Helen L. Imel, MS, LPC

Welcome!  As a therapist I strive to build a warm, trusting therapeutic environment to help each client reach their own personal goals. I am a licensed therapist in the state of Pennsylvania with years of experience in helping clients with a variety of concerns. 

I believe each individual has their own unique set of strengths and that therapy can help identify and develop those. As a therapist I understand that an individual's life challenges are personal and can often feel overwhelming. My goal is to help clients develop a "tool kit" of skills and strategies they can use to help manage those challenges.

Improving relationships is something I am passionate about and communication is often key to this improvement. I help my clients develop skills to effectively communicate their wants and needs and also to actively listen to the wants and needs of others. These skills help improve and strengthen life's relationships.

I look forward to hearing from you and working with you as you take the next step toward positive life changes. 

Hi! My goal as a clinician is to build a warm, safe, and trusting relationship to allow individuals, couples, and families space to grow into their fullest potential. I view counseling as an opportunity to identify and build on strengths, with a focus on the whole person: mind, body, and spirit; rather than as a diagnosis or a set of symptoms. I have over 16 years of experience working with people of all ages, with a variety of issues and concerns. I believe that everyone has the potential for health and happiness; my role is to accompany you on that journey.

I have specialized education focused on integrating spirituality and/or religion into treatment as a means for positive coping and healing. As a Registered Play Therapy - Supervisor (RPT-S), I have extensive experience working with families utilizing play therapy, sand tray, Filial Therapy, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

I am currently pursuing my PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at Loyola University Maryland in the Pastoral Counseling Department. This is an interfaith program, and my studies include two research fellowships studying violence, spirituality, and post-traumatic growth, as well as race, culture, and resilience in urban education.

I'd love to talk with you about helping you reach your personal goals.

Hi!  Everyone has their struggles. It's my hope to be able to work collaboratively to help find the strength you already had within yourself to grow to your fullest potential and work through some of life's challenges. Building rapport is essential. I enjoy working with a diverse population. I have worked extensively with young children, preteens, teens, and parents for the past 8 years. I also have experience helping adults suffering from anxiety, depression, and trauma.

My areas of specialty include: Trauma and sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, child & family relational issues, domestic violence, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, children's behavioral issues, and play therapy for children.

I provide a warm and inviting space for both children and adults. You can find a homelike space that provides a comforting environment for you to work through life's challenges. Children can also find a playful space that allows them to express themselves in a safe and relaxing playroom.

I look forward to hearing from you and being able to help you make mindful changes to a positive recovery.

Hi! I have an enthusiastic passion for helping children and adults discover their own strengths to overcome life’s challenges. It is important to me as a therapist to provide a safe, trusting, and playful environment that nurtures healing and growth for children of all ages. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania with over 16 years of experience in helping families and indvidiuals.  I individualize my treatment for each client by using an ecclectic approach in my practice that include Cognitive- Behavioral therapy, Mindfulness work, client- centered therapy, Bibliotherapy, and Sand tray.

 As a Register play therapist, I use both directive and non-directive therapy interventions and a child friendly playroom. Play therapy is an evidenced – based modality that has been effective in treating issues that many children are faced with today including trauma, divorce, depression, anxiety, school behavior problems, school refusal, social skills, bullying, abuse, ADHD, adjustment disorders, parenting issues, sibling relational problems, and parent-child conflicts.  I also have specialized training in Child and Adolescent Trauma.