Finding light in times of darkness

Hi, I'm Omy Golden.

I’m a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania with 8+ years of experience providing counseling to individuals and couples. My pronouns are she/her/hers.

I help adults create healing in their lives, which often means addressing past traumas and relationship hurts that stand in the way of us showing up as our authentic selves.

I believe that you are the expert on you. Through curiosity, gentleness, and acceptance, I can help you discover your own unique path towards overcoming life’s challenges.

During our work together, I will use compassion and empathy to create a safe place to explore your feelings. I will show up with warmth, authenticity, and a lack of judgement. I am collaborative in my approach, and I am happy to problem solve and give feedback when helpful. You may come away from our time together with a few too many book recommendations, a surprising amount of laughter, and a sense that you are no longer in this journey alone.

Using my background in expressive arts therapy, I can help you explore your sense of creativity, whether that means recovering long-lost passions or uncovering new ways to be playful and find joy in life. And I'm not just talking about ‘Art’ with a capital ‘A.’ Creativity can show up in so many ways -- how you dress, how you cook, how you relate to partners and friends, or how you express yourself in the pages of a journal, to name just a few examples.

As a person and a clinician I strive to be actively antiracist, body-neutral, and trans- and gender affirming. I welcome and celebrate diversity, including all body shapes/sizes, ethnicities, sexualities, genders, and relationship styles (including ethical non-monogamy/polyamory and BDSM/kink).

Oftentimes when we are ready to seek counseling we may find ourselves in a dark place, struggling to see our way forward, but knowing something needs to change. If you are ready to take that next step, despite the darkness, I invite you to reach out. Contact me to set up a consultation and see if together we can shed some light on what the healing path looks like for you.

Services

Individual Counseling

Individual counseling with a trauma-informed lens. My work often centers on recovery from complex trauma, overcoming toxic relationships, creating healthy boundaries, developing effective communication skills, managing stress, and nurturing self compassion.

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Couples Counseling

I offer couples counseling, utilizing the Gottman Method. This evidenced-based method is founded on over 40 years of research and focuses on building strong relationships, managing conflict, and increasing understanding between partners. I have completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and I use this method to provide couples with the tools and skills they need to strengthen their relationship.

15 Minute Phone Consultation

Complementary initial phone consultation. Let's see if we could be a good fit for each other.

Want to know more? See the frequently asked questions below.

What are your fees?

$140 per 53-minute individual therapy session, and $210 per 90-minute couples therapy session.
Do you offer sliding scale?

Yes, I reserve a certain number of sliding scale spots for people who cannot afford current market rates for therapy, or who do not have adequate health insurance coverage. I do that through Open Path Psychotherapy Collective. Those rates are $40-$70 per 50 minute individual session. Please ask me about whether I have any sliding scale openings available. If I do, I'm happy to go over the details of getting set up with Open Path.
What's the difference between "sliding scale" and "reduced fee"?

Sliding scale is a specific term that refers to a significantly reduced rate based on your financial situation. It is for when people's financial situations would be a serious barrier to getting care, or when they don't have adequate health coverage. Reduced fee is just that, a reduction of the full fee. If someone I'm working with encounters a financial hardship and needs a temporary fee reduction, I can often work with them to find a solution that makes sense for both of us.
Do you take insurance?

Yes. I am currently in network with Aetna, Oxford, United Health Care, and Oscar Health. I use Headway to manage billing and payment for insurance clients. You can check your benefits coverage and book a free 15 minute phone consultation here: https://tinyurl.com/omyheadway If you don't have one of those plans but you still want to use your health insurance, check with your plan about "out of network" coverage. I can provide "superbills" or receipts for people who want to submit to their plans for possible reimbursement. You can also check if you have out of network coverage here: https://www.mentaya.com/patients
Do you see people in person? Do you do virtual sessions?

I do both! I see people in person in Fort Washington, PA. Here are a few pictures of the office: I also see people all across Pennsylvania through virtual telehealth sessions.
How can I tell if you're the right counselor for me?

Great question! Finding the right fit can be one of the hardest parts of finding a therapist. I want to make sure you feel confident about whoever you ultimately choose to work with. If you think I might be a good choice for you, let's set up a 15 minute phone consultation. This will give both of us a chance to see if we should explore working together. If we agree, we can set up an intake appointment.
What if I have more questions? How can I get in touch with you? How do I set up a phone consultation?

You can use the 'contact' page here on my website. Just send me a message and I'll be happy to reach out to answer any questions or set up a time for us to talk on the phone.

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