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Trusted Clinical Psychologist in Allentown, PA
Edward Lundeen PhD has dedicated 17 years to providing comprehensive mental health care in the Lehigh Valley. Our practice specializes in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and interpersonal challenges for teenagers and adults through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. As a modern psychodynamic and evolutionary psychologist, we integrate diverse methodologies to create personalized treatment plans that foster lasting personal growth. Our commitment to patient-centered care includes maintaining a robust referral network and collaborating with physicians when medication becomes part of treatment. We prioritize patient autonomy by offering flexible payment options outside traditional insurance frameworks while maintaining select insurance partnerships.With extensive professional experience including leadership roles in psychological associations, our practice combines clinical expertise with ethical practice management. We emphasize confidentiality while preparing patients for potential legal exceptions, and structure therapy sessions to maximize therapeutic benefit through consistent 50-minute appointments. Our approach values patient feedback throughout treatment to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
Services
Individual Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Trauma Counseling
Depression Management
Relationship Therapy
Psychological Assessment
Insurance Coordination
Referral Services
Highlights and features
- 17 years of specialized mental health experience in Lehigh Valley
- Personalized treatment combining multiple therapeutic methodologies
- Maintains extensive professional referral network
- Offers flexible payment options preserving therapy confidentiality
- Active participation in psychological association leadership roles
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized therapy sessions address depression, anxiety, and trauma through evidence-based techniques. Patients receive tailored treatment plans combining psychodynamic and evolutionary psychology approaches. Sessions focus on fostering lasting personal growth and improved mental health outcomes through consistent 50-minute appointments.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized anxiety treatment programs utilize proven therapeutic methodologies to help patients manage symptoms and develop coping strategies. Treatment combines cognitive and emotional approaches to address anxiety's root causes while building resilience and emotional regulation skills through structured therapy sessions.
Trauma Counseling
Trauma-focused therapy addresses past experiences impacting current functioning using evidence-based interventions. Treatment emphasizes creating safe therapeutic environments for processing traumatic memories while developing healthier coping mechanisms to improve daily functioning and emotional well-being.
Psychological Assessment
Comprehensive psychological assessments identify specific mental health needs and inform treatment planning. Evaluations consider cognitive, emotional, and behavioral factors to develop accurate diagnoses and effective intervention strategies tailored to each patient's unique circumstances and therapeutic goals.
Relationship Therapy
Interpersonal relationship therapy addresses communication issues and conflict resolution for couples and individuals. Treatment focuses on improving relational dynamics through evidence-based techniques that enhance understanding, empathy, and effective communication patterns between partners.
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Edward J. Lundeen, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed clinical psychologist with 17 years of Lehigh Valley experience specializing in depression, anxiety, and trauma treatment. Combines psychodynamic and evolutionary psychology approaches while maintaining active roles in professional psychological associations.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate modern psychodynamic and evolutionary psychology techniques with evidence-based practices tailored to each patient's specific needs.
Do you accept insurance?
I participate with Highmark Blue Shield, Capital Blue Cross, some Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans, and Medicare. Flexible payment options are available.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with initial appointments typically running about one hour.
What mental health issues do you treat?
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal relationship problems, and thought disorders for teens and adults.
How is confidentiality handled?
Therapy sessions maintain strict confidentiality except for legal mandates regarding imminent harm or child abuse reporting requirements.
Can therapy help with relationship issues?
Yes, I work with patients on interpersonal relationship problems and marital difficulties using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
