| Location: |
Gwynedd, PA 19436
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| Phone: |
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| Email: |
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| Website: |
www.DerekPendletonLCSW.com
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| Profession: |
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Telehealth (Video/Phone) Therapy
| I offer both in-person and virtual session options. |
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| Session Formats: |
Individuals
Couples
Family
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| Practice Description: |
I have nearly 25 years of experience providing individual, family, and couples therapy to people of all ages and diagnoses. My areas of specialty include adult/adolescent Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, Bipolar Disorder, and Addiction (all types). In addition, I work well with families whose children struggle with emotional and behavioral problems, including diagnoses of ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder. With each of these challenges, therapy can provide you strategies for overcoming obstacles that are hard to manage alone, and finding a therapist that is "the right fit" is crucial.
The most vital element of a good therapeutic fit is trust – trust that I understand and truly “get” what you are going through, that I believe your feelings are valid, and that I will ensure the highest level of comfort for you to gradually open up to a new perspective. Only when feeling this strong sense of connection can true healing begin to take place.
In our therapy, I will offer a practical, solution-focused approach, often providing you direct feedback for coping with stressors, resolving their underlying causes, and reaching your goals. Above all, I will always listen carefully and empathetically, so as to fully understand the sensitive issues discussed from your perspective and at your pace.
Call today for a free phone consultation.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
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Depression
Bipolar Disorder
ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
Autism
Grief/Loss
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Panic Disorder
Addiction Recovery (All Addiction Types)
Parenting/Co-Parenting Support & Conflict Resolution
Work/Career Counseling & Executive Coaching
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| Age Specialties: |
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Elders
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Object Relations Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Mindfulness-Based, Meditation, & Deep Breathing/Relaxation
Psychoeducation & Social Skills Training
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| Education: |
Master of Social Work
Temple University, 2004
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Temple University, 2001
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Temple University, 2001
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| License #: |
CW017977 |
| Licensed In: |
Pennsylvania |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)
Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (BCD) |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | National Association of Social Workers | | American Board of Clinical Social Work | | Pennsylvania Society for Clinical Social Work |
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| Fee Schedule: |
$123 per Session |
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In-person (near this location) and Telehealth |
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| Accepting New Clients: Yes | | In Practice Since: 2001 |
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