Find a Therapist in Gladwyne, PA

Dr. K. Ferrari is a compassionate virtual therapist who specializes in providing support for individuals facing challenges in their lives. With a PhD and credentials as a LCSW and MSW, she approaches therapy with a non-judgmental mindset, focusing on her clients’ unique needs. Dr. Ferrari believes in a holistic perspective on mental well-being and embraces the principles of neurodiversity. Her commitment is to assist clients in setting achievable goals for the future while providing them with valuable tools to realize their aspirations. She is dedicated to helping clients navigate their personal journeys, whether through fostering self-acceptance or facilitating transformative change. By examining past experiences that influence current behaviors, Dr. Ferrari empowers individuals to break free from self-destructive patterns. Her ultimate aim is to help clients cultivate self-compassion and turn their visions for life into reality, all from the comfort of their own homes through tailored virtual therapy sessions.

Dr. Heather, a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist, recognizes the bravery it takes for individuals to embark on their journey towards a more joyful and fulfilling life. She understands that everyone faces challenges, both past and present, and believes in the power of recognizing those struggles to facilitate healing. With her expertise, Dr. Heather guides clients in unlearning unwanted behaviors that hinder their growth and helps them identify emotional patterns that may be troubling. By fostering a supportive environment, she empowers individuals to rediscover joy and paint new colors in their lives. Dr. Heather works with adults and elders navigating relationship challenges, whether they are in a relationship, transitioning out, or seeking to enhance their communication skills. Using effective therapy types such as Positive Psychology, Trauma Focused, and Emotionally Focused interventions, she equips clients with tools to combat feelings of inadequacy and anxiety, instilling hope for a more fulfilling future. With compassionate and empathetic support, Dr. Heather is committed to joining clients on their journey to uncovering their true potential in life.

Dr. Michelle Litwer is a passionate psychologist dedicated to empowering adolescents and adults (ages 16 and up) in managing anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation. With intensive training in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), she utilizes evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma-focused treatments like Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), to assist her clients in living more fulfilling lives. Dr. Litwer specializes in mood disorders, particularly anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD), and helps individuals navigate complex emotional landscapes, build stronger relationships, and set achievable career and academic goals. Her gentle, warm, yet direct and irreverent style creates a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment. Believing that clients benefit from actionable tools and techniques, Dr. Litwer incorporates humor and lightness into her therapeutic sessions, emphasizing the importance of approaching life with balance and mindfulness.

Nina Panzer, MSW, LCSW, is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist who understands that seeking therapy can often be a challenging first step toward addressing distressing issues. She emphasizes the importance of gaining a deeper understanding of various concerns, such as conflictual relationships, anxiety, balancing motherhood with life stresses, and depression, to enhance overall functioning both at work and in personal life. Nina believes therapy is a collaborative journey, aiming to work closely with clients to uncover insights into their struggles, ultimately fostering improved well-being. Her inviting Gladwyne office offers a warm environment for exploration, predominantly serving women professionals and students dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and eating disorders. With training in psychodynamic and relational psychotherapy, Nina gently guides clients in examining how their present circumstances connect to past experiences. Her compassionate approach creates a safe space for personal growth and healing.

Julie Simonson, a licensed clinical social worker with an MSW, believes in the inherent worth of every individual. She recognizes that each person is the expert of their own life. Through insight-oriented psychotherapy, Julie provides support to individuals, couples, and families. Her warm and empathetic approach fosters an environment where clients can explore and examine aspects of themselves that may hinder their fulfillment. Julie's collaborative and relational methodology ensures that the therapeutic journey progresses at a comfortable pace tailored to each client's needs. Utilizing an eclectic blend of therapeutic modalities including psychodynamic, gestalt, relational, humanistic, and strengths-based perspectives, Julie has a specialization in grief and loss, as well as trauma-informed care. She finds that starting from a place of curiosity significantly enhances the therapeutic relationship, creating a safe space for growth and healing.