Our Therapists | High Point Wellness Counseling Blue Bell PA

Q: Do you accept my insurance?

We are in-network with many commercial insurance plans including Aetna, BlueCross/BlueShield, Cigna, Compsych, Highmark, Lyra, Meritain, Quest, UPMC, and Trustmark. If your insurance plan is not listed, we may still be in-network. Email us with a picture of your insurance card and we will check for you.

Q: How much will I pay per session?

Before starting therapy, we verify your benefits to give you an estimate of your in-network copay or deductible costs per session. If you are not using insurance, you will be informed of our out-of-pocket costs before scheduling.

Q: What age range do you work with?

High Point works with clients as young as 5 years old through seniors. Each therapist specializes in certain age groups that are listed in their individual bios.

Q: Do you offer in-person and virtual sessions?

Yes. In-person sessions take place at our office suite in Blue Bell, PA. Virtual sessions are available for clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Florida, Virginia, and New Hampshire.

Q: Do you offer phone consultations?

Yes. We offer a free 10-minute phone consultation with your potential therapist so you can ask questions about their experience and style before committing to a session.

Q: How do I get matched with a therapist?

After you reach out, we assist you in getting matched with the best fit therapist based on their specialties, age range, therapeutic techniques, availability, and your preference for in-person or virtual sessions.

Q: What should I do if I am in crisis?

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or 988, call Montco Mobile Crisis at (855) 634-4673, or go directly to your nearest emergency room.

Q: Do you offer sessions on evenings and weekends?

Yes. We offer sessions in the early mornings, evenings, and throughout Saturdays and Sundays.

Q: Where are you located?

Our address is 1717 Swede Road, Suite 212, Blue Bell, PA 19422. There is an off-street parking lot adjacent to the building and the suite is on the second floor with elevator access.

Q: What is your cancellation policy?

We require at least 24 hours notice to cancel a scheduled session. This allows us to offer the slot to another client who may be waiting.

Sees Clients 16 and Older

Ann Gordon, LSW

Licensed Social Worker

Individual Therapy

Anxiety, Body Positivity, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Infertility, Life Coaching, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Women's Issues, Trauma and PTSD

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Grief Counseling, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Sees Clients 14 and Older

Bronwen Callaghan, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Individual Therapy

Addiction, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Life Coaching, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Relationship Issues, Stress, Substance Use, Women's Issues, Trauma and PTSD, Suicidal Ideation, Self Esteem

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Grief Counseling

Sees Clients 21 and Older

Cassandra Williams, MFT, MS

Masters Level Marriage & Family Therapist, Gottman Level 1 Certified, TF-CBT Certified

Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy

Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Infidelity, Life Coaching, Marriage Counseling, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Racial Identity, Self Esteem, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Grief Counseling, Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Sees Clients 10 and Older

Chelsea Knoebel, MA

Masters Level Therapist

Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy

Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Trauma and PTSD, Body Positivity, Addiction, Career Counseling, Child, Divorce, Grief, Marriage Counseling, Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, Transgender, Women's Issues

Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Grief Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Sees Clients 13 and Older

Christie Birchall, LPC, CCTS-I, NCC

Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist-Individual, First Responders Addiction Trained, DBT Trained, National Certified Counselor, CBT Trained, Disordered Eating Trained

Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy

Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Criminal Involvement

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Grief Counseling, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, First Responders Addiction Trained, Crisis Intervention, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Group Therapy, Art Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy

Sees Clients 16 and Older

Danielle Fox, LPC, NCC

National Certified Counselor, Certified Crisis Intervention Team, Licensed Professional Counselor

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy

Addiction, ADHD, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Body Positivity, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Grief, Drug Abuse, Eating Disorders, Life Coaching, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Spirituality, Stress, Women's Issues, Weight Loss, Trauma and PTSD, Transgender, Suicidal Ideation, Substance Use, Men's Issues, Dual Diagnosis

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy

Sees 14 and older

Garilynn Martin, MS

Masters Level Therapist

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy

Addiction, ADHD, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Body Positivity, Borderline Personality (BPD), Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Grief, Life Coaching, Marriage Counseling, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Stress, Substance Use, Suicidal Ideation, Transgender, Trauma and PTSD, Weight Loss, Women's Issues

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Sees Clients 9 and older

Hollie Bland, MFT, MS

Masters Level Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Peer Specialist

Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy

ADHD, Adoption, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Body Positivity, Career Counseling, Child, Codependency, Addiction, Depression, Divorce, Dual Diagnosis, Infidelity, Grief, Marriage Counseling, Life Coaching, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Spirituality, Women's Issues, Weight Loss, Trauma and PTSD, Suicidal Ideation, Stress, Substance Use

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Grief Counseling, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Sees Clients 18 and Older

Jennifer Watson, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR Trained, Internal Family Systems Informed, CBT Trained, Disordered Eating Trained

Individual Therapy

ADHD, Addiction, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Body Positivity, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Grief, Infertility, Life Coaching, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Pregnancy Prenatal Postpartum, Relationship Issues, Self-Harming, Self Esteem, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Grief Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Career Counseling

Sees Clients 16 and Older

Kate Therrien, LPC, LMHC

Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR Certified, Certified Grief Informed Professional, CBT Trained, Internal Family Systems Informed, Trauma Informed

Individual Therapy

Anxiety, Body Positivity, Career Counseling, Cancer, Chronic Illness, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, First Responders, Grief, Infertility, Infidelity, Life Coaching, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sports Performance, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Transgender, Trauma and PTSD, Veterans, Weight Loss, Women's Issues

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Grief Counseling, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Sees Clients 5-30 Years Old

Kelly Brennan, M.ED, NCC

Masters Level Therapist, National Certified Counselor

Licensed Social Worker

ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Career Counseling, Child, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Education and Learning Disabilities, Grief, Life Coaching, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Relationship Issues, Self-Harming, Women's Issues, Trauma and PTSD, Suicidal Ideation, Stress, Self Esteem

Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Grief Counseling, Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Sees Clients 10-35 Years Old

Kelly Haines, MS, NCC

Masters Level Therapist, National Certified Counselor

Family Therapy, Individual Therapy

ADHD, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Autism, Body Positivity, Career Counseling, Bipolar Disorder, Child, Depression, Divorce, Education and Learning Disabilities, Grief, Life Coaching, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Relationship Issues, Stress, Women's Issues, Weight Loss, Trauma and PTSD, Suicidal Ideation, Self Esteem

Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Sees Clients 10 and Older

Lashae Doughty, MA

Masters Level Therapist

Individual Therapy

ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Body Positivity, Career Counseling, Cancer, Child, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Women's Issues, Weight Loss, Trauma and PTSD, Suicidal Ideation, Substance Use, Stress, Transgender, Self-Harming, Spirituality

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Grief Counseling, Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Sees Clients 5 and Older

Monica Kras, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor, CBT Trained, Trauma Informed

Individual Therapy

Addiction, Alcohol Use, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Body Positivity, Child, Divorce, Dual Diagnosis, Gambling, Grief, Internet Addiction, Life Coaching, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Infertility, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, Substance Use, Sexual Addiction, Women's Issues, Video Game Addiction, Trauma and PTSD, Stress

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Grief Counseling, Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Sees Clients 18 and Older

Raechel Stillwell, MA, NCC

Masters Level Therapist, CBT Trained, DBT Trained

Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy

ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Body Positivity, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Infidelity, Life Coaching, Marriage Counseling, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, Self-Harming, Stress, Women's Issues, Trauma and PTSD, Suicidal Ideation

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Gottman Method, Grief Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Sees Clients 12 and Older

Rob Puzycki, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy

Addiction, Alcohol Use, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Codependency, ADHD, Depression, Divorce, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Gambling, Grief, Infidelity, Life Coaching, Marriage Counseling, Men's Issues, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD, Substance Use, Stress

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Grief Counseling

Sees Clients 5 and Older

Samantha Peterson, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Individual Therapy

Addiction, ADHD, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Body Positivity, Career Counseling, Child, Depression, Divorce, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Gambling, Codependency, Life Coaching, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Grief, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Women's Issues, Veterans, Trauma and PTSD, Suicidal Ideation, Substance Use, Stress, Spirituality

Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Grief Counseling

Sees Clients 14 and Older

Sarah Golden, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT, CMIP

Licensed Professional Counselor, DBT Certified, Mindfulness Certified, Disordered Eating Trained

Group Therapy, Individual Therapy

Addiction, ADHD, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Body Positivity, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Dual Diagnosis, Drug Abuse, Eating Disorders, Grief, Infidelity, Life Coaching, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Relationship Issues, Self-Harming, Self Esteem, Spirituality, Women's Issues, Weight Loss, Trauma and PTSD, Transgender, Suicidal Ideation, Substance Use, Stress, Infertility, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Obesity, Racial Identity

Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Grief Counseling

Sees Clients 16 and Older

Stefanie Helman, LPC, NCC

Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, EMDR Trained, Gottman Level 1 Certified, Internal Family Systems Informed, Certified Grief Informed Professional

Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy

Anxiety, Body Positivity, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, First Responders, Grief, Infertility, Marriage Counseling, Infidelity, ADHD, Divorce, Life Coaching, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues, Weight Loss, Veterans, Transgender, Suicidal Ideation, Stress, Sports Performance

EMDR, Certified Therapy Dog, Internal Family Systems, Grief Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Method

Sees Clients 16 and Older

Tucker

Certified Therapy Dog

Individual Therapy

Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Stress, Self Esteem

Certified Therapy Dog

Common Questions

We are here to help. If you don't see the answer to your question please reach out and ask.

Have a question?

Do you accept my insurance?

We are in-network with many commercial insurance plans (Aetna, BlueCross/BlueShield, Compsych, Highmark, Lyra, Meritan, Quest, Trustmark). Additionally, if your insurance plan isn’t listed on our website, we may still be in-network, as many companies carve out their mental health benefits to plans we do accept. If you are uncertain, feel free to email us with pictures of your insurance card and we will double check for you.

How much will I pay per session?

Before starting therapy at High Point, we verify your benefits to give you an estimate of your in-network copay/deductible costs per session. If you are not using insurance, you would be informed of our out of pocket costs before scheduling.

What are the benefits of not using my insurance?

Some of our clients decide to not use insurance for sessions to eliminate some of the headaches that can come with insurances’ involvement. Session frequency/duration limitations, billing inconsistency/unexpected issues, and a required diagnosis are a few reasons why clients may opt out of using in-network insurance.

What forms of payment are accepted?

We currently accept session payments through Venmo, Credit/Debit/HSA, or Cash/Check (for in-person sessions only). Payment is required at the time of service.

Can I still be seen at High Point if they are out of network with my insurance?

Absolutely! We are happy to provide a receipt of session payment that you can submit directly to your insurance company for potential out of network reimbursement.

How do I get matched with a therapist at High Point?

After you reach out to us, we will assist you in getting matched with the best fit therapist. This may include reviewing each therapist's bios for specialties, age range, and therapeutic techniques used. We also consider scheduling options like availability that matches and if there is a preference for in-person or virtual sessions.

Do you offer phone consultations?

Yes! We are able to offer a 10 minute free phone consultation with your potential therapist. This can allow you to ask questions about the therapist’s experience and style to help determine if they are a good fit. If you are hoping to gain insight on your specific therapeutic needs or goals right away, we recommend that you start with a regular intake session.

What age range do you work with?

High Point works with clients as young as 5 years old. Each therapist specializes in certain age groups that are listed in their bios.

How often will I meet with my therapist?

The frequency of sessions is determined by the therapist and client together. In the beginning of the therapeutic relationship, weekly sessions are typically recommended. Once momentum is built, a client and therapist may decide to lessen frequency to biweekly or monthly. Additionally, if you are experiencing a particularly difficult period of time, you may increase your sessions to 2x/week for a short time.

I would like my loved one to go to therapy but they aren’t willing to, what can I do?

Sometimes a child or partner is unwilling or resistant to participating in therapy. In our therapeutic setting, we have found that therapy is typically ineffective if the individual is being “forced” to attend. In these cases, we encourage the parent or participating partner to pursue therapy for themselves. This can allow for support and creative collaboration in the unique situation.

My child is nervous for their first session, am I able to join in the beginning?

Especially with our younger clients, they may feel more comfortable at first to have a caregiver present in session. Once the client is more comfortable with the therapist and the session structure, the goal would be for the client to be in the sessions by themselves for the majority of the time. This allows for the client to be the one engaging in the session instead of referring to the caregiver for feedback or answers. In many instances, the child therapist will invite the caregiver to join a portion of the session on a monthly basis to provide feedback and updates on goals.

Do you offer in-person and virtual sessions?

Yes! Our in-person sessions take place in our office suite at our Blue Bell location. Virtual sessions can take place in any space that provides privacy for sessions.

How do I log into my virtual session?

Your therapist will provide a link to log on to your virtual session before you’re scheduled to meet. The therapist will inform you of which HIPAA compliant platform will be used (Google Meet, Zoom, EMDR).

Can my therapist provide a letter about our treatment?

When applicable, a therapist is able to provide a letter of treatment summary that can be used for various circumstances (school/living accommodations, medical procedures, disability, emotional support animal).

What if I’m interested in exploring medication options?

Medication is not required to participate in sessions but if this is an option you are interested in, please discuss it with your therapist. We have a handful of community referrals that we can provide based on your individual needs.

Do you provide psychiatric evaluations and formal diagnoses?

No, but we are happy to direct you to providers in the community that can provide these services.

Do you offer family and couples sessions?

Yes! We have therapists that specialize in these areas.

How long are sessions?

Most sessions run 45-55 minutes long. There are certain instances where a longer session would be beneficial (EMDR, couples/family sessions) and this can be discussed with your therapist.

How do I sign up for group sessions?

Check out our group session tab for what is currently offered. Contact us if you have any questions or if you are interested in signing up. If you don’t see a group that you are interested in, we are always open to suggestions for future groups.

What should I do if I’m in crisis?

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis, please call 911 or 988, call Montco Mobile Crisis at (855) 634-4673, or go directly to your nearest emergency room.

What is your cancellation policy?

One of our goals as a practice is to be able to help as many clients in our community as possible. In order to do that, we require all clients to provide at least 24 hours notice if they need to cancel their scheduled session. This advance notice allows the therapist to offer that session to someone else who may be waiting. A full explanation of our cancellation policy is highlighted in our informed consent agreement that’s signed before sessions begin. Our therapists also review the policy during the initial intake session. Our policy is not there as a punishment, as we understand that sometimes unavoidable things come up, but it is in place to protect our therapists’ time and to give other clients who are waiting, the opportunity to be seen.

Do you offer sessions on evenings and weekends?

Absolutely! We understand that “off hour” sessions are highest in demand. We are able to offer sessions in the early mornings, evenings, and throughout Saturdays and Sundays.

Where are you located?

Our address is 1717 Swede Road, Suite 212 in Blue Bell. There is an off-street parking lot adjacent to the office building. Our suite is located on the second floor and there is an elevator in the building.

How do I refer a friend or family member who is interested in therapy at High Point?

We love receiving internal referrals from clients who have had exceptional experiences at High Point. Please direct your friends/family members to reach out by filling out the online “Contact us” form. Thank you for suggesting our therapists!!

What’s the best way to contact High Point?

Email is the best way to reach us and the quickest way to get a response. Please use the contact us form on our website or email us directly at highpointwc@gmail.com

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