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Debbie Waterman

Debbie Waterman

West Chester, PA
Psychologist, PHD
Dr. Debbie Waterman is a psychologist with a PhD, who possesses an approach characterized by warmth, honesty, and a non-judgmental, open demeanor. With a commitment to helping her clients understand the nature of their challenges, she guides them in creating effective solutions that foster positive change in a relatively short period. Utilizing a broad range of interventions, including psychodynamic, humanistic, and existential approaches, Dr. Waterman empowers individuals, couples, and groups to recognize their strengths and actively engage in the therapeutic process. Her professional strengths include a diverse clinical background that fuels her passion for her work, as well as a dedication to each person she encounters. In addition to addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns, her special interests lie in supporting those coping with chronic illness and infertility, assisting them in navigating the emotional complexities while discovering ways to live life to the fullest.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Relationship Stress
Ae Wellness

Ae Wellness

West Chester, PA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
AE Wellness, LLC is a compassionate practice dedicated to caring for the whole person. The agency embraces a holistic approach, addressing the needs of a diverse clientele through culturally sensitive treatment techniques. The dedicated practitioners at AE Wellness believe in meeting individuals where they are in their life journey, utilizing strength-based methods to empower clients toward recovery. This practice offers outpatient therapy for individuals and families, with clinicians who possess specialized skill sets that blend various clinical interventions to create tailored treatment plans. AE Wellness is committed to building a strong therapeutic rapport and ensuring a client-centered focus, which is crucial for effective therapy. Additionally, information about group offerings can be found in the GROUPS section. All services are currently provided via Telehealth, ensuring accessibility and support during challenging times.
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Specialties
Anxiety Bipolar Depression
Jessica Weston

Jessica Weston

West Chester, PA
Clinical Social Work/therapist, MSW
Jessica Weston, MSW, LSW, is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist who believes that the decision to start therapy is a powerful first step toward personal growth, positive change, and healing. She understands that individuals may struggle with challenges such as self-worth, loneliness, stress, self-identity, intimacy, or feelings of overwhelm. Jessica's mission is to help clients navigate these complex issues and achieve their deepest desires in life. She creates a safe and empathetic space where communication can flourish, allowing individual and relational needs to be processed effectively. With a passion for facilitating change, Jessica works with individuals, couples, and families to explore strategies that enable them to become the best versions of themselves. With specialized expertise in EMDR therapy, Gottman Couples Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Sex Therapy, Talk Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, she is equipped to guide clients on their journey toward fulfillment and well-being.
Specialties
Depression General Mental Health Loneliness
Mckenzie Winchester

Mckenzie Winchester

West Chester, PA
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Mckenzie Winchester is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who embodies an authentic and comfortable approach to therapy, fostering a nurturing, safe, and judgment-free therapeutic bond. She is dedicated to a collaborative approach, custom-tailoring therapy to meet the unique needs of each individual. With a strong belief that everyone has the ability to navigate challenging situations, Mckenzie equips her clients with the tools, resources, and skills necessary to recognize and maintain the extraordinary strengths that define them. Regardless of the reason for seeking therapy, Mckenzie passionately supports her clients as they explore any obstacles that may hinder their journey toward a complete sense of self, both within and outside their relationships. Having earned her Master’s Degree in Couple & Family Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University, Mckenzie has a keen interest in working with children and adolescents, family conflicts, and relationship issues stemming from family life and parenting. She is particularly attuned to women's specific needs and individual challenges such as anxiety, life transitions, and self-esteem.
Specialties
Anxiety Family Stress Men's & Women's Issues Relationship Stress
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Emily (hines) Urquidez

Emily (hines) Urquidez

West Chester, PA
Pre-licensed Professional, MA
Emily Hines Urquidez, a pre-licensed professional with an MA, believes that the therapeutic relationship is fundamental in establishing a successful therapy experience. She utilizes warmth, validation, and empathy to assist her clients in reducing anxiety, managing automatic or intrusive thoughts, and decreasing depression. Emily emphasizes the importance of strengthening relationships with friends and family. Her strength-based approach showcases each client's self-determination and unique strengths, empowering them to recognize and utilize their resilience in ways they may not have previously understood. Trained in EMDR, Emily integrates techniques from this practice to help process traumatic events and shift self-beliefs. While reaching out for help can be daunting, Emily's enthusiasm to collaborate with clients and her dedication to helping them achieve their goals creates a supportive and welcoming environment.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Obsessive Compulsive Disorder PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
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Bradford Markowitz

Bradford Markowitz

West Chester, PA
MSA, MA
Bradford Markowitz, with an MSA, MA, and LPC, is a dedicated therapist with over 14 years of experience in the field. He specializes in helping individuals of all ages, including preteens, adults, and elders, navigate a variety of challenges such as mood disorders, relationship issues, and self-esteem. Bradford employs a diverse array of therapeutic modalities including Somatic Therapy, Integrative approaches, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Psychodynamic strategies, among others. His compassionate and strength-based methods are designed to suit the unique needs of each client, fostering a safe environment for personal growth and healing. Whether working with individuals or families, Bradford's commitment to understanding and supporting his clients shines through in every session.
Specialties
General Mental Health Relationship Stress
Matthew Reese

Matthew Reese

West Chester, PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, PSYD
Matthew Reese is a licensed professional counselor with a doctorate in clinical psychology, and a board-certified expert dedicated to providing exceptional mental health services. He takes immense satisfaction in assisting individuals, couples, and families navigate some of life’s most difficult challenges. Whether someone is grappling with a chronic psychiatric condition or confronting a particularly tough period in life, Matthew is committed to walking alongside each client and guiding them toward resolution. He customizes the counseling process to meet the unique needs of every individual, recognizing the complexity of human experiences. His significant experience includes a focus on forensic issues and serious mental illness, as well as challenges related to stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and identity struggles. Additionally, he specializes in Christian counseling for those wishing to incorporate their faith into their healing journey. Matthew values the individuality of his clients, understanding that each concern requires special attention. Together, they collaborate to tackle the difficulties faced and move toward a path of resolution.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression General Mental Health
Charles Wasserman

Charles Wasserman

West Chester, PA
Psychologist, PHD
Dr. Charles Wasserman is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania and Delaware, bringing nearly 40 years of experience in psychotherapy for individuals and couples aged 17 and older. His expertise spans a wide array of concerns, including depression, anxiety and panic, along with feelings of being overwhelmed due to the stresses of home, family, work, school, and relationships. Dr. Wasserman also offers specialized services in senior living facilities, assisting clients and their families in coping with the complexities of aging and chronic medical illnesses. His specialty areas encompass trauma recovery, marital conflicts, eating disorders, and issues linked to aging and chronic health conditions. With a strong commitment to the privacy, comfort, and emotional safety of his clients, Dr. Wasserman personally manages all aspects of the treatment process, from initial contact to appointment setup and insurance coordination. His office is designed to be a welcoming living-room setting within a historic building, promoting a relaxed atmosphere for therapy.
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Specialties
50+ Anxiety Chronic Pain Depression Eating Disorders Family Stress PTSD/Trauma Panic Attacks Relationship Stress Student Life Work Stress
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Michael Bacon

Michael Bacon

West Chester, PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Michael Bacon is a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience working with adults facing a range of challenges, including mood disorders, relationship issues, and self-esteem concerns. He adopts a 'Person-Centered' approach to treatment, focusing on identifying and harnessing individual strengths, and meeting clients where they are in their journeys. Michael believes in the power of understanding one’s story within the broader context of life to facilitate positive change. His expertise extends to addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and developing vital social and boundary-setting skills in interpersonal relationships. Additionally, he employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to illuminate the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, highlighting their significance in daily life. With a strong emphasis on trauma-informed care, Michael ensures that the effects of trauma are acknowledged and integrated into the therapeutic process.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression General Mental Health PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
Gina Basciani

Gina Basciani

West Chester, PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Gina Basciani is a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to placing people at the center of her practice. With extensive experience and expertise in various therapeutic techniques, she adopts a person-centered approach to therapy. Understanding that each individual is unique, Gina prioritizes treating symptoms rather than merely addressing diagnoses. She recognizes that even the most mundane challenges of everyday life can feel complex and overwhelming. Whether clients are experiencing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, or navigating significant life transitions, Gina strives to create a trusting, safe, and confidential environment that fosters healing and growth. As a therapist, Gina is committed to providing compassionate and productive therapy that equips clients with real tools to achieve sustainable and lasting change in their lives. Believing that true healing occurs when individuals feel empowered to take control of their lives and build confidence, her philosophy is rooted in self-compassion and connection. Together with her clients, she navigates life's struggles and crises, enabling them to emerge stronger, healthier, and more confident in themselves and their abilities.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Grief PTSD/Trauma
Kim Beggs

Kim Beggs

West Chester, PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Kim Beggs is a licensed professional counselor with a Master's degree and credentials as an NCC. In today's hectic society, she observes that families often struggle to manage responsibilities and maintain satisfying relationships. Kim specializes in working with couples, parents, and adolescents, helping them develop respectful interaction skills through effective communication, conflict resolution, and boundary-setting techniques. Many of her clients are teenagers grappling with anxiety and depression, often feeling overwhelmed by academic pressures, demanding schedules, and relationship challenges. She empowers young adults to identify and remove obstacles that hinder their transition into adulthood, guiding them in exploring their values, self-esteem, personality traits, interests, and personal and career aspirations. As a certified facilitator, Kim utilizes the Prepare-Enrich inventory to assess relationship strengths and areas for growth. She provides valuable feedback and resources to assist couples in managing conflict and cultivating more fulfilling relationships. In her tailored 3-session premarital counseling program, she helps couples clarify their values and expectations in preparation for marriage. Additionally, Kim holds certification in Child Sexual Abuse Treatment, aiding survivors in processing the trauma and loss they have experienced. She is also certified to present QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention training to groups and facilitates corporate training sessions on various mental health topics.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress Student Life
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Adam Bernstein

Adam Bernstein

West Chester, PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Adam Bernstein, a Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, believes that fulfilling one’s potential is a lifelong journey towards greater self-acceptance, deeper relationship intimacy, and an authentic sense of being fully alive. He understands that challenges can lead to distress and confusion, but he views these moments as pivotal growth opportunities that can facilitate renewal and healing. With specialized training in mindfulness meditation and a focus on various issues including depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties, Adam is committed to guiding clients through their personal journeys. His expertise encompasses treating substance-based and behavioral addictions, recovery from trauma, bereavement, spiritual crises, and navigating life's transitions. Adam's therapeutic approach is rooted in empowerment—cultivating clients' inherent strengths while alleviating psychological barriers to enhance their quality of life. It is his privilege to support individuals in enhancing their relationships with themselves and others, easing emotional pain, and courageously tackling new life challenges.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Depression Grief PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress Spirituality
Kate Bowden

Kate Bowden

West Chester, PA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Kate Bowden, MSW, LSW, is a licensed social worker dedicated to empowering individuals and unlocking human potential. With extensive experience in supporting dually-diagnosed children, adolescents, and adults, she skillfully navigates the challenges of life transitions, behavioral issues, and emotional disturbances. Her compassionate approach is enhanced by her advocacy for individual empowerment as well as the importance of eco-systemic support systems in fostering growth. Kate thrives in a family-centric environment, focusing on relational dynamics to enhance emotional support and strengthen connections among family members. Her diverse therapeutic modalities include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma Focused approaches, making her a versatile ally in the journey toward emotional wellness and resilience.

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