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OFFICE CLOSED. MFC offers Online Therapy in Lehigh Valley, PA

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The Lehigh Valley office, located in Emmaus, PA, closed and is no longer offering in-person sessions. The therapy team is still available for ONLINE therapy sessions.

About Therapy Services in the Lehigh Valley

ONLINE THERAPY SESSIONS

Our Lehigh Valley office at Emmaus, near Allentown, PA, closed April 1, 2026.  Our team is still available for virtual therapy sessions in Lehigh Valley, PA, and across Pennsylvania.

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Our Lehigh Valley, PA Therapists

We offer many specialized counseling services in Lehigh Valley, PA, by highly trained, licensed therapists. Use the filters below to connect with a therapist who can help.  Choose from the Lehigh Valley-based team or click to choose a therapist from our Online Therapy team.  Note that therapists from all offices offer online therapy to individuals in PA, so you may browse our entire clinical team.

Leadership Team

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Alison Pidgeon
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Administrative Team

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Danielle Withka
Executive Administrator
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Autumn Wiencek
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Scheduling Department

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Faith Debelius
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Colleen Berstler
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Susan Mallory
Scheduling Manager
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Billing Department

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Get Started With Therapy in Lehigh Valley

Reach out today to get started. Our supportive staff will help guide you through the scheduling process, discuss special requests and consult your insurance needs.

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Therapy Specialties in Lehigh Valley, PA

At Move Forward Counseling in Lehigh Valley, PA, our therapists specialize in many issues that affect people ages 6 and older of all genders. One of our values has always been to provide excellent mental health services to the community.

Anxiety Therapy

Whether you are suffering from panic attacks, obsessive – compulsive disorder, or generalized anxiety we have therapists who use evidenced-based treatments, such as cognitive-bahavioral therapy, to help you.

Anxiety Therapy

Body Image Issues

Many individuals feel like they are at war with their bodies. Whether it’s feeling shame, guilt, or giving ourselves critical comments about our bodies, we can be our own worst enemy. Our therapists can help you feel at peace with your body and learn to be kind to yourself.

Body Image Issues

Caregiver Stress

Caregiving for a loved one can be challenging even in the best of circumstances. Often we don’t think about how the caregiver needs support, too. If you are experiencing burnout, our therapists can teach you skills to help you cope.

Caregiver Stress

Counseling for Mothers

Depression and anxiety are extremely common, but often under-diagnosed by medical providers during pregnancy and postpartum. Our providers have specialized training to help women with anxiety and depression in this specific period in their lives.

Counseling for Mothers

Depression Therapy

Depression, one of the most common mental health disorders, is very treatable. Our therapists are specially trained to help individuals with depression get back to feeling like themselves again.

Depression Therapy

Infertility Counseling

Struggling with infertility can be so difficult, especially if no one around you has experienced something similar. It can feel like an isolating journey and people find they often need support to navigate the emotional aspects of the process. Our therapists have specialized training to help you.

Infertility Counseling

LGBTQIA+ Counseling

Move Forward Counseling is an inclusive practice where we want the LGBTQIA+ community to feel welcome and supported. Whether you are unsure how to embrace your identity, are having relationship issues, or need extra support from a non-judgmental person, we have therapists who can help.

LGBTQIA+ Counseling

Life Transitions

Life transitions encompass many things, including starting or ending a romantic relationship, changes with work or school or making any big life change, such as a move. Often we underestimate how these changes will affect us emotionally until we find ourselves struggling with the ups and downs of the life transition.

Life Transitions

Relationship Issues

While we don’t provide couples counseling at Move Forward, many individuals seek counseling to discuss how they can have healthier relationships. Our therapists can help you learn new ways of communicating, setting boundaries, and other ways to have more positive relationships with others.

Relationship Issues

Trauma & PTSD

Trauma symptoms and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be debilitating for many who experience it. Recovery from trauma is possible and we have therapists who can help.

Trauma & PTSD

Therapy for 20-Somethings

Moving into adulthood brings its own set of challenges. You may feel pressure to have a “career” or find your life partner. You may be unsure of making these big life decisions and may feel lost because you no longer have school or other adults in your life telling you what you should choose.

Therapy for 20-Somethings

Therapy for Teens

The period of adolescence can be exciting, but also challenging for many teens. Difficulties with friends, school, anxiety, depression, cutting, and substance abuse are all common issues for this group. Due to a lack of life experience, teens may not know how to manage these problems which is why therapy can be especially helpful.

Therapy for Teens

Eating Disorders Therapy

Do you ever restrict your eating to lose weight or prevent weight gain? Do you feel like you think or worry about food & body weight a great deal of time? Do you feel guilty, disgusted, or depressed after eating? If any of these describe you, you might be struggling with disordered eating. But, an eating disorder therapist from our team can help.
Eating Disorders

Questions Answered About Our Lehigh Valley, PA Office

1. What types of therapy are offered at the Lehigh Valley office?

The Emmaus office provides individual therapy for adults, teens, and children. Therapists support concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, relationship issues, and more, using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapies.

2. Do Lehigh Valley therapists offer both online and in-person counseling?

No. The Lehigh Valley office offers secure online therapy for clients anywhere in Pennsylvania, giving you flexibility to choose what works best.

3. How do I find the right therapist in the Lehigh Valley area?

You can browse therapist bios on the website and use filters to match with clinicians who specialize in your unique needs—such as trauma therapy, anxiety treatment, support for teens, or life transition counseling. If you’re unsure, the team can help recommend the best fit.

4. What should I expect during my first therapy session?

Your first session is a welcoming conversation focused on your concerns, goals, and background. Your therapist will begin developing a personalized treatment plan and answer any questions you have about the therapy process.

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Our Mission, Vision and Values

Specialties

Anxiety Therapy

Body Image Issues

Caregiver Stress

Counseling for Mothers

Depression Therapy

Eating Disorders Therapy

Infertility Counseling

LGBTQIA+ Counseling

Life Transitions

Relationship Issues

Substance Use Counseling

Therapy for 20-Somethings

Therapy for Children

Therapy for Teens

Trauma & PTSD

Techniques

   Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

   Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

   EMDR Therapy

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