Therapists in 19119

Are you ready to make important life changes and start creating a healthier & happier you? If so, I'd like to help you to address whatever is standing in your way. With years of experience as a licensed psychologist working in university and non-profit settings, I enjoy working in a collaborative and outcomes-oriented manner with people experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, GLBT issues, & grief/loss, as well as coaching people who want to resolve career-related issues and assisting students to address challenges encountered during graduate school.

Are you struggling with work, relationships, your marriage or life in general? Is there something (or someone) in your way that is stopping you from living your best life? Then therapy may be the answer to help you move forward and enjoy all life has to offer. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in helping adults find their voice and learn the tools to address the issues that are causing distress. In my practice, you will get the opportunity to unpack trauma, anxiety, grief, hurt, depression and explore situations, triggers and mindsets that have been holding you back from experiencing all life has to offer.

You can't stop doing what you're doing, and it's really about to seriously disrupt your life? Locked in to persistent, compulsive actions that you don't quit, but also don't leave you satisfied? Disturbances of the inner self can interfere with joy and satisfaction in living. Sometimes experiences of frustration, anger, disappointment, sorrow and loss become repetitious, even predictable. It's time to do something.

I am passionate about working with clients to help them change behavior that does not serve them. I am passionate about working with people who are hungry to find more resilient, healthy and joyful ways of living.

Congratulations on taking the first step on the path towards your healing. Perhaps you are at transracial adoptee who wants to explore family issues, are considering searching for your "first family", or need to grieve the losses from being relinquished early on in life. Perhaps you need extra support in working through family issues with your adoptive family or first family after reunion. I am currently offering teletherapy sessions. All you need is a computer and good wifi.

During therapy consultations, most people say that they want a therapist who won't just sit there and nod at them. That makes a lot of sense to me. Starting with a new therapist takes a lot of courage and most of us wouldn't do it unless we need real help. Most hurt and trauma happens in our relationships with others and in order for therapy to help you need to be able to trust that your therapist is with you. When.you talk with me, you have my full attention. We'll make connections between what's happening now and what happened in your past experiences. We'll also work on feeling less shame and more safety.

At this moment, you may be involved in a relationship in need of repair, dealing with issues from your past, or grieving the loss of a loved one. You may be feeling lost or without direction. Maybe you're self-medicating by excessively using drugs and/or alcohol. You may be feeling unhappy in your relationships or just about to make an important life transition. Whatever may be troubling you, I believe I can help you.

Many of us are living through experiences that keep us in a state of depression, deep sadness or idleness. These feelings are not always easy to identify because they are deeply rooted in our character and in our minds. I aim to assist people to find clarity and to gain confidence, aligning them with the life they desire. I primarily support teenagers, college-aged students and graduate students presenting with social anxiety. My focus is in helping clients develop problem solving skills, manage stress, sharpen the way they navigate negotiations within interpersonal relationships and many other life strategies.

Health and healing are journeys. We are always honored when clients ask us along on their journey towards recovery from the trauma or devastation robbing them of the ability to trust themselves or others. If you seek improvements, in any area of your life, let's work together to identify your passions and possibilities, map and monitor your progress, and manage the dynamics that keep you stuck. You, too, can heal from trauma and addictions, manage difficult relationships (see our website for approach to couples & pre-marital counseling), surmount career set-backs & improve your self-esteem with insight and guidance.

Do you toss and turn at night because you have too much on your mind? Do you spend time worrying about what tomorrow is going to look like? Do you find it challenging to be present in your day because you feel overwhelmed? Have you been affected, or noticed that your activities have been altered by feelings of fear and worry resulting from what you hear on the news? If you answered yes to any of these questions, call me for a free 15 minute consultation to see if I am a good match to help you address some of your challenges. I have immediate availability.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious? Are you seeking guidance in managing conflicts? If you are looking for support while adjusting to changes and creating balance in your life, we will work together to help navigate these challenging waters. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals, couples and families to address emotional challenges, questions of identity and relational conflicts. Integrating different theoretical approaches, I help my clients to make the changes they long for.

Pause for a moment, and picture your life as a garden. This garden was gifted at birth by “parents”, who starting with our name planted various “seeds' ' of who and what they thought we would become. Some parents are better gardeners than others, but they are not the only sowers of seed. Extended family, teachers, friends, a former partner, a litter bug stranger. One day we look at our garden and recognize we don't enjoy what's growing. What are these vines that keep choking the flowers? Why does this plant keep showing up? How do I get rid of this mint without ruining everything else!?!

Do emotions take over and exhaust you? Have people marveled at how resilient you are or mentioned your sensitivity as a liability? Maybe you sometimes wonder if you’re the only one who is seeing the hurt and pain all around. It’s likely you have figured out how to adapt to what the world wants you to be. You present the part of yourself that is widely accepted by your community and our social systems, but what about the rest of YOU? If any of this speaks to you, I relate and I can help. I guide young adults and adolescents to connect to their inherent worth, power, and self-compassion.

With 30+ years of experience, I enable clients to become aware of how their thoughts and behaviors inhibit daily life, acknowledge how this effects them and others, and take action to move forward. I am a nationally recognized authority on the treatment and prevention of eating and body image disorders. I founded and formerly directed "Body Balance" at The Renfrew Center, a program which focuses on women's eating and body image issues. My work has included numerous groups, workshops, written articles, and TV appearances that have focused on issues of self-acceptance and self-esteem.

Are you an LGBTQ+ identified person struggling with trauma? Do your relationships feel complicated and not where you’d like them to be? Tired of educating therapists who don’t identify with or appreciate your identity? Or, maybe the current state of the world is just too much? As a queer-identified therapist, I understand the unique issues affecting our community. My clinician history is working with LGBTQ+ and QTBIPOC folx navigating life challenges, transitioning, and marginalization. Combining somatic and trauma-informed modalities, including EMDR, my approach to therapy is affirmation, respect, care, and compassion.

DeVine Interventions Group, LLC is a general mental health practice in NW Philadelphia, offering in-person and video sessions. Hours are flexible. Gary DeVine is licensed, insured, and credentialed by insurance companies and EAP's. Treatment is evidence based, utilizing CBT, MI, ACT and Rogerian techniques. This practice is also faith-based, for those who are Christian.

Everyone deserves a safe space to be heard, seen and supported. It is my intention to create such a space. I understand that life is messy and I will work with you to solve life's challenges as they arise.