Psychodynamic Therapists in Huntingdon Valley, PA

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Mark R Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MDiv
Do you feel stuck, ashamed, confused, needy, depressed, overwhelmed? Want to improve your relationships, deal with your past, heal from trauma, feel more connected, empowered or grounded? With respect and mutual exploration, I will be able to help you uncover the clues and solutions you're looking for. I meet you wherever you are, in an atmosphere of trust and honesty. Many years of experience with an enormous range of client issues have honed my deep understanding of the messy emotional processes most of us have to go through.
Do you feel stuck, ashamed, confused, needy, depressed, overwhelmed? Want to improve your relationships, deal with your past, heal from trauma, feel more connected, empowered or grounded? With respect and mutual exploration, I will be able to help you uncover the clues and solutions you're looking for. I meet you wherever you are, in an atmosphere of trust and honesty. Many years of experience with an enormous range of client issues have honed my deep understanding of the messy emotional processes most of us have to go through.
(215) 764-5309 View (215) 764-5309
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Valen Brozey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT
Online Only
If you are seeking a clinician who is solution oriented, look no further! I have been in the field for nearly 20 years working with individuals and families. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in relationships, anxiety, depression and anger management. My style is collaborative, with a focus on: Finding and highlighting your personal strengths, creating clear goals which have identified items that determine accomplishment, building up your skills to sustain long term success and reinforcing growth while encouraging continued development.
If you are seeking a clinician who is solution oriented, look no further! I have been in the field for nearly 20 years working with individuals and families. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in relationships, anxiety, depression and anger management. My style is collaborative, with a focus on: Finding and highlighting your personal strengths, creating clear goals which have identified items that determine accomplishment, building up your skills to sustain long term success and reinforcing growth while encouraging continued development.
(267) 361-1723 View (267) 361-1723
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Persida Ghibilic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LBS
Originally oriented in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, my therapeutic approach is now eclectic including psychodynamic and existential applications, as well.
As a Mental Health professional I was always sensitive to individuals' needs and oriented to help them overcome difficulties in their lives. I understand asking for help is a difficult step. Building and maintaining a positive therapeutic relationship based on trust and confidence is essential in interaction with my clients.
Originally oriented in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, my therapeutic approach is now eclectic including psychodynamic and existential applications, as well.
As a Mental Health professional I was always sensitive to individuals' needs and oriented to help them overcome difficulties in their lives. I understand asking for help is a difficult step. Building and maintaining a positive therapeutic relationship based on trust and confidence is essential in interaction with my clients.
(267) 723-7500 View (267) 723-7500
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Growth Opportunity Center
Psychologist, PhD
Growth Opportunity Center is a caring and responsive mental health therapy practice providing comprehensive psychotherapy and psychiatric services to the community both in-person and through telehealth. Our staff of expert therapists will help you manage struggles and reach your fullest potential. GOC has been successfully serving individuals and families in the Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia county communities for over 50 years and have recently been awarded "Best Of Bucks" Mental Health Practice! We welcome you to reach out to learn more about us!
Growth Opportunity Center is a caring and responsive mental health therapy practice providing comprehensive psychotherapy and psychiatric services to the community both in-person and through telehealth. Our staff of expert therapists will help you manage struggles and reach your fullest potential. GOC has been successfully serving individuals and families in the Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia county communities for over 50 years and have recently been awarded "Best Of Bucks" Mental Health Practice! We welcome you to reach out to learn more about us!
(267) 641-3836 View (267) 641-3836
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Theresa Onorato
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MACP, SAC
Everyone is Deserving of Help. The question isn't "What's wrong with you?" but "What's happened to you?" Theresa is a Certified Trauma Specialist who will help you heal from your painful past and the current struggles you have been experiencing. She will guide you in discovering insight into limiting belief systems so that you may live a healthier and more positive lifestyle. Her goal is to assist you in regaining a sense of safety in the present and hopefulness toward your future. After receiving a Master’s degree in Psychology, she received her trauma certification in Prolonged Exposure Therapy from the Univ. of Pennsylvania.
Everyone is Deserving of Help. The question isn't "What's wrong with you?" but "What's happened to you?" Theresa is a Certified Trauma Specialist who will help you heal from your painful past and the current struggles you have been experiencing. She will guide you in discovering insight into limiting belief systems so that you may live a healthier and more positive lifestyle. Her goal is to assist you in regaining a sense of safety in the present and hopefulness toward your future. After receiving a Master’s degree in Psychology, she received her trauma certification in Prolonged Exposure Therapy from the Univ. of Pennsylvania.
(267) 953-8761 View (267) 953-8761
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Jessica L. Foltz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Online Only
We can do hard things, but we don't have to do them alone. I believe therapy is a collaborative and holistic process where your experiences, feelings, and goals are at the center. My approach is grounded in empathy and respect, and I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space to explore and grow. Whether you are facing specific stressors or looking to gain insight into your thoughts and emotions, I am committed to walking alongside you, offering guidance and tools that align with your unique needs, strengths, and autonomy.
We can do hard things, but we don't have to do them alone. I believe therapy is a collaborative and holistic process where your experiences, feelings, and goals are at the center. My approach is grounded in empathy and respect, and I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space to explore and grow. Whether you are facing specific stressors or looking to gain insight into your thoughts and emotions, I am committed to walking alongside you, offering guidance and tools that align with your unique needs, strengths, and autonomy.
(267) 494-6592 View (267) 494-6592
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Derek Pendleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, BCD
Serves Area
Overwhelming worry and stress seem to follow you everywhere. You struggle to maintain focus, make decisions, and let go of things. Constant overthinking depletes your energy, leaving you irritable, restless, and on edge. The more this persists, the more dejected and hopeless you feel about it ever changing. You have tried coping on your own, but solutions that used to work no longer seem to help. You dream of a happier life – free from worry, present in the moment, and optimistic about the future – and wonder if it is possible. I know what these struggles are like, and I can help you restore hope in yourself.
Overwhelming worry and stress seem to follow you everywhere. You struggle to maintain focus, make decisions, and let go of things. Constant overthinking depletes your energy, leaving you irritable, restless, and on edge. The more this persists, the more dejected and hopeless you feel about it ever changing. You have tried coping on your own, but solutions that used to work no longer seem to help. You dream of a happier life – free from worry, present in the moment, and optimistic about the future – and wonder if it is possible. I know what these struggles are like, and I can help you restore hope in yourself.
(267) 800-2903 View (267) 800-2903
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Denise Venuto
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, E-RYT
Serves Area
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor, trauma-informed yoga teacher, and certified doula with over 16 years of experience supporting individuals through trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. My work weaves together talk therapy, parts work, somatic practices, and nervous system regulation to support deep, embodied healing.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor, trauma-informed yoga teacher, and certified doula with over 16 years of experience supporting individuals through trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. My work weaves together talk therapy, parts work, somatic practices, and nervous system regulation to support deep, embodied healing.
(215) 774-5705 View (215) 774-5705
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Robin Axelrod Sabag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MFT
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you’re feeling anxious, stuck, or overwhelmed, you may want support navigating life transitions, family challenges, or relationship struggles. Whether dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, or conflict at home, or managing separation, divorce, co-parenting, or parenting teenagers, you’re seeking a compassionate therapist to help you understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and build lasting resilience. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds, including Jewish individuals and families navigating cultural, religious, and family transitions.
If you’re feeling anxious, stuck, or overwhelmed, you may want support navigating life transitions, family challenges, or relationship struggles. Whether dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, or conflict at home, or managing separation, divorce, co-parenting, or parenting teenagers, you’re seeking a compassionate therapist to help you understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and build lasting resilience. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds, including Jewish individuals and families navigating cultural, religious, and family transitions.
(215) 995-1199 View (215) 995-1199
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Hugh Stewart
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I compassionately listen to your needs while being a trusted guide in helping you find the answers within yourself in a private, confidential, and secluded setting. Our 90 minute sessions are twice the length of most appointments. My 17 years of experience has shown me & my clients that hypnotherapy and breathwork, integrated with talk therapy, accelerate positive results & healing. I'm an expert in coaching people to eliminate patterns that block their greatness & happiness. Specializing in relationship issues, interpersonal communication, depression, anxiety, addictions, inspiration, empowerment, self esteem, courage, & taking bold action. Create abundance in all areas of your life!
I compassionately listen to your needs while being a trusted guide in helping you find the answers within yourself in a private, confidential, and secluded setting. Our 90 minute sessions are twice the length of most appointments. My 17 years of experience has shown me & my clients that hypnotherapy and breathwork, integrated with talk therapy, accelerate positive results & healing. I'm an expert in coaching people to eliminate patterns that block their greatness & happiness. Specializing in relationship issues, interpersonal communication, depression, anxiety, addictions, inspiration, empowerment, self esteem, courage, & taking bold action. Create abundance in all areas of your life!
(215) 709-6738 View (215) 709-6738
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Vincent Lamont
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Online Only
My name is Vincent Lamont and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (Pennsylvania). Entering therapy can be a difficult decision for most people. I am committed to gently guiding my clients toward a place of relief from emotional distress and an enhanced sense of well-being. I am here to provide a safe space, and to help you work through whatever issue or conflict is troubling you.
My name is Vincent Lamont and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (Pennsylvania). Entering therapy can be a difficult decision for most people. I am committed to gently guiding my clients toward a place of relief from emotional distress and an enhanced sense of well-being. I am here to provide a safe space, and to help you work through whatever issue or conflict is troubling you.
(267) 433-2706 View (267) 433-2706
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Florrie Fisher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Serves Area
Are you feeling tired, overwhelmed, angry, or confused? Is there a change in your appetite? Are you having trouble sleeping? Talking with an experienced therapist will help you sort out and clarify issue(s)for change and a more satisfying life. I have over 25 years of experience helping individuals deal with depression and anxiety related to relationships, transitions in life, health, and loss of a loved one or a pet. I also assist people deal with issues related to aging.
Are you feeling tired, overwhelmed, angry, or confused? Is there a change in your appetite? Are you having trouble sleeping? Talking with an experienced therapist will help you sort out and clarify issue(s)for change and a more satisfying life. I have over 25 years of experience helping individuals deal with depression and anxiety related to relationships, transitions in life, health, and loss of a loved one or a pet. I also assist people deal with issues related to aging.
(215) 600-4759 View (215) 600-4759
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Heal Your Roots Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Life's challenges can feel overwhelming, leaving you searching for genuine support and understanding. At Heal Your Roots Wellness, we recognize that you deserve transformative care. Our clients come to us feeling disconnected, anxious, or stuck in their relationships, seeking a safe space to heal. Whether you're facing individual struggles with anxiety, depression, or trauma, navigating couples conflicts, or exploring intimacy and sexual wellness, you want a therapist who truly gets you. You're looking for someone who offers authentic compassion and hope for lasting change.
Life's challenges can feel overwhelming, leaving you searching for genuine support and understanding. At Heal Your Roots Wellness, we recognize that you deserve transformative care. Our clients come to us feeling disconnected, anxious, or stuck in their relationships, seeking a safe space to heal. Whether you're facing individual struggles with anxiety, depression, or trauma, navigating couples conflicts, or exploring intimacy and sexual wellness, you want a therapist who truly gets you. You're looking for someone who offers authentic compassion and hope for lasting change.
(484) 276-1708 View (484) 276-1708
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Caraleigh Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
Serves Area
If you're caught in cycles of anxiety, stress, or emotional numbness, talk therapy alone may not feel like enough. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dance/Movement Therapist, I specialize in a mind-body approach that helps you not just talk about your experiences, but truly feel and process them on a deeper, embodied level. Our bodies carry stories that words sometimes can't reach. In our work together, we’ll explore how your emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations are connected. Together, we'll build a stronger connection between your mind and body so you can feel more grounded, present, in your everyday life.
If you're caught in cycles of anxiety, stress, or emotional numbness, talk therapy alone may not feel like enough. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dance/Movement Therapist, I specialize in a mind-body approach that helps you not just talk about your experiences, but truly feel and process them on a deeper, embodied level. Our bodies carry stories that words sometimes can't reach. In our work together, we’ll explore how your emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations are connected. Together, we'll build a stronger connection between your mind and body so you can feel more grounded, present, in your everyday life.
(215) 598-6748 View (215) 598-6748
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Hannah Fox
Counselor, LPC, MA
Serves Area
As a trauma-informed and EMDR-trained therapist, I help clients break free from the burdens of their past to foster healing and growth. With a deep understanding of how trauma affects both mind and body, I work with children, adolescents, and adults to uncover the roots of their struggles and empower them to move forward with resilience. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, providing a compassionate and non-judgmental space where clients feel truly heard.
As a trauma-informed and EMDR-trained therapist, I help clients break free from the burdens of their past to foster healing and growth. With a deep understanding of how trauma affects both mind and body, I work with children, adolescents, and adults to uncover the roots of their struggles and empower them to move forward with resilience. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, providing a compassionate and non-judgmental space where clients feel truly heard.
(215) 608-5471 View (215) 608-5471

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Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
(484) 312-5789 View (484) 312-5789
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Rachel Stough
Psychologist, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My style of therapy blends psychodynamic, feminist, somatic parts-work and sensorimotor psychotherapy practices.
As a licensed psychologist, I am experienced in providing care to clients facing difficulties related to trauma, life transitions (including pregnancy and parenting), relationship difficulties, anxiety, and depression. I work with adults at all ages, and I have specialized experience with childhood trauma, independence challenges, family concerns, and identity issues. Regardless of the reasons you are seeking help, your treatment will be collaborative and sustainable. I will guide you through each step of your progress while honoring your unique worldview, values and culture.
My style of therapy blends psychodynamic, feminist, somatic parts-work and sensorimotor psychotherapy practices.
As a licensed psychologist, I am experienced in providing care to clients facing difficulties related to trauma, life transitions (including pregnancy and parenting), relationship difficulties, anxiety, and depression. I work with adults at all ages, and I have specialized experience with childhood trauma, independence challenges, family concerns, and identity issues. Regardless of the reasons you are seeking help, your treatment will be collaborative and sustainable. I will guide you through each step of your progress while honoring your unique worldview, values and culture.
(412) 754-5829 View (412) 754-5829
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Jennifer Halper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I use predominantly psychodynamic and narrative approaches to therapy in order to help understand the roots of your issues, discover thought and behavioral patterns that aren't working for you, and build new patterns that will work better.
Hello! I'm so glad that we are crossing paths. Making the decision to start therapy or change providers can be difficult. Change is hard and scary but you're here. It is my biggest hope that you connect with someone who works well with you and that you get some relief from the therapeutic process. Let me tell you a little about me so that you can decide if I will be a good fit for you. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience in mental health care.
I use predominantly psychodynamic and narrative approaches to therapy in order to help understand the roots of your issues, discover thought and behavioral patterns that aren't working for you, and build new patterns that will work better.
Hello! I'm so glad that we are crossing paths. Making the decision to start therapy or change providers can be difficult. Change is hard and scary but you're here. It is my biggest hope that you connect with someone who works well with you and that you get some relief from the therapeutic process. Let me tell you a little about me so that you can decide if I will be a good fit for you. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience in mental health care.
(484) 279-5031 View (484) 279-5031
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Alex Hyde
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MEd, LSW
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
As a relationship and sex therapist I have training and experience working with people navigating a variety of relationship structures, sexual desires, and kink identities. I work with individuals, couples, friends, family, and polycules. Any and all relationships can benefit from having a therapeutic space to work through challenges, process their experiences, and improve their relationship. My clients include people who are navigating pain during sex, processing shame, wanting to feel more at home in their bodies, unpacking gender, not feeling “queer enough”, as well as partners with different desires.
As a relationship and sex therapist I have training and experience working with people navigating a variety of relationship structures, sexual desires, and kink identities. I work with individuals, couples, friends, family, and polycules. Any and all relationships can benefit from having a therapeutic space to work through challenges, process their experiences, and improve their relationship. My clients include people who are navigating pain during sex, processing shame, wanting to feel more at home in their bodies, unpacking gender, not feeling “queer enough”, as well as partners with different desires.
(267) 710-8675 View (267) 710-8675
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Maureen Fiorelli
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I use a combination of Psychodynamic, CBT and Mindfulness.
Have you been feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed and alone? Do you find that your mind and emotions control you? Are you stuck in repetitive patterns? I work with people who suffer with these symptoms and I have over 17 years of experience treating depression, addictions, anxiety and eating disorders. I offer Therapy & Integration. I have a background in art and have a warm, engaging (rather than silent) style of interacting. My experience includes work at Eating Disorder Centers, Mental Health Assessor for UCSF, Graduate psychology professor, crisis work for Mental Health Association of NYC & supervision of interns.
I use a combination of Psychodynamic, CBT and Mindfulness.
Have you been feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed and alone? Do you find that your mind and emotions control you? Are you stuck in repetitive patterns? I work with people who suffer with these symptoms and I have over 17 years of experience treating depression, addictions, anxiety and eating disorders. I offer Therapy & Integration. I have a background in art and have a warm, engaging (rather than silent) style of interacting. My experience includes work at Eating Disorder Centers, Mental Health Assessor for UCSF, Graduate psychology professor, crisis work for Mental Health Association of NYC & supervision of interns.
(267) 356-5944 View (267) 356-5944

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Psychodynamic Therapists

Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?

Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.

How long does psychodynamic therapy last?

Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.

Does psychodynamic therapy work?

Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.

What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?

Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.