Therapists in 19010

If you’ve found me, perhaps you’re tired of feeling like the “strong one” or the “go-to person” in your circle. You want to be the hero for yourself this time around, you’ve come to the right place. So often, we get lost being what everyone else needs and forget to be who we need first. Life is filled with complexities, sprinkled in with the difficulties of our lived experiences and we find ourselves feeling out of whack! Whether you are struggling with the heaviness of depression, anxiety, life transitions, or chronic health conditions, there is something you can do about it.

You’re working hard, wanting a good life, but you find yourself feeling anxious, dissatisfied and unfulfilled. Perhaps you’re unhappy at work - feeling overwhelmed and burned out, with no end in sight or path forward to greater satisfaction. Or perhaps you are struggling with strong emotions, feeling anxious and depressed, having conflict in your important relationships, or feeling lonely and disconnected. And so many of us are experiencing major life transition - getting divorced, having children, starting a new job, becoming an empty nester, or retiring from a career.

I have provided psychotherapeutic services to individual adults for many years. My clients are challenged by such issues as coping with change, how to become more flexible and creative under stress, work/life balance, professional direction, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and stage of life. We work together to clarify obstacles and develop solutions. Teletherapy is available. As a second service, I offer individual coaching to leaders who wish to enhance their efficacy. Finally, I offer corporate consultation/webinars to workplace teams re: change and stress management, conflict resolution and team-building.

Hello! My name is Michaela. I understand therapy as a loving container to voice our innermost thoughts, feelings and experiences and the therapeutic relationship as a powerful agent of change. My background in family therapy helps to support individuals and couples seeking to make change in their lives. I feel privileged to work with parents of young children who wish to lean into their roles as both compassionate caregivers and boundary spanners. Between the parenting intention to share a kind correction and the real time behavior of a critical or triggered reaction, there is often traumatic material. EMDR can help with that.

Espenshade Counseling provides creative and individualized treatment plans which typically incorporate therapy, coaching, case management, family support, and connections to outside providers such as psychiatrists, group programs, and nutritional support. As Director of Operations, I oversee our practice's intake/admissions process and play an important role in pairing new clients/families with the most appropriate team members. Once a new client/family engages in our services, I assist our Chief Clinical Officer in ensuring that the team is working effectively and collaboratively to achieve goals.

Let’s be honest, life is messy! Relationships are complicated, things keep changing, & it’s not easy to handle all of life’s challenges. When we are overwhelmed by our unmet goals and struggling with our mental health it is difficult to see what we are capable of. I am passionate about helping clients identify and utilize their inner strengths in order to make the changes for a happier, healthier life. I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs of each client and couple. I use a collaborative approach with my clients to create a directive, but warm and safe environment.

Life often rains on our plans, and I want to help you find a raincoat and brave the storm fearlessly. I want to offer you support in learning how to cope with traumatic life experiences, losses, depression, compulsions, and anxiety. As someone diagnosed with ADHD and an autoimmune disease, I understand what it is like to navigate the world differently and crave understanding from those around you. I believe in offering palpable interventions, a little bit of humor, and alternative perspectives that will eventually allow you to be your own therapist and thrive in various environments.

Gain an ally to help you face the inevitable challenges in this life. Events happen, but we never lose the ability to choose how we view those events, nor to choose what we do next to rally and find meaning. Together, we can help you understand where you have been and help you overcome limiting beliefs or relational patterns. We can help you embrace new perspectives and solve the problems that need solving. We can help you appreciate what you have and what you have to offer others. Therapy does not have to be uptight; humor is encouraged. We can have fun while applying the best science psychology has produced.

Taylor Bell is a board certified physician assistant who completed her medical training at Duke University Physician Assistant Program. She received her undergrad degree from Penn State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biobehavioral Health and a minor in Human Development Family Studies. Prior to arriving to Dr. MacIntyre’s practice, Taylor worked in a psychiatry practice in North Carolina, treating a wide variety of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, bipolar, insomnia, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, psychosis, personality disorders, and more. She is excited to continue treating patients in the Philadelphia area.

The process of finding a psychologist who is a good fit for either yourself or a family member can be overwhelming and frustrating. I make it a point to ensure that clients who reach out to me feel heard and understood. Therapy can only be effective if it is a collaborative process in which clients feel they have a say in their own treatment. I mainly practice from a cognitive-behavioral perspective (CBT), but I also use other modalities in sessions in order to best meet the needs of my clients.

I am a relationship therapist and life coach. My typical clients: You are having trouble with the difficult people in your life. You are emotionaly exhausted and miserable from the dynamics and drama, with no resoution. OR: You let others manipulate you. To please them you let your own needs be pushed aside to cater to the needs of others. You feel depleted, empty. OR: Your relationship with your partner is crumbling. The problems you had with previous mates keep re-appearing, now with this current one. You feel you don't deserve this and it's not your fault.

I primarily work with adolescents and families searching to improve their relationship with their emotions as well as the most important people in their lives. However, I see ages 14-50's. I take a family-orientated approach informed from my experience that no one can truly be understood without the context of their upbringing, family, and important relationships. We'll reflect on the themes from your childhood and how it affects you in the present day. Working through these critical experiences while building skills to manage the feelings in the here and now are key to feeling better and improving your relationship with yourself.

My practice has a focus on psychological issues affecting individuals, couples, families and business and healthcare professionals. I use a combination of psychoanalytic, psychodynamic and dialectical behavioral therapies. Psychoanalytic-psychodynamic therapy strives for personal growth through insight-oriented approaches. Dialectical behavioral therapies examine thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and the relationships and patterns between them. After an initial evaluation, I will review with you a specific treatment plan so you can achieve your goals during these stressful times.

Wanting to work toward change is the first step towards it. I use a Solution Focused approach with clients identifying their established skills to create feelings of empowerment and confidence to start to create change. What have you achieved? What of those skills could you utilize to begin to solve the problem? Let’s find out where you want to go, obstacles in getting there and the best path toward your goal.

I am beyond fortunate to work with individuals who allow me to walk through life’s many challenges with them. I dedicate myself to creating an environment of trust, acceptance, and empowerment where my clients can discuss their innermost thoughts, feelings and fears without any judgement. Utilizing evidence based treatment strategies my clients and I work as a team to create positive, lasting change in the parts of their lives that are causing them pain or distress.

As a person-centered, trauma-informed, and multicultural therapist, I strive to meet my clients where they are while also offering tangible strategies for growth, healing, and change. I specialize in the treatment of clinical concerns such as trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, relationship difficulties (e.g., romantic relationships and friendships, family dynamics), identity exploration, emotion regulation/dysregulation, substance use, disordered eating/body image concerns, and depression and anxiety. Clients have described me as warm, engaged, and nonjudgmental.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I have several years of experience working with a diverse array of people and have had the privilege to walk alongside people as they navigated a variety of life conditions and issues. I treat individuals that are dealing with such issues as anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, divorce recovery, grief and loss, ADHD, anger and conduct issues, trauma, substance use and abuse issues, gambling, sexual and process addictions, addict in the family issues, codependency, attachment issues, personality disorders, and spiritual conflicts.

With all clients, my goal is to help facilitate a dialogue that will assist individuals in building confidence to engage in meaningful relationships, increase problem solving skills and overall self-worth. Working with the client to achieve these goals, I provide an empathic, holistic, and safe space where clients become empowered to work towards a better understanding of themselves, building on the strengths they already possess.

I am currently offering virtual sessions only. I work primarily with older adults and the younger adults in their lives. Many of my patients are experiencing challenges related to caregiving, retirement, changes in health, grandparenting issues, emerging cognitive changes, and associated stresses on relationships. I also see people coping with low self-esteem, depression and anxiety and other struggles that transcend aging.