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As an Army veteran and seasoned nurse practitioner, I bring a deeply personal and holistic approach to mental wellness that honors...
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As an Army veteran and seasoned nurse practitioner, I bring a deeply personal and holistic approach to mental wellness that honors both the science of medicine and the strength of the human spirit.
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 16 years of experience in the medical field. I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals of all ages navigating life’s many transitions. My passion lies in helping people find balance, healing, and renewed confidence. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, OCD, sleep difficulties, anger management, and related concerns. My goal is to create a compassionate, judgment-free space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered on your journey toward better mental health.
I earned my master’s in nursing from DeSales University. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each individual. I combine traditional psychiatric care with integrative therapies that address the whole person. Together, we identify root causes and develop sustainable tools for emotional balance and lasting wellness.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or mood-related challenges, please know you don’t have to face them alone. Reaching out for help is a powerful first step toward healing and peace. Together, we’ll build a personalized plan that supports your emotional well-being and helps you move toward the life you deserve.
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Are you experiencing sadness, grief or anxiety? Do you experience emotional pain from the traumatic events in your life? If so, I ...
Are you experiencing sadness, grief or anxiety? Do you experience emotional pain from the traumatic events in your life? If so, I can help.
Sarah Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 40 years of experience in the mental health field. She provides a safe and supportive environment in which clients can explore their needs and overcome barriers to their emotional wellness. She is an honorably discharged Army veteran who served in Vicenza, Italy. Her military service exposed her to world travel, women's issues, and military stressors and motivated her to become a therapist. This combined with her professional experience enables her to provide guidance in support to a wide variety of clients.
Sarah completed her Master of Social Work at the Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work. Sarah utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered or Rogerian therapy, humanistic, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness.
Life can be difficult at times. Sarah is open and willing to support you through the many challenges that it can pose. She can provide new perspectives and strategies to help you explore and resolve these challenges. Are you ready to do the work? Then schedule an appointment with her today!
Everyone has a different culture, and I seek to gain an understanding of each client's unique culture through their lens....
Everyone has a different culture, and I seek to gain an understanding of each client's unique culture through their lens.
Greg Lyncha is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in providing clinical assessments and therapeutic care to adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use issues.
Greg completed both his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Science with a minor in Psychology and his Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lock Haven University. He is approved by the EMDR International Association in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
Greg utilizes collaborative, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness-based approaches that integrate a range of clinical theories and techniques best suited to meet the client's needs and promote the therapeutic progress. Greg centers his practice around creating a safe environment to gain emotional resilience through self-awareness and understanding. The body and the mind are connected. Greg believes that clients benefit from gaining emotional understanding through exploring this mind-body connection.
I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to support your journey and foster positive change and personal growth....
I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to support your journey and foster positive change and personal growth.
Briana Ochuida is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with 3 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through life’s challenges. She has worked with children ages 5 and up, teens, adults, and seniors, addressing a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Briana is passionate about creating a safe and empathetic space where clients can feel seen, heard, and empowered to heal at their own pace.
Briana earned her Master’s in Professional Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She draws on art and play therapy to engage younger clients and uses a client-centered approach grounded in empathy and personal insight to support individuals of all ages on their healing journey.
Briana understands the courage it takes to begin therapy because she’s been there too. With lived experience navigating anxiety and depression, she offers a unique blend of compassion and relatability. She invites you to take that first brave step—you don’t have to do this alone.
I am here to listen to you, be there for you, and guide you on your journey while helping you learn new skills, new perspectives, ...
I am here to listen to you, be there for you, and guide you on your journey while helping you learn new skills, new perspectives, and different ways to cope with daily life stressors.
Brandon Gommer is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 7 years of experience in the mental health field. He has worked in outpatient and inpatient settings for adults struggling with substance abuse, trauma, and addiction. Brandon has also led intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization groups for adolescents. He has a specific passion for working with adults struggling with unresolved childhood trauma, complex trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, and addictions of all kinds.
Brandon has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from West Chester University. He uses a person-centered, trauma-informed holistic approach to treatment and tailors care to each individual. Brandon takes a long-term, relational approach to therapy.
Brandon takes his time to build a safe and trusting relationship as this is the core foundation to making progress in treatment. He is trustworthy, confident, and highly equipped to help you navigate your goals. Brandon's approach is considerate, kind, empathetic, and non-judgmental. Schedule an appointment today!
Marsha obtained her Bachelors in Psychology and Sociology (with a certificate in her studies race, gender, and sexuality) from the...
Marsha obtained her Bachelors in Psychology and Sociology (with a certificate in her studies race, gender, and sexuality) from the University of Pittsburgh. She has her Masters in Counseling from Immaculata University and MBA, with a concentration in Healthcare Systems Management, from Desales University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Advanced Addiction and Drug Counselor (CAADC) in the state of Pennsylvania. Marsha committed to helping you meet your goals by tailoring her therapeutic approach to fit the unique needs of each child, adolescent, adult, couple or family. She will collaborate with you to identify what may be holding you back from the freedom to live a more enriching life. Her mission is to help you rediscover a sense of hope and encourage you to move forward with the feeling of empowerment and a renewed ability to cope with life's challenges. She provides a safe space where you will be truly heard, seen and understood. In this caring environment, you will receive objective feedback based on deep listening, and interventions for issues such as relationship conflict, substance use, depression, anxiety and stress management. This process is tailored to your unique needs and situation, with the focus on developing strategies to assist in reaching your goals
Therapy is an incredible journey of self-discovery and healing. It is my honor to be a part of your journey and support you in ide...
Therapy is an incredible journey of self-discovery and healing. It is my honor to be a part of your journey and support you in identifying and reaching all of your goals.
Guilhem Combet is a Master’s Level Clinician working towards licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). He is deeply committed to working with adolescents and adults to help them address the unique challenges they face and discover new ways to navigate the stressors of life. He specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, and self-esteem. Guilhem completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Franklin & Marshall College and his Master of Arts (MA) in Mental Health Counseling at New York University.
Guilhem’s professional experience enables him to determine the best way to support his clients that is personalized and focused on the unique aspects of their challenges. He utilizes multiple evidence-based treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and mindfulness.
Life can present many challenges that we don’t have the skills to handle yet. Guilhem is committed to creating a judgment-free space for you to be your authentic self and supporting you on your journey to discover new skills that will help you live a more fulfilling life. If this speaks to what you’re dealing with, schedule an appointment with him today!
Since 2015, I’ve worked in the mental health field supporting individuals through life’s many challenges....
Since 2015, I’ve worked in the mental health field supporting individuals through life’s many challenges.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 10 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, and emotional overwhelm. I specialize in helping clients strengthen communication, deepen connection, and navigate conflict in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. I also work with teenagers dealing with anxiety, school pressure, grief, and identity-related stressors, as well as adults who feel stuck or unsure of their next steps.
I earned my master's degree in marriage and family therapy from Liberty University, where I developed a strong foundation in systems work, communication strategies, and evidence-based approaches. My clinical approach integrates solution-focused, strength-based, and mindfulness-based techniques tailored to each client’s needs.
I believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and grounded in compassion. Whether you’re facing relationship difficulties, personal stress, or major life changes, I will help you find clarity, build resilience, and create healthier patterns. You don’t have to navigate it alone. We can work together to move toward meaningful, lasting change.
Life gets hard at times, and therapy can help you navigate its complexities so that things become manageable again. My goal is to...
Life gets hard at times, and therapy can help you navigate its complexities so that things become manageable again. My goal is to support you as you navigate some of those fragile areas.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 5 years of experience. My training in systems theories helps me understand how individuals function within the greater systems around them. I specialize in working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship stress, attachment challenges, and major life transitions. I also enjoy helping couples strengthen communication, manage conflict, and rebuild trust.
I hold a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from La Salle University. I use solution-focused and strength-based approaches, along with Gottman methods and psychoeducation, to meet clients where they are. My work combines talk therapy, written resources, social media clips, and interactive strategies to support meaningful growth and change.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. My goal is not to fix you but to walk alongside you as you explore new perspectives and tools for healing. If you’ve been wondering if therapy is right for you, I invite you to reach out for a consultation.
I am a seasoned clinician who uses a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to meet your specific mental health needs....
I am a seasoned clinician who uses a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to meet your specific mental health needs.
Jim Houck is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been involved in the clinical mental health field since 1996. He is also a retired pastor and university professor who has trained others pursuing their counseling degree at various levels of professionalism. Jim has experience counseling people who have had near-death experiences and helps them integrate their spirituality with their mental health issues. He believes that all people have the answers within themselves. Jim’s experiences with Native American, European, and Hindi cultures have given him a keen sense of the intergenerational among these populations.
Jim completed his Masters of Science in Counseling and his Ph.D. in Counseling, Education, and Supervision at Loyola University.
Jim's empathy and compassion are a culmination of personal and professional experiences, advanced knowledge, and love for others. Jim is confident that he can walk with you on your journey so that you may find the healing you are searching for. If you are ready to start or continue your journey, schedule an appointment with him today!
As a nurse practitioner, I bring a warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive approach to care, creating a safe, nonjudgmental...
As a nurse practitioner, I bring a warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive approach to care, creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered as we work together toward healing, clarity, and lasting emotional well-being.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 15 years of experience providing evidence-based mental health care through telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, life transitions, and emotional regulation concerns. I support individuals and families seeking greater clarity, balance, and coping skills to improve daily functioning at home, school, work, and in relationships.
I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice from Walden University. My approach is collaborative, strength-based, and trauma-informed, blending comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy.
Seeking support is a meaningful step, and you do not have to navigate it alone. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space focused on shared decision-making, education, and practical strategies that promote insight, resilience, and sustainable progress. I would be honored to partner with you on your journey toward balance and well-being when you are ready.
I believe in creating a compassionate, stigma‑free space where clients feel truly seen, listened to , supported, and empowered to ...
I believe in creating a compassionate, stigma‑free space where clients feel truly seen, listened to , supported, and empowered to heal.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 8 years of experience in behavioral health. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, dementia, and life transitions. I strive to create a compassionate, stigma-free environment where clients feel heard, respected, and supported as they work toward symptom relief, clarity, and emotional balance.
I earned my master’s degree in nursing from Walden University. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, blending evidence-based treatment with empathy and practical tools. I emphasize medication management, coping strategies, and skill-building to support meaningful progress and improved daily functioning.
I believe every person deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported in their healing journey. I work alongside clients to build resilience, foster insight, and create sustainable change. If you are ready to take the next step toward healing and growth, I welcome the opportunity to support you.
As someone who has lived experience overcoming trauma and physical adversity, I bring a compassionate and real-world understanding...
As someone who has lived experience overcoming trauma and physical adversity, I bring a compassionate and real-world understanding of adversity (and overcoming it) into every therapeutic relationship I build.
Tyler Burt is a compassionate and goal-oriented Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with 2 years of experience in mental health counseling. He specializes in individual counseling for sport and performance, addiction recovery, and disability counseling. With a background in individual, family, and group counseling, Tyler helps children and young adults manage anxiety, daily adversity, and life transitions. He especially connects with clients navigating identity, disability, or resilience-related challenges.
Tyler earned a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Philadelphia College. He uses evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, to support clients with anxiety, addiction, and life stressors. His warm, structured care style helps clients build healthier coping skills and create lasting progress.
Tyler understands that seeking support takes courage. He approaches every client with empathy, care, and a commitment to ensuring they feel seen, heard, and supported. Tyler offers a safe, authentic space where clients can navigate challenges, reduce stress, and work toward meaningful growth in their therapeutic journey.
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Evan: My go to approach for working with clients who are coping with depression is person centered techniques, dialectical behavior therapy techniques, behavior therapy techniques, and solution focused techniques. I find them helpful with teaching clients how to manage their symptoms effectively as well as helping clients feel that they are being supported.Depending on the age of the client, the parents may need to be involved so they learn how to best to support their child. I also encourage clients who are coping with depression to discuss the role of medication with a psychiatrist / nurse practitioner / primary care doctor as that may help improve life and make using the skills learned in therapy easier to use.
Andrew: My general approaches to addressing a client’s needs in therapy are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). CBT provides a more traditional approach for exploring the impact of thoughts on feelings and behaviors and working to process and manage those thoughts to reduce the impact on our decision-making. ACT utilized these skills and implements more mindfulness-based strategies to reduce experiential avoidance of uncomfortable emotions and focused on increasing values-based actions.
Evan: When it comes to working on depression, I focus on teaching the following skills which may include:
Andrew: I assist clients in building the following skills to meet their treatment goals:
Evan: I know therapy is progressing a positive direction in therapy when clients start to report a reduction in the intensity of their depression, and they report they are starting to effectively manage their symptoms when it is elevated.
Andrew: I know clients are making progress in therapy when they are less often moving away from uncomfortable situations and emotions and are more often moving toward their values and goals through actions. Clients are typically utilizing the skills learned in therapy outside of the therapy office to increase the likelihood of these values-based actions. Clients also tend to demonstrate a greater level of insight into their emotions and report a decreased impact of these emotions on their decision-making.
Evan: I encourage clients to spend their spare time practicing skills as well as tracking their mood to see if any patterns emerge.
Andrew: To supplement therapy, clients can practice and implement the skills learned in therapy in their day-to-day lives. It is also important to engage in preventative strategies, such as a regular sleep schedule, healthy diet, appropriate work-life balance, engagement with positive social support, and hobbies, as they can improve our overall emotional well-being throughout the day. While these are not possible all the time, the more we engage with them, the more benefits we receive from that action.
Evan: To prepare for the initial session, clients can generate a list of challenges that they want to work on. I also encourage clients to come with an open mind as change takes time.
Andrew: To prepare for their first therapy session, all an individual needs to bring with them is an attitude that is honest and open to alternative perspectives, as well as a willingness to try the interventions suggested in the session. It also can be helpful to have a general idea of what the client’s goals for therapy may be. The client should be prepared to answer some general questions about themselves to give the therapist a clearer picture of who they are.
Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Media, PA will develop a unique treatment plan based on your specific experience, needs, and goals.
It is absolutely worth going to therapy for depression — depression counseling helps people better manage their symptoms and get back to living happier lives again.
Depression counseling works by helping people pinpoint life problems, distorted thought patterns, and other causes of their depression, then process and work through them in order to mitigate the negative effects those factors have on their lives.
Common signs of depression include:
Thriveworks depression counseling in Media, PA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Depression counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s depression as well as their needs and preferences.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
It’s normal to feel sad or even mildly depressed at times, particularly if it is in reaction to a difficult life situation, such as difficulties with a relationship, a significant loss, a life transition, or a professional or academic disappointment. However, when symptoms of intense sadness persist and begin to affect your ability to function at work, in school, or in other important areas of functioning, you could have clinical depression.
Fortunately, the depression counselors at Thriveworks Media can help. Reach out today to schedule a session and get the help that you need.
According to the DSM-5, a manual used by Physicians and Mental Health Professionals to diagnose mental health disorders, you are experiencing a Depressive Episode and qualify for a diagnosis of Depression if you experience five (5) or more of the following symptoms for at least a two (2) week period:
Commonly, treatment for Depression may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT for short, which is a type of talk therapy that can help you to understand the connection between your thoughts, feeling, physical sensations, and behaviors. CBT is all about recognizing that sometimes what we do in order to help ourselves feel better, can also be a part of what is keeping us stuck. CBT teaches you how to make changes in the way that you think and in your actions and behaviors, in order to improve the way that you feel. It is a collaborative approach and requires your active participation in order to be successful.
Treatment may also include exploring whether any past hurts, trauma, or un-met childhood needs may be affecting you and contributing to Depression. Through a trusting relationship with a highly skilled and experienced Thriveworks counselor, it may be possible for you to achieve a full recovery from Depression. You do not have to suffer alone or in silence. Thriveworks is here and we truly do care.
We also know how difficult it can be to get an appointment with a qualified therapist who accepts your health insurance. At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans and, oftentimes, new clients meet with their provider within the same week as scheduling. Plus, we offer evening and weekend sessions.
Call 610-808-9923 to schedule an appointment. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Media is located near N Jackson St and W 6th St, off Baltimore Pike. It is near the Delaware County Courthouse and Glen Providence Park.
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