Mental Health Therapy in Allentown

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Therapists in Allentown

Casey Sbat

Allentown, Pennsylvania - Licensed Professional Counselor
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Hello and welcome! I am so glad you are here! My name is Casey and as a licensed therapist in the state of Pennsylvania, my job here is to provide online counseling through the BetterHelp platform. I am board certified through the National Board of Certified Counselors (NCC) and have experience in a variety of settings. I started my career in the mental health field in 2009 when I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in psychology and criminal justice. I started as a Therapeutic Staff Support doing in home work with children and families. I have worked as a Crisis Intervention Specialist in an emergency room setting from 2014-2019 assessing and providing care to patients who are experiencing crisis situations. I graduated with my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and have been a counselor since 2015 in the emergency room, outpatient, community, school, and residential treatment settings and roles. I have experience working with a variety of clients including children and adults with a vast variety of mental health needs including conduct disorder, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, PTSD, bi-polar, adjustment disorder, and more. I have helped clients through life transitions, adjustment issues, relationship issues, parenting, trauma, grief, abuse and more. I have experience providing individual, family, and group counseling services, as well as, crisis intervention. My goal as a counselor is to help people in their desire to close the gap between where they are right now and where they want to be in the future, with the support of individualized therapy sessions. I typically utilize cognitive behavioral therapy to help my clients focus on connecting thoughts, emotions and behaviors. I want to help people understand how thoughts, behaviors, and emotions relate and influence one another to restructure thinking in an attempt to develop healthier thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. I utilize motivational interviewing skills as well to help clients resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find motivation to change behaviors. I work from a strengths-based approach in which I focus on a client’s strengths, resiliency, and resourcefulness, and less on weaknesses, failures, and shortcomings. I like starting off and focusing on a positive mindset to help clients change their worldview to one that is more positive and goal oriented. I aspire to utilize my experience to help make a valuable contribution to others by promoting mental health through service, advocacy, and education. I strive to aide clients in developing mood stability and safety to live their best life. I am happy you have reached out for some assistance. It takes a lot of courage and motivation to reach out for additional support. I am here to listen, respond, and support you through reaching your personal or professional goals. Together, I believe we can reach both long-term and short-term goals through the client-therapist relationship!

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Amy Hausman

Allentown, Pennsylvania - Licensed Professional Counselor
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My name is Amy and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I have been in the mental health field for nearly 15 years in a variety of settings. This has given me the opportunity to assist a diverse group of people in addressing both acute and chronic mental health issues while also striving to achieve an improved satisfaction with life. While I am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, a person’s needs and preferences ultimately determine what will drive the collaboration. I am extensively trained in relationship issues, post traumatic stress disorder, and women’s health issues including pregnancy emotions, postpartum depression and perinatal loss. In addition to that, I also have a significant amount of experience with anxiety, depression, bipolar, grief /loss, and adjustment issues. It can be overwhelming to experience negative emotions. Some of us only experience them for a short amount of time after a specific event occurs, while others experience their interference in life satisfaction for many years. It is my hope that I can assist you in assessing and managing the negative thoughts and emotions you might be experiencing. I believe those that I have worked with in the past would describe me as easy to talk to, having a love for humor, and liking to keep things “real.” I value creating a warm and genuine environment that you can feel comfortable in discussing some of the most difficult topics. Making this initial decision to establish a relationship with a counselor can leave you feeling vulnerable when getting ready to talk with a complete stranger. It is my goal to immediately create a comfortable working relationship. I look forward to meeting you!

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Patrick Currie

Allentown, Pennsylvania - Licensed Professional Counselor
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Hi, I'm Patrick, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania with over 25 years of experience helping people in various settings. I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Widener University with a focus on behavioral medicine and health psychology, learning the amazing ways in which we can improve or regain health and wellness using the power of the mind. Then, while working on an inpatient adolescent psychiatric unit, I witnessed the damaging effects of trauma, abuse and neglect and so I returned to school at Temple University and earned a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology to be better equipped to help others deal with life's many challenges. I have worked in clinical, educational and correctional facilities providing individual counseling, conducting workshops and seminars on stress management, making healthy choices and other topics, as well as running psycho-educational group programs for violence prevention, drug abuse prevention, relapse prevention and anger management. I have continued to provide outpatient therapy addressing a number of issues - anxiety, depression, substance abuse, grief and loss, work and career problems, relationship issues, life transitions and more. No matter what type of challenges you are facing, I believe we all have the capacity to improve ourselves and live more authentic, healthy and fulfilling lives. Success in any endeavor is a process of developing awareness, gaining acceptance and taking effective action. My style is supportive and empowering, using elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and positive psychology to educate and inspire others to master these skills. I take a holistic approach to counseling, looking at every aspect of a person's life to identify strengths, build resiliency and encourage growth. I am also sensitive to the needs and challenges of individuals from different groups, including racial, cultural, LGBT, differently abled or other. I respect the values and experiences of my clients and I aspire to see the world from their perspective as we work towards the life they want to live.

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Free Mental Health Resources in Pennsylvania

The State of Pennsylvania, under the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, offers an online and telephone helpline that can assist individuals with locating substance use disorder treatment in their areas. This is a free service that is staffed by trained professionals and is available around the clock.
Under the state of Pennsylvania, if residents are enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program then they are automatically enrolled in the HealthChoices Behavioral Health Program. This program ensures that individuals get high quality and timely access to mental health and drug and alcohol services.
PA Link is a program through the state of Pennsylvania that assists individuals and their loved ones who need services and support for older people or those with disabilities. This program can help with issues such as health care, housing, in home services, legal advice, meal programs and support groups.
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Center County Mental Health (CCMH) offers free programs for individuals aged three and older who are impacted by a mental health disorder. Their services include a crisis intervention team, early intervention programs, case management, child and family centered programs, peer support and access to outpatient mental health services.
The Allegheny County Department of Human Services offers residents an online database to locate behavioral health services and their contact information by county. This free service can be accessed 24/7.
PA 2-1-1 is a free resource that helps residents of Pennsylvania connect with social services in their area. This helpline is staffed 24/7 and offers services in 170 languages and dialects. Individuals can also access the services via text and their online database.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Keystone Pennsylvania is an organization that provides recovery focused support, education and advocacy for individuals and their loved ones impacted by mental illness. They offer free in person and online support groups and educational programs as well as a telephone crisis and helpline.
The Williamway LGBT Community Center in Philadelphia works to engage and support the diverse LGBTQIA+ community. Their free services include peer counseling programs, trans-specific programs like TransWay, Gettin’ On for older members of the community, and wellness programs that include online support groups.
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Centre LGBT+ located in State College is an organization that supports the LGBTQIA+ community through education, advocacy and activities. Their free services include support and social groups for adults and teens, a gender affirming clothes closet, a library, an after school program and organize local PRIDE events.
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The Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition (PaPSC) is a statewide network of people who use their personal history of mental illness or alcohol and substance use disorder to help others. Members of the coalition are thoroughly trained to provide peer support and help others on their recovery journey.
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Up Street is a teen mental wellness program offered by JFCS Youth Services in Pittsburgh. They provide free drop in consultations with therapists, scheduled therapy appointments, text based peer support and support groups for teens.
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Mental Health Partnerships is a program in Southeast Pennsylvania that supports individuals and their loved ones with mental health conditions and addiction. They use evidenced based wellness strategies to assist people on their recovery journey through case management, education, residential and homeless outreach, and the MHP chat line.
Brookline Teen Outreach, in South Pittsburgh, offers a safe and engaging environment for teens. Their free services include counseling services, focus groups and activities such as cooking classes, sports, art programs, STEM programs and homework help. They also offer support groups.
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Mental Health America of Lancaster County offers programs that promote optimal mental health. These include community mental health assistance programs, support groups, a suicide prevention coalition, a prison program, educational programs and advocacy services for children and families.
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Michael’s Giving H.A.N.D. in Philadelphia is an organization that provides education, outreach and advocacy related to suicide and depression. Their programs include community outreach and an adolescent mental health counseling program that helps connect individuals in need with mental health professionals in their area.
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