License of Professional Counseling
PC016211, Pennsylvania
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 (EDT)
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
- Gestalt Therapy
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
- Narrative Therapy
Location
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-network insurance
- Sliding scale
- In-network insurance
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
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.