Lewisburg psychology

Where clinical expertise meets real-world perspective.

Connect & Cultivate offers evidence-based, compassionate therapy in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Led by Dr. Kathryn Esquer, we support Central Pennsylvania residents and Bucknell students seeking personalized care for anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.

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OUR MISSION

At Connect & Cultivate, our mission is to bring together the two things clients need most in therapy: a space that feels steady and human, and an approach grounded in experience and insight.

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founder & Clinical psychologist

Dr. Kathryn Esquer

Kathryn (or Katy 👋🏽) is a licensed psychologist, executive consultant, and founder of Connect & Cultivate, a private practice based in downtown Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. A native of Central Pennsylvania, she returned to the area to raise her family and build a practice that reflects both her professional expertise and her deep roots in the community. She’s proud to be an active member of the Lewisburg and Central Susquehanna Valley community, where connection, collaboration, and care are at the heart of her work.

She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) and an MBA, blending scientific understanding with strategic insight to help clients thrive both personally and professionally. Her career has spanned university counseling, integrated primary care, and organizational consulting, giving her a nuanced understanding of how people grow, and what gets in the way. She has worked extensively with college students, healthcare professionals, and leaders navigating high responsibility, burnout, and transitions, as well as adults seeking clarity and steadiness in their relationships, work, and sense of self.

At Connect & Cultivate, Dr. Esquer integrates evidence-based therapy with a holistic, relational approach that helps clients reconnect with themselves and move forward with purpose. Her work reflects the balance she values most—scientific rigor paired with humanity, depth with practicality, and growth that’s both personal and sustainable.

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Psychotherapy Services offered in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania or Remotely

Academic & Life-Transition Counseling for College Students

College and early adulthood are times of tremendous growth, opportunity, and stress. Academic expectations, changing relationships, and questions about identity and purpose can quickly feel overwhelming. At Connect & Cultivate, therapy helps students manage these challenges with clarity and confidence. Serving Bucknell and Central Pennsylvania students, the practice provides a consistent, confidential space to process transitions, build self-awareness, and navigate both personal and academic demands with greater ease.
Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety & Stress

Connect & Cultivate offers an integrative approach to managing anxiety and stress, combining cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and somatic techniques. Therapy focuses on identifying the thought patterns, emotional triggers, and physical responses that sustain anxiety, while building practical tools to manage them effectively. Through this integrative process, clients learn to regulate their nervous system, shift unhelpful perspectives, and cultivate resilience in both their inner and outer lives.
LGBTQIA+‑Affirmative Therapy

Connect & Cultivate provides affirming, evidence-based care for LGBTQIA+ individuals in a therapeutic environment that centers authenticity, safety, and inclusion. Therapy addresses the emotional and social challenges that can arise from identity development, relationships, family dynamics, or discrimination—while honoring each client’s resilience, creativity, and self-expression. Rooted in psychological science and guided by cultural humility, this work is about helping clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to live authentically.
Integrative Treatment for Depression & Mood Disorders

Depression and mood disorders are complex and deeply personal. Treatment at Connect & Cultivate draws from multiple evidence-based modalities, including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based approaches, to meet each person’s unique needs. This integrative model adapts as circumstances change, addressing underlying patterns and co-occurring concerns like anxiety or trauma while supporting long-term recovery and resilience.
Body‑Based Approaches for Mental Health

At Connect & Cultivate, mindful movement and somatic awareness are woven into a holistic model of care that supports emotional regulation and physical grounding. These body-based practices complement traditional therapy, helping clients reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being. Through trauma-sensitive yoga and guided breathwork, clients learn to regulate their nervous system, reconnect with their body, and cultivate calm as a foundation for lasting healing.
Executive‑Function & ADHD Support

Executive-function support helps clients build the structure and clarity needed to thrive in daily life. Using evidence-based strategies, Connect &. Cultivate offers sessions focused on improving organization, attention, and time management while reducing overwhelm and procrastination. This practical, strengths-based approach benefits students, professionals, and adults navigating ADHD-related challenges—helping them develop sustainable systems for focus, productivity, and balance.

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But how do I choose a therapist?

Choosing a therapist is deeply personal. It’s about more than credentials. At the heart of the matter is finding someone who understands both the science of mental health and the realities of your life. At Connect & Cultivate, therapy meets you where you are, acknowledging the many roles you hold, the expectations you carry, and the desire to feel steady in the midst of it all.

What makes this space different is the balance of expertise and humanity it’s built on:

Compassionate, but grounded. Sessions are warm, direct, and thoughtful—rooted in real conversation, not clinical detachment.
Tailored and discreet. Care is individualized and confidential, outside the constraints of insurance-driven systems that limit depth and flexibility.
Integrative and pragmatic. Therapy blends research-backed methods with practical tools designed for the complexities of modern life.