Bridget Appleby, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Bridget Appleby

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
5 years in practice

Welcome to Gentle Growth Therapy, a safe space for healing and growth where compassionate support meets expert trauma therapy tailored to your journey.

Bridget is a compassionate therapist specializing in trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, anxiety, and women's issues. With extensive experience in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gestalt therapy, mindful self-compassion, and mindfulness, she provides a safe and supportive environment for healing. Her holistic approach empowers clients to reconnect with their inner strength, fostering resilience and self-awareness. Dedicated to helping women navigate their journeys, Bridget is committed to guiding clients toward transformative personal growth and well-being.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender WomanLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EST)

Sun
closed
Mon
10:00 am 1:00 pm,
3:00 pm 6:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am 1:00 pm,
3:00 pm 6:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am 1:00 pm,
3:00 pm 6:00 pm
Thu
closed
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Self-harming behavior
  • Suicidal intent or a plan
  • Severe emotional stress or trauma

Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Abuse
  • Academic Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Infertility
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Men's Issues
  • Panic
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Personal Growth
  • Physical Assault
  • Physical Stress
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
  • Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Identity
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spiritual/Religious Concerns
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Preteens (10-12)
  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Body positivity
  • Clients from the court/judicial system
  • Immigrants
  • Neurodivergent people
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who are blind or visually impaired
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • People with HIV or AIDS
  • Transgender

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Group Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Mindfulness Training
  • Existential Psychotherapy
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy

Location

  • Office Building

    80 West Welsh Pool RoadSuite 204SExton, PA 19341

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Door can be opened easily

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$110 — $135per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Pennsylvania
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Sliding scale
  • In-network insurance
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account

Credentials

Licenses

  • License of Professional Counseling

    PC016211, Pennsylvania

Education

  • Rowan University

    MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2020

    I studied clinical mental health counseling with a practicum working with sexual abuse survivors and secondary survivors.

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