Therapists in Altoona, Pennsylvania

About Therapists: Therapists: A Therapist is a trained and licensed mental health professional who helps individuals, couples, or groups manage and overcome emotional, psychological, behavioral, or relationship challenges. Therapists work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss etc. They support their clients by understanding their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

99 Therapists found in Altoona

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Sarah Brown

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1430 2nd Ave Apt 4, Altoona, PA - 16602
814-232-4338

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Marin Diana Goshorn

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500 E Chestnut Ave, Altoona, PA - 16601
814-946-5411

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Kelly G Markel, MS

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1310 Valley View Blvd, Altoona, PA - 16602
814-944-9970 814-944-9974

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Mindy Lynn Rosensteel

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3010 7th Ave, Altoona, PA - 16602
814-942-9425

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Dorothy Bomgardner

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500 E Chestnut Ave, Altoona, PA - 16601
814-943-0414

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Barbara C Mckinney, CAC, CCDP, BS

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500 E Chestnut Ave, Altoona, PA - 16601
814-943-0414

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Nancy L Kuhns-trucks, CAC, CCS, CCDP

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500 E Chestnut Ave, Altoona, PA - 16601
814-946-5411

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Veronica Weaver

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3010 7th Ave, Altoona, PA - 16602
814-942-9425

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Ms. Jacqueline Ann Harpster

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401 N 5th Ave, Altoona, PA - 16601
814-330-4647

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Lori Ventura

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20 Sheraton Dr, Altoona, PA - 16601
814-946-5411

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Ms. Kristen Marie Baer, BA

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500 E Chestnut Ave, Altoona, PA - 16601
814-943-0414

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William Yon

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3010 7th Ave, Altoona, PA - 16602
814-942-9425

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Megan Renee Schultz, MA

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320 Frankstown Rd, Altoona, PA - 16602
814-937-9227

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Bridget Ann Adams

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400 Lakemont Park Blvd, Lower Level, Altoona, PA - 16602
814-946-0261

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Ms. Susan Dawn Stiffler, M.ED., C.R.C.

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1608 S 12th St, Altoona, PA - 16602
814-941-0822

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Amanda Jennifer Mitchell

Counselor
500 E Chestnut Ave, Altoona, PA - 16601
814-946-5411

More Counselors in Altoona, PA: Addiction Counselors 12 Mental Health Therapists 74 Professional Counselors 41

About Therapists: Counselor: A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification. Addiction (Substance Use Disorder (SUD)) Counselor: An Addiction Counselor is a licensed mental health therapist who help individuals struggling with addiction of alcohol, drug, or other substance use disorder. These counselors work with clients by helping them to manage and overcome the psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges related to substance use. These counselors also work closely with families and support systems to help them better understand their loved one’s illness. SUD counselors help to promote long-term sobriety, emotional stability, and overall mental wellness for both the individual and their family. Mental Health Counselor: A Mental Health Counselor is a licensed professional who helps individuals, couples, and families manage and overcome emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. They assess clients’ mental health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans to provide therapy for a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress, grief, and life transitions.

Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental health also includes a person's ability to enjoy life - to attain a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.
Some most common types of mental illness affecting people of United States are bipolar, phobias, dysthymia, depression, anxiety and panic attack, schizophrenia, psychosis, anorexia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) etc. Some strategies or treatments which can be helpful in treating mental illness includes psychotherapy (talking therapies), medication and self-help (reducing alcohol intake, sleeping more, and eating well).
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