Lois Fridenstine

Lois Fridenstine, MSSA, LISW-S, ACHT, is a dedicated therapist who holds a deep appreciation for children, families, and adults. She specializes in working with a wide age range, including toddlers, preteens, teens, college students, and adults from all walks of life. Lois emphasizes the importance of parent and guardian involvement when working with children, ensuring a collaborative approach. With extensive training and experience in trauma treatment and family therapy, her areas of expertise encompass depression, anxiety, and various trauma-related issues, including those arising from emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, neglect, and poverty. Lois also addresses grievances, life adjustments, foster care and adoption challenges, domestic violence, relationships, chronic illnesses, and behaviors such as self-esteem and parenting issues. Her therapeutic approaches often integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Bibliotherapy, and Play Therapy, all within an eclectic framework. Additionally, she enriches her therapy sessions with elements of Spirituality, Art, and Music. Safety, trust, acceptance, and nurturance form the core of her therapeutic relationships, as she focuses on recognizing the unique needs and strengths of each individual, not their weaknesses. Lois upholds confidentiality and professionalism as critical components of the therapeutic process.