from abuse, suffering, tragedy, and mental health disorders to healing myself, I feel especially equipped to help others do the same. Knowing that healing oneself and one’s relationships is possible from personal experience, I am passionate about paying forward the lessons and wisdom I was given.
29 Years Experience