Dina

Dr Dina Harth, PhD

Psychologist

“I am a Licensed Psychologist with decades of training and experience in the most effective individual and couples therapy approaches to help clients who are dealing with relationship issues, grief & loss, life transitions, anxiety, work stress, and medical conditions, especially in the context of different life stages. In addition to my Ph.D. & M.A. in Clinical and Health Psychology, I am certified as a Therapist and Supervisor in Emotionally-Focused Therapy for Individuals, Couples and Families (EFIT, EFCT and EFFT) and as a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, and am extensively trained and experienced in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (GMT - Level 3), Imago Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Biopsychosocial Approach, Behavioral Medicine, Family Systems and Bereavement Counseling. ”

About Me

I work with individuals and couples who are dealing with challenging relationship dynamics, life transitions, grief & loss, anxiety, work stress, and/or medical conditions in the context of different life stages. I integrate various evidence-based therapies that combine deep exploration and practical strategies in a supportive, collaborative manner to help you improve your relationships, as well as cope with, and ultimately grow and thrive in the face of life’s challenges.

Approach

I integrate various evidence-based approaches demonstrated to be most effective for the issues that are present for each individual or couple. I work collaboratively with each client and customize the work to each client’s/couple’s unique personalities and circumstances, and then ongoingly assess the impact of our work together to ensure its long-lasting effectiveness.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

I provide individual and couples therapy. I specialize in Relationship Issues, Grief & Loss, Life Transitions, Work Stress, Anxiety, and Medical Conditions, especially in the context of different life stages. I help with all types of relationships (i.e., family, friends, work, parenting, etc) and with all stages of partnerships (i.e., dating, premarital, newly married, long-term marriages, separation, divorce, etc.). I also help people dealing with a combination of the issues that I specialize in, such as coping with miscarriage & infertility, transition to parenting, major moves or career changes, life balance issues, retirement, etc.

Services Offered:

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Health Psychology

    A branch of psychology that studies how psychological, behavioural, and social factors affect physical health, illness, and health-related behaviours.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Parents
  • Elderly

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • Fertility Counseling

    The emotional and psychological dimensions of fertility challenges, including the stress of treatment, pregnancy loss, and the impact on relationships.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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  • Pregnancy & Fertility Issues

    The emotional and psychological dimensions of pregnancy, fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, or the transition to parenthood.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Retirement

    The transition from working life to retirement, which can bring loss of identity, purpose, routine, and social connection alongside newfound freedom.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Credentials

Registrations

PA Licensed Psychologist

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy

Drexel University

Year: 2000

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

Drexel University

Year: 1997

Certificate as Therapist & Supervisor in Emotionally Focused Individual, Couples and Family Therapies (EFIT, EFCT & EFFT)

International Centre for the Excellence of Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)

Year: 2010

Certificate as a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

The Mindfulness Center - Bethesda, MD

Year: 2019

Predoctoral Intership

Harvard Medical School / Boston Children's Hospital

Year: 2000

Memberships

American Psychological Association (APA)

Candidate Member

Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS)

Service Areas

Dina H. Harth, Ph.D., Main Line PA Office

In-person & Online

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

United States