New Hope Marriage Counseling,

Dave Trindle

Counseling is a second career for me. After 25 years as a corporate managed care consultant, I wanted to do something very different and more fulfilling. I enrolled in Rider University's Graduate program for Counselors and obtained an MA degree in Counseling, followed by two years as a Family Therapist Intern at Catholic Charities, followed by 3 more years as a full-fledged Family Therapist there.

After gaining much practical experience, and accumulating 3,000 hours of supervised training, I received my state license (#PC002772) and have now been in practice for about 13 years.*

My practice is now fully dedicated to couples work, which I find the most enjoyable and productive.

We all have individual issues, and they primarily manifest in our relationships, so why not work with them your most important relationship? That's where all the action is. 

Working within the relationship in approaching difficult individual issues is extremely effective, and it brings couples closer.

I do not dispense "expert" advice, and I do not believe in confronting clients, or giving out "to do" lists. I am supportive and believe the only expert in your relationship is you.

Over the years I have evolved a "structured dialogue" approach that creates an emotionally safe environment for a return of warmth and understanding. Most couples naturally adapt to the process and begin noticing a difference during the first or second session.

 I don't see a relationship as "full of problems." There is only one core problem: Loss of Closeness. This root cause  energizes all the other frustrations, resentments, disappointments and irritations.

With closeness you are addressing the root cause, not merely the symptoms. Once closeness begins to return, the symptoms naturally begin to fall away.

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What to Expect

    •        I create a respectful and balanced environment for couples.

    •    I use a "structured dialogue" process where partners can engage each other gently, sincerely, and with respect.

    •    This naturally releases tension, allowing more trust as you move to the core issues. 

    •    The structured dialogue is  easy to learn and do with your partner. It opens the door for greater warmth and closeness.

    •    As closeness begins to return, other problems tend to lose their urgency.

    •    When counseling ends, you leave with the skills to use the structured dialogue at home to address any new issues as they arise.

    •    With these skills, you will be continually re-invigorating the core of your relationship: warmth, closeness, and intimacy.

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I offer an affordable charge of $75/hour.

I accept the in-network copay (min $45) FOR MOST INSURANCE PLANS

There is no charge for couples affected by Iraq/Afgan military service, and no one with financial difficulty is turned away.

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I am a member of the American Counseling Association, and I adhere to the ethical standards of the Association.

 I am licensed and regulated by the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors, PO Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA 17105

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My wife and I are parents of four grown daughters and have a granddaughter, Nell, and baby grandson, Morgan. We have lived in New Hope for 30 years.

Nell