Transform your life with cognitive-behavioral techniques

Welcome

Are you looking for practical, evidence-based tools to build a more healthy and satisfying life? I offer individual therapy through secure telehealth video sessions for adults across Pennsylvania.

I have provided therapy since 2001 in Newtown, Yardley and Langhorne, PA.

My style is positive, solution-focused and interactive and I believe you will find that we can take on challenging topics against the background of an honest and connected relationship.

Together we will work to define your goals and develop deeper understanding of your situation and the strategies that work best for you. I draw from many theoretical models but I lean towards cognitive-behavioral techniques (CBT). If you like clarity and "homework" between sessions you are likely going to be happy with this.

Successful therapy requires that you have a "good fit" with your therapist in which you feel comfortable, empowered and challenged. Our initial phone call will give you an opportunity to see whether my style feels right for you.

Areas of Specialization

Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety disorders
Panic attacks
Social anxiety
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
General worry/overthinking (GAD)
Depression and bipolar disorder
Post-trauma healing (PTSD)

Support Your Journey

Stress management
Menopause
Chronic illness
Parenting kids with chronic illness/POTS
LGBTQ+
Adult ADHD
Retirement transition
Grief/loss/loneliness
Support during difficult times

Happiness Goals

High performance goals
Better relationships
Better emotional regulation
Improve your EIQ!
Improve self-esteem
Personal life satisfaction

Services and Rates

Services

Using Insurance

I provide individual therapy through an encrypted telehealth (video) platform. You must be in Pennsylvania at the time of your session. We begin with an intake meeting (70-90 minutes) and discuss ongoing therapy. Weekly (50 minute) appointments are typical but in some cases your needs, schedule or finances may dictate another option. I work with you to find a solution that fits.

Using Insurance

I am a participating provider for the following insurance companies:

*Highmark BCBS

*Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plans

*Aetna

*Medicare

Note: I do take some other BCBS plans but not IBX, Personal Choice or UHC at this time.

Private Pay

Using Insurance

Private Pay

I accept private pay clients.

My rates are:

$300 for initial 90 minute meeting

$205 for 50 minute sessions

As a courtesy, I can bill your insurance on your behalf if you are collecting out-of-network benefits.

Need to know a bit more?

I get it. Starting therapy is challenging and it helps to know who you are meeting.

On a personal note,

I like my job. It is a pleasure to work with people coming in with a wide-range of issues and backgrounds and to be given permission to be part of their struggles and successes.

My own path to psychology began when I volunteered for a year in Israel during the 1990 Gulf War. My personal experiences racing to bomb shelters during Scud attacks and caring for children during the course of the war led to a deep interest in the impact of stress, anxiety and trauma on all of us.

In graduate school I researched and published papers on the harm caused by domestic violence. I worked clinically with men and women caught up in violent relationships, adults struggling to overcome depression, panic attacks, ADHD, medical challenges and relationship patterns that impeded their ability to feel connected to themselves and others.

After graduating with my doctorate I worked at the Washington DC, V.A. Medical Center, where I was the sole psychologist in the PTSD program treatment team. I had the honor of working with veterans facing tremendous trauma from combat, homecoming experiences and sexual abuse as well as individuals experiencing chronic pain, substance abuse, depression and anxiety.

In 2001 I moved to Pennsylvania and began a private practice. Currently I provide adult individual therapy via a HIPAA compliant encrypted telehealth program.

My hobbies: I love gardening and cooking while listening to audiobooks I download from our local library. I also love soccer, learning about new cultures through good food, traveling and walking great distances in cities and towns. I have a very cute Australian Shepherd named Fitz.

EDUCATION

M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of MD, Baltimore County (1998)

B.A. Psychology, Tufts University (1990)

Deborah Blumenthal, Ph.D. (she/her)
Lic. Clinical Psychologist

Anxiety, Depression, ADHD & Stress Therapy for Adults in Bucks County, PA

Anxiety, Depression, ADHD & Stress Therapy for Adults in Bucks County, PA

Transform your life with cognitive-behavioral techniques

Welcome

Meaningful change occurs in a non-judgmental atmosphere where you feel safe to consider feelings, thoughts or memories at your own pace, and where you feel inspired and able to pursue challenging goals.

Areas of Specialization

Anxiety and Depression

Support Your Journey

Happiness Goals

Happiness Goals

I respect the courage and determination that brings people to therapy. Whether we work to alleviate emotional pain, improve relationships, or tackle and achieve life goals I believe that the process of therapy can be a great relief, a source of direction and support and sometimes even a lot of fun.

Services and Rates

Services

Using Insurance

Using Insurance

Using Insurance

Using Insurance

Using Insurance

Private Pay

Using Insurance

Private Pay

Need to know a bit more?

I get it. Starting therapy is challenging and it helps to know who you are meeting.

Your life is important and your life goals are important. They shouldn’t be left on the back burner. I look forward to discussing them with you, helping you refine them, and working with you to make them real.

Contact Me

Let me know if you are ready to set up an appointment or have questions I can answer to make your decision more clear.

Deborah Blumenthal, Ph.D.