Current Availability

Please contact Ms. Magruder by phone or email for current availability.

Are you interested in awakening the art (and science) of connection in your life? Let's explore how we can build that together.

Awakening Connection Counseling

Charla Magruder

Education/Training

  • M.S., Oklahoma State University

  • Licensed Professional Counselor

  • Certified Imago Relationship Therapist (CIRT)

Services Offered

  • Couples Therapy

  • Individual Therapy

My Treatment Approach

I have been practicing therapy over ten years. I approach therapy with curiosity, precision, empathic honesty, and occasionally, humor. My priority is to cultivate a safe therapeutic relationship, which gives defenses permission to soften and create space for growth and healing. I understand people from the lens of our families, cultures, and relationships.

Who I Work with

I enjoy supporting people navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, or the lifelong process of learning to live as your most authentic self (individuation).

What is Imago?

I am trained in Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT), an evidence-based relationship therapy that teaches you to (a) transform conflict into opportunities for healing and growth and (b) maximize relational safety and clarity, which gives your defenses permission to relax. Grounded in quantum physics, IRT acknowledges that we all pulsate energy that is dialogically interdependent and interconnected.

To learn more about IRT, click here.

If you are ready to explore a deeper, safer connection in your life, I would love to learn more about your world. I offer a free initial consultation call so we can see if we’re a good match. You can find my contact information below to get started.

Rates

Session Fees

Initial Evaluation - $175
Individual Therapy (53 minutes) - $145
Couples/Family Session (53 minutes) - $165

All prices above are costs of appointments without insurance.

Health insurance can often cover all or part of the session fees.

Insurances Accepted

Highmark Blue Cross
Capital Blue Cross
Geisinger
United Healthcare - Student Resources

Insurance coverage varies within and across health insurance companies.
Even if your health insurance provider is listed above, call the number on the back of your insurance card to verify that I am in-network with your particular plan.

Contact Information

Phone | 814-208-9248 - ext. 6
Email | charla@awakeningconnection.com
Address | 474 Windmere Drive, Suite 301F State College, PA 16801

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