Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Partner for Mental Health Therapy
At Orchard Counseling, we specialize in helping adults navigate complex challenges related to relationships, sexuality, and personal growth. With nearly two decades of experience, our founder has dedicated their career to fostering environments where clients feel safe to explore sensitive topics without judgment. Our approach emphasizes clarity, compassion, and collaboration, leveraging deep expertise in human sexuality and intimate communication. We prioritize strengths-based growth, empowering clients to overcome shame and build authentic connections.Our practice integrates interdisciplinary care when needed, ensuring holistic support tailored to individual needs. Through personalized therapy, we help clients transform communication patterns, address sexual health concerns, and cultivate self-worth. Our commitment to non-shaming, evidence-based practices has established us as a trusted resource for individuals seeking meaningful change in Delaware and Pennsylvania.
Services
Relationship Therapy
Sexual Health Counseling
Intimate Communication
Self-Esteem Building
Shame Resolution
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized experience in sexuality and relationship therapy
- Our founder holds a PhD in Human Sexuality with clinical expertise
- Compassionate, non-shaming approach to sensitive topics
- Tailored therapy addressing communication, boundaries, and self-worth
- Interdisciplinary care coordination when medical needs arise
Services
Relationship Therapy
Specialized therapy for couples navigating relationship changes and communication challenges. Our approach helps partners rebuild connection through honest dialogue and mutual understanding. With expertise in intimacy issues and conflict resolution, we guide couples toward healthier patterns of interaction that honor both partners' needs and identities.
Sexual Health Counseling
Comprehensive support for individuals and couples addressing sexual dysfunction and wellness. We treat concerns like low desire, arousal issues, and orgasm difficulties while addressing underlying emotional factors. Our non-judgmental approach helps clients develop healthier relationships with their sexuality through evidence-based techniques and compassionate exploration of personal narratives.
Intimate Communication
Targeted therapy for improving emotional expression and conflict resolution skills. We help clients overcome shame-based barriers to honest dialogue, teaching practical tools for expressing needs and listening effectively. This service focuses on transforming communication patterns that lead to disconnection into ones that foster mutual understanding and emotional safety.
Self-Esteem Building
Therapy addressing codependency and self-worth issues through boundary development. We help clients recognize and change patterns of overextending while cultivating self-compassion. This service focuses on identifying harmful belief systems, developing assertiveness skills, and creating healthier relationship dynamics that honor personal needs and values.
Shame Resolution
Specialized approach to overcoming shame-based self-perception. We help clients identify shame triggers and develop self-compassion practices. This therapy focuses on reframing negative self-narratives and building resilience through mindfulness techniques. Our goal is to help clients move from self-criticism to self-acceptance while maintaining accountability without shame.
People
David Schwartz
Therapist & Founder
With 20+ years of clinical experience, David Schwartz holds a PhD in Human Sexuality and specializes in relationship therapy. Former music industry professional turned therapist, he focuses on helping clients overcome shame and build authentic connections through compassionate, non-judgmental care.
Questions
What therapy services do you offer?
We specialize in relationship therapy, sexual health counseling, communication coaching, self-esteem building, and shame resolution for adults in Delaware and Pennsylvania.
What are your session fees?
Individual sessions cost $180 and couples sessions $200. Discounted rates are available for clients with financial need based on availability.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept most Aetna and Highmark plans, and many Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans. Out-of-network reimbursement options are available with documentation.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 55 minutes. Specialized programs and group sessions have variable pricing and durations based on specific needs.
Do you work with LGBTQ+ clients?
Yes, we provide affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals and those in non-traditional relationships with understanding and respect for diverse identities.
What makes your approach unique?
Our strengths-based method focuses on transforming shame into self-compassion while emphasizing collaboration and personalized care tailored to each client's journey.
