Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Center in Philadelphia Suburbs
At Couples and Family Wellness Center, we believe relationships are the foundation of health. Our team of experienced therapists specializes in individual, couples, and family counseling, serving clients from teens to adults. With nearly 30 years of combined expertise, we offer personalized care through in-person and telehealth sessions. We prioritize matching clients with therapists who address their specific needs, including trauma, grief, LGBTQIA support, and high-conflict relationships.Our services are accessible through insurance partnerships, low-fee options, and flexible scheduling. Located in Berwyn, Paoli, and Elkins Park, we provide a safe, professional environment for healing. Our therapists hold advanced certifications in EMDR, AAMFT supervision, and specialized therapies. We are committed to community well-being through tailored mental health solutions.
Services
Individual Counseling
Marriage Counseling
Family Therapy
Teen Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Grief Counseling
LGBTQIA Support
Discernment Counseling
Couples Counseling
Telehealth Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized therapist matching for specific mental health needs
- Our team includes EMDR-certified and AAMFT-approved supervisors
- We provide telehealth sessions for remote accessibility
- We accept multiple insurance plans with flexible payment options
- Our therapists specialize in LGBTQIA-affirming and trauma-informed care
Services
Individual Counseling
Tailored mental health support for adults addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches like EMDR and DBT to promote emotional well-being. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies and improving self-awareness for lasting personal growth.
Marriage Counseling
Specialized relationship support for couples navigating communication challenges, conflict resolution, and intimacy issues. Therapists help partners rebuild trust and strengthen connections through structured therapeutic techniques. Services include discernment counseling for relationship decision-making and conflict management strategies.
Family Therapy
Comprehensive family systems approach addressing intergenerational patterns and household dynamics. Therapists facilitate improved communication and boundary setting for families with adolescents and adults. Sessions focus on resolving conflicts and strengthening family relationships through collaborative problem-solving.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized trauma-informed care using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing techniques. Certified therapists help clients process traumatic experiences and reduce distressing symptoms. This evidence-based approach addresses PTSD, anxiety, and complex trauma with measurable outcomes.
Teen Counseling
Targeted mental health support for teens and tweens facing anxiety, social challenges, and identity exploration. Therapists use age-appropriate techniques including dance movement therapy and solution-focused approaches. Services address school stress, family dynamics, and emotional development in a safe environment.
People
Linda Hershman
Owner
With nearly 30 years of experience, Linda specializes in discernment counseling and EMDR therapy. She provides AAMFT-approved supervision and has expertise in gray divorce and relationship dynamics.
Jamie Smith Kernaghan
Therapist
Specializes in adolescent mental health and family therapy. Offers AAMFT-approved supervision with a focus on teen development and transitional life challenges through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Melissa Nedza
Therapist
Licensed professional counselor with expertise in EMDR, IFS-informed therapy, and dance movement therapy. Focuses on holistic mental health treatment integrating mind-body connections for comprehensive healing.
Harry Carl Amarnick
Therapist
EMDR-certified therapist with mindfulness-based stress reduction expertise. Combines life experience with clinical training to address complex mental health needs using acceptance and commitment therapy techniques.
Karen K. Brown
Therapist
Certified grief counselor specializing in adolescent mental health. Addresses anxiety, depression, and school-related issues with teens and young adults through compassionate, evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Questions
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with multiple insurance plans. Contact us directly to verify your specific coverage and discuss payment options.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, we offer secure telehealth sessions for clients who prefer remote counseling options across Pennsylvania.
How do I find the right therapist?
We provide a free 15-minute consultation to match you with the therapist best suited to your specific needs and goals.
What are your office locations?
We have three Pennsylvania locations in Berwyn, Paoli, and Elkins Park with convenient access to major highways.
Do you offer evening appointments?
Yes, we provide both daytime and evening hours Monday through Thursday to accommodate different schedules.
What counseling specialties do you offer?
Our therapists specialize in trauma, EMDR, LGBTQIA support, teen counseling, relationship therapy, and grief counseling among other evidence-based approaches.
