BETTER MIND COUNSELING
Mastering meaningful change
Rebecca Tavangar, LPC, NCC
Counselor / Therapist
Call to schedule 610-721-6556
Philosophy
I believe in the innate resilience and potential within every individual. Drawing from the concept of Salutogenesis (an approach focusing on factors that promote well-being, rather than disease), I emphasize the importance of nurturing a sense of coherence—helping individuals find comprehensibility, manageability, and meaningfulness in their lives. Most essential to this, is the strengthening of one's capacity to reflect. As Carl Jung insightfully noted, 'Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.' The practice of reflection serves as a catalyst for generating valuable insights and wisdom that can contribute to your well-being.
Approach
I follow an integrative approach with a concentrated focus on understanding the pivotal role of thoughts, recognizing levels of awareness, interpreting emotions as valuable indicators, and fostering common sense about the connection between thoughts and experiences. Clients benefit from this approach by gaining clarity, feeling enabled to work in an intentional way towards improved emotional health. I use several modalities, including Contemplative Psychotherapy (CP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Experiencing, Trauma-Focused and Informed Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and other holistic therapies to support healing and growth.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Counseling
Family Counseling
Child and Adolescent Therapy
Trauma and PTSD Recovery
Mindfulness and Stress Management
Workshops and Group Therapy
Specialized Areas
- Forensic Asylum Evaluations
- Perinatal Support Services: Supporting mothers and their families during the critical period before and after childbirth.
- Burnout Prevention: Helping individuals recognize and manage burnout, particularly in high-stress professions.
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Addressing the long-term impacts of childhood trauma on adult well-being.
Whatever counseling support you are seeking, you can expect a safe, respectful, comfortable, and supportive atmosphere that fosters healing, problem-solving, growth, and insight.
About
Rebecca is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania, offering specialized care informed by trauma-focused principles, with over 10 years of experience in the counseling field. Her areas of expertise include supporting clients through emotional stabilization, regulation and recovery, managing anxiety and depression (including postpartum adjustment), and assisting those navigating grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
As a nationally certified counselor (NCC) and a certified clinical trauma professional (CCTP), with advanced training in approaches that address the nervous system’s role in emotional regulation and recovery from stress, Rebecca utilizes evidence-based techniques such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Somatic Experiencing (SE), and Polyvagal Theory in addition to Cognitive Behavorial therapy.
As a child & adolescent trauma clinician, Rebecca assists school administrators in developing effective classroom strategies that support student nervous system regulation.
As a forensic mental health evaluator, Rebecca is available to conduct psychological evaluations according to the Istanbul Protocol for asylum seekers in preparation for their immigration court hearings.
Rebecca lives outside Philadelphia with her husband and enjoys composing music, writing, gardening and artistic endeavors such as a recent discovery of sea glass art.
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If you have a question, please feel free to call Rebecca at (610) 721-6556 or send her an email at rebecca.tavangar@gmail.com.
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