PeaceTree Kids Therapists
Anna Fried
LCSW
About Anna
Teenagers have a lot of stress these days. I have an interest in the unique challenges facing Generation Z. Sometimes misunderstood, Gen Z teens have a ton of resilience and potential. As a therapist working with teens ages 14+, I examine the impact of social media and the teen’s environment. I focus on relationships with friends, both IRL (In Real Life) and online. I work with teens to improve mood, anxiety, and self-esteem. Our work together can be fun and interactive while still working towards therapy goals.


Katy Gorski
LPC
About Katy
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I utilize person-centered, eclectic approaches to engage individuals authentically in order to address their unique needs. I have extensive clinical experience working with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, psychosis, autism, and trauma related disorders. I specialize in helping young people navigate life transitions, focusing on identity development and empowerment to foster resiliency.
My eclectic theoretical orientation is based in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to understand how our thoughts impact our feelings and behaviors, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to learn skills to promote emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. I also utilize my background as a creative arts therapist to provide additional outlets for self-expression and emotional processing.
Dr. Julia Gomes
Psy.D.
About Julia
Are you having challenges managing your child’s behaviors? Do you feel as though your child’s tantrums or current difficulties are impacting your quality of life or are negatively affecting your family? Are you finding yourself avoiding situations that could possible trigger a tantrum or a negative reaction? It is common for parents to feel variety of emotions such as feeling exasperated, fatigued, irritable, on-edge, guilty, and isolated/alone due to the struggles of child-rearing. Oftentimes these challenges can create tension in the household and take away from the joyful moments of parenting. My goal is to try and alleviate your distress through providing you and your family unconditional positive regard and specific interventions to target challenging behaviors. Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidenced-based parenting program for children between the ages of 2 and 7 years old whom experience similar challenges. This manualized treatment teaches caregivers play therapy techniques to help the parent-child relationship as well as discipline strategies to improve behavioral challenges.
My academic training has been grounded in the use of evidence-based cognitive behavioral (CBT) practice which I use with children, adolescents, and adults in individual therapy. I also implement interventions from other modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Problem-Solving Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. I have treated individuals with varying disorders such as depression, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, classroom difficulties, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I like to take a person-centered, individualistic approach to therapy. It is important to me that my clients feel safe, supported, and empowered throughout treatment.


Dr. Jessica Lax
Pennsylvania Certified School Psychologist
About Jessica
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and earned my degree from Chestnut Hill College with a specialty in psychological assessment. I completed predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship with concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorders across the lifespan. I received extensive training with (ADOS) Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – Second Edition and have the knowledge and expertise in gold standard evaluation practices to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder in children as young as 18 months. I also received extensive training in psychoeducational evaluations during my school psychology graduate program and have experience working collaboratively with school district teams. I have both a personal and professional passion for inclusivity and will meet each person with compassion, respect, integrity, and curiosity. I would love to help you determine you or your child’s strength and needs to get the right supports to ensure you or your loved one reaches their full potential.
Dr. Darlene Link
Psy.D.
About Darlene


Bally Radatti
LPC
About Bally
Through my work as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I provide treatment to children, teenagers, adults and families, focusing on my clients’ strengths to help them to establish meaningful relationships and pursue fulfilling lives. Trust and collaboration set the foundation of the therapeutic process, and so it is vital for me to meet my clients where they are as we work together to individualize treatment based upon their unique qualities and experiences.
My therapeutic style is grounded in a range of evidence-based practices, and can be described as humanistic, existential, relational and trauma-informed. Across nearly a decade of therapeutic experience, I have had many opportunities to support those presenting with a history of trauma, grief, sensory and sleeping difficulties, anxiety, irritability, ADHD, relationship conflict, and other significant life stressors.
I have received specialized training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), which has refined my skills in providing developmentally appropriate interventions, facilitating open communication in relationships, and holding a safe space for clients to navigate uncomfortable truths and unknowns.
I work to integrate holistic values and mental health in an ever-changing society based upon the belief that there is no one way of healing, and that it is not often a linear process. This allows flexibility for creative interventions beyond traditional talk-therapy, including via art, mindfulness, play and movement.
As a certified yoga teacher, I also regularly practice the skills I teach, understanding the challenge as well as the impact these strategies can have. This allows me to be fully present in my work with clients as we explore thoughts, emotions and memories, to develop an understanding of our responses to the world around us through curiosity and compassion
Lynne Raju
MS, LMFT
Psychotherapist and Clinical Compliance Manager
About Lynne
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over a decade of experience helping others across a variety of settings and areas in the mental health field. I am a holistic therapist with training in both the mind and body. I have a Masters in Biomedical Sciences and a Masters in Marriage and Family therapy. Additionally, I have completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and I use Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my therapy work. I work with individuals of all ages and the children I see get the more fun side of therapy from me. With children I use music, play and art therapy along with other MFT modes of therapy i.e. CBT, solutions focused therapy etc. I have experience working with children with depression, (social) anxiety, relationship conflicts, bullying, coping with life changes (i.e. grief, separation, divorce etc.) and coping with medical conditions. When I work with children I require their parents (guardians) to be part of the therapeutic process. This includes having parenting sessions which are done during check-ins at the beginning/end of the session with(out) the child or having separate parenting sessions (all dependent on what is happening with the child).


Valerie Steinman
LPC
About Valerie
Through my work as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have experience working with children, teens, and their families from diverse backgrounds. I have observed much about growth and growing up, which often can be uncomfortable. I work to join with young people in order to view things from their perspective to help gain insight to their unique struggles. I specialize in working with youth who identify within the LGBTQIA spectrum, as well as those who may be questioning who they are and where they belong. Woven into my work is the strength in authenticity, focuses on empowering young people to use their voices, and brainstorming different ways to cope with their ever evolving selves.
I utilize an eclectic approach applying therapeutic techniques like Person-Centered therapy, Relational-Cultural therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral therapy in order to establish realistic goals based on a collaborative effort from the young person and the potential addition of their family. I have experience working with youth through struggles like emotional regulation issues, stress related to school and social experiences, family issues, and struggles with communication. I treat depression, anxiety, and trauma related symptoms while weaving in important focuses on self-esteem, values, and self-care. If you choose to work with me, it is my hope that you will find a foundation of authenticity and a safe space to explore changes for healthy and sustainable growth. Valerie is in the Philadelphia office on Tuesdays and Fridays and in the King of Prussia office on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Sarah Henry
LCSW
About Sarah
I bring a compassionate, understanding, and solution-focused approach to therapy which is also client-centered and trauma-informed. I will challenge you or your child to work toward tangible outcomes so they can see direct improvement in day-to-day life.
I work with both children and adults and I am well versed in child and adolescent issues, such as behavioral challenges, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, difficulty building peer relationships, trouble coping with divorce/family issues, suicidal thoughts/behaviors, grief, communication, and trouble in school. I bring a cheerful and smiling face that will help your child open up, have fun, and feel comfortable expressing difficult emotions.
Clinical approaches include client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed therapy.
Therapy is a hard first step to take for most and I am here for you and will offer a personalized approach to care that will help your child thrive.


Kaitlyn Farrelly
MS, NCC
Pre-licensed Psychotherapist
MS, NCC
About Kaitlyn
Children and adolescents today are experiencing a unique set of stressors. The roles of social media and the Covid-19 pandemic have had major impacts on youth – their mental health, their interpersonal development, and their stress. My experience can support children and adolescents in communicating and understanding their emotions in a manner that is most comfortable to them. I have been trained in play therapy, which allows me to provide a space for children to express themselves in an individualized manner that feels natural to them. The training I have is also grounded in a trauma-informed lens that emphasizes an understanding of how our life experiences impact us, and providing a safe space to do so. I have worked with children and adolescents experiencing an array of concerns. My experience includes supporting children and teens that present with social/behavioral/emotional concerns, children that are on the autism Spectrum and children and teens that have endured trauma. Additionally, my experience includes supporting parents in managing the emotional struggles that come along with these challenges that their children face. I look forward to collaborating with you to support your child or adolescent in their therapeutic journey.