We're Here to Listen
Our team has over 15 years of experience working within the Lehigh Valley to service the community’s mental health needs. Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, and strengths based psychological care. We are a multi-disciplinary team that treats several mental health disorders and provide a neutral supportive ground to individuals of all ages, gender, sex, races, cultural, and spiritual beliefs. Outside of traditional therapy, our practice offers several alternative therapeutic interventions and supports such as Mindfulness Classes, Adolescent and Adult Processing/Coping Skills groups, Trauma Informed Yoga, Massage, Reiki, and Aromatherapy.
The goal of our practice is to improve the quality of life of our patients by reducing the severity of symptoms, increase self awareness, and the ability to cope with a variety of life's circumstances, Being a multi-disciplinary team, we strive on being able to offer a team that can support the diverse needs of the Lehigh Valley. You will find descriptions of our team members below along with background information on their education, work experience and areas of expertise. We look forward to supporting you!
Our focus is to help individuals heal, empower, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a safe supportive space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a holistic treatment plan specific to your needs. We offer support groups, skill building groups for youth and adults, as well as coordinated care for your well-being.
We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Aetna
AmeriHealth/Magellan (Commercial Plans)
Capital Blue
Cigna
Devon Health Inc.
Geisinger
Highmark BCBS
Integrated Behavioral Health- IBH
Lyra Health
Medicare & Most Medicare Advantage Plans
Medical Assistance/CCBH- Carbon, Monroe, and Pike Counties
TRICARE East
United Health Care/Optum
UMR
UPMC
Ameriheath Caritas/Community Health Choices/Magellan for Lehigh & Northampton Counties- Pending February 2022
We also accept private pay/sliding scale rates. Please call the office for more information and any questions.
I have been a practicing social worker in the Lehigh Valley for over 15 years. I received both my Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. My work experience ranges from roles as a counselor in a family based community program, a social worker in mental health LTSR and community based program, an inpatient Hospice and Palliative Care Social Worker, an outpatient Bereavement Coordinator, and a outpatient mental health therapist.
I have experience working with both adolescents and adults whom have a range of behavioral and mental health issues. Most of my expertise lies in working with individuals whom struggle with depression, anxiety. grief/loss, mood and adjustment disorders, as well as trauma/PTSD. I have a holistic and strengths based approach to my care in attempt to meet all the different and complex needs of my patients. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Grief & Loss, Mindfulness, as well as Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing. I am a certified clinician in C-DBT and EMDR.
After working for others for a number of years, I finally had enough of just offering basic care. The meaning behind opening The Calm Space is to offer a more holistic approach to how we treat and care for our mental health. Holistic health is about caring for the whole person — providing for your physical, mental, spiritual, and social needs. It's rooted in the understanding that all these aspects affect your overall health, and being unwell in one aspect affects you in others. It's a more comprehensive and personalized way of thinking about wellness. My hope and goal is to offer more just traditional therapy, but support groups, skills and processing groups as well as more eastern medicine such as Reiki and Aromatherapy.
Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of a day saying, "I will try again tomorrow." -Mary Ann Radmacher
I started my career in the mental health field as a Recreation Counselor in a residential treatment facility for children and adolescents, while pursuing my Bachelor’s degree. Upon graduation from DeSales University with my Bachelor of Science in Psychology, I began working full time as a Child Care Counselor (now commonly referred to as Mental Health Technician). I remained working with children and adolescents as a Child Care Counselor while I pursued my Master’s degree. I graduated with my Master of Social Work Degree (MSW) from Kutztown University. Following graduation, I began working as a Clinician/Therapist in the residential treatment facility working with children, adolescents and their families providing individual, family and group therapies. I eventually transferred to the agency's diagnostic program where I had the opportunity to not only continue providing therapy but also work to determine diagnoses and the best services for the children/adolescents and their families. In early 2019, I began working in an outpatient private practice setting providing therapy and counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. I also have experience providing Tele-Health services both through local practice and a national website.
I have experience working with clients, both children and adults, who have a variety of mental health needs including conduct disorder, anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, Bi-polar disorder, adjustment disorder, and more. I have helped clients through life transitions, adjustment issues, relationship issues, parenting, trauma, grief, abuse and more. I have experience providing individual, family, and group counseling services, as well as, crisis intervention. I am certified in C-DBT and a trained clinician in EMDR.
My counseling style is strengths-based, warm, and interactive. My goal is to help others in their desire to improve upon themselves and meet both treatment and life goals. I typically utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help my clients focus on connecting thoughts, emotions and behaviors. I want to help my clients understand how thoughts, behaviors, and emotions relate and influence one another as well as how they can restructure their thinking in an attempt to develop healthier thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. I work from a strengths-based approach in which I focus on a client’s strengths, resiliency, and resourcefulness, and less on weaknesses, failures, and shortcomings. I strive to aid clients in developing mood stability and safety to live their best life.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/monica-molen-allentown-pa/815093
I started my career in the mental health field as a student at Bryn Athyn College, where I graduated with a degree in B.A. in Psychology. Upon graduation, I worked for adults who are on the spectrum to help them improve their quality of life by building social and life skills. I continued my education at Rosemont College for a Master's degree in Professional Counseling. While in graduate school, I worked in a residential facility as a youth and family counselor working with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges who have been placed out of the home. After I finish the program, I continue gaining my experience by transferring to the family-based department, spending the last 3 years providing care for children/ adolescents who are at risk for out-of-home placement and their families using the ecosystemic family therapy model to work towards improving family attachment, cohesion, and self-regulation.
I have experience working with both children and adult clients who have a variety of mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, Bipolar disorder. I have also helped clients who have difficulties in self-harming ideation/ tendencies, ADHD, relationship issues, and more. I have experience providing individual, couple, and family counseling as well as crisis interventions.
My counseling style and therapeutic approach are strengths-based interventions to meet my clients' needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Play therapy, The Gottman Method, and Solution-focused therapy. I also empathized with the systemic viewpoints that allow me to see the thoughts and behavioral patterns, communication styles, and interactions within themself and the family system as a whole. I will be obtaining my certification as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional soon, and currently training in Eye Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as well. I strive to help my clients connect with themselves differently by creating and developing a deeper understanding of their emotional and physical states. My hope is to help my clients achieve positive and cohesive lifestyles through their personal strengths and to face their fears safely.
"Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." -Viktor Frankl
I graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 2011 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and then graduated with my Master’s Degree in Applied Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2014. I worked in both inpatient and outpatient dual diagnosis (substance abuse/mental health) settings as well as with dually diagnosed adult state prisoners through the State Intermediate Punishment (SIP) program offered for high-risk recidivism inmates through the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections for several years. I have spent the last 3+ years working as a family-based mental health professional in Lehigh and Northampton County using the ecosystemic family therapy model to work towards improving family attachment, cohesion, and self-regulation.
I have experience working with both children and adult clients who have a variety of mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Conduct Disorder, ADHD, and more. I have experience providing individual, family, and group counseling as well as crisis intervention. My preferred population is adolescent and young adult females who struggle with self-injurious behaviors, suicidal history, trauma, eating disorders/body dysmorphic disorder, self-esteem issues, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
I utilize a strengths-based approach using various treatment modalities to meet the needs of my current clients, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Gestalt Therapy while also providing a challenging environment to promote growth and change in my clients. I am a Licensed Practicing Counselor and recently earned my certification as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I strive to help my clients connect their emotional mind to their rational mind to develop a stronger sense of understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and emotions and how that connects to one’s outlook on life as well as thinking and decision-making processes.
I started my career in mental health as a student at Northampton Community College (NCC) where I graduated with my Associate’s degree in Psychology. I transferred to East Stroudsburg University (ESU) where I got my Bachelor's of Science in Psychology and a certificate in Crisis Intervention. During my time at ESU, I interned for Upward Bound and worked one-on-one with high school students. I assessed student’s needs like family issues, career interests, goal setting, prioritizing, time management, and test anxiety. In December 2019, I started working as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for children with autism (ASD). I work with the children by going into the community and supporting them with their goals like communication and social skills. I am currently in the Mental Health and Wellness program at New York University (NYU) and will be graduating with my Master’s in Spring 2022.
I have experience working with children and adolescents with ASD, depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I have a holistic approach to my style. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Somatic Therapy are some therapy types I focus on. I like to look at a person as a whole and believe that every person is different and should be approached differently to their needs.
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2047 Pennsylvania Highway 309, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104, United States
Phone: 484-276-4646 Fax: 484-558-2998 Administrative email: info@beyourcalm.com
Mon | 08:30 am – 06:00 pm | |
Tue | 08:30 am – 07:00 pm | |
Wed | 08:30 am – 07:00 pm | |
Thu | 08:30 am – 07:00 pm | |
Fri | 08:30 am – 05:00 pm | |
Sat | By Appointment | |
Sun | Closed |
Therapy service hours are flexible and provided anywhere from 8 AM to 7 PM Monday through Friday,
Saturday scheduling is available.