Therapists in 19122
Liliana Ventura
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19122
As a dedicated and compassionate therapist, I draw upon my background as a working-class Latina to provide transformative therapeutic services to individuals, families, and groups. In our sessions, I offer not only emotional support but also psychoeducation, ensuring my clients have the knowledge and tools to navigate life's challenges confidently. At the heart of my therapeutic approach is a strength-based perspective, which empowers my clients to embrace their inherent resilience and make positive, healthy choices for their lives. See www.pereztherapyllc.com/liliana-ventura-lsw for more information.
As a dedicated and compassionate therapist, I draw upon my background as a working-class Latina to provide transformative therapeutic services to individuals, families, and groups. In our sessions, I offer not only emotional support but also psychoeducation, ensuring my clients have the knowledge and tools to navigate life's challenges confidently. At the heart of my therapeutic approach is a strength-based perspective, which empowers my clients to embrace their inherent resilience and make positive, healthy choices for their lives. See www.pereztherapyllc.com/liliana-ventura-lsw for more information.
John Machalaba
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19122
My approach to therapy is one that prioritizes the creation of a relationship that is safe, mutual, and honest. I want my clients to feel empowered and free to explore themselves and grow into the person they wish to become. I am calm, warm, and active. I offer my clients feedback and challenge them in ways that encourage growth, often with some levity and humor. I value knowing my clients as a person and prioritize understanding and appreciating their perspective. I work together with my clients to identify negative patterns in their life and provide the opportunity to create new, healthy experiences.
My approach to therapy is one that prioritizes the creation of a relationship that is safe, mutual, and honest. I want my clients to feel empowered and free to explore themselves and grow into the person they wish to become. I am calm, warm, and active. I offer my clients feedback and challenge them in ways that encourage growth, often with some levity and humor. I value knowing my clients as a person and prioritize understanding and appreciating their perspective. I work together with my clients to identify negative patterns in their life and provide the opportunity to create new, healthy experiences.
Derek Li
Licensed Professional Counselor, MPhilEd, MSEd, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19122
“Sleep won’t help when it’s your soul that’s tired.” Have you ever faced moments in life where it seems like no one understands you? Perhaps you find yourself caught in a loop of meaninglessness, defeat, and imperfection, unsure of how to break free. Whether it's challenging interpersonal relationships, major life changes, struggles with self-identity, or feeling unable to function at your best, I'm here to help you discover answers and solutions in the safest space imaginable, offering unconditional support towards your personal goals and the pursuit of lasting happiness, peace, and fulfillment.
“Sleep won’t help when it’s your soul that’s tired.” Have you ever faced moments in life where it seems like no one understands you? Perhaps you find yourself caught in a loop of meaninglessness, defeat, and imperfection, unsure of how to break free. Whether it's challenging interpersonal relationships, major life changes, struggles with self-identity, or feeling unable to function at your best, I'm here to help you discover answers and solutions in the safest space imaginable, offering unconditional support towards your personal goals and the pursuit of lasting happiness, peace, and fulfillment.
Portiaatrice Morse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Not accepting new clients
There are those who say "life dealt you a hand of cards and you ain't gonna get no more. And it all depends on how you play it". I specialize in natural systems family therapy that says there is a way to beat nature's card game, to beat the dealer. If you know enough about the system, you don't have to be the pawn of the system. Sometimes in life you may feel like you been dealt a bad hand; however, I am here to tell you have the power to make the most of it and to deal with it the best way you can.
There are those who say "life dealt you a hand of cards and you ain't gonna get no more. And it all depends on how you play it". I specialize in natural systems family therapy that says there is a way to beat nature's card game, to beat the dealer. If you know enough about the system, you don't have to be the pawn of the system. Sometimes in life you may feel like you been dealt a bad hand; however, I am here to tell you have the power to make the most of it and to deal with it the best way you can.
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Anger Management Therapists
How long does therapy take for anger management?
Treatment duration depends on the person’s specific challenges and circumstances. There are treatments for anger problems that are shorter and more goal-oriented, like Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), which can last weeks to months. Others, like Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) may last between six months and a year, while a more intensive treatment, like psychodynamic therapy, is open-ended, and clients may see their therapist for a year or longer.
How do you know if you need therapy for anger management?
Everyone gets mad from time to time. But when angry outbursts become frequent and cause damage to relationships, whether at home or in the office, it may be a good time to look into therapy. A therapist can assess where a client’s anger may be coming from, suggest strategies for averting angry outbursts, and help a client create a plan to become a calmer version of themselves.
Is there medication for anger management?
Medications do exist that help people mitigate the feeling of anger, but these are reserved for people with anger-related psychiatric disorders, such as intermittent explosive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, or in some cases borderline personality disorder. In these cases, antidepressant medications may be prescribed to help with the client’s symptoms. In most cases of anger management, however, talk therapy is the recommended treatment, along with lifestyle changes where relevant.
What’s the best way to encourage someone to seek help for anger issues?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either themselves or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.