Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy Solutions
At Orchard Counseling, we specialize in helping adults navigate the complexities of relationships, sexuality, and personal growth. With nearly two decades of experience, our practice is built on the belief that true connection requires more than loveit demands understanding, trust, and open communication. Our approach focuses on addressing shame, fear, and past wounds that hinder authentic self-expression, empowering clients to communicate with confidence and clarity. We provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for exploring sexuality, self-esteem, and boundaries, helping individuals and couples cultivate healthier, more fulfilling relationships.Our clinical philosophy emphasizes strengths-based growth, transforming shame into self-compassion through collaborative care. Whether addressing sexual dysfunction, alternative lifestyles, or problematic behaviors, we prioritize personalized, compassionate treatment tailored to each client's unique needs. Our telehealth services extend across Delaware and Pennsylvania, ensuring accessible support for those seeking meaningful change.
Services
Intimate Communication
Sexuality Exploration
Self-Esteem Building
Shame Resolution
Sexual Dysfunction
Alternative Sexualities
Problematic Sexuality
Marriage Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 20 years of experience in mental health therapy.
- Our team includes a PhD-certified therapist in Human Sexuality.
- We specialize in nonjudgmental treatment for alternative sexualities.
- Our telehealth services provide accessible care across two states.
- We focus on transforming shame into self-compassion through evidence-based methods.
Services
Intimate Communication
We help clients overcome communication barriers caused by shame, fear, or past trauma. Our therapy focuses on building confidence in expressing needs, managing conflict constructively, and fostering deeper understanding between partners. Through personalized sessions, clients learn to communicate with clarity and emotional authenticity.
Sexuality Exploration
This service addresses concerns about sexual identity, performance anxiety, and unhealthy behaviors. We provide a safe space to explore desires without judgment, helping clients develop a healthier relationship with their sexuality. Our approach emphasizes understanding and healing rather than correction or suppression.
Shame Resolution
Our therapy targets shame's destructive impact on self-perception and relationships. By transforming shame into self-compassion, clients learn to break free from self-limiting beliefs. We use evidence-based techniques to reframe negative thought patterns and promote personal growth through acceptance.
Alternative Sexualities
We offer specialized support for individuals in non-traditional relationships or lifestyles, including polyamory, BD/DS/SM, and LGBTQ+ communities. Our therapy ensures respectful, informed care that validates diverse experiences while addressing unique challenges faced by these populations.
Sexual Dysfunction
This service addresses physical and psychological factors affecting sexual health, including low desire, arousal difficulties, and orgasm challenges. We provide practical solutions to overcome these obstacles while improving emotional connection and intimacy between partners through compassionate, evidence-based treatment.
People
David Schwartz
Therapist
David Schwartz, PhD (LCSW), has nearly 20 years of experience in mental health therapy. He specializes in sexuality, shame, and intimate communication, holding a PhD in Human Sexuality. His approach combines clinical expertise with compassionate care to help clients overcome personal challenges and build authentic connections.
Questions
What therapy services do you offer?
We offer therapy for intimate communication, sexuality exploration, shame resolution, alternative sexualities, and sexual dysfunction, focusing on personalized, compassionate care.
Do you work with LGBTQ+ clients?
Yes, we provide inclusive, nonjudgmental therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals and those in alternative lifestyles, ensuring respectful and informed care.
Are sessions available online?
All our services are offered through telehealth, providing accessible therapy for clients in Delaware and Pennsylvania.
How do you address sexual shame?
We transform shame into self-compassion through evidence-based techniques, helping clients reframe negative self-perceptions and foster personal growth.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please contact us directly for details about session scheduling and cancellation policies.
