Joan L. Bitzer, MS, Licensed Psychologist
Millersville University |
James D.
Spangler, M.S.
Licensed
Psychologist
Millersville
University |
John R. Stevens, M.S.
Masters from Millersville University |
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Professional
Philosophy:
I see myself as a
motivator and educator. I encourage you to embrace the ideas of
personal wellness, truth and self care, and then teach you how to
apply these ideas to your life. Therapy is a combination of healing
old hurts, moving past them, and learning skills to make changes in
your thinking and behavior that will improve your outlook and
relationships.
Therapy of
choice:
I teach cognitive
techniques to adults, children and teens to help them conquer
anxiety and depression. These skills become a “bag of tricks” they
will have at their disposal throughout their lifetime. I am
especially happy when a person who has been suffering tells me how
much the techniques have helped them. I look at the whole person -
diet, activity level, health/physical wellness, relationships, past
experiences and future goals when I evaluate an individuals needs
and plan for treatment. I believe it is the combination of a number
of therapies and lifestyle changes that makes the most positive
impact on my clients’ personal success and happiness.
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Philosophy
" Putting education,
knowledge, and experience to work for you." The most important job
of a psychologist is to empower people and provide them with skills
to achieve their innermost wants, wishes and desires.
Passions
My past and
continuing education combined with years of clinical
experience and
devotion to personal self-growth, have afforded me the opportunity
to assist countless individuals take charge of their lives and to
thrive. I am here to guide you in your creation of a positive path
for your life.
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Professional
Philosophy:
“You have come here
to find what you already have.”
- Buddhist Aphorism
Life presents
challenges for each of us. We may find ourselves struggling with
issues and difficulties that hinder us from enjoying a fulfilling
life. My goal as a therapist is to promote your emotional well being
by guiding you through these challenges by using your strengths and
untapped potential to take the necessary steps toward making healthy
life changes.
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Ardis A. Featherman M.S. Licensed
Psychologist
Millersville University |
Elva J.S. Winter
, Ph.D., APRN
Doctorate
Graduate from University of Pennsylvania
AASECT-Certified
Sexuality Therapist |
Jesslyn M. Koloras, Psy.D., Licensed
Psychologist
Argosy University |
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Individuals experiencing ideal emotional health acknowledge fully
their thoughts and feelings. This self-awareness fosters a wide
variety of behavioral choices to cope with life’s challenges. The
health of each individual can then support a couple’s relationship
and ultimately the family.
Therapy of choice:
A primary focus of mine is working with adults dealing with
depression and anxiety symptoms. These issues are often complicated
by life’s stress and adjustments. Healing the symptoms along with
developing problem solving strategies often go hand-in-hand to
provide resolution and relief.
“Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in
its own way” open Leo Tolstoy in Anna Karenina. This truthful quote
also applies to couples and the complex issues I relationships. I
have a special interest in providing couples with a safe place to
understand each other’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors. A
cornerstone of this work is learning and applying healthy
communication skills to facilitate healing, resolution and growth.
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Quote:
“Living is both a
problem to solve and a mystery to enjoy.”
Therapy
commitment
My passion is for
the purity and poetry of individual persons. I try to help people
understand that both personal past and historical past inform who we
are and how we respond to life challenges. I prompt them to realize
that we are more than what has happened to us … we are more than our
present “problem”. I value journeying with people as they form
themselves into fuller human beings who are at home in their
physical, sexual bodies and at home in the everyday world.
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Professional Philosophy:
Have the courage to take responsibility and change what you
can, and have the faith to embrace what you cannot change.
Therapy of choice:
My passion is to work with children and families as they
face a wide array of challenges that grows wider and more complex as
we evolve as a society. There continues to be a growing number of
children and parents who need support to cope with and adapt to life
in blended families, balancing the demands of two parents working
outside the home, increasing academic demands, the complicated
nature of the internet and electronic “communication”, and the high
anxiety level of many families facing economic hardship. I have a
great deal of experience working with children of various ages who
struggle to manage their family, academic and social lives. I have
served as a support bridge between these worlds and often assist
communication and cooperation among parents, teachers, coaches,
doctors, and other service providers. I believe it takes a
comprehensive approach to support a family and I work to accomplish
that, whether it be through comprehensive psychological evaluation,
collaborating with school personnel, consultation with medical
providers, and/or providing family therapy sessions. I have the
expertise and the conviction to reach beyond the standard
psychotherapy process to ensure the client is surrounded by
resources to meet all their needs including, but not limited to,
emotional well-being.
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Joseph P. Kochansky, MA, Licensed
Psychologist
Towson State University |
Katherine H. Weber, M.Ed. NCC LPC
B.S. Stephen F. Austin State University
M.Ed. Tarleton State University |
Leslie A. Munson,
LCSW
Masters’ of
Social Work, Widener University |
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Professional
Philosophy:
“We humans are built
to survive by loving, laughing and tinkering. We are tougher than
think”
Therapy of
choice:
My passion is found
in helping children build resilience - The ability to bounce back
from difficult situations. I teach a practical problem-solving
schema that can be used to address any life issue, any emotional
monster they may face. I search for each child’s unique talents,
strengths, and abilities, then encourage them to meet tough
challenges designed to build their sense of pride and competence.
Nothing tops the satisfaction I feel when children I have counseled
walk taller, believe in their ability to succeed, and passionately
grasp life.
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Philosophy:
Professionally, I've learned that burying your problem issues today
only causes them to surface at a later point in your life.
Therefore, I try to make my office a safe and comfortable place
where we can work to resolve life's difficult issues. I am
privileged to work with my clients to promote their insight and
growth.
Therapy of choice:
After receiving my Master's, I completed my internship at the
Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children where I
gained valuable experience working with the victims of violent crime
of all ages, particularly sexual assault.
Today, I provide therapy services in the areas of anxiety,
depression, relationships, parenting issues, post traumatic stress
and others.
Treatments frequently focus on examining the factors contributing to
current difficulties, making changes and learning more
effective ways of dealing with life stressors. I incorporate
strategies tailored to the specific needs of the client. We begin
with current issues but I often find a thread to the past. Behavior
that once served a necessary purpose now causes the person to act in
maladaptive ways. People sometimes have strong beliefs about
themselves frequently rooted in negative
past experiences. I am continually encouraged and gratified by a
client's new perspective after they are able to reassess
themselves and their life situations.
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Professional
Philosophy:
“Life is hard, but
not hopeless.”
Therapy of
choice:
My goal as a
therapist is to help people develop skills so they can recognize in
themselves anxiety, anger, guilt, negative self-talk and other
destructive behaviors. With this knowledge they can begin to
forgive, become free of worry and learn to stop beating themselves
up. Additionally, my role is to assist people as they realize that
though they cannot change what has happened to them, and they cannot
change people, they can learn to change themselves. As this process
unfolds, relationships can be restored and a true quality of life
can emerge.
My skills and
training include working with people who suffer from chronic medical
issues, with a particular interest in cardiac patients. I am
passionate about helping to reduce the stress and anxiety suffered
by those living with pacemakers and defibrillators. Additionally I
treat individuals suffering from eating disorders, women's issues
and gay and lesbian concerns. I am sensitive to issues of
spirituality, specifically Christianity. I serve the population of
individuals, couples, families' adolescence and the elderly.
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