Christy Girard Counseling

Welcome. Reaching out for help takes a lot of courage, so thank you for taking this first step. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience helping couples and families navigate life's challenges, heal old wounds, and grow closer. I earned my BS in Psychology from Penn State (GO PENN STATE!) and my Master’s of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. In our sessions, we will focus on the strengths and resilience you already have. I truly believe that healing happens through connection, and my goal is to help you build a relationship that feels safe, close, and supportive. Two major areas of my practice include: COUPLES THERAPY: Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help partners repair emotional injuries, rebuild broken trust, and find their way back to lasting closeness. FAMILIES WITH ADULT CHILDREN: I help parents and grown children repair their bonds when things feel fractured. FOR ADULT CHILDREN: If you are looking for healthy space, navigating new roles, or processing sadness and hurt, your voice matters here. FOR PARENTS: If you are feeling confused, sad, and wanting to safely repair your bond, there is hope. To share a little bit about myself, my husband and I grew up in Berks County, and we now live in Lancaster County with our two middle-school-aged kids and our Golden Retriever, Buster. We attend a local Christian church and have close family ties to the Catholic Church. When I’m not in the office, I’m usually running marathons, hanging out at the local library, or eating donuts with my kids at a neighborhood coffee shop (and yes, I’m always open to new shop recommendations!).I would love to hear your story and walk alongside you on this path toward healing.