Annie Wald, LPC

“I’m tired of feeling this way.” “I want to experience joy again, but I feel stuck.” “I’m feeling lost and confused.” “Our marriage isn’t working anymore.” “The stress of juggling careers and kids has pulled us apart.”  

Does any of this sound familiar? In the safe space of therapy, I work with individuals and couples to change unhelpful patterns and develop new ways of working through the challenges they face.

  • Perhaps your panicky, anxious feelings get in the way of being able to enjoy life and have satisfying relationships. Maybe you work hard to avoid painful memories from your past, but you find yourself repeating the same patterns over and over. Or you’ve experienced some success in your career, but you find yourself struggling with deep self-doubt.

    Together we can explore what is going on, look at your needs and longings, and see how you can experience growth and healing. I value that you feel heard and understood as we work together. I will listen carefully to you and help find the approaches that fit you best.  We will identify the resources, strengths and resiliencies you already have, and clarify the changes you want to see in your life. New ways of thinking, feeling, and acting are possible for you.

  • Do you feel disconnected from each other? Maybe your marriage feels more like a long slog than the close loving relationship you hope for. The painful hurts have pushed you far apart and you feel stuck. 

    I work with struggling couples and couples in crisis who want to change how they relate. We will work on identifying the ruts you get trapped in and the strengths that help keep you together.  I primarily use Emotionally Focused Therapy, a highly effective approach for couples of any cultural background, as we create a plan that addresses your unique needs. I will listen to both of you and help you work together to renew and strengthen your marriage.

    It’s possible to restore trust and intimacy when it has been lost. As the two of you develop new ways to connect, you can become closer than before, with a deeper, more secure bond. 

Choosing a therapist is an important step.  I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation so you can ask questions and explore whether I would be a good fit for you. 

To schedule with Annie:

Contact her at  annie@summitgrovecounseling.com or 484-324-8665.

Annie is not in network with insurance companies but is accepting private pay clients. She can provide you with a superbill so you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.

My Approach and Qualifications

My clinical experience includes working with college students and adults from around the world in private practice and university settings. I have experience helping people with anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, ADHD, anger, depression, and acculturation. Having lived in North Africa for twenty years, I value incorporating cultural or other factors that are important to you as we work together.

I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania, with a BA from Wellesley College and a MA in clinical mental health counseling from Messiah University. I have done advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, an integrative approach for couples and individuals that focuses on attachment and connection in relationships. I also draw from other approaches to meet your needs, including Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, and CBT.

I provide Christian couples counseling and Christian counseling for individuals who request it.