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Therapist in Media, Pennsylvania Douglas Achtert, Therapist

Gender Identity: Non-binary (They/Them)

Ages Served: 15-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Douglas Achtert, Therapist

Douglas Achtert, MSS, LCSW

Specializes In:

Gender identity
Grief & loss
Social injustice
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Douglas Achtert is a licensed clinical social worker and received their Master’s in Social Work from Bryn Mawr College in 2011. Doug sees adolescents, adults, and couples. They are an empowered meditation teacher in the Theravadan tradition and incorporate this background using a mindfulness based cognitive therapy approach towards clients with depression, grief, substance use issues, anxiety, or bipolar. Doug also utilizes the mind body connection and awareness to help with growth and meeting goals in all aspects of life.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Gender identity
  • Grief & loss
  • Social injustice
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Alcohol use
  • Anxiety
  • Attention & focus
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Chronic pain-related issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Drug/substance use
  • Empty nesters
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Intense mood changes
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men's health/issues
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Retirement
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Bryn Mawr College

FAQs

Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Douglas Achtert. You can also call 610-477-8794 to have someone assist you.

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See what our patients are saying about Douglas Achtert

I really like Lifestance. My first time booking with Doug was easy. Just had to wait a weeks for an appointment. Since then, all appointments are made, and I am reminded with an email. If I do have a question or problem about a booking, it’s easy enough to change.
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theresa f.

theresa f.

Dec 21, 2023
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It is a very nice experience the environment is peaceful and soothing. My therapist is very friendly. He is helpful with my issues, listen without judgement He is very focused on my issues and he helps me navigate through them with his support
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nannette w.

nannette w.

Jan 10, 2024
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I recently decided to go back to therapy & I’m really happy Doug is my therapist! Looking forward to what the future holds ! Thank you Doug !
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Maralisa W.

Maralisa W.

Jan 09, 2024
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I found the office hard to get t for the 1st time. I really enjoyed talking to Doug Achtert.
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Kathleen P.

Kathleen P.

Jan 09, 2025
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Yes,I was able to share,mind & heart. Thanks
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Joseph D.

Joseph D.

Oct 25, 2025
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It is very easy to make an appointment.
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Judi J.

Judi J.

Jun 11, 2025
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