Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Lancaster, PA

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 12 years of experience helping adults navigate difficult seasons of life. I hold a Master’s in Social Services and a Master’s in Law and Social Policy from Bryn Mawr College, and I am licensed in Pennsylvania, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas.

My areas of particular interest include women’s mental health, perinatal and postpartum concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, stress and burnout, parenting, relationships, and major life transitions. I have specialized training in perinatal care and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

I came to therapy because I genuinely enjoy the process of sitting with people as they make sense of what is happening in their lives and figure out what comes next. I’m down-to-earth, comfortable talking about difficult or uncomfortable things, and I believe therapy should feel like a conversation—not an interrogation.

I also believe you are the expert on your own life. My role is to bring experience, perspective, questions, and tools to the process while helping you identify what matters to you and what you want to change.

Hi, I'm Amanda! If you're here, you've already done something brave. I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and relationship challenges who are ready to understand the patterns keeping life feeling heavy or stuck. My goal is to make this whole process feel as easy as possible. I'd love to get to know you- reach out and let's take the first step together.

Hello, I’m Dr. Lisa Merritt, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). I specialize in mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults, and I’m passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where individuals feel heard and respected.

With a background in both clinical leadership and community-based care, I focus on treating the whole person, addressing mental health, substance use, and the social factors that affect well-being. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, my goal is to work alongside you to find realistic, compassionate, and evidence-based solutions.

I look forward to supporting you on your path toward healing and growth.

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I bring empathy, humor, and a down-to-earth style to create a space where you can feel safe, seen, and truly yourself. Therapy should feel like a real conversation, not a script. I value connection and will support you with compassion—while also gently challenging unhelpful patterns. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and help you move forward.

While every person's journey is unique, many clients report feeling more hopeful, confident, and emotionally grounded as they begin the therapeutic process. Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood, and never judged.

For more than a decade, I've worked with children, teens, adults, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and everyday stress. I believe that the foundation of successful therapy is a genuine, trusting relationship. I take the time to get to know you, meet you where you are, and tailor treatment to your unique needs and goals.

Clients often describe me as warm, compassionate, and easy to talk to. They appreciate that I balance listening and validation with practical tools they can begin using in their daily lives. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for change, we'll work together at a pace that feels right for you. My hope is that you'll leave each session feeling heard, supported, and equipped with strategies to help you move forward with greater confidence and clarity.

Connecting with me will be an authentic, genuine encounter that addresses your particular story with dedication and dignity.

I have a master's of social work degree from UPenn and love the functionality it brings to each scenario we live out. With sincerity we have a way up and out, furthering our growth from where you started

Are you ready to feel better, be heard, and shine like the sun? It's time to get unstuck! If so, even if you are not sure how that's possible, I am here to let you be you and help you to grow. I have had the beautiful privilege for over 10 years of supporting individuals, families, couples, and teens live a more fulfilling, as well as peaceful, life. All topics are welcomed and a more beautiful life might be closer than you think. A free 15 minute phone call is welcomed.

I offer H.O.P.E. to everyone that I work with: Honesty, Openness, Patience, & Empathy.

From day one my goal is to help you feel supported and cared about. I am here to give you a voice and use your session the way you wish. There is no right or wrong.

I offer a pressure-free zone and help you to explore options in a neutral way.

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I have been a Social Worker for over 20 years and am passionate and committed to helping client's live the best life they can.

At my core, I am a humanist, existentialist, and a proponent of unconditional self-compassion. I have a strong skill set working with older teens and young adults but love working with all humans in general. Other therapeutic areas of strength would be trauma, personality disorders, gender and sexuality, parenting, relationships, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and ADHD.