Child & teen therapists in West Chester, PA

BC-DMT, LPC

Keli Laverty is a Licensed Professional Counselor and board-certified dance/movement therapist in West Chester with 24 years in practice. She focuses on anxiety, trauma and eating disorders, and often works with women who seem capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck in overthinking or disconnected from their bodies, including those who have done talk therapy and still feel something is missing. She also helps with body image, depression, burnout, postpartum concerns and substance use. Her work combines movement, body awareness and conversation to help regulate the nervous system and build trust in the body; no dance experience is needed. She also uses ACT, DBT and mindfulness, and can integrate Christian faith on request. Sessions are in person and online.

Psychologist, PhD, BCBA-D

Dr. James Chok is a licensed psychologist and neuropsychologist in West Chester, outside Philadelphia, and a doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst, with 21 years in practice. He works with people of all ages, from young children to older adults, and with families. His areas include anxiety and mood concerns, OCD, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder and panic disorder. He blends CBT, DBT and ACT principles and also applies behavior analysis. Alongside therapy he offers comprehensive neuropsychological testing of memory, attention and executive functioning, with a detailed feedback session on next steps. His training includes Penn State, UNC, and McLean Hospital at Harvard Medical School. He sees clients in person and online.