Richard S. Stern

Psychologist, PhD

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I specialize in care for children, teens, young adults, and families: 1) Building cooperation and openness in place of defiance and lying; 2) Cultivating self-control in place of tantrums and aggression; 3) Fostering contentment and self-confidence in place of sadness and worry; and 4) Developing genuine closeness in place of clinging and irritability. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience addressing core relational issues of protection, loyalty, authority, trust, fairness, and forgiveness. I help families heal from generational wounds and allow children develop appropriate individuation, using the secure base of a trusting parent-child relationship.

I'm told I have an extraordinary knack for developing a therapeutic bond and fostering change with even the most resistant, angry, or withdrawn youngsters. Using clinically proven family and individual therapy modalities, I treat a wide variety of child, adolescent, and family problems, including depression, anxiety, aggression, and defiance.

I specialize in attachment-based and emotion-focused work, using family therapy, cognitive behavioral, and psychodynamic approaches, developed during my work at the Child Guidance Center (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia), University of Pennsylvania Counseling & Psychological Services, Coatesville Veteran's Administration Medical Center, Northeast Treatment Centers, and Beth Israel Hospital (New York City).

Call or Email Richard S. Stern now for a free 15 minute consultation - (215) 995-3015

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

My openings now are primarily between the hours of 10am and 2pm. There is often a wait list for afternoon or evening hours.

I specialize in Child, Family Conflict and Parenting

$210 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (215) 995-3015

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

My openings now are primarily between the hours of 10am and 2pm. There is often a wait list for afternoon or evening hours.

I specialize in Child, Family Conflict and Parenting

$210 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $210
Couple Sessions $210
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

I'm not on any insurance panels; I'm an out-of network provider. Your payment receipts will have all the codes you need to file for out-of-network reimbursement from your insurer.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (215) 995-3015

Richard S. Stern

Psychologist, PhD

I'm not on any insurance panels; I'm an out-of network provider. Your payment receipts will have all the codes you need to file for out-of-network reimbursement from your insurer.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (215) 995-3015

Richard S. Stern

Psychologist, PhD

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PS015389 Richard S. Stern
In Practice for 22 Years
Membership with Pennsylvania Psychological Association
Certificate from National Provider Identifier (NPI) 1922406065 / 2010
Attended New School for Social Research, PhD, Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2001

After my pre-doctoral internship at Coatesville VA Hospital, residency at NorthEast Treatment centers (Philadelphia), and research fellowship at the Center for Family Intervention Science (U of Penn), I published academic research on Attachment Based Family Therapy (e.g., The Journal of Psychology).

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (215) 995-3015

Richard S. Stern

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (215) 995-3015

Richard S. Stern

Psychologist, PhD

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Child
Family Conflict
Parenting

Expertise

Adoption
Anger Management
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Bisexual
Depression
Infertility
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Moved to Philadelphia from another US city/country
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Sports Performance
Young Adult

More and more I work with individual adults and couples, in addition to children, teens, and families. In all cases I use an attachment-based, emotion-focused approach, with CBT and psycho-dynamic elements where helpful.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (215) 995-3015

Richard S. Stern

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (215) 995-3015

Richard S. Stern

Psychologist, PhD

Client Focus

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Queer Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American ,

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

First or second generation immigrant families; ,

Spanish

Religion

Jewish

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Queer Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American ,

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

First or second generation immigrant families; ,

Spanish

Religion

Jewish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment Based Family Therapy
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Gottman Method
Imago
Moved to Philly or USA; Immigrant
Psychodynamic
Relational
Strength-Based

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (215) 995-3015

Richard S. Stern

Psychologist, PhD

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (215) 995-3015

Richard S. Stern

Psychologist, PhD

Last Modified: 5 Apr 2024