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Abby Costello
Psychologist, PsyD Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19106
I believe that healing often occurs best in the context of a safe and trusting relationship between a client and therapist. As a psychotherapist, I strive to create a secure, caring, and collaborative relationship with each of my clients so that therapy is a place they feel fully seen, heard, understood, and respected. I work from an integrative and holistic perspective, meeting each client where they are and working collaboratively with clients to reach their own personal goals and to create lasting, meaningful change and healing in their lives.
Feminist
(267) 833-2687
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Philadelphia, PA 19106
Feminist
I believe that healing often occurs best in the context of a safe and trusting relationship between a client and therapist. As a psychotherapist, I strive to create a secure, caring, and collaborative relationship with each of my clients so that therapy is a place they feel fully seen, heard, understood, and respected. I work from an integrative and holistic perspective, meeting each client where they are and working collaboratively with clients to reach their own personal goals and to create lasting, meaningful change and healing in their lives.
(267) 833-2687
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Marquita Bolden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Philadelphia, PA 19118
It's a terrible feeling to be awake at 3 am because your mind is flooded with worries. Your worry may have started as small, but then it lead to another worry... Suddenly, your worries feel overwhelming. You feel shaky and unsettled. It's hard to concentrate on anything but your worry and that restless feeling in your body. You tell yourself, "Just stop worrying about it." You want to let go, but you just can't figure out how. It's hard to not beat yourself up.
Feminist
(267) 772-5776
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Office is near:
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Feminist
It's a terrible feeling to be awake at 3 am because your mind is flooded with worries. Your worry may have started as small, but then it lead to another worry... Suddenly, your worries feel overwhelming. You feel shaky and unsettled. It's hard to concentrate on anything but your worry and that restless feeling in your body. You tell yourself, "Just stop worrying about it." You want to let go, but you just can't figure out how. It's hard to not beat yourself up.
(267) 772-5776
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Francesca Sutera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Philadelphia, PA 19106
My therapeutic philosophy is firmly rooted in the belief that you know yourself best, and it is my passion as a therapist to provide you with the space to collaboratively explore as well as make meaning out of your own unique life experiences. I am dedicated to fostering an authentic and supportive relationship with my clients in order to promote awareness, empowerment and growth.
Feminist
(215) 515-7477
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Philadelphia, PA 19106
Feminist
My therapeutic philosophy is firmly rooted in the belief that you know yourself best, and it is my passion as a therapist to provide you with the space to collaboratively explore as well as make meaning out of your own unique life experiences. I am dedicated to fostering an authentic and supportive relationship with my clients in order to promote awareness, empowerment and growth.
(215) 515-7477
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Nadia J Awais
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19107
I am very passionate about working with people of color, LGBTQ+ and those with mental health disorders. I have over 18 years of clinical experience working with a variety of populations including in the field of addiction. In therapy I help every client find their own personal voice to begin the process of reconstructing their personal narrative. Trust, safety and genuine compassion is what I bring to the room. These are vital factors in facilitating change. Within the therapeutic realm, each client can feel empowered to make healthy and constructive choices that will navigate them on their road to recovery.
Feminist
(732) 393-8667
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Philadelphia, PA 19107
Feminist
I am very passionate about working with people of color, LGBTQ+ and those with mental health disorders. I have over 18 years of clinical experience working with a variety of populations including in the field of addiction. In therapy I help every client find their own personal voice to begin the process of reconstructing their personal narrative. Trust, safety and genuine compassion is what I bring to the room. These are vital factors in facilitating change. Within the therapeutic realm, each client can feel empowered to make healthy and constructive choices that will navigate them on their road to recovery.
(732) 393-8667
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Marcie J Wood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Are you feeling stuck, depressed or anxious? Do you need help figuring out how to communicate your feelings or break unhealthy patterns in your relationships? Would you like to stop fighting with your partner or improve your sex life? Do you want to learn more effective coping skills or stress management techniques? I can help. I'm an experienced, warm, engaged, challenging and compassionate therapist who will work with you to explore your problems and develop an individualized plan to help you accomplish your goals. You can feel better and you can have the relationship you want!
Feminist
(215) 977-4707
Verified
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Philadelphia, PA 19139
Feminist
Are you feeling stuck, depressed or anxious? Do you need help figuring out how to communicate your feelings or break unhealthy patterns in your relationships? Would you like to stop fighting with your partner or improve your sex life? Do you want to learn more effective coping skills or stress management techniques? I can help. I'm an experienced, warm, engaged, challenging and compassionate therapist who will work with you to explore your problems and develop an individualized plan to help you accomplish your goals. You can feel better and you can have the relationship you want!
(215) 977-4707
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Intrins Inq
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CAADC Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19127
I take a holistic view of clients, build upon inherent strengths, and create a partnership to guide and facilitate change, making progress toward goals. I work really well with movers + shakers, helpers + makers: goal-oriented, organized types, as well as caregivers and creatives. I am trauma-informed, apply intersectional, feminist, and body and sex positive lenses, and incorporate harm reduction principles. Though I launched an IOP program at a premier LGBTQ+ health center and am experienced and knowledgable supporting the diversity of our community, I am also cognizant of my lived experience as a cisgender gay male.
Feminist
(267) 753-8017
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Philadelphia, PA 19127
Feminist
I take a holistic view of clients, build upon inherent strengths, and create a partnership to guide and facilitate change, making progress toward goals. I work really well with movers + shakers, helpers + makers: goal-oriented, organized types, as well as caregivers and creatives. I am trauma-informed, apply intersectional, feminist, and body and sex positive lenses, and incorporate harm reduction principles. Though I launched an IOP program at a premier LGBTQ+ health center and am experienced and knowledgable supporting the diversity of our community, I am also cognizant of my lived experience as a cisgender gay male.
(267) 753-8017
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Ellie Wolfe Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19143
I am a white, queer, nonbinary social worker in Philadelphia working from an anti-racist, feminist, relational and psychodynamic perspective. My harm reduction framework is grounded in trauma theory and centers the resilience, expertise, and self- determination of all people. I am attentive to the roles that systems play in our lives and healing, and I use motivational interviewing, relational psychotherapy, and psychodrama in collaboration with clients to explore relationships to parts of self, others, identities, substances, and institutions.
Feminist
(215) 201-4185
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Philadelphia, PA 19143
Feminist
I am a white, queer, nonbinary social worker in Philadelphia working from an anti-racist, feminist, relational and psychodynamic perspective. My harm reduction framework is grounded in trauma theory and centers the resilience, expertise, and self- determination of all people. I am attentive to the roles that systems play in our lives and healing, and I use motivational interviewing, relational psychotherapy, and psychodrama in collaboration with clients to explore relationships to parts of self, others, identities, substances, and institutions.
(215) 201-4185
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Deena Goldstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19102
I work with individuals and couples struggling with life transitions, depression, anxiety, emotion regulation, trauma, relationship difficulties, and addiction. My approach is collaborative and person-centered, drawing effective interventions from several different therapy approaches. I provide an atmosphere of warmth, insight, and acceptance, in which people feel comfortable sharing and exploring their experiences and developing new skills.
Feminist
(610) 756-0350
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Philadelphia, PA 19102
Feminist
I work with individuals and couples struggling with life transitions, depression, anxiety, emotion regulation, trauma, relationship difficulties, and addiction. My approach is collaborative and person-centered, drawing effective interventions from several different therapy approaches. I provide an atmosphere of warmth, insight, and acceptance, in which people feel comfortable sharing and exploring their experiences and developing new skills.
(610) 756-0350
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Katharine L. Bertolet Psyd
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, BA Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19118
The psychotherapy I do is depth-oriented, offered in a safe and peaceful setting, where we can build your sense of inner peace. We will uncover your family legacy, as well as the maladaptive patterns you are living that underlie your suffering. Within that context, we will practice mindfulness of the present moment and unhook you from the influences of the past. We can work to improve your relationships, clarify your life goals and help you find a sense of ease and confidence in yourself. If you are depressed and/or anxious, we will find the ways to release you from emotional pain and move toward personal fulfillment.
Feminist
(215) 987-5281
Verified
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Philadelphia, PA 19118
Feminist
The psychotherapy I do is depth-oriented, offered in a safe and peaceful setting, where we can build your sense of inner peace. We will uncover your family legacy, as well as the maladaptive patterns you are living that underlie your suffering. Within that context, we will practice mindfulness of the present moment and unhook you from the influences of the past. We can work to improve your relationships, clarify your life goals and help you find a sense of ease and confidence in yourself. If you are depressed and/or anxious, we will find the ways to release you from emotional pain and move toward personal fulfillment.
(215) 987-5281
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Adam Gaubinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Therapy helps people to change their lives, most fundamentally through a connection to their therapist. As a therapist, I listen closely during sessions, paying careful attention to how overlapping social oppressions, collective histories and past life experiences emerge in the present. I attend to a patient's need to speak their mind, to be heard and understood. At the same time, I remain alive to what may be unsayable, and why. Throughout the course of therapy, we work to make sense of the dynamics that shape lived experience and to make difficult thoughts and feelings both sayable and survivable.
Feminist
(413) 331-6667
Verified
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Philadelphia, PA 19102
Feminist
Therapy helps people to change their lives, most fundamentally through a connection to their therapist. As a therapist, I listen closely during sessions, paying careful attention to how overlapping social oppressions, collective histories and past life experiences emerge in the present. I attend to a patient's need to speak their mind, to be heard and understood. At the same time, I remain alive to what may be unsayable, and why. Throughout the course of therapy, we work to make sense of the dynamics that shape lived experience and to make difficult thoughts and feelings both sayable and survivable.
(413) 331-6667
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Jessica Alice Richter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LSW Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19125
I work from a social work strengths based perspective and believe in meeting each client where they are and collaborating to address the issue(s) at hand. Whether you’re facing a new challenge in life or feeling “stuck,” I’ll listen actively and we can work together to support you through this time, so that you’re able to gain insight and clarity to allow you to move forward.
Feminist
(917) 924-5179
Verified
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Philadelphia, PA 19125
Feminist
I work from a social work strengths based perspective and believe in meeting each client where they are and collaborating to address the issue(s) at hand. Whether you’re facing a new challenge in life or feeling “stuck,” I’ll listen actively and we can work together to support you through this time, so that you’re able to gain insight and clarity to allow you to move forward.
(917) 924-5179
Jennifer King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19103
My areas of interest include trauma recovery, sexuality, and personal identity. I work from a harm reduction lens, and believe in each individual’s right to self-determination. Therapy is collaborative. The client is the expert on their own experience and should be in control of their healing process. Because of this belief, I approach therapy from a place of respect and humility. It is important to me not to pathologize clients. Rather, I work with each client to unpack how the past is present in a non-judgmental atmosphere.
Feminist
(856) 395-9683
Verified
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Philadelphia, PA 19103
Feminist
My areas of interest include trauma recovery, sexuality, and personal identity. I work from a harm reduction lens, and believe in each individual’s right to self-determination. Therapy is collaborative. The client is the expert on their own experience and should be in control of their healing process. Because of this belief, I approach therapy from a place of respect and humility. It is important to me not to pathologize clients. Rather, I work with each client to unpack how the past is present in a non-judgmental atmosphere.
(856) 395-9683
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Carolyn Michaels
MFT Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19103
If you are struggling to communicate in your relationship, feeling stuck in the past and unable to enjoy the present, or finding it difficult to be true to yourself - welcome! I'm glad you're here. My clients come to me when they are feeling conflict, both with their loved ones and within themselves. They may feel that they go in circles in arguments with their partners, constantly retreading old ground and not finding a way forward. Or they may find themselves re-enacting patterns and behaviors that worked in the past, but aren't suited for the present. Whatever your conflict is, internal or external, I'm here to help.
Feminist
(215) 789-4656
Verified
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Philadelphia, PA 19103
Feminist
If you are struggling to communicate in your relationship, feeling stuck in the past and unable to enjoy the present, or finding it difficult to be true to yourself - welcome! I'm glad you're here. My clients come to me when they are feeling conflict, both with their loved ones and within themselves. They may feel that they go in circles in arguments with their partners, constantly retreading old ground and not finding a way forward. Or they may find themselves re-enacting patterns and behaviors that worked in the past, but aren't suited for the present. Whatever your conflict is, internal or external, I'm here to help.
(215) 789-4656
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Kathy Clarke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBA, LPC, CAADC Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19125
“Life is Difficult”. One of my favorite opening sentences from M. Scott Peck’s book, The Road Less Traveled. But…it does not always have to be. I applaud and welcome anyone seeking help with therapy and embrace the opportunity in getting to know, witness, and work with you as we join in this process and journey together. I am honored to work with clients who are willing to challenge life's situations to find that road less traveled. I have worked extensively with addiction(s), dual diagnosis, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, women's issues, relationships, codependency, parenting, and life changes.
Feminist
(215) 486-0448
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Philadelphia, PA 19125
Feminist
“Life is Difficult”. One of my favorite opening sentences from M. Scott Peck’s book, The Road Less Traveled. But…it does not always have to be. I applaud and welcome anyone seeking help with therapy and embrace the opportunity in getting to know, witness, and work with you as we join in this process and journey together. I am honored to work with clients who are willing to challenge life's situations to find that road less traveled. I have worked extensively with addiction(s), dual diagnosis, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, women's issues, relationships, codependency, parenting, and life changes.
(215) 486-0448
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Kara Lacey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19125
Being a human comes with all sorts of challenging and rewarding experiences. Sometimes, those experiences are overwhelming, confusing, and emotionally exhausting. I believe that people are resilient and have the ability for change. My approach to therapy is collaborative, with a focus on self-exploration, increasing insight, and empowering a person to be the best version of themselves.
Feminist
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Philadelphia, PA 19125
Feminist
Being a human comes with all sorts of challenging and rewarding experiences. Sometimes, those experiences are overwhelming, confusing, and emotionally exhausting. I believe that people are resilient and have the ability for change. My approach to therapy is collaborative, with a focus on self-exploration, increasing insight, and empowering a person to be the best version of themselves.
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Mark DiFilippo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS, LPC Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Philadelphia, PA 19107
"Mark is different. It's like he actually listens to you, like he really cares". "It's like spending time with a really trusted friend or confidante. He's different than other therapists". "I don't know what to say. Mark helped me to make friends with myself and to find happiness for the first time in my life". While these testimonials really speak for themselves, please visit www.ReturnToYourBreath.com to learn more about holistic psychotherapy, mindfulness meditation, and lifestyle coaching with yours truly :)
Feminist
(609) 422-5460
Verified
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Office is near:
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Feminist
"Mark is different. It's like he actually listens to you, like he really cares". "It's like spending time with a really trusted friend or confidante. He's different than other therapists". "I don't know what to say. Mark helped me to make friends with myself and to find happiness for the first time in my life". While these testimonials really speak for themselves, please visit www.ReturnToYourBreath.com to learn more about holistic psychotherapy, mindfulness meditation, and lifestyle coaching with yours truly :)
(609) 422-5460
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Beth Jellinek Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MPhil, MS, MEd, LPC Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19146
My approach is holistic, with an awareness of cultural and systemic impacts on mental health. I bring deep empathy, openness, creativity, warmth, and a sense of humor to the therapeutic relationship. Using modalities of mindfulness practices, insight-based talk therapy, and CBT, we will work together to integrate your experiences that need healing and/or understanding. I believe that the therapeutic process can impact my clients ability to grow, heal, and reach their full potential. Areas of expertise include grief and loss, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, family transitions, existential crises, and interpersonal relationships.
Feminist
(215) 960-9531
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Philadelphia, PA 19146
Feminist
My approach is holistic, with an awareness of cultural and systemic impacts on mental health. I bring deep empathy, openness, creativity, warmth, and a sense of humor to the therapeutic relationship. Using modalities of mindfulness practices, insight-based talk therapy, and CBT, we will work together to integrate your experiences that need healing and/or understanding. I believe that the therapeutic process can impact my clients ability to grow, heal, and reach their full potential. Areas of expertise include grief and loss, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, family transitions, existential crises, and interpersonal relationships.
(215) 960-9531
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Marla R Cobin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19119
NOW DOING TELETHERAPY!! I am board certified in teletherapy. I am licensed in Pennsylvania and Delaware, but with COVID can see people from out of state. I work with adolescents and adults, specializing in women, girls, and the queer, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender populations. My areas of focus include sexuality and trauma. I consider myself a client centered, relational, and culturally sensitive psychotherapist.
Feminist
(484) 209-1254
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Philadelphia, PA 19119
Feminist
NOW DOING TELETHERAPY!! I am board certified in teletherapy. I am licensed in Pennsylvania and Delaware, but with COVID can see people from out of state. I work with adolescents and adults, specializing in women, girls, and the queer, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender populations. My areas of focus include sexuality and trauma. I consider myself a client centered, relational, and culturally sensitive psychotherapist.
(484) 209-1254
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Patrice Heller
Psychologist, PhD, LCP, LMFT, RABBI, DD Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19118
The keys to good therapy are a goodness of fit with your therapist and therapy tailored to your needs. In a safe, non-judgmental environment, we will effectively address the problems you face to achieve greater awareness, equanimity and positive behavioral changes. I embrace diversity of culture, ethnicity, race, gender and sexual orientation as integral aspects of therapy in my work with adolescents and adults. Relationships with intimate partners, families, friends and colleagues are central to my practice, especially focusing on couples and individuals dealing with intimacy, sexuality, daily stressors and major life changes.
Feminist
(215) 710-8999
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Philadelphia, PA 19118
Feminist
The keys to good therapy are a goodness of fit with your therapist and therapy tailored to your needs. In a safe, non-judgmental environment, we will effectively address the problems you face to achieve greater awareness, equanimity and positive behavioral changes. I embrace diversity of culture, ethnicity, race, gender and sexual orientation as integral aspects of therapy in my work with adolescents and adults. Relationships with intimate partners, families, friends and colleagues are central to my practice, especially focusing on couples and individuals dealing with intimacy, sexuality, daily stressors and major life changes.
(215) 710-8999
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Nita Laver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Are you tired of repeating old patterns that are holding you back in your life? Have you been feeling angry, empty, lonely stressed out and unhappy? Are you struggling through a transition or a loss or with the legacy of emotional, physical or sexual abuse? There are times in everyone's life when reaching out for and receiving help can make a real difference in resolving problems, easing pain and living a more satisfying life. In psychotherapy a safe place will be created in which to deal with and resolve the unhappiness you are experiencing.
Feminist
(215) 798-0291
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Philadelphia, PA 19103
Feminist
Are you tired of repeating old patterns that are holding you back in your life? Have you been feeling angry, empty, lonely stressed out and unhappy? Are you struggling through a transition or a loss or with the legacy of emotional, physical or sexual abuse? There are times in everyone's life when reaching out for and receiving help can make a real difference in resolving problems, easing pain and living a more satisfying life. In psychotherapy a safe place will be created in which to deal with and resolve the unhappiness you are experiencing.
(215) 798-0291
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Feminist Therapists
If you're looking for Feminist Therapy in Philadelphia or for a Philadelphia Feminist Therapist, these professionals provide feminist therapy counseling, and have a feminist perspective and orientation. They include feminist therapists in Philadelphia, feminist psychotherapists in Philadelphia, feminist psychologists, and feminist counselors.
Feminist therapy is an integrative approach to psychotherapy that focuses on gender and the particular challenges and stressors that women face as a result of bias, stereotyping, oppression, discrimination, and other factors that threaten their mental health. The therapeutic relationship, based on an authentic connection and equality between the therapist and the client, helps empower clients understand the social factors that contribute to their issues, discover and claim their unique identity, and build on personal strengths to better their own lives and that of others.

How can I tell if a therapist is right for me?
Therapists in Philadelphia are able to work with a wide range of issues and communities, including the BIPOC community in Philadelphia. They offer in person sessions as well as Teletherapy in Philadelphia

For example, if you're seeking a marriage counselor in Philadelphia you'll find that most therapists are trained in marriage counseling or couples counseling in Philadelphia and couples therapy. And they welcome families for family counseling in Philadelphia or family therapy in Philadelphia.