Ina Gould

I believe counseling can be one of the most amazing and transformational experiences of your life when you feel validated, safe, and supported to explore your life’s struggles.

My primary goal in every session is that each of my clients feel safe and supported so that they have the opportunity to realize and achieve the goals they set out and want for their lives. Sometimes that means walking down some difficult paths. I walk alongside each of my clients providing support through this struggle. I often, during this time, remind them of the inner strength they may have forgotten they possess and encourage them to be patient and compassionate with themselves because change is a process, and we don’t always get it right.

I’m originally from New York and grew up in the Bronx. I made Pennsylvania my home in 2008. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Herbert H. Lehman College, Bronx, New York, and a Masters Degree in Counseling from Kutztown University. My first career was in education. I was a teacher in New York before I began pursuing licensure as a professional counselor. I often will incorporate psychoeducation into my counseling sessions, so they are interactive and I share with you what I know about human development and behavior. In my years as an educator, I learned that repetition and practice are key to change and sustained learning. So, when we intentionally practice relationship or self-help tools on a regular basis, we create positive, long-lasting change.

If you are ready to begin working towards a better, emotionally healthier, and happier you, I’m here to help.