Couples Counseling Therapists in City Center West, Philadelphia, PA

Are you a student or professional facing academic, social, or emotional issues? Are you struggling to manage anxiety, depression, or relationships? Life transitions, daily stress, relationship concerns, depression or past trauma can be difficult to handle on your own. If you are unsure where to go for counseling or if local therapists have long waiting lists, I might be able to help. If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or just need extra support, please reach out. We can get started with a free call to discuss your concerns and come up with a plan that fits into your busy schedule.

Hi, I’m Emma. I'm a queer, gender-affirming, poly-inclusive therapist. I’ve been the trusted guide for many people looking to make meaningful change in their life, and I’d love to help you too. I enjoy working with emotionally and erotically expansive people, polyamorous folks, and non-monogamous relationships. You can look to me for help discovering what motivates you, what will help you grow, what invisible scripts and stories have been holding you back and what identity feels most true. We will work together on the hard questions, the uncomfortable feelings, the painful narratives.

You are a complex and nuanced human, designed for wholeness, beauty and truth. However, few of us experience this freedom. Suffering in the world is real and you have your own story and experience with it. You have questions, fears, and anxieties about today and tomorrow. You have grief, shame, pain, and loss from your past. Your pain is real, your losses hurt, even when they don’t make sense. And, if you’re like the majority of people, you likely have nobody who knows your pain or will walk through the depths of it with you. We want to hold your burden and suffering with you as you look into your life and its brokenness.

I see adults and teens seeking to better manage anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and eating disorders/addictions. My style can be described as warm and collaborative. My clients prefer a therapist who is approachable and "real." They value some direction or new ideas balanced with just having a space to be seen and cared for as they are. I see therapy as a vehicle for people to find their own answers but I also value empirically supported techniques for helping clients feel better. I utilize humor and helps clients set actionable goals so they can make measurable changes.

People come to me confronting many issues in their lives, fears of intimacy, difficulty setting or achieving goals at work, marital problems, problems with other family members, grief and loss. I see my job as exploring these issues and finding ways to deal with and resolve them so that the patient is able to find ways to deal with their feelings, find solutions to their problems, and be able to move forward in their life in the most effective and healthy way.

Dr. DeGeorge has presented at the International Association of Martial and Family Counselors in New Orleans, Louisiana, the IAMFCA conference in Oxford, England, and The Asia/Pacific Conference in Brisbane, Australia. A native Philadelphian, Dr. DeGeorge has returned after nearly 28 years of living in the Pittsburgh area. He is an Assistant Professor in the Graduate Counseling Department at Rosemont College.

People access Nina to work on uncomfortable emotions and distressing sensations in their body, related to relationship distress or traumatic experiences they have faced. Together with Nina, you will explore the parts of yourself that feel separate or different from how you think about yourself as a whole person. You will safely address internal conflict to support more authenticity and less “stuckness” in the present experience. Nina is passionate about exploring the emotional climate of your past to help you strengthen your current relationships with your self and with others.

I believe most people benefit from a therapist who can share an understanding of their situation or relationship, while also providing a new perspective and feedback on what is getting in their way. Whether you want to take better care of yourself or your relationship with an important person, or you want to address a big stressor, I can help you feel more self-assured and make constructive changes.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience working with adolescents, adults and families in psychotherapy, consultations and evaluations. (A) Treatments for substance and behavioral addiction have been a special area of interest and expertise, and I work closely with individuals who have concerns about their substance use, gambling or internet/gaming overuse. (B) I specialize in working with couples and families who experience relational difficulties and disruptive family functioning, between parents or in parent-child relations. (C) As a Korean-American clinician, I conduct evaluations and therapy with Asian-American young adults and their families.

Sometimes we look around and life is not the way we want it to be: full of disappointment, stress, sadness or loss. Sometimes we need help finding our way. In my practice, I seek to create a compassionate, supportive space for collaborative exploration, growth and positive change. I create a place where you can be seen and acknowledged, and you can give words to feelings and experiences, to discover greater understanding and self- awareness. When we understand our patterns of behaviors and feelings, we can free ourselves of the unwanted burdens that weigh us down, and live more fully and happily in the present.

I believe that everyone has their potential already within them. Because of this, therapy is a place to discover what is possible and to provide the structure, tools, and outside perspective to more consistently bring your authentic self into your everyday. As we grow, we find that the ways we’ve seen and known ourselves no longer work for us, and the people around us change the dynamics in which we operate. Whether it is big life changes and self image issues to sexuality and relationship challenges, we have to take responsibility for our part and direct our effort to the areas where we have influence and control.

If you are feeling worried or depressed about problems or transitions in your life, be assured that you will be met with warmth, care, and respect. As a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience, I can help you with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, caregiver stress, trauma, body image/eating disorders, grief and loss, insomnia and challenging life transitions.

Life is hard. Obstacles can, and often do, arise at a moment’s notice. My goal is to help you overcome these obstacles in a way that aligns with the values that are most important to you. One of my core beliefs is that we already possess the tools we need to succeed, but sometimes, we need help accessing them. I absolutely love what I do, and I will bring that passion to every session we have together. I am now working with a number of insurance companies to make therapy as affordable as possible.

I think of the therapeutic relationship as a workshop where clients can plan, tinker, experiment, test, and refine parts of themselves, their relationships, and their lives with my unwavering support. It's a place and time where we can collaborate on what might need to change, what tools are necessary for the task, and on the ways it might begin to unfold. I create and hold a safe place for clients to ponder, practice, and consider change-- especially when they struggle to maintain that space for themselves. As a trauma informed practitioner, I am able to ground and contain intense affect to help clients feel held.

My clients come from all walks of life. Whether you have lived in the area your whole life, or just moved to town. Whether you are struggling with up and down moods, are stuck in life, struggling with relationships or belonging in society, or just want to deepen an understanding of your life. I want to be able to listen, understand, and help you each step of the way. Consultations are always free, and can be both face to face or teleconference.

As a therapist I meet you where you are in life and join with you for a time on your journey to self-improvement. On this journey, it is so important to feel heard. Therapy is about being heard and empowering you to use your voice to be the person you want to be and to lead the life you want to lead. I listen deeply as we work together to identify and meet your therapeutic goals. I believe the environment is a part of the whole person that impacts one’s emotional, mental and physical well-being and needs to be considered in therapy. I invite your feedback regarding what is working and not working for you in our therapy sessions.

I'm Gillian (GILL-lee-en) and I provide therapy to adults, couples, and adolescents. My experiences have led me to develop expertise in anxiety, depression, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, individuals with chronic/terminal illness, professionals working in helping fields, work-place stressors, relationship stress, post-partum anxiety, parents of young children. I expanded my practice and additionally offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). KAP can be helpful for people who have depression or anxiety, are feeling “stuck”, and want to get out of a default way of thinking.

Life has many unexpected challenges, our challenges lead us to change ourselves through reflection and the discovery of new insights in order to follow a healthy life plan. I assist clients in transforming life's challenging moments into positive practices that establish a framework to live a fuller and richer life. Through collaboration we will work towards developing an awareness that leads to a place of acceptance and healthy growth. I believe through the journey of therapy and self-discovery, an individual can become more insightful in order thrive in today's challenging world.

Before consulting a professional, most people have already addressed their difficulties as well as they can – but they can only deal with what they know. What they typically need help with is the parts of their struggles they are not aware of. The treatments that help most to bring hidden matters to light, and under conscious control, are based on psychoanalytic principles. As a psychoanalyst and psychiatrist, I try to understand people from multiple points of view. I work with my patients to help them get as clear and comprehensive a picture as possible.